Abraham Maslow’s hierarchy of needs explores what drives human behavior, offering a popular framework for understanding motivation. But while the categories appear straightforward, how people ...

As the cost of higher education has grown and students from more diverse backgrounds have found their place in colleges, basic needs insecurity has risen as a retention concern. National data finds 22 ...

Welcome to the Basic Needs Program website! At Santa Clara University, we believe that every student deserves access to the essentials for a healthy and fulfilling life. We’re dedicated to ensuring ...