 Our study assesses the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on the mental health of college students at a large public university in the U.S., finding that 71 percent of the 195 participants experienced increased stress and anxiety due to various stressors such as fear for their own and loved one's health, difficulty concentrating, disrupted sleeping patterns, decreased social interactions, and academic performance concerns. The study highlights the urgent need for interventions and preventive strategies to address the mental health of college students during the pandemic. This article was authored by Sun, Changwon, Hegde, Sudeep, Smith, Alec, and others.