This study investigates the impact of mindfulness meditation practices on the mental health and well-being of a specific community college population. Inspired by studies on Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) and Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), the focus of this research is on participants who attended the free "Just Breathe Series" mindfulness meditation workshops, offered biweekly to students, faculty, and staff. The study by Waters (2015) (The School-based Meditation Model) was utilized as a theoretical framework, and a qualitative approach with a hermeneutic phenomenological perspective was used to analyze the data. The data was collected through voluntary written surveys and oral, recorded interviews. The research delves into participants' subjective experiences, providing an in-depth understanding of mindfulness practices in the educational context (Zell, 2021). Additionally, the study seeks to contribute to the theoretical understanding and practical application of mindfulness in higher education (Crane et al., 2012; Ramler et al., 2015). By exploring potential benefits of mindfulness meditation workshops, this study aims to answer specific research questions centered on the effects of mindfulness meditation workshops on participants' well-being (specifically reduction of stress and increased focus), social competence, and academic achievement, inspired by the work by Waters (2015). The investigation into well-being within the scope of this study revolves around elements such as anxiety, stress, and depression, as well as optimism, positive affect, self-concept, and self-acceptance, drawing from Waters's (2015) model. Additionally, the concept of "subjective well-being" by Diener (1984) is utilized, capturing self-reported happiness and life satisfaction. The evaluation of mood predispositions relative to well-being involves the use of "Negative affectivity" (NA) and "positive affectivity" (PA). Overall, the information provided by participants indicates a noticeable positive influence of mindfulness meditation workshops on all the areas investigated through the research questions. The written surveys provided more specific information on the participants' own ratings of their emotional state before and after the workshops, while the interviews allowed for a wider range of feedback and individual take on the effectiveness and the effects of the "Just Breathe" workshops on each of the areas investigated through the research questions. [The dissertation citations contained here are published with the permission of ProQuest LLC. Further reproduction is prohibited without permission. Copies of dissertations may be obtained by Telephone (800) 1-800-521-0600. Web page: http://bibliotheek.ehb.be:2222/en-US/products/dissertations/individuals.shtml.]