We are thrilled to announce that Jason R. Kilmer, PhD, will deliver this year’s Dorosin Memorial Lecture at the ACHA 2026 Annual Meeting!

 

The Dorosin Memorial Lecture is a signature event at each ACHA Annual Meeting, highlighting a leading expert in the field of campus mental health.

This session explores current challenges and shares research-driven solutions, providing a space for meaningful discussions that help shape student health and well-being.

 

A Look at This Year’s Topic

We invite you to attend Dr. Kilmer’s lecture, “Cannabis Use by College Students: Clinical Considerations and Opportunities.”

As more states legalize cannabis for medical or non-medical purposes, the range of available products and THC potency has increased. Fortunately, the science surrounding cannabis use has evolved as well.

In this session, Dr. Kilmer will discuss:

• What current research says about risks and harms related to cannabis use
• How use is associated with student success
• Key implications for student health and well-being
• Actionable strategies for prevention and intervention on campus

 

The Dorosin Memorial Lecture will take place on Friday, May 29, at 12:00 pm.

Don’t miss the opportunity to engage with Dr. Kilmer’s expertise and join the conversation on these important campus health issues—register today for ACHA 2026!

 

About Dr. Kilmer

Jason R. Kilmer, PhD, is a professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences at the University of Washington (UW) School of Medicine and an adjunct professor of psychology at UW. Throughout his career, Dr. Kilmer has worked in both the student affairs world and the research world. In each professional position he has held, his responsibilities include research related to reducing harms associated with substance use by college students and directly serving and supporting students and colleagues in divisions of student affairs or student life.

At UW’s Center for the Study of Health & Risk Behaviors (CSHRB), Dr. Kilmer serves as an investigator on several studies evaluating prevention and intervention efforts for alcohol, cannabis, and other drug use by college students. In addition to research and teaching, Dr. Kilmer has worked extensively with college students and campus professionals around alcohol and other drug prevention programming both at UW and on over 150 campuses nationwide.

Dr. Kilmer has been project faculty for several international learning collaboratives, including Dartmouth’s National College Health Improvement Program and the International Town and Gown Association’s (ITGA’s) partnership with UW’s BASICS Innovations Group to support campuses in their implementation of Brief Alcohol Screening and Intervention for College Students (BASICS).

Recognition and Awards

• 2025: Recipient of NASPA’s George D. Kuh Award for Outstanding Contribution to Literature and/or Research
• 2024: Recipient of The Montana Institute’s Science of the Positive National Leadership Award
• 2014: Recipient of the National Prevention Network’s Award of Excellence for outstanding contributions to the prevention field

 

About the ACHA Annual Meeting

The ACHA 2026 Annual Meeting is the premier gathering for college health professionals, offering a dynamic program of innovative strategies, best practices, and expert insights to advance campus health and well-being, while providing opportunities to earn continuing education (CE) credits across multiple disciplines.

Register by April 16th for early-bird savings!