Today, the Monadnock Food Co-op is a longstanding hub of activity in downtown Keene. Located centrally, just off Main Street, the Co-op is a favorite local spot not only for…
Environmental Studies Department Celebrates 50 Years of Leadership and Innovation And Envisions the Next 50 Years With Year of Events
This fall, four prominent leaders and thinkers came to Antioch University to speak as part of the Environmental Justice and Democracy Colloquium series, a centerpiece of the 50th-anniversary celebrations of…
From Antioch to Acadia: Jesse Wheeler’s Journey in Conservation Biology
Conservation Biology, from Passion to Career Have you ever wondered how to transform a passion for conservation biology into ameaningful career? Jesse Wheeler, an Antioch University graduate, found the perfectpathway…
Developing Effective Climate Change Policy: Lessons from Around the World
Addressing climate change demands rigorous, well-crafted policies that can effectively tackle the complex and pressing environmental challenges we face today. To do that, we’ve looked to inspiration from around the…
From Leading Boat Tours to Becoming a Social Marketing Expert—and Promoting Koala Conservation
How do you make a career around the thing you love? For Liz Foote, the second part was easy, there was no question what it was she loved. She grew…
How to Address Environmental Justice Issues in Your Community
Environmental justice aims to tackle the disproportionate burden of environmental hazards on marginalized communities and strives to achieve equitable outcomes for all. Addressing environmental justice issues is crucial for ensuring…
The Power of Cultural Competence in Conservation Psychology
Imagine the power of conservation strategies that not only protect nature, but also honor and incorporate the unique ways different cultures interact with their environments. That’s the power of applying…
Antioch Environmental Studies Researchers Publish Paper on Avian Nest Materials in Ecology and Evolution
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…