2026 Winter Fellow

Elizabeth Wang

Elizabeth Wang is a student at the University of Georgia with interests in public policy, institutional systems, and student wellbeing. Her work explores how administrative structures and policy design affect students’ access to resources and academic success. She is particularly interested in developing practical policy solutions that improve equity and support within higher education institutions.

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The Invisible Workload of Grief: Student Bereavement Administrative Burdens

Capstone Project

This policy brief examines the “invisible workload of grief” faced by college students after the sudden loss of a parent, focusing on the administrative and academic burdens that arise alongside emotional distress. Bereaved students often must navigate financial aid changes, housing adjustments, documentation requirements, and academic deadlines during periods of acute grief, creating barriers to academic success.

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