The University of Lynchburg is one of 76 undergraduate institutions nationwide that the education services company The Princeton Review has named to its Mental Health Services Honor Roll for 2027. The University was the only college or university in the city of Lynchburg to be recognized and one of only four in Virginia to make the list.
In its third year, the recognition is part of an annual project that The Princeton Review conducts in partnership with the Ruderman Family Foundation, an internationally recognized organization that works to end the stigma associated with mental health.
Schools named to the honor roll have demonstrated a strong commitment to their students’ mental health and well-being.
“We are honored to recognize the University of Lynchburg for the many ways it prioritizes the mental health of its students and its exceptional commitment to their well-being,” said Rob Franek, The Princeton Review’s editor-in-chief. “When it comes to student success in college, well-being is everything.”
The selections for 2027 were based on data from The Princeton Review’s 2026 Campus Mental Health Survey, which asked administrators at 739 colleges 77 questions about their school’s counseling, mental health, and wellness services for students.
The Princeton Review also surveyed 56,000 students across 300 colleges about their awareness of their school’s mental health services. Among the 2026 Campus Mental Health Survey findings, The Princeton Review reported that 71% of college students said their school prioritizes mental health — up 5% from 2025 — and 49% of administrators say their school conducts wellness screenings of all students — up 19% from 2025.
Kristen Cooper, vice president of the Office of University Experience and Student Success, said the honor was a “well-deserved recognition” for the University of Lynchburg and HornetCare, its health and counseling services.
Cooper described HornetCare’s offerings as “completely integrated,” adding, “Students can walk into the counseling center without an appointment, join group counseling, connect with a dietician, or get seamless support from the health center and case management.
“We meet students right where they are. That includes intentional outreach like our Beyond the Game series for student-athletes. HornetCare’s new Wellness Ambassador initiative has also been a tremendous addition to campus.
“Having students lead peer-to-peer education breaks down barriers and is critical to student success. I’m incredibly proud of HornetCare and our entire UESS team for ensuring our Hornets always have a strong community behind them.”
The Princeton Review Mental Health Services Honor Roll list for 2027 is posted on PrincetonReview.com in alphabetical order. You can read more about the criteria and methodology used to select the institutions here.
Source: www.lynchburg.edu
