David Mandell ‘24 (New England, MS), Kat Lauer ‘20 (New England, MS), and Mike Akresh, core faculty in the MS in Environmental Studies program, co-director, Antioch Spatial Analysis Lab Environmental Studies (ASAL), and…
Antioch Researchers Publish Paper on Forest Bathing and Adolescent Connection to Nature
Jen Keller ‘23, (PhD, New England), Jason Rhoades, PhD, program director of Antioch’s PhD in Environmental Studies program in New England, Jean Kayira, former Antioch Environmental Studies faculty, and Louise Chawla published…
Faculty and Alum Publish Paper on Road Mortality as a Conservation Challenge for Freshwater Turtles
Jess Meck ’18 (New England, MS) and Liz Willey, PhD, Research Faculty in Environmental Studies and Sustainability, published a paper titled, “Evaluation of Road-Crossing Terrapene carolina major (Gulf Coast Box…
Nichole Kain Presents at National Adaptation Forum
Nichole Kain ’24 (New England, PhD) attended the National Adaptation Forum in St. Paul, Minnesota. The National Adaptation Forum is a biennial convening for adaptation professionals to innovate, network, and…
Aging in Place with a Warming Climate: Housing Design and Policies for Aging with Extreme Heat | Dissertation Watch
Nichole Kain, a 2024 graduate of Antioch’s PhD in Environmental Studies, has written and published her dissertation titled Aging in Place with a Warming Climate: Housing Design and Policies for…
S7 E2: Talking Environmental Justice, Peace, Democracy, and Activist Tactics with President José Ramos-Horta
As we face this century’s challenges—from climate change to democratic backsliding to multinational cooperation—we need new models of leadership. That’s what Antioch alum, Nobel Peace Prize laureate, and President of…
Navigating the Noise: Implications of Increasing Ship Noise for an Arctic Ocean Soundscape | Dissertation Watch
Andrea Lynn, a 2024 graduate of New England’s PhD in Environmental Studies, has written and published her dissertation titled Navigating the Noise: Implications of Increasing Ship Noise for an Arctic…
Paul Belz Publishes Two Books
Paul Belz ’94 (New England, MS) released two books in 2023. He is a widely published writer, with his poetry and prose appearing in a range of magazines and anthologies….
Dana Kedziora Raises Awareness and Funds for Hike for Mental Health
Dana Kedziora ’10 (New England, MS in Conservation Biology) has taken her passion for the outdoors and hiking and put it to use helping others. She started by joining the 501c3 nonprofit…
2024 Environmental Excellence Awards Honor Two Environmental Justice Champions
At its Finishing Ceremony on May 10, Antioch University’s Environmental Studies Department honored its 2024 graduates and awarded its prestigious Environmental Excellence Awards. The Community Award went to Perry Cohen,…
Michael Akresh and Christian Carson Featured Guests on St. Vincent TV
Michael Akresh, PhD, core faculty in New England’s Environmental Studies program, and Christian Carson, a current graduate student in the Environment Studies, and Conservation Biology program, were recently featured guests…
After 14 Years, Community Garden Connections Continues to Grow and Evolve
On Antioch University’s New England campus, behind a parking lot, just down the road from a gas station, a medium-size garden is tucked away. It’s comprised of several raised beds, flowers planted around the perimeter, and a few picnic tables under some trees, where students can often be found between classes.