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- [Find Where You Belong: How Transfer Students Thrive at Antioch University](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/find-where-you-belong-how-transfer-students-thrive-at-antioch-university/) - Find your place to thrive at Antioch University, where transfer students are empowered by their shared purpose and commitment to social justice.
- [Returning to College as an Adult: How Degree Completion Programs Can Support Your Journey](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/returning-to-college-as-an-adult-how-degree-completion-programs-can-support-your-journey/) - Thinking of returning to school? Antioch University’s degree completion programs provide the personalized support you need to thrive as an adult learner.
- [Finish What You Started: PhD Completion at Antioch University](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/finish-what-you-started-phd-completion-at-antioch-university/) - Antioch University’s PhD Completion Pathway helps you finish your doctoral journey with dignity, flexibility, and purpose. Designed for those who paused their studies, this pathway lets you build on completed coursework and dissertation progress to achieve your PhD without starting over.
- [Your Time, Your Schedule: How Online Bachelor’s Degrees Work](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/your-time-your-schedule-how-online-bachelors-degrees-work/) - Online learning designed for real life. Discover how Antioch University’s flexible, self-paced bachelor’s degrees fit around your schedule—not the other way around.
- [Positioned to Thrive: How Triple Bottom Line Companies Are Well-Prepared for the Future](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/positioned-to-thrive-how-triple-bottom-line-companies-are-well-prepared-for-the-future/) - Companies embracing the Triple Bottom Line (TBL) are uniquely prepared to tackle these complexities. Decision-makers now must consider the broader impacts of their actions, beyond traditional profit margins, in ways that affect global supply chains, employee welfare, and environmental sustainability.
- [The Role of Nonprofits in Community Empowerment](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/the-role-of-nonprofits-in-community-empowerment/) - Explore how nonprofits foster self-sufficiency, leadership, and civic engagement to create lasting impact and community empowerment.
- [Lead with Purpose: Antioch University’s MBA in Nonprofit Leadership](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/lead-with-purpose-antioch-universitys-mba-in-nonprofit-leadership/) - Antioch University’s MBA with a Nonprofit Leadership concentration prepares you to lead mission-driven organizations with business acumen, social purpose, and systems thinking to meet today’s nonprofit and public sector needs.
- [Coalition for the Common Good Expands Workforce Partnerships to Help Employers Build and Retain Talent](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/coalition-for-the-common-good-expands-workforce-partnerships-to-help-employers-build-and-retain-talent/) - More than 20 healthcare, education, nonprofit, military, and industry partners have signed on with the CCG’s new model that serves working adults with flexible degrees, credentials, and customized training. The Coalition for the Common Good (CCG) is expanding a national workforce-development model to bring higher education directly to employers and membership organizations — at work, online, and in flexible hybrid formats. As
- [How to Become a Counselor: Career Guide](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/how-to-become-a-counselor-career-guide/) - Learn the degrees, licenses, costs, and tips to launch a fulfilling counseling career. See how Antioch University can help you to become a counselor.
- [Somatic Psychotherapy Certificate at Antioch University: A Q&A with Faculty Member Richard Lepore](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/somatic-psychotherapy-certificate-at-antioch-university-a-qa-with-faculty-member-richard-lepore/) - Explore Antioch University’s Somatic Psychotherapy Certificate. Learn how body-based, trauma-informed therapy training helps clinicians deepen healing practice.
- [Why So Many People Start a Doctorate—but Don’t Finish (And How You Still Can)](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/why-so-many-people-start-a-doctorate-but-dont-finish-and-how-you-still-can/) - If you’re ready to return to doctoral study with support, flexibility, and renewed focus, the PhD in Leadership and Change Completion Pathway at Antioch University may be the opportunity you’ve been waiting for.
- [Healthcare Administrator Career Guide & Degree Paths](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/healthcare-administrator-career-guide-degree-paths/) - Discover what a healthcare administrator does, how to break into the field, and the skills, certifications, and degrees you need for leadership roles.
- [Addiction Counseling: Career Paths and Job Outlook](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/addiction-counseling-career-paths-and-job-outlook/) - Learn about effective therapies and the skills and education you’ll need to build a career in the essential field of addiction counseling.
- [The Value of a Doctorate in 2026: Leadership, Research & Real-World Impact](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/the-value-of-a-doctorate-in-2026-leadership-research-real-world-impact/) - Explore why earning a doctoral degree matters now. Learn the differences between PhD and EdD pathways, discover career outcomes, and explore Antioch University’s mission-driven doctorate programs in leadership, environmental studies, and educational practice.
- [What Is a PhD Completion Pathway – and Is It Right for You?](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/what-is-a-phd-completion-pathway-and-is-it-right-for-you-2/) - At Antioch University, we believe your academic investment deserves recognition. You shouldn’t have to start from scratch. A PhD completion program offers a structured, flexible way to finish your doctoral degree.
- [Lead with Justice and Sustainability: Antioch’s Certificate in Socially Responsible Organizational Leadership](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/lead-with-justice-and-sustainability-antiochs-certificate-in-socially-responsible-organizational-leadership/) - Organizations need leaders who can navigate social, environmental, and organizational challenges with integrity. Antioch University’s Certificate in Socially Responsible Organizational Leadership prepares you to do exactly that.
- [Hospital Administration Degree: Career Paths & the MSAH](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/hospital-administration-degree-career-paths-the-msah/) - You’ve earned a bachelor’s degree. Now it’s time to build the leadership impact you envisioned. But even with a well-read copy of 101 Careers in Healthcare Management and a polished hospital administrator resume, leadership roles can feel out of reach. The healthcare industry needs bold leaders. That’s where a Master of Science in Allied Health
- [Allied Health Degree: Career Paths That Pay Off](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/allied-health-degree-career-paths-that-pay-off/) - Explore how an allied health degree can give you a stable, rewarding career in healthcare, with real paths and a selection of job titles.
- [How to Become a Better Manager with an Online MBA in Leadership](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/how-to-become-a-better-manager-with-an-online-mba-in-leadership/) - If you want practical answers to how to manage people, not just abstract theory, education can accelerate your growth. Antioch’s MBA in Leadership and Teams help you.
- [Certificate in Conservation Psychology: Because Environmental Problems are People Problems](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/certificate-in-conservation-psychology-because-environmental-problems-are-people-problems/) - Conservation succeeds when people are at the center. In less than a year, you can gain the human skills that make conservation programs effective and lasting, with flexible online or in-person options. Ready to begin? Contact Antioch University to learn more, try a course, or start your application today.
- [Antioch University Launches Master of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics to Address Growing National Demand for Nutrition Professionals](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/antioch-university-launches-master-of-science-in-nutrition-and-dietetics-to-address-growing-national-demand-for-nutrition-professionals/) - New Master of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics from Antioch University prepares future RDNs to address national demand and advance health equity in communities.
- [How to Become an Art Therapist: Degrees, Paths, & Tips](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/how-to-become-an-art-therapist-degrees-paths-tips/) - Considering a role as an art therapist? Learn how to choose the right program, meet licensure requirements, and begin a fulfilling mental health career.
- [On Being One University – Since 1977!](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/on-being-one-university-since-1977/) - A Snapshot Taken by Laurien Alexandre In recent years I’ve heard a frustrating misrepresentation repeated far too often. It goes like this: ‘Antioch is NOW one University.’ As if… history doesn’t matter. I see it a bit differently. My perspective is grounded in my 35-year Antioch journey of multiple identities. I hold a proud campus
- [Thomas Hoener Joins Antioch University as Vice President of Enrollment Management & Marketing](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/thomas-hoener-joins-antioch-university-as-vice-president-of-enrollment-management-marketing/) - Veteran enrollment leader brings two decades of experience in adult and graduate education. Antioch University welcomed Thomas J. (Tom) Hoener to the position of Vice President of Enrollment Management and Marketing in mid-January 2026. Hoener brings more than two decades of experience leading enrollment strategy, recruitment operations, and student-centered growth initiatives across adult, graduate, and
- [Antioch University Names Sandra Madar Vice President for Academic Affairs](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/antioch-university-names-sandra-madar-vice-president-for-academic-affairs/) - New VPAA brings a commitment to academic excellence, equity, empathy, and learner-centered education. Antioch University announced that Sandra (Sandy) Madar, PhD, is its new Vice President for Academic Affairs (VPAA) and University Provost. Madar will serve as the University’s senior academic officer, providing academic leadership across Antioch’s five campuses and its three academic schools—the School
- [Educator Equity and Pedagogy: Multilingual Learners in Rural Schools | Dissertation Watch](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/educator-equity-and-pedagogy-multilingual-learners-in-rural-schools-dissertation-watch/) - Marsha R. Martin Kerr, in fulfilling the requirements for an EdD in Educational and Professional Practice at Antioch University, has written and published a dissertation titled Educator Equity and Pedagogy: Multilingual Learners in Rural Schools. Kerr conducts a sequential explanatory mixed-method study to examine how educators’ experiences and beliefs shape equitable pedagogy for multilingual learners
- [Antioch University Expands President’s Doctoral Fellowship University-Wide for 2026-27 Academic Year](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/antioch-university-expands-presidents-doctoral-fellowship-university-wide-for-2026-27-academic-year/) - Twenty-Four $12,000 Scholarships to Support Incoming Doctoral Students Beginning with the 2026-27 academic year, Antioch University is expanding its President’s Doctoral Fellowship so that it will now offer 24 students per year fellowships of $12,000 per student. The President’s Doctoral Fellowship, which was originally launched at Antioch University’s New England campus, is now open to
- [Advance Social Justice Through a Flexible Humanities Master’s Online](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/advance-social-justice-through-a-flexible-humanities-masters-online/) - Antioch University’s self-designed MA in Humanities combines flexibility, a social justice focus, and interdisciplinary study. Create your own path online.
- [Cool Course Video: Freedom and Responsibility](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/cool-course-freedom-and-responsibility/) - In an era where educational freedoms are increasingly challenged, the balance between freedom and responsibility has never been more relevant. Antioch University invites you to join our upcoming seminar, where we will critically explore the interplay between individual and collective actions, and their impact on minds, cultures, and environments.
- [A Call to Relational Courage](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/a-call-to-relational-courage/) - Kei Skeide Written from Minneapolis, Minnesota, on January 24, 2026.It is one of those days when the cold does not live only in the air, it settles into people. We are watching grief and urgency unfold in real time, while public systems feel strained and misaligned. The gaps in response land hardest on the people already
- [Diversity in Education: Celebrating Cultures and Creating Inclusive Learning Spaces](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/diversity-in-education-celebrating-cultures-and-creating-inclusive-learning-spaces/) - Explore how diversity in education fosters inclusive learning, cultural responsiveness, and student success while empowering educators to create equitable learning spaces.
- [Another Way to Think About Race, Culture, and Environment](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/another-way-to-think-about-race-culture-and-environment/) - Cindy Thomashow & Josh Parker An Interview with Josh Parker, UEE Alum (2018) (abbreviated) Tell me about your new position in the Seattle schools: In my new job, I will serve as a racial equity and advancement coordinator at Seattle public schools. The team that I’m working with is very small and are all leaders
- [The Birth of Camphill Academy Afrika](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/the-birth-of-camphill-academy-afrika/) - Carla Beebe Comey In April of 2023, I was fortunate to attend a World Waldorf Teachers’ Conference in Switzerland, where nearly 1,000 Waldorf teachers from around the world gathered to share experiences and discuss the current issues facing Waldorf education. As anyone who attends such conferences knows, it is often the encounters outside of the
- [Interdisciplinary Creativity Meets Career Growth: Self-Designed Humanities Master’s Online](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/interdisciplinary-creativity-meets-career-growth-self-designed-humanities-masters-online/) - Follow your curiosity and turn ideas into action with Antioch University’s online, self-designed MA in Humanities.
- [Antioch University Receives $1.5 Million Gift for Mission-Driven Environmental Studies and Sustainability Education](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/antioch-university-receives-1-5-million-gift-for-mission-driven-environmental-studies-and-sustainability-education/) - Gift expands Environmental Studies scholarships and launches new conservation fund supporting hands-on, justice-centered learning at Glover’s Ledge Antioch University today announced a transformative $1.5 million gift from a longtime supporter—an investment that simultaneously expands student access to Antioch's master's and doctoral programs in Environmental Studies and signals increased philanthropic support for the University’s hands-on, mission-driven
- [The Critical Skills Classroom Turns 40: Transforming Education Through Agency, Collaboration, and Joy](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/the-critical-skills-classroom-turns-40-transforming-education-through-agency-collaboration-and-joy/) - Discover the legacy of the critical skills classroom at 40 and how this approach empowers learners, fosters collaboration, and reshapes education through agency and joy.
- [Antioch Spotlight: PhDLC Alum Ileya Grosman on Cultivating Intentional Connection](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/antioch-spotlight-phdlc-alum-ileya-grosman-on-cultivating-intentional-connection/) - For almost two decades, Ileya Grosman has been at the forefront of reimagining education through the lens of connection and care. Grosman, a 2024 graduate of Antioch University’s PhD in Leadership and Change, is both a researcher and an educator. Her work explores how mutuality, intentional presence, and embodied practices can transform classrooms into spaces
- [RCT@AU to Hold Free Online Event Around Relationships in Social Change](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/rctau-to-hold-free-online-event-around-relationships-in-social-change/) - On October 28, Antioch University, in partnership with The International Center for Growth and Connection, will hold a ninety-minute online panel discussion titled “Nobody Does this Work Alone: The Role of Relationships in Advocating for Social Change.” This program, featuring award-winning author Elaine Weiss, is designed for educators, mental health practitioners, and advocates of leadership
- [Antioch Faculty Co-Chairs Global Leadership and Followership ILA Conference](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/antioch-faculty-co-chairs-global-leadership-and-followership-ila-conference/) - The International Leadership Association (ILA) is holding a conference on September 18, and one of the two conference co-chairs is Yulia Tolstikov-Mast, PhD, who serves as Teaching Faculty in Antioch University's PhD in Leadership and Change. The conference, titled “Global Leadership and Followership for Our Polarized World: Theory, Methodology, and Practice,” brings together scholars, practitioners,
- [President Varlotta Condemns Political Violence](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/president-varlotta-condemns-political-violence/) - I write to you today deeply troubled by the killing of political speaker and activist Charlie Kirk at an on-campus university event. As a citizen of the U.S., I believe there are few things more sacred in our democracy than freedom of speech. As the president of a university, I believe that nothing is more
- [Pilot Lifelong Learning Program Focuses on “Pivot Points”](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/pilot-lifelong-learning-program-focuses-on-pivot-points/) - Starting in early 2025, Antioch University began bringing together nearly two dozen students, alumni, and faculty for monthly sessions called “Pivot Points: Mastering Professional and Life Transitions.” This five-month pilot series explored what it means to grow, adapt, and reinvent oneself within a lifelong learning community. Co-facilitated by School of Interdisciplinary Studies Dean Amy Rutstein-Riley
- [RCT@AU Holds Event on Relationships in Advocating for Social Change](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/lessons-from-nobody-does-this-work-alone/) - Ileya Grosman Antioch University hosted its first RCT@AU community-wide event, "Nobody Does This Work Alone: The Role of Relationships in Advocating for Social Change," a virtual gathering featuring an award-winning author and a panel of Antioch faculty. The event, which took place on October 10, 2025, is part of a new initiative in partnership with
- [Unlocking Opportunities: The Benefits of Pursuing an EdD](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/unlocking-opportunities-the-benefits-of-pursuing-an-edd/) - Discover how earning an EdD (Doctor of Education) at Antioch University enhances your leadership in education, opens advanced career pathways, fosters intellectual growth, and enriches your personal development.
- [Nursing as a Profession of Advocacy and Protection](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/from-heroes-to-here-and-now-why-nursing-leadership-matters/) - Diane White Healthcare for humanity is the premise of the Graduate School of Nursing and Health Professions (GSNHP). Now more than ever, we need to prepare healthcare leaders who will be advocates for healthcare and act in the best interests of all humanity. The democracy of healthcare and nursing is under threat, as evidenced by
- [Reader Rabbit, Come Back: The Need for Media Literacy in a Digital Age](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/reader-rabbit-come-back-the-need-for-media-literacy-in-a-digital-age/) - Selina Starling When I was a child, media literacy was all around me, through morning appearances of Sesame Street and Mr. Rogers’ Neighborhood; in after-school episodes of PBS Kids’ Between the Lions; in the bedtime stories my father read to me every night; in the short stories I obsessively wrote about my childhood cat; and
- [Antioch Alum Toni Ann Johnson Wins Flannery O’Connor Award for Short Fiction](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/toni-ann-johnson-profile/) - Toni Ann Johnson had been writing in marathon mode for weeks. Working from 9am to 7pm, her only breaks were for the most basic necessities. The long hours found her tucked into her California bed—giving her back a break from an uncomfortable desk chair. This wasn’t her usual writing schedule, or position, but she didn’t
- [Start from Zero: Reimagining Creative Arts Therapy Education in an International Context | Dissertation Watch](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/start-from-zero-reimagining-creative-arts-therapy-education-in-an-international-context-dissertation-watch/) - Ling Cheun Bianca Lee, in fulfilling the requirements for a PhD in Counselor Education & Supervision at Antioch University Seattle, has written and published a dissertation titled Start from Zero: Reimagining Creative Arts Therapy Education in an International Context. Lee uses photovoice within a decolonial, liberatory, and trauma-informed framework—termed “stir fry praxis”—to examine how 11
- [Experiences of Dissertating Students: What Works? | Dissertation Watch](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/experiences-of-dissertating-students-what-works-dissertation-watch/) - Laura Durkin, in fulfilling the requirements for a PhD in Counselor Education & Supervision at Antioch University Seattle, has written and published a dissertation titled Experiences of Dissertating Students: What Works? Durkin investigates how CES doctoral programs can better support dissertating students. Guided by frameworks on student attrition and institutional racism, she examines the dissertation-specific
- [A Midnight Message from Horace](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/a-midnight-message-from-horace/) - Laurien ALexandre I dreamed Horace sent me a message about immigration last night. Six powerful words. Couldn’t be clearer. Antioch rises in an inclusive democracy. That’s been Antioch’s originalpurpose since our founding in 1852. And that’s been Horace’s message across time and place. It gave me pause. Maybe he felt it was time to connect
- [Bisexuality: An Individual’s Direction is Society’s Detour | Dissertation Watch](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/bisexuality-an-individuals-direction-is-societys-detour-dissertation-watch/) - Madisyn J. Roberts, in fulfilling the requirements for a PhD in Counselor Education & Supervision, has written and published a dissertation titled Bisexuality: An Individual’s Direction is Society’s Detour. Roberts uses narrative inquiry, informed by queer theory and intersectionality, to examine how ten self-identified bisexual adults construct stories of sexuality and identity in a culture
- [The 5 Social Determinants of Health](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/the-5-social-determinants-of-health/) - Explore how the social determinants of health shape the well-being of communities—and how a career in allied health can help advance equity and lasting change.
- [Exploring the Use of Somatic Skills and Techniques in Clinical Supervision | Dissertation Watch](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/exploring-the-use-of-somatic-skills-and-techniques-in-clinical-supervision-dissertation-watch/) - Areka D. Foster, in fulfilling the requirements for a PhD in Counselor Education & Supervision at Antioch University’s Seattle campus, has written and published a dissertation titled "Exploring the Use of Somatic Skills and Techniques in Clinical Supervision." Foster examines how supervisors integrate somatically oriented practices in clinical supervision. Drawing on relational–cultural theory and polyvagal
- [Complexity, Polycentricity, and Climate Change: An Embedded, Multi-Level Case Study of a Climate Meta-Network | Dissertation Watch](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/complexity-polycentricity-and-climate-change-an-embedded-multi-level-case-study-of-a-climate-meta-network-dissertation-watch/) - Timothy G. Staub, in fulfilling the requirements for a PhD in Leadership and Change at Antioch University, has written and published a dissertation titled"Complexity, Polycentricity, and Climate Change: An Embedded, Multi-Level Case Study of a Climate Meta-Network." Staub investigates how large climate action networks can mobilize collective leadership to meet the cascading impacts of climate
- [Antioch Spotlight: PsyD Alum Naydine Johney on Bringing Mental Healthcare to School Settings](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/antioch-spotlight-psyd-alum-naydine-johney/) - Naydine Johney, a 2019 graduate of Antioch‘s PsyD in Clinical Psychology on the New England campus, is currently the program director for a school health program in New York, where she manages clinics for the Office of Mental Health. “It’s a fusion of primary care on a school campus,” she explains, with the added benefit
- [Public Health Program Manager Career Guide](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/public-health-program-manager-career-guide/) - Explore what it takes to become a public health program manager: skills, salary, job outlook, and how to get started—even without an MPH.
- [Over 100 Antiochians Gather to Celebrate 50 Years of Environmental Studies](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/over-100-antiochians-gather-to-celebrate-50-years-of-environmental-studies/) - On June 28, Antioch alumni, students, faculty, and friends spilled out of their cars and into the beautiful lands of the Harris Center for Conservation Education in Hancock, New Hampshire. They were eager to join a special interpretive hike being led by Tom Wessels, Faculty Emeritus in the Environmental Studies Department based on Antioch’s New
- [Antioch Spotlight: PhDLC Alum Lynne Washington on Researching Black Women’s Leadership in Yoruba Culture](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/antioch-spotlight-phdlc-alum-lynne-washington/) - Lynne Washington has been studying leadership and authority among Black women within the Yoruba tradition for many years. This comes partly out of her experiences as a lay minister in both the Christian tradition and the Ifa/Yoruba tradition in her home city of Atlanta, Georgia. Recently, she has been studying these questions through writing her
- [Describing the CCG in Four Short Essays](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/describing-the-ccg-in-four-short-essays/) - Discover in four short essays how the Coalition for the Common Good (CCG), co-founded by Antioch University and Otterbein University, is redefining tuition-dependent, mission-driven higher education.
- [Psychological Techniques for Athletes With Orthopedic Musculoskeletal Injuries: A Systematic Review | Dissertation Watch](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/psychological-techniques-for-athletes-with-orthopedic-musculoskeletal-injuries-a-systematic-review-dissertation-watch/) - Nicole L. Williams, in fulfilling the requirements for a Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology, Antioch University New England, has written and published a dissertation titled, Psychological Techniques for Athletes With Orthopedic Musculoskeletal Injuries: A Systematic Review. Williams examines the crucial role of psychological strategies in recovering from musculoskeletal injuries, which impact both physical and mental well-being,
- [Antioch Counseling Division Shines at ACES 2025: 23 Sessions, Record Doctoral Presenters, and National Leadership](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/antioch-counseling-division-shines-at-aces-2025-23-sessions-record-doctoral-presenters-and-national-leadership/) - The Counseling Division at Antioch University made a meaningful and timely impact at the Association for Counselor Education and Supervision (ACES) Annual Conference in Philadelphia, PA. With 23 presentations and sessions, our faculty, students, and alumni contributed to some of the most pressing conversations in counselor education, supervision, and advocacy. Antioch’s presence reflected the urgency
- [Higher Learning Commission Reaffirms Antioch University’s Accreditation for the Maximum 10 Years](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/higher-learning-commission-reaffirms-antioch-universitys-accreditation-for-the-maximum-10-years/) - The decision is a clear and positive reaffirmation of Antioch University’s strength and future. Antioch University announced that the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) has reaffirmed the University’s accreditation for 10 years, the longest period the Commission authorizes. Following a comprehensive institutional self-study leading up to a site visit in May 2025, the HLC’s Institutional Actions
- [Janet Dewart Bell Joins Board of Governors](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/dr-janet-dewart-joins-board-of-governors/) - Janet Dewart Bell, PhD, joined the Antioch University Board of Governors in July 2021. She is serving on the Institutional Advancement Committee and the Enrollment and Marketing Committee. Q: What about Antioch University do you find most compelling and intriguing? The legacy of social justice, academic innovation, and excellence. I take seriously the words of
- [Antioch University Expands Its Master’s in Clinical Psychology Program with New Online Modality and Specialized Concentrations](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/antioch-university-expands-its-masters-in-clinical-psychology-program-with-new-online-modality-and-specialized-concentrations/) - Antioch is preparing the next generation of mental health professionals with accessible and socially engaged education. Antioch University is proud to announce the launch of a new online Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology (MACP) program from its Santa Barbara campus, expanding the reach of one of the University’s most respected programs. This new modality
- [Leveling the Playing Field: Comparing School-Based Interventions for Academic Success in Student Athletes with Learning Disabilities | Dissertation Watch](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/leveling-the-playing-field-comparing-school-based-interventions-for-academic-success-in-student-athletes-with-learning-disabilities-dissertation-watch/) - Eryk Sanchinelli-Salazar, in fulfilling the requirements of the EdD program in Educational and Professional Practice from Antioch University, has written and published a dissertation titled Leveling the Playing Field: Comparing School-Based Interventions for Academic Success in Student Athletes with Learning Disabilities. Sanchinelli-Salazar investigates disparities in school-based interventions for student athletes with learning disabilities compared to
- [Shades of Discipline: A Narrative Inquiry Exploring Black Girls’ Experiences of Colorism and Exclusionary Discipline through the Lens of the Domains of Power | Dissertation Watch](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/shades-of-discipline-a-narrative-inquiry-exploring-black-girls-experiences-of-colorism-and-exclusionary-discipline-through-the-lens-of-the-domains-of-power-dissertation-watch/) - Tamika M. Reese, in fulfilling the requirements for an EdD program in Educational and Professional Practice, has written and published a dissertation titled Shades of Discipline: A Narrative Inquiry Exploring Black Girls’ Experiences of Colorism and Exclusionary Discipline through the Lens of the Domains of Power. Reese examines disparities in exclusionary school discipline faced by
- [When Self-Care Becomes a Revolution](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/when-self-care-becomes-a-revolution/) - Erin Pollaro The passing of birthdays and the question of how to celebrate them, if at all, can be complicated, uncomfortable topics for many people and for a wide range of reasons. As a kid, I sometimes resented my summer birthday because my parents always claimed there were too many people out of town over
- [Reimagining Care: Experiences of Trauma-Informed Approaches and Deinstitutionalization in Caribbean Child Welfare | Dissertation Watch](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/reimagining-care-experiences-of-trauma-informed-approaches-and-deinstitutionalization-in-caribbean-child-welfare-dissertation-watch/) - Sarah Lisa Subhan, in fulfilling the requirements for a PhD in Counselor Education & Supervision, Antioch University Seattle, has written and published a dissertation titled, Reimagining Care: Experiences of Trauma-Informed Approaches and Deinstitutionalization in Caribbean Child Welfare. Subhan conducts a qualitative study with 21 professionals across child protection and care agencies in Trinidad and Tobago.
- [MFA Faculty’s Poetry Collection Named a Finalist for National Book Award](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/mfa-facultys-poetry-collection-longlisted-for-national-book-award/) - Update: On October 7, the National Book Foundation announced that Becoming Ghost is one of five finalists for the National Book Award. The poetry collection Becoming Ghost by Cathy Linh Che, Core Faculty in the Antioch MFA, has been longlisted for the prestigious National Book Award. Che is one of only ten poets being considered
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- [Inheriting Power and Pain: An Examination of Intergenerational Influences in the Stories of Black Women in Professional Leadership Positions | Dissertation Watch](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/inheriting-power-and-pain-an-examination-of-intergenerational-influences-in-the-stories-of-black-women-in-professional-leadership-positions-dissertation-watch/) - Angela Banks, in fulfilling the requirements for a PhD in Counselor Education & Supervision, Antioch University Seattle, has written and published a dissertation titled, Inheriting Power and Pain: An Examination of Intergenerational Influences in the Stories of Black Women in Professional Leadership Positions. Banks uses Black storytelling as a methodology and conducts thematic analysis of
- [What to Look for in an Athletic Training Program—And Why Antioch Delivers](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/what-to-look-for-in-an-athletic-training-program-and-why-antioch-delivers/) - Selecting an athletic training program is a major decision—and Antioch University delivers on what matters most. With early clinical exposure, small class sizes, flexible course delivery, and an emphasis on both mentorship and research, Antioch’s MSAT program equips students for lasting careers in athletic training.
- [Antioch Voices: The Destroyer, Giver of Joy](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/antioch-voices-the-destroyer-giver-of-joy/) - Carly Petersmeyer About eight years ago, I was contemplating what in my life I was fearful of. Although I had started healing work on myself years prior with meditation, diet, and exercise, I had yet to dive into the depths of my emotional experience. Because I didn’t yet understand my fears of abandonment, death, and
- [Memento Mori: A Photo-Elicit Narrative Analysis on Grief | Dissertation Watch](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/memento-mori-a-photo-elicit-narrative-analysis-on-grief-dissertation-watch/) - Jared Becknell, in fulfilling the requirements for a PhD in Counselor Education & Supervision, Antioch University Seattle, has written and published a dissertation titled, Memento Mori: A Photo-Elicit Narrative Analysis on Grief. Becknell conducts a photo-elicitation narrative analysis to examine how bereaved people engage grief by preserving and relating to artifacts from deceased loved ones.
- [Where Modality Meets Mission: Lessons from Antioch’s High Impact, Low-Residency Programs](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/where-modality-meets-mission/) - Colleagues often ask me what’s so special about low-residency programs. They are curious as whether all the hype isn’t simply just another online modality? My answer for me is emphatically, No!
- [One Good Point: Adaptive Leadership](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/one-good-point-adaptive-leadership/) - In today’s world, leaders face challenges that are more volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous—what scholars call a “VUCA” environment—than ever before. Traditional top-down approaches often fall short in such conditions. Ken Williams, PhD, Professor of Leadership and Change at Antioch University’s Graduate School of Leadership and Change, argues that the key lies in adaptive leadership: centering
- [From ESG to Ethical Leadership: How Antioch Prepares Future Leaders](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/from-esg-to-ethical-leadership-how-antioch-prepares-future-leaders/) - The Triple Bottom Line MBA is a degree and a call to lead with purpose. By integrating ESG principles into every aspect of the curriculum, Antioch University ensures that its graduates are prepared for the future of business: ethical, inclusive, and sustainable. Lead with purpose. Learn more about Antioch’s MBA and join a new generation of ethical business leaders.
- [One Good Point...Steve Shaw](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/one-good-point-dr-steve-shaw/) - I'm Dr. Steve Shaw, and I provide the library support for the Graduate School of Leadership and Change. My role is to be a personal guide and mentor through our information resources, removing any barriers that I possibly can.
- [Antioch MFA Listed as One of “30 Best Film Schools” for Third Year](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/antioch-mfa-listed-as-one-of-30-best-film-schools-for-third-year/) - For the third consecutive year, Antioch University’s MFA in Creative Writing has earned a coveted spot on MovieMaker Magazine’s annual list of the 30 Best Film Schools in the U.S. and Canada. ​The 2025 edition of the list, written by Deirdre McCarrick, aims to identify institutions that rise above the rest and that “will help
- [Loving-Learning-Leading-Living: A Scholarly Personal Narrative of a Black Gay Father | Dissertation Watch](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/loving-learning-leading-living-a-scholarly-personal-narrative-of-a-black-gay-father-dissertation-watch/) - Russell E. Thornhill, in fulfilling the requirements for an EdD in Educational and Professional Practice, has written and published a dissertation titled Loving-Learning-Leading-Living: A Scholarly Personal Narrative of a Black Gay Father. Thornhill employs Scholarly Personal Narrative to examine Black gay fatherhood at the intersection of faith, family, and social justice. He weaves his lived
- [What Is a PhD Completion Pathway – and Is It Right for You?](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/what-is-a-phd-completion-pathway-and-is-it-right-for-you/) - Your doctoral journey doesn’t have to end where it paused. With the right structure, support, and academic community, you can return to doctoral study and finish stronger than you started. Visit antioch.edu/phdlc-completion to learn more.
- [How Antioch’s Online MBA Helps You Balance Work, Life, and School](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/how-antiochs-online-mba-helps-you-balance-work-life-and-school/) - Antioch University’s Online MBA is built for real life: flexible, impactful, and supportive from start to finish. If you're ready to advance your career without putting your life on hold, this might be the program for you.
- [How Marriage and Family Therapy Graduate Programs Awaken, Develop, and Teach Clinical Intuition: A Hermeneutic Qualitative Phenomenological Study | Dissertation Watch](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/how-marriage-and-family-therapy-graduate-programs-awaken-develop-and-teach-clinical-intuition-a-hermeneutic-qualitative-phenomenological-study-dissertation-watch/) - Jessica Fountas, in fulfilling the requirements for a PhD in Couple and Family Therapy at Antioch University New England, has written and published a dissertation titled, How Marriage and Family Therapy Graduate Programs Awaken, Develop, and Teach Clinical Intuition: A Hermeneutic Qualitative Phenomenological Study. Informed by a social constructionist stance, Fountas’ research explores how clinical
- [Stephanie Helms Pickett Celebrated Among “Women to KNOW in North Carolina”](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/stephanie-helms-pickett-celebrated-as-women-to-know-in-north-carolina/) - Stephanie Helms Pickett, EdD, Vice President for Equity, Belonging & Culture at Antioch University, was celebrated among the distinguished Women to KNOW in North Carolina—a prestigious honor profiling outstanding women across the state for their professional achievements and community impact. Honorees are selected through a rigorous process involving interviews and peer evaluation by past recipients
- [A New Normal: An Autoethnographic Analysis of Gender Complexities in Los Angeles Social Justice Theatre Storytelling | Dissertation Watch](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/a-new-normal-an-autoethnographic-analysis-of-gender-complexities-in-los-angeles-social-justice-theatre-storytelling-dissertation-watch/) - We are excited to announce that Sue Hamilton, EdD, a 2025 graduate of the EdD program in Educational and Professional Practice at Antioch University, has published their dissertation titled A New Normal: An Autoethnographic Analysis of Gender Complexities in Los Angeles Social Justice Theatre Storytelling. In this study, Hamilton uses autoethnography to explore the role
- [One Good Point: Understanding The Racialized Brain](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/one-good-point-understanding-the-racialized-brain/) - Rengin Firat, PhD, Professor of Leadership and Change at Antioch University and a scholar of sociology and neuroscience, explores how race is not hardwired into our brains but learned through repeated exposure and social context.
- [[Teaching Unpacked] Critical Skills for STEAM Classrooms](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/teaching-unpacked-designing-authentic-real-world-lessons-2/) - Learn how to create better lesson plans and do teacher prep effectively to make STEAM learning a fun and engaging experience for both students and teachers.
- [Transforming the Inner Voice to the Outer Voice](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/transforming-the-inner-voice-to-the-outer-voice/) - Rachel FrANK It’s my first English class of undergrad and I receive feedback for my first assignment. I see a sea of red ink littered with the dreaded “awk”. “There’s nothing awkward about my writing!” I burst. This professor must hate me. She’s letting us do second drafts, but I struggle to even look at
- [Choosing a Major? Your Passions are More Important Than Any Program.](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/choosing-a-major-why-your-passions-are-more-important-than-any-program/) - Only 27 percent of college grads work in a job that's related to their major. But all benefit from a college experience, even if they work in a different field than their major.
- [How Anyone Can Develop an Aptitude for Writing](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/how-anyone-can-develop-an-aptitude-for-writing/) - Whether you dream of becoming an author, or are just looking to communicate more efficiently, develop your writing skills using a few easy tips and tricks.
- [5 Signs You’re Ready to Finish Your Degree: How to Know It’s Time to Return to College](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/5-signs-youre-ready-to-finish-your-degree-how-to-know-its-time-to-return-to-college/) - If you've been wondering whether now is the right time to go back to school as an adult, this guide is for you. These five signs might just be the signal you've been waiting for—and Antioch University's flexible bachelor's completion program can help you take the next step with confidence.
- [Resilience of Food Sovereignty Organizations to the COVID-19 Pandemic | Dissertation Watch](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/resilience-of-food-sovereignty-organizations-to-the-covid-19-pandemic-dissertation-watch/) - Rachel M. Brice, in fulfilling the requirements for a Phd in Environmental Studies and Sustainability at Antioch University New England, has written and published a dissertation titled, Resilience of Food Sovereignty Organizations to the COVID-19 Pandemic. In her sequential explanatory mixed methods study, Brice explores the organizational resilience of food sovereignty organizations (FSOs) in the
- [From Pathology to Personhood: Rethinking Psychosis Care](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/from-pathology-to-personhood-rethinking-psychosis-care/) - Camryn Bryan Psychotic. Sit with that word for a moment. Notice what rises. If you feel automatic discomfort or fear, your reaction is not uncommon. In the United States, psychotic disorders are often seen as terrifying and dangerous conditions that strip individuals of their humanity. While completing my Bachelor of Science in Counseling degree, I
- [Exploring the Lived Experience of Grief in Adults with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder | Dissertation Watch](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/exploring-the-lived-experience-of-grief-in-adults-with-attention-deficit-hyperactivity-disorder-dissertation-watch/) - Martina Bauer, in fulfilling the requirements for a PhD in Counselor Education & Supervision program, Antioch University Seattle, has written and published a dissertation titled, Exploring the Lived Experience of Grief in Adults with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. Using a descriptive-interpretive phenomenological approach, Bauer examined the experiences of adults diagnosed with ADHD who had lost
- [The Semantics of Suicide](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/the-semantics-of-suicide/) - Claudia Vaughan I was 19 years old when my father took his life. When people ask why he’s no longer with us, I tell them that he was sick. I say this because it is true—he had struggled, on and off, with severe depression, PTSD, and substance abuse for the majority of my childhood. There
- [Antioch Spotlight: MFA Alum Kirby Chen Mages on Hosting the First Season of Hybridia](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/antioch-spotlight-mfa-alum-kirby-chen-mages-on-hosting-the-first-season-of-hybridia/) - Kirby Chen Mages is a writer, performer, visual artist, and podcast host based in Los Angeles. Their work largely takes up questions of intersectionality, nuance, and how culture and identity are in conversation with one another. A 2022 graduate of Antioch’s MFA in Creative Writing, they recently wrapped up the first season of the podcast
- [Antioch Spotlight: PhDLC Alum Kader Gümüş on Thrivership and Trauma-Informed Research](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/antioch-spotlight-phdlc-alum-kader-gumus-on-thrivership-and-trauma-informed-research/) - Explore how survivors experience healing and transformation post-domestic violence in Kader Gümüş dissertation, Journey to Well-Being, from Antioch University’s PhD in Leadership and Change program.
- [Transfer Student and the Pathway to a Four-Year Degree at Antioch University](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/transfer-student-meaning-and-the-pathway-to-a-four-year-degree-at-antioch-university/) - Is a California state or UC school not for you? You still have options! Explore how you can succeed as a transfer student at Antioch University.
- [For Black College Students Who Considered Dropping Out When Grit Wasn’t Enough: A Mixed Methods Study Exploring the Influence of Family Messaging on Collegiate Outcomes | Dissertation Watch](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/for-black-college-students-who-considered-dropping-out-when-grit-wasnt-enough-a-mixed-methods-study-exploring-the-influence-of-family-messaging-on-collegiate-outcomes-dissertation/) - Antioch University New England proudly announces the publication of Dawn M. Wilson’s dissertation titled, For Black College Students Who Considered Dropping Out When Grit Wasn’t Enough: A Mixed Methods Study Exploring the Influence of Family Messaging on Collegiate Outcomes. As a 2025 graduate of the PhD Program in Couple and Family Therapy, Wilson conducted a
- [The Role of Floodplain Complexity in Wood Turtle Habitat Use | Dissertation Watch](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/the-role-of-floodplain-complexity-in-wood-turtle-habitat-use-dissertation-watch/) - Discover how floodplain complexity influences wood turtle habitat use in Laura S. Deming, PhD research—advancing conservation science and restoration efforts.
- [Why You Should Study Literature and Creative Writing](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/why-you-should-study-literature-and-creative-writing/) - Discover why you should study literature and creative writing and explore how studying literature and creative writing builds empathy, reveals the human condition, and empowers writers to inspire, connect, and create change.
- [One for All, All for Free: Defending Libraries in a Time of Cutbacks](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/one-for-all-all-for-free-defending-libraries-in-a-time-of-cutbacks/) - Explore why libraries matter more than ever. Jen Sturge makes a passionate defense of school and public libraries and the essential role certified librarians play in student success.
- [The Quiet Revolution: How Introverts Change the World](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/the-quiet-revolution-how-introverts-change-the-world/) - Isabelle Kluge I am a proud introvert who is always growing in self-awareness and learning to empower myself in a noisy world of extroverts. In this essay, I will address several key differences between introverts and extroverts and why both are valuable and have something to contribute to the world. In 1921, Carl Jung popularized
- [Effective Policy Implementation and (TRANS)forming the K–12 Education (CIS)tem | Dissertation Watch](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/effective-policy-implementation-and-transforming-the-k-12-education-cistem-dissertation-watch/) - A 2025 graduate of Antioch University's EdD program in Educational and Professional Practice, Megan Carlson Murray research addresses the urgent need to support transgender and gender non-conforming (TGNC) students in K–12 public schools.
- [Antioch Classmates’ Nonprofit Raises Over 600 Caterpillar Species Every Year—and Educates Thousands Across New England](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/antioch-classmates-nonprofit-raises-over-600-caterpillar-species-every-year-and-educates-thousands-across-new-england/) - Antioch alums co-founded The Caterpillar Lab, a New England nonprofit raising over 600 native caterpillars annually through education, research, photography, and hands‑on public programming that inspires curiosity across generations.
- [PsyD Alum Leads Psychology Training Conference in Connecticut](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/kate-patterson-leads-inspiring-psychology-training-conference-in-connecticut-2/) - Antioch University’s New England PsyD in Clinical Psychology program was well-represented at the second annual Northeast Regional Psychology Conference: Trends in the Training Field conference, held on May 30, 2025, at the University of Hartford.
- [For Lance Wheeler, Business Strategy and Museum Studies Belong Together ](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/for-lance-wheeler-business-strategy-and-museum-studies-belong-together/) - In a polarized society, genuine discussions around history can be hard to start—even for museum professionals. For Lance Wheeler, the Vice President of Learning and Engagement at Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History in Detroit, the best approach he’s found is to be open about how history can be difficult.
- [Black Birth Work as Radical Praxis: A Hermeneutic Phenomenological Inquiry of Leadership Among Black Birth Workers | Dissertation Watch](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/black-birth-work-as-radical-praxis-a-hermeneutic-phenomenological-inquiry-of-leadership-among-black-birth-workers-dissertation-watch/) - Antioch University is proud to announce that Lesa C. Clark, PhD, a 2025 graduate of the PhD Program in Leadership and Change, has published her dissertation entitled: Black Birth Work as Radical Praxis: A Hermeneutic Phenomenological Inquiry of Leadership Among Black Birth Workers. This groundbreaking hermeneutic phenomenological study delves into the leadership experiences of Black
- [Avoiding Racial Equity Detours: Racial Equity Trainers’ Visions of Racially Equitable Residential Environmental Education | Dissertation Watch](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/avoiding-racial-equity-detours-racial-equity-trainers-visions-of-racially-equitable-residential-environmental-education-dissertation-watch/) - Antioch University New England is proud to announce the publication of the dissertation by Anna Mooney, PhD, a 2025 graduate of the PhD Program in Environmental Studies and Sustainability. Her dissertation, Avoiding Racial Equity Detours: Racial Equity Trainers’ Visions of Racially Equitable Residential Environmental Education, offers a timely and critical contribution to the field of
- [Finish My Degree: How Antioch University Can Help When Your College Closes](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/finish-my-degree-how-antioch-university-can-help-when-your-college-closes/) - Your college is closing or discontinuing your program. Now what? Discover how Antioch University can work with you and your institution to help you finish your degree.
- [Lori Erica Varlotta Assumes Office as President of Antioch University](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/lori-erica-varlotta-assumes-office-as-president-of-antioch-university/) - Antioch University welcomed its new President, Lori Varlotta, PhD, who assumed office on August 11, 2025. She also began her co-appointment as Executive Vice President of the Coalition for the Common Good. Varlotta joins Antioch University at a pivotal moment. Called to model mid-21st-century distributed leadership, democratic professionalism, and impact-oriented education, she will leverage Antioch’s
- [Antioch University Launches PhD in Leadership and Change Degree Completion Pathway](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/antioch-university-launches-phd-in-leadership-and-change-degree-completion-pathway/) - Helping Doctoral Candidates Cross the Finish Line with a Transformative, Socially Conscious Pathway to Completion Antioch University’s School of Interdisciplinary and Professional Studies (SIPS) is proud to announce the launch of its PhD in Leadership and Change (PhDLC) Completion Pathway, a new initiative designed to support advanced doctoral students who have completed significant coursework but
- [Becoming the Donkey Derby’s ‘Karen’: A Humane Educator’s Autoethnographic Journey Toward Anti-Speciesist Communication | Dissertation Watch](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/becoming-the-donkey-derbys-karen-a-humane-educators-autoethnographic-journey-toward-anti-speciesist-communication-dissertation-watch/) - We are proud to announce that Jesika Keener, EdD, a 2025 graduate of the EdD program in Educational and Professional Practice at Antioch University, has published her dissertation titled Becoming the Donkey Derby’s ‘Karen’: A Humane Educator’s Autoethnographic Journey Toward Anti-Speciesist Communication. In this groundbreaking research, Jesika explores how language not only carries oppression as
- [Waiting for an Easy Time to Be a Writer](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/waiting-for-an-easy-time-to-be-a-writer/) - Grace Ward This essay is adapted from remarks Ward gave as the graduate speaker for the Antioch MFA in Creative Writing at the Antioch University Los Angeles Commencement Ceremony on June 29, 2025. Good morning, everyone! It’s an honor today to speak on behalf of my beloved Iris MFA cohort. I’d like to extend a
- [Post-migration Living Distress and Suicidal Behavior in Refugee Populations Resettled in Vermont | Dissertation Watch](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/post-migration-living-distress-and-suicidal-behavior-in-refugee-populations-resettled-in-vermont-dissertation-watch/) - Antioch University is thrilled to announce the publication of Phoebe K. Lewis's dissertation, Post-migration Living Distress and Suicidal Behavior in Refugee Populations Resettled in Vermont, which explores the intersection of post-migration living distress (PMLD) and suicidality in refugees. This important work addresses a relatively underexplored area in the field of refugee psychology, focusing on how
- [The Moment AI Betrayed Me: How Algorithms Expose Gaps in Justice and Ethics](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/the-moment-ai-betrayed-me-how-algorithms-expose-gaps-in-justice-and-ethics/) - Liza Mucheru Wisner Almost a decade ago, AI shattered my trust—and set me on a path that eventually led me to study for my Doctor of Education with a specialization in Humane Education at Antioch. Today, I’m fascinated by the ethics, technology policy, and societal impact of AI, and I’m exploring how education can be
- [Heart-Thinking Leadership: A Transformative Approach to Binary Hierarchies in Waldorf Schools | Dissertation Watch](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/heart-thinking-leadership-a-transformative-approach-to-binary-hierarchies-in-waldorf-schools-dissertation-watch/) - Chiaki Uchiyama, in fulfilling the requirements for an EdD in Educational and Professional Practice, has written and published a dissertation titled Heart-Thinking Leadership: A Transformative Approach to Binary Hierarchies in Waldorf Schools. Rooted in a diverse range of intellectual and spiritual traditions—including Damásio, Spinoza, Emerson, Hegelian dialectics, Manichaeism, African spirituality, and Indigenous feminism—Uchiyama’s research explores
- [The Inward Gaze: White Faculty's Self-Perceptions of Racial Identity, Privilege, and Its Impact on Pedagogy | Dissertation Watch](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/the-inward-gaze-white-facultys-self-perceptions-of-racial-identity-privilege-and-its-impact-on-pedagogy-dissertation-watch/) - We are proud to announce that David Houle, EdD, a 2025 graduate of the EdD Program in Educational and Professional Practice at Antioch University, has published his dissertation entitled: The Inward Gaze: White Faculty's Self-Perceptions of Racial Identity, Privilege, and Its Impact on Pedagogy. Houle’s research explores how White faculty in higher education develop racial
- [Amy Rutstein-Riley Brings Vision, Continuity, and Leadership to Role as Dean](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/amy-rutstein-riley-brings-vision-and-continuity-to-the-graduate-school-of-leadership-and-change/) - Amy Rutstein-Riley, PhD, was appointed Dean of Antioch University’s Graduate School of Leadership and Change last July, bringing with her a deep appreciation for what she calls “the creative genius that went into building this foundation.” As she nears the end of her first year leading this vibrant academic community, she describes Graduate School of
- [Motivated by Love: Can Deep Listening Support the Health and Wellbeing of Anthroposophical Inspired Organizations | Dissertation Watch](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/motivated-by-love-can-deep-listening-support-the-health-and-wellbeing-of-anthroposophical-inspired-organizations-dissertation-watch/) - Barbarah Nicoll, in fulfilling the requirements for an EdD in Educational and Professional Practice, has written and published a dissertation titled, Motivated by Love: Can Deep Listening Support the Health and Wellbeing of Anthroposophical Inspired Organizations. Nicoll's research asks a compelling and timely question: Can deep listening support the organizational health and wellbeing of anthroposophical
- [Are We on the Same Page? A Look at Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at a Small Liberal Arts College | Dissertation Watch](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/are-we-on-the-same-page-a-look-at-diversity-equity-and-inclusion-at-a-small-liberal-arts-college-dissertation-watch/) - We are delighted to announce that Lisa Johnson, EdD, a 2025 graduate of the EdD in Educational and Professional Practice with a specialization in social justice leadership at Antioch University, has published her dissertation titled, Are We on the Same Page? A Look at Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at a Small Liberal Arts College. In
- [Jennifer Maruno Wins The 2025 Horace Mann Upstander Award For “Momma’s Going to March”](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/jennifer-maruno-wins-the-2025-horace-mann-upstander-award-for-mommas-going-to-march/) - Award-Winning Children's Book Inspires Young Readers to Embrace Activism and Stand Up for Justice Jennifer Maruno has been honored with the prestigious 2025 Horace Mann Upstander Award for her inspiring children’s book, Momma’s Going to March, published by House of Anansi Press. This esteemed award recognizes literature that empowers young readers to take action against
- [Chancellor’s Message on Juneteenth](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/chancellors-message-on-juneteenth/) - Dear Antiochians, Happy Juneteenth! Today is a day to reflect on—and celebrate—the period in our nation’s history when our government finally abolished the system whereby hundreds of thousands of white Americans enslaved millions of Black men, women, and children. It was 160 years ago today that the Emancipation Proclamation was finally enforced in Galveston, TX.
- [Antioch Alum Rebecca Blankinship Builds Inspired Development Through Purpose-Driven Leadership](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/antioch-alum-rebecca-blankinship-builds-inspired-development-through-purpose-driven-leadership/) - For Rebecca Blankinship, a 2023 graduate of Antioch University’s MBA with a concentration in Leadership and Teams, the journey from student to founder of her own consulting and coaching firm has been one of growth, service, and purpose. Her path reflects not only the practical skills gained at Antioch but also the deeper values of
- [Experiencing Workplace Inclusion: Critical Incidents that Create a Sense of Inclusion for Professional Staff in Higher Education | Dissertation Watch](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/experiencing-workplace-inclusion-critical-incidents-that-create-a-sense-of-inclusion-for-professional-staff-in-higher-education-dissertation-watch/) - Katherine Penn Lampley, in fulfilling the requirements for Antioch University's PhD Program in Leadership and Change, has written and published a dissertation titled, Experiencing Workplace Inclusion: Critical Incidents that Create a Sense of Inclusion for Professional Staff in Higher Education.
- [The Vital Role of Gender Affirmation in Therapy for TGNC Individuals and Their Families](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/the-vital-role-of-gender-affirmation-in-therapy-for-tgnc-individuals-and-their-families/) - If you’re a mental health professional looking to rise to the challenge of providing competent, culturally sensitive care for TGNC individuals and their families, consider earning a Certificate in Gender Affirming Clinical Practice from Antioch University's New England campus.
- [Empathy and Empowerment: Clinical Mental Health Counseling for Latinx Clients](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/empathy-and-empowerment-clinical-mental-health-counseling-for-latinx-clients/) - Learn how culturally competent, holistic approaches to clinical mental health counseling supports Latinx clients by addressing their unique social, cultural, and psychological needs in community contexts
- [Healing Communities: The Role of Trauma Counseling in Social Justice](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/healing-communities-the-role-of-trauma-counseling-in-social-justice/) - Trauma counseling plays an essential role in addressing the deep psychological wounds inflicted by systemic oppression, violence, and discrimination. For communities facing social and economic inequities, the lasting impacts of these injustices often manifest as emotional and psychological trauma, potentially hindering individuals from leading fulfilling lives. Trauma counseling, rooted in a commitment to empathy and
- [Proposed Principles Beyond Human and Non-human Binaries: Engaging a Kincentric View in Environmental Education | Dissertation Watch](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/proposed-principles-beyond-human-and-non-human-binaries-engaging-a-kincentric-view-in-environmental-education-dissertation-watch/) - We are pleased to announce the publication of Christine Marie Widrig’s EdD dissertation, Proposed Principles Beyond Human and Non-human Binaries: Engaging a Kincentric View in Environmental Education, completed as part of her EdD in Educational and Professional Practice at Antioch University. In this timely and thought-provoking work, Widrig explores the need for awakened consciousness and
- [After Writing Viral Post-Election Essay, MFA Alum Recommends Other Writers ‘Be Very Prepared’](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/after-writing-viral-post-election-essay-mfa-alum-recommends-other-writers-be-very-prepared/) - The morning after the 2024 Presidential Election, Andrea Tate couldn’t sleep. The candidate she voted for, Kamala Harris, was clearly on the path to defeat. As she browsed social media, she noticed that her husband—who she knew had voted for Donald Trump—had posted on Facebook. He wrote, “God Bless America. God Bless #45-47.” She asked
- [Design Thinking for Health Environments: Case Study Research on Innovation, Design Leadership, and Healthcare Complexity | Dissertation Watch](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/design-thinking-for-health-environments-case-study-research-on-innovation-design-leadership-and-healthcare-complexity-dissertation-watch/) - Dee Nicholas, in fulfilling the requirements for a PhD in Leadership and Change at Antioch University, has published her dissertation entitled Design Thinking for Health Environments: Case Study Research on Innovation, Design Leadership, and Healthcare Complexity. Design health innovation centers (DHICs) are formed in Europe and the United States to create efficiencies in healthcare related
- [Mind Wandering in Daily Life: A National Experience Sampling Study of Intentional and Unintentional Mind Wandering Episodes Reported by Working Adults Ages 25 – 50 | Dissertation Watch](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/mind-wandering-in-daily-life-a-national-experience-sampling-study-of-intentional-and-unintentional-mind-wandering-episodes-reported-by-working-adults-ages-25-50-dissertation-watch/) - Paula Lowe, in fulfilling the requirements for a PhD from the Graduate School of Leadership and Change, has written and published a dissertation titled, Mind Wandering in Daily Life: A National Experience Sampling Study of Intentional and Unintentional Mind Wandering Episodes Reported by Working Adults Ages 25 – 50. To learn about mind wandering in
- [The Air We Breathe: How Whiteness Permeates Racial Equity Efforts in Suburban Schools | Dissertation Watch](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/the-air-we-breathe-how-whiteness-permeates-racial-equity-efforts-in-suburban-schools-dissertation-watch/) - We are proud to share that Bailey Tighe, EdD, a 2025 graduate of the EdD program in Educational and Professional Practice at Antioch University, has published her dissertation entitled, The Air We Breathe: How Whiteness Permeates Racial Equity Efforts in Suburban Schools. This critical ethnographic study explores how white culture shapes educators' perceptions and participation
- [Antioch University Approved to Launch Graduate Nursing Programs Nationwide](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/antioch-university-approved-to-launch-graduate-nursing-programs-nationwide/) - Nationwide graduate nursing programs to be delivered online, expanding access for working professionals, include master’s degree, post-master’s certificate, and the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP).
- [Building Stronger Teams with Inclusive Leadership](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/building-stronger-teams-with-inclusive-leadership/) - Transform your team and community with inclusive leadership skills that build equity, foster inclusion, and drive social change.
- [Student Transfer Success: How Antioch University Sets You Up to Excel](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/student-transfer-success-how-antioch-university-sets-you-up-to-excel/) - Antioch University sets you up for student transfer success with flexible pathways, a seamless transfer process, and supportive resources.
- [For Military Students and Veterans: Degree Completion Made Easy at Antioch University](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/for-military-students-and-veterans-degree-completion-made-easy-at-antioch-university/) - Explore how military students and veterans can seamlessly transition into a degree completion program at Antioch University.
- [Theoretical Modeling for Curious Leadership and Instrument Development and Validation for Measuring Curious Leader Capacity | Dissertation Watch](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/theoretical-modeling-for-curious-leadership-and-instrument-development-and-validation-for-measuring-curious-leader-capacity-dissertation-watch/) - Lisa Marie Gick, in fulfilling the requirements for a PhD from the Graduate School of Leadership and Change, has written and published a dissertation titled, Theoretical Modeling for Curious Leadership and Instrument Development and Validation for Measuring Curious Leader Capacity. With the contemporary workplace increasing in complexity, leaders are compelled to shift mindsets and practices
- [How to Transfer Colleges: From a California Community College to Antioch University](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/how-to-transfer-colleges-from-a-california-community-college-to-antioch-university/) - Ready to make a change? Learn how to transfer colleges, redefine your educational path, and achieve your personal and career goals at Antioch University.
- [Seeds in a Pluriverse: Visakha Society for the Protection and Care of Animals' Inclusive Praxis Toward Self-Determined Just Socio-Ecological Territories | Dissertation Watch](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/seeds-in-a-pluriverse-visakha-society-for-the-protection-and-care-of-animals-inclusive-praxis-toward-self-determined-just-socio-ecological-territories-dissertation-watch/) - Antioch University proudly announces that Priya Tallam, EdD, a 2025 graduate of the EdD program in Educational and Professional Practice, has published her dissertation titled: Seeds in a Pluriverse: Visakha Society for the Protection and Care of Animals' Inclusive Praxis Toward Self-Determined Just Socio-Ecological Territories. Tallam’s dissertation explores the question: How might an NGO’s grassroots
- [Lend Me Your Hands: Engaging Waldorf Teachers in Pedagogical Puppetry for Student Growth | Dissertation Watch](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/lend-me-your-hands-engaging-waldorf-teachers-in-pedagogical-puppetry-for-student-growth-dissertation-watch/) - Corinna Rezzelle-Pennypacker, in fulfilling the requirements for Antioch University's EdD in Educational and Professional Practice, has written and published a dissertation titled Lend Me Your Hands: Engaging Waldorf Teachers in Pedagogical Puppetry for Student Growth. Although puppetry has a long history as a holistic teaching tool, it remains an underutilized arts integration technique in elementary
- [Autistic Authors' Narratives of Trauma and Resilience: A Qualitative Analysis | Dissertation Watch](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/autistic-authors-narratives-of-trauma-and-resilience-a-qualitative-analysis-dissertation-watch/) - Tessa Smith, in fulfilling the requirements for a PysD in Clinical Psychology at Antioch University’s New England campus, has written and published a dissertation titled Autistic Authors' Narratives of Trauma and Resilience: A Qualitative Analysis. This dissertation investigates autistic individuals’ experience of trauma and resilience in the face of adversity. It conceptualizes trauma and resilience
- [Restorative Leadership: A Generative Exploration with Women School Leaders | Dissertation Watch](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/restorative-leadership-a-generative-exploration-with-women-school-leaders-dissertation-watch/) - Camille Tyson Jacobs, in fulfilling the requirements for a PhD in Leadership and Change at Antioch University, has published her dissertation titled Restorative Leadership: A Generative Exploration with Women School Leaders. As schools increasingly adopt restorative practices, Tyson Jacobs explores how these practices challenge traditional leadership models by focusing on the relational, justice-centered values that
- [Healing Together: Art Therapy Activities for Families in Clinical Settings](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/healing-together-art-therapy-activities-for-families-in-clinical-settings/) - Art therapy experiences offer a creative and therapeutic approach that provides families with an alternative way to communicate, express emotions, and work through complex dynamics.
- [Voices Of Identity: Exploring Devised Theatre As Social Resistance And Catalyst For Change | Dissertation Watch](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/voices-of-identity-exploring-devised-theatre-as-social-resistance-and-catalyst-for-change-dissertation-watch/) - Antioch University proudly announces that Elizabeth Danielle (“Dani”) Belvin, EdD, a 2025 graduate of the EdD in Educational and Professional Practice program, has successfully published their dissertation entitled: Voices of Identity: Exploring Devised Theatre as Social Resistance and Catalyst for Change. Dr. Belvin’s research explores the power of devised theatre as both an artistic and
- [With New Poetry Collection, MFA Alum Shonda Buchanan Honors Nina Simone](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/with-new-poetry-collection-mfa-alum-shonda-buchanan-honors-nina-simone/) - When Shonda Buchanan was in her twenties, she had a dream of writing a book of poems about singer, classical pianist, and Civil Rights activist Nina Simone, but the prospect of writing a book about someone else’s story was intimidating. At the time, she was in the beginning stages of crafting her own first memoir—published
- [Exploring the Ethics of Social Media in the Counseling Field | Dissertation Watch](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/exploring-the-ethics-of-social-media-in-the-counseling-field-dissertation-watch/) - Kaitlynn Cornell-Mullane completed her dissertation, Exploring the Ethics of Social Media in the Counseling Field, as part of the requirements for the PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision at Antioch University’s Seattle campus. Social media has become deeply integrated into both personal and professional lives, yet its use by counseling professionals remains underexplored. This study
- [A Program Evaluation of Restorative Storytelling as Professional Development for Waldorf Teachers | Dissertation Watch](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/a-program-evaluation-of-restorative-storytelling-as-professional-development-for-waldorf-teachers-dissertation-watch/) - David Sewell McCann, in fulfilling the requirements of the EdD program in Educational and Professional Practice, has written and published a dissertation titled A Program Evaluation of Restorative Storytelling as Professional Development for Waldorf Teachers. Sewell McCann’s dissertation offers a compelling examination of storytelling as a transformative practice in education. Restorative Storytelling serves as a
- [Weaving Threads of Identity: A Qualitative Study on Reconnecting Indigenous Folx | Dissertation Watch](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/weaving-threads-of-identity-a-qualitative-study-on-reconnecting-indigenous-folx-dissertation-watch/) - Rachael L. Fuller, in fulfilling the requirements for a PhD in Counselor Education & Supervision, Antioch University, Seattle, has written and published a dissertation, Weaving Threads of Identity: A Qualitative Study on Reconnecting Indigenous Folx. Fuller’s dissertation is a qualitative phenomenological inquiry into reconnecting Indigenous people to their cultural heritage and identity. Rooted in Tribal
- [Professional Development Needs in Educational Support for the Waldorf Teacher | Dissertation Watch](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/professional-development-needs-in-educational-support-for-the-waldorf-teacher-dissertation-watch/) - Leah Mrozinski, EdD, is a 2025 graduate of the EdD program in Educational and Professional Practice at Antioch University. She has published her dissertation entitled, Professional Development Needs in Educational Support for the Waldorf Teacher. Over the past few years, through both her work and academic studies, Dr. Mrozinski has become deeply immersed in the
- [Exploring Subjective Cognitive Decline and Ageism: At-Risk Older Adults' Lived Experience | Dissertation Watch](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/exploring-subjective-cognitive-decline-and-ageism-at-risk-older-adults-lived-experience-dissertation-watch/) - Randal Lawrence Williams, in fulfilling the requirements for a Psy.D., in Clinical Psychology at Antioch University, New England, has written and published a dissertation titled, Exploring Subjective Cognitive Decline and Ageism: At-Risk Older Adults' Lived Experience. This research explored the potential for preventive care among at-risk older adults in the pre-clinical phase of dementia. A
- [Lori Varlotta to Serve as Antioch University’s Next President](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/lori-varlotta-to-serve-as-antioch-universitys-next-president/) - Antioch University announced that its next President will be Lori Varlotta, PhD. Varlotta brings a strong vision for progressive education and a deep commitment to Antioch’s mission of promoting social, racial, environmental, and economic justice.
- [Transformational Leadership: Driving Change for an Equitable and Just Future](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/transformational-leadership-driving-change-for-an-equitable-and-just-future/) - Discover how transformational leadership inspires innovation, inclusivity, and meaningful change that extends far beyond your organization.
- [Exhibit Celebrates 60 Years of Antioch Alumni Community Engagement in New England](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/title-exhibit-celebrates-60-years-of-antioch-alumni-community-engagement-in-new-england/) - In the 60 years that Antioch University has had a campus in New England, thousands of students and alumni have passed through its doors—and then back out into their communities, where many have dedicated themselves to service and community engagement. An exhibit at the Historical Society of Cheshire County, “Antioch University in the Monadnock Region:
- [Cultural Competence in Healthcare: Shaping Inclusive and Effective Patient Care](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/cultural-competence-in-healthcare-shaping-inclusive-and-effective-patient-care/) - Explore the transformative impact of cultural competence in healthcare and the different ways you can incorporate it into your practice.
- [They Forgot We Were Seeds: Critical Counter-Narratives Supporting Culturally Informed Community Seed Work | Dissertation Watch](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/they-forgot-we-were-seeds-critical-counter-narratives-supporting-culturally-informed-community-seed-work-dissertation-watch/) - Florentina Rodriguez, in fulfilling the requirements for an EdD in Educational and Professional Practice, has written and published a dissertation titled, They Forgot We Were Seeds: Critical Counter-Narratives Supporting Culturally Informed Community Seed Work. This dissertation addresses disparity and extractive practices, outlines relational pathways for reciprocity and respecting communities of origin, and provides evaluation metrics
- [The Antioch MFA Residency Experience](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/the-antioch-mfa-residency-experience/) - Antioch University’s low-residency MFA in Creative Writing program empowers writers to refine their craft while exploring literature’s role in fostering justice and community. A cornerstone of the low-residency model is the 10-day hybrid residency, held in June and December, five times over the course of the degree. These immersive residencies— offered in-person at Antioch’s Los
- [GSLC Explores Relational Cultural Theory Through Event, Fund, and Partnership With ICGC](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/graduate-school-of-leadership-and-change-explores-relational-cultural-theory-with-event-fund-and-evolving-partnership-with-icgc/) - While political conversations between people who hold different political stances have always been tricky, this problem seems only to be getting worse. In previous decades, the question of how to relate with differently-polarized family members, friends, colleagues, and community members was a topic for magazine articles around the holidays. Now, such encounters feel not just
- [Life Experience Credits: How Your Journey Shapes Your Education at Antioch University](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/life-experience-credits-how-your-journey-shapes-your-education-at-antioch-university/) - Discover how life experience credits at Antioch University honor your real-world experience and get you closer toward your degree.
- [Discourse, Values, and Climate Adaptation Planning in San Antonio, Texas | Dissertation Watch](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/discourse-values-and-climate-adaptation-planning-in-san-antonio-texas-dissertation-watch/) - Lindsay Ratcliffe, in fulfilling the requirements of the PhD in Environmental Studies at Antioch University’s New England Campus, has written and published a dissertation titled Speaking of Transformation: Discourse, Values, and Climate Adaptation Planning in San Antonio, Texas. Adaptation planning and policy must respond to both problems as climate change accelerates and social inequity grows.
- [Mental Health Experiences of Transracial Adoptees of the Global Majority | Dissertation Watch](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/mental-health-experiences-of-transracial-adoptees-of-the-global-majority-dissertation-watch/) - Phebe Brako-Owusu, in fulfilling the requirements for a PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision at Antioch University’s Seattle campus, has written and published a dissertation titled, Mental Health Experiences of Transracial Adoptees of the Global Majority (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color - BIPOC). ​​This qualitative hermeneutic phenomenological study explores the lived experiences of transracial
- [Unmasking the Nexus of Race, Ethnicity, and Health: An Intersectional Analysis of the Epistemology of Race in Medicine, Medical Curricula, and Health Disparities | Dissertation Watch](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/unmasking-the-nexus-of-race-ethnicity-and-health-an-intersectional-analysis-of-the-epistemology-of-race-in-medicine-medical-curricula-and-health-disparities-dissertation-watch/) - Antoinette Leonard-Jean Charles, in fulfilling the requirements for the EdD program in Educational and Professional Practice, has written and published a dissertation titled, Unmasking the Nexus of Race, Ethnicity, and Health: An Intersectional Analysis of the Epistemology of Race in Medicine, Medical Curricula, and Health Disparities. Charles’ dissertation examined how outdated racial biases shape medical
- [Healing Organizations Through Restorative Practices](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/healing-organizations-through-restorative-practices/) - Discover how restorative practices transform workplaces by fostering trust, inclusivity, and collaboration—creating resilient, thriving organizations for a dynamic world.
- [Charlene Hayes Joins Board of Governors](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/charlene-hayes-joins-board-of-governors/) - Charlene Moore Hayes joined the Antioch University Board of Governors in October 2020. She brings years of experience in human resources and has joined both the Compensation Committee and the Governance Committee of the Board. Charlene was interviewed for Common Thread in March. Q: What about Antioch University do you find most compelling and intriguing?
- [Teaching Towards Connection and Love for Place through a Kinship/Indigenous Worldview: A Critical Pedagogy of Place | Dissertation Watch](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/teaching-towards-connection-and-love-for-place-through-a-kinship-indigenous-worldview-a-critical-pedagogy-of-place-dissertation-watch/) - Rita M. Bouchard, in fulfilling the requirements for Antioch University’s EdD program in Educational and Professional Practice, has written and published a dissertation titled, Teaching Towards Connection and Love for Place through a Kinship/Indigenous Worldview: A Critical Pedagogy of Place. Bouchard’s hermeneutic phenomenological study observed the lived experiences of children through a Kinship/Indigenous worldview. The
- [The Lived Experiences of Trauma in Autistic Adults: A Thematic Analysis | Dissertation Watch](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/the-lived-experiences-of-trauma-in-autistic-adults-a-thematic-analysis-dissertation-watch/) - Briana Trageser, in fulfilling the requirements for a PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision from Antioch University’s Seattle Campus, has written and published a dissertation titled, The Lived Experiences of Trauma in Autistic Adults: A Thematic Analysis. Trageser’s qualitative study explored the lived experiences of trauma in Autistic adults, including those with a professional Autism
- [Driving Social Progress with Organizational Change Management​](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/driving-social-progress-with-organizational-change-management/) - Discover how effective organizational change management (OCM) can drive transformative social progress and equity for your organization and beyond.
- [Through Critical Language Awareness and Critical Trans/Multilingualism: Towards Planetary Justice | Dissertation Watch](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/through-critical-language-awareness-and-critical-trans-multilingualism-towards-planetary-justice-dissertation-watch/) - Kate Alice Garnett, in fulfilling the requirements for the EdD in Educational and Professional Practice, has written and published a dissertation titled Educators Remedying Linguicism Through Critical Language Awareness and Critical Trans/Multilingualism: Towards Planetary Justice. Unexamined language biases erode linguistic and cultural diversity, disseminate violence and discrimination, and impact biological life on Earth. The aim
- [Stigma of Obesity and Healthcare Utilization | Dissertation Watch](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/stigma-of-obesity-and-healthcare-utilization-dissertation-watch/) - Moya O'Leary, in fulfilling the requirements for a PysD in Clinical Psychology at Antioch University’s New England campus, has written and published a dissertation titled, Stigma of Obesity and Healthcare Utilization. The impact of personal factors on healthcare utilization is an essential area of research to improve overall health outcomes among the population. This dissertation explored the relationship
- [How Can the Learning Environment be Designed to Encourage Sense of Belonging for Students in Higher Education? | Dissertation Watch](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/how-can-the-learning-environment-be-designed-to-encourage-sense-of-belonging-for-students-in-higher-education-dissertation-watch/) - Louisa E. Krause, in fulfilling the requirements for the EdD program in Educational and Professional Practice at Antioch University, has written and published a dissertation titled, How Can the Learning Environment be Designed to Encourage Sense of Belonging for Students in Higher Education? The objective of this dissertation was to investigate how inclusive and equitable
- [Prolific Screenwriter, Playwright, Teacher, and ‘Militant Optimist’ Colette Freedman Assumes New Role as Teaching Faculty in MFA](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/prolific-screenwriter-playwright-teacher-and-militant-optimist-colette-freedman-assumes-new-role-as-teaching-faculty-in-mfa/) - Last November, Colette Freedman walked through London’s West End, excited for the international preview of her new musical, Mozart: Her Story. Though she was far from friends, family, and her beloved greyhound Frieda, she was on cloud nine, walking on hallowed ground for lovers of theater, anticipating the show. When the show opened at the
- [Shaping Leadership: An Autoethnographic Exploration of Inspirational Moments  | Dissertation Watch](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/shaping-leadership-an-autoethnographic-exploration-of-inspirational-moments-dissertation-watch/) - Sabine Mathilde Maiberger, in fulfilling the requirement for an EdD in Educational and Professional Practice, has written and published a dissertation titled Shaping Leadership: An Autoethnographic Exploration of Inspirational Moments. Leadership is a complex construct shaped by the interplay of theoretical knowledge and meaningful personal experiences that define us as people. This autoethnographic exploration investigates
- [With Liberty and Justice for All: Psychological and Functional Consequences for Service Members Acquitted of Sexual Assault | Dissertation Watch](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/with-liberty-and-justice-for-all-psychological-and-functional-consequences-for-service-members-acquitted-of-sexual-assault-dissertation-watch/) - Jamie Leavey, a 2023 graduate of the Psy.D. Program in Clinical Psychology at Antioch University’s New England Campus has written and published a dissertation, With Liberty and Justice for All: Psychological and Functional Consequences for Service Members Acquitted of Sexual Assault. Policymakers are tasked with changing laws and improving systemic processes in response to evolving
- [Nature Interaction Assists with Coping and Resilience: An Interaction Pattern Approach with Adolescents with Histories of Trauma in a Youth Group Home | Dissertation Watch](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/nature-interaction-assists-with-coping-and-resilience-an-interaction-pattern-approach-with-adolescents-with-histories-of-trauma-in-a-youth-group-home-dissertation-watch/) - Chrystal Dunker, in fulfilling the requirements for a PhD in Environmental Studies and Sustainability at Antioch University, New England, has written and published a dissertation titled, Nature Interaction Assists with Coping and Resilience: An Interaction Pattern Approach with Adolescents with Histories of Trauma in a Youth Group Home. This dissertation explores how nature interaction supports
- [When The Bough Breaks: Alcohol Misuse Among Jamaican Young Adults | Dissertation Watch](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/when-the-bough-breaks-alcohol-misuse-among-jamaican-young-adults-dissertation-watch/) - Marsha Smith, a 2023 graduate of the Psy.D. Program in Clinical Psychology at Antioch University, New England, has written and published a dissertation titled When The Bough Breaks: Alcohol Misuse Among Jamaican Young Adults. The prevalence of alcohol misuse in Jamaica, the British West Indies, continues to cause adverse health and social causes and implications.
- [Social Justice Summit Draws Over 150 to Two Days of Events and Reflection](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/social-justice-summit-draws-over-150-to-two-days-of-events-and-reflection/) - The Antioch University community recently came together for two days of events centered on racial healing and social justice. The Social Justice Summit, which was sponsored by both Antioch’s Truth, Racial Healing, and Transformation Campus Center and the Office for Equity, Belonging, and Culture, consisted of a welcome session, four presentations from external speakers, and
- [Transforming Healthcare: The Intersection of Exercise Science and Social Justice](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/transforming-healthcare-the-intersection-of-exercise-science-and-social-justice/) - Exercise science can play a crucial role in advancing social justice within the healthcare system. Explore how it can be used to address health disparities and promote equitable access to fitness resources.
- [Understanding Equity in Healthcare: Challenges and Solutions](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/understanding-equity-in-healthcare-challenges-and-solutions/) - Equity in healthcare is a vital goal filled with multifaceted challenges. Explore its complexities and innovative strategies to promote inclusive and fair care for all.
- [Marginalized Sexual-And Gender-Identified Clients in University Counseling Centers | Dissertation Watch](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/marginalized-sexual-and-gender-identified-clients-in-university-counseling-centers-dissertation-watch/) - In fulfilling the Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) requirements at Antioch University’s New England Campus, Sara Cauley has written and published their dissertation titled Marginalized Sexual- And Gender-Identified Clients in University Counseling Centers: Best Psychotherapy Practices. Cauley’s dissertation examines the mental health challenges faced by young adults in college, with a particular focus on students with marginalized sexual and
- [Antioch Spotlight: MFA in Creative Writing Alum Leslie Lehr](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/antioch-spotlight-mfa-in-creative-writing-alum-leslie-lehr/) - Many writers dream of having their book developed into a TV show. For Leslie Lehr, a 2005 alum of the Antioch MFA in Creative Writing, this dream is coming true. Her 2021 memoir A Boob’s Life: How America’s Obsession Shaped Me… and You was optioned by HBO Max Comedy.
- [Antioch MFA Earns Spot on MovieMaker Magazine’s Top Screenwriting Programs List for Second Year in a Row](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/antioch-mfa-earns-spot-on-moviemaker-magazines-top-screenwriting-programs-list-for-second-year-in-a-row/) - For the second consecutive year, the dramatic writing concentration at the Antioch MFA in Creative Writing has been named one of MovieMaker’s 30 Best Film Schools. The prestigious annual list includes diverse institutions, many of which have dedicated film schools. The inclusion of the Antioch MFA highlights the unique low-residency option for students who still
- ["Exploring Viability in Help-Seeking Attitudes and Preferences Among Black Christian Churchgoers: A Case for Interprofessional Collaboration Between Black Churches and Mental Health Professionals" | Dissertation Watch](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/exploring-viability-in-help-seeking-attitudes-and-preferences-among-black-christian-churchgoers-a-case-for-interprofessional-collaboration-between-black-churches-and-mental-health-professionals/) - S. Bryant Hagan, a 2024 graduate of the PhD Program in Couple and Family Therapy at Antioch University, New Englan, has published her dissertation titled, "Exploring Viability in Help-Seeking Attitudes and Preferences Among Black Christian Churchgoers: A Case for Interprofessional Collaboration Between Black Churches and Mental Health Professionals." This study examines the relationship between self-concealment
- [“I’ve Always Wanted to Work Closely With Incarcerated Folks” – A Forensic Psychotherapist Finds Her Path](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/ive-always-wanted-to-work-closely-with-incarcerated-folks-a-forensic-psychotherapist-finds-her-path/) - When Kirsty Kenny first stepped onto Antioch University’s Santa Barbara campus, she wasn't sure exactly where her career would lead, but after graduating from the MA in Clinical Psychology in 2017, having gained experience across various settings—including eating disorder treatment, substance abuse, child abuse, domestic violence, special education, and private practice—she found her true calling.
- [Protective Behavioral Strategies and Negative Consequences of Alcohol Use Among College Athletes | Dissertation Watch](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/protective-behavioral-strategies-and-negative-consequences-of-alcohol-use-among-college-athletes-dissertation-watch/) - Nirmala Jayaraman, a 2023 graduate of the Psy.D. Program in Clinical Psychology at Antioch University, New England, has written and published a dissertation titled Protective Behavioral Strategies and Negative Consequences of Alcohol Use Among College Athletes. Alcohol use is associated with a variety of negative consequences among young adults. Current studies consider how protective behavioral
- [For Emma Lombardi, Individualized Study Meant Listening to Her Ancestors](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/ima-profile-on-emma-lombardi/) - For Emma Lombardi, Individualized Study Meant Listening to Her Ancestors As she picked up the phone to call the main office of the Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians, Emma Lombardi felt restless and nervous. This was the first time she called the tribal offices for reasons other than logistics. Even more nerve-wracking, this was her first attempt to connect with a part of her heritage and culture that she felt estranged from...
- [Using Poetry as Vehicle for Change: MFA candidate, Margaret Kean](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/using-poetry-as-vehicle-for-change-mfa-candidate-margaret-kean/) - For Margaret Kean, poetry has always been a part of her. But finding the courage to write and share it with the world has taken a long time. The MFA in Creative Writing program at Antioch has given her the courage to find and reveal her voice. As a child, Kean read poetry, and in
- [Exploring Supervisory Needs of First-Generation Professionals Working in Higher Education | Dissertation Watch](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/exploring-supervisory-needs-of-first-generation-professionals-working-in-higher-education-dissertation-watch/) - Angela R. Wellman, in fulfilling the requirements for a PhD in the Graduate School of Leadership and Change, has written and published a dissertation titled Exploring Supervisory Needs of First-Generation Professionals Working in Higher Education. As first-generation students enter the workforce, their work supervisors are positioned to influence their experiences positively. The purpose of this
- [Navigating Conflict During Periods of Change in Higher Education: Deconstructing Academic Leaders’ Construction of Meaning | Dissertation Watch](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/navigating-conflict-during-periods-of-change-in-higher-education-deconstructing-academic-leaders-construction-of-meaning-dissertation-watch/) - Tyler Guy Olson, in fulfilling the requirements of the PhD program in the Graduate School of Leadership and Change at Antioch University, has written and published a dissertation titled Navigating Conflict During Periods of Change in Higher Education: Deconstructing Academic Leaders’ Construction of Meaning. Navigating departmental and organizational conflict is an essential function and responsibility
- [Avoid it like the plague: Adults’ Lived Experience of Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder | Dissertation Watch](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/avoid-it-like-the-plague-adults-lived-experience-of-avoidant-restrictive-food-intake-disorder-dissertation-watch/) - Megan Knedgen, PsyD, a 2023 graduate of the PsyD Program in Clinical Psychology at Antioch University, Seattle, has written and published a dissertation, “Avoid it like the plague: Adults’ Lived Experience of Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder.” Knedgen’s phenomenological study explored the lived experiences of adults with a DSM-5 diagnosis of avoidant restrictive food intake
- [Narrative-Driven Educational Practice: Guiding Principles for Academic Success of Black and Latinx Male Collegians | Dissertation Watch](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/narrative-driven-educational-practice-guiding-principles-for-academic-success-of-black-and-latinx-male-collegians-dissertation-watch/) - Christopher T. James, in fulfilling the requirements for a PhD from the Graduate School of Leadership and Change, has written and published a dissertation titled, Narrative-Driven Educational Practice: Guiding Principles for Academic Success of Black and Latinx Male Collegians. This dissertation explored the experiences of Black and Latinx males who graduated with bachelor’s degrees from
- [A Lived Experience of Slow Violence and Toxicological Disaster | Dissertation Watch](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/a-lived-experience-of-slow-violence-and-toxicological-disaster-dissertation-watch/) - Tara Jo Holmberg, in fulfilling the requirements of the PhD in Environmental Studies at Antioch University’s New England campus, has written and published a dissertation titled It Permeated Everything: A Lived Experience of Slow Violence and Toxicological Disaster. Disasters that impact an individual are dependent on numerous factors: local to international political dynamics, socioeconomics, geography,
- [Autism Paradigms and Mental Well-Being Among Autistic Adults: A Quantitative Exploration | Dissertation Watch](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/autism-paradigms-and-mental-well-being-among-autistic-adults-a-quantitative-exploration-dissertation-watch/) - Libbey Walker, a 2023 graduate of the Psy.D. Program in Clinical Psychology at Antioch University’s New England campus has written and published a dissertation titled, Autism Paradigms and Mental Well-Being Among Autistic Adults: A Quantitative Exploration. Autistic populations experience significant mental health challenges. A growing body of research supports addressing autistic mental health problems using
- [Chieftaincy in a Lappa: Portraiture Leadership of Black Women | Dissertation Watch](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/chieftaincy-in-a-lappa-portraiture-leadership-of-black-women-dissertation-watch/) - Lynne E. Washington, in fulfilling the requirements of a PhD from the Graduate School of Leadership and Change, has written and published a dissertation titled, Chieftaincy in a Lappa: Portraiture Leadership of Black Women. African American women continue the struggle for voice and equality despite the culture or religious norms of their adopted culture, justice,
- [“I’m Going to Vote One Day”: AW4D and Kimberly Hardy Kickstart Civic Engagement With Mississippi Middle Schoolers ](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/im-going-to-vote-one-day-aw4d-and-kimberly-hardy-kickstart-civic-engagement-with-mississippi-middle-schoolers/) - Kimberly Hardy had recently been promoted from adjunct to core faculty in Antioch University’s EdD program when she heard about a new initiative called Antioch Works for Democracy, a multi-month campaign of education and action to build a more just and inclusive democracy. Her interest was piqued by the Fund for Democratic Initiatives, which would
- [Kathi Borden, Antioch University New England Professor, Concludes Prestigious APA Journal Editorship](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/kathi-borden-antioch-university-new-england-professor-concludes-prestigious-apa-journal-editorship/) - Longtime New England PsyD in Clinical Psychology faculty member Kathi Borden, PhD, recently stepped down from a six-year position as Editor-in-Chief of the journal Professional Psychology: Research and Practice (PPRP), a publication of the American Psychological Association. PPRP is one of the foremost journals in the field of psychology, and a successful run editing it
- [From Antioch to Acadia: Jesse Wheeler’s Journey in Conservation Biology  ](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/from-antioch-to-acadia-a-journey-in-conservation-biology/) - Have you ever wondered how to transform a passion for conservation biology into a meaningful career?
- [Antioch University Announces New Master of Science in Athletic Training Program](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/antioch-university-announces-new-master-of-science-in-athletic-training-program/) - The program reflects Antioch’s dedication to fostering leaders who are committed to social responsibility and lifelong learning. Antioch University is proud to announce the launch of its innovative Master of Science in Athletic Training (MSAT) program, designed to meet the growing demand for skilled professionals in sports medicine and athlete care. The program is now
- [Mindfulness in the Classroom for Educators: A Guide to Being Present While Teaching](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/mindfulness-in-the-classroom-for-educators-a-guide-to-being-present-while-teaching/) - Discover how mindfulness in the classroom helps educators reduce burnout, improve emotional resilience, and enhance their well-being and effectiveness while teaching.
- [Engaging Social Emotional Learning Activities for Any Classroom](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/engaging-social-emotional-learning-activities-for-any-classroom/) - In our digitalized world, emotional awareness and interpersonal social skills are increasingly important abilities for students to possess. Social emotional learning activities play a crucial role in fostering these abilities.
- [Future-Proof Your Career: Essential Skills for Healthcare Leadership](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/future-proof-your-career-essential-skills-for-healthcare-leadership/) - Discover essential skills for healthcare leaders navigating industry change. Learn from real-world examples and explore Antioch University’s specialized programs.
- [The Impact of Inclusive Education for English Language Learners](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/the-impact-of-inclusive-education-for-english-language-learners/) - Explore how to make inclusive education with culturally responsive teaching for English language learners (ELLs) to support your students’ success.
- [How to Address Environmental Justice Issues in Your Community](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/how-to-address-environmental-justice-issues-in-your-community/) - Learn how to address environmental justice issues in your community with strategies for community organizing, policy advocacy, and building alliances with local and global organizations.
- [Beyond Profit: Understanding the Triple Bottom Line Approach](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/beyond-profit-understanding-the-triple-bottom-line-approach/) - Explore the Triple Bottom Line (TBL) approach: integrating financial prosperity, social responsibility, and environmental stewardship for sustainable business success.
- [Innovative Fundraising Ideas for Nonprofits: Engaging Donors and Maximizing Impact](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/innovative-fundraising-ideas-for-nonprofits-engaging-donors-and-maximizing-impact/) - Explore virtual events, online auctions, crowdfunding, and more innovative fundraising ideas for nonprofits to engage donors and maximize impact.
- [Developing Effective Climate Change Policy: Lessons from Around the World ](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/developing-effective-climate-change-policy-lessons-from-around-the-world/) - Explore global climate change policies from around the world. Discover what works and how to apply these strategies to inspire effective climate action.
- [Strength in Solidarity: How Athletic Training Can Lead the Charge for Social Justice](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/strength-in-solidarity-how-athletic-training-can-lead-the-charge-for-social-justice/) - Discover how fostering empathy and inclusivity in athletic training can lead the charge for social justice in sports and beyond.
- [The Impact of Poorly Facilitated Anti-racist Conversations | Dissertation Watch](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/the-impact-of-poorly-facilitated-anti-racist-conversations-dissertation-watch/) - Brandon Kirkwood, a 2023 graduate of the PsyD Program in Clinical Psychology at Antioch University in New England, has written and published a dissertation, The Impact of Poorly Facilitated Anti-racist Conversations. On top of a rigorous training program, graduate students of color face additional distinct challenges, including racism, discrimination, and feelings of isolation. This dissertation
- [COLORS Director Cynthia Ruffin on LGBTQ Youth Counseling](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/colors-director-cynthia-ruffin-on-lgbtq-youth-counseling/) - “Our culture is evolving and we need to listen,” says Cynthia Ruffin, Community Relations and Recruitment Director of COLORS, counseling services at Antioch University Los Angeles that provides free counseling to LGBTQ youth under 25 as well as their family and/or partners. COLORS began in 2012 at Antioch as a student capstone project from the LGBT
- [COLORS Celebrates 10 Years of Progress For LGBTQ+ Youth](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/colors-celebrates-10-years/) - Cynthia Ruffin directs COLORS LGBTQ Youth Counseling Services, a program that provides therapy for youth who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and other diverse sexualities and genders at Antioch Los Angeles. She’s proud of the work they do every day, but this year she’s feeling especially proud of the program’s longevity. In July,
- [Antioch Launches Transformative Education Concentration and Certificate to Help Create Systemic Change](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/antioch-launches-transformative-education-concentration-and-certificate-to-help-create-systemic-change/) - Antioch University’s School of Education recently launched a new specialization in Transformative Education. This program is available as a concentration in the MEd for Experienced Educators and as a standalone certificate. Transformative Education is an approach that aims to put learning first, and its champions understand that by changing the way that students are taught,
- [Cool Course: Natural History of Santa Barbara with Dawn Murray](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/natural-history-of-santa-barbara-with-dawn-murray/) - Dr. Dawn Murray, Chair of the Undergraduate Studies Program, teaches a science course each quarter. Each one includes a major component of experiential learning. Natural History of Santa Barbara is taught each winter and includes eight field trips to natural locations around Santa Barbara, including the Santa Barbara Botanical Gardens and the Carpinteria Salt Marsh. This
- [Cool Course: "Coastal Geoecology"](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/cool-course-coastal-geoecology/) - Coastal Geoecology is a field study course in the AUNE Environmental Studies Department in which students explore coastal geomorphology and ecology using Cape Cod as a model system. This course is led by Dr. Rachel Thiet, Core Faculty in the Environmental Studies & Sustainability Department and Director of the Conservation Biology Concentration, who has worked on Cape
- [Making a Zoo For Everyone by Uplifting Voices of Color](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/making-a-zoo-for-everyone-by-uplifting-voices-of-color/) - "Growing up as a person of color in a predominantly white town, there were many instances and reasons where I felt like I was on the outside, like I didn’t belong,” says Melia Paguirigan, a current student in the Urban Environmental Education MAEd program at Antioch University Seattle. This very feeling of being an outsider
- [Cultivating Culturally Responsive Early Childhood Educators | Dissertation Watch](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/dissertation-watch-cultivating-culturally-responsive-early-childhood-educators/) - Kameisha Vann, a 2024 graduate of Antioch’s EdD in Educational and Professional Practice recently published her dissertation titled, Cultivating Culturally Responsive Early Childhood Educators: An Examination of Practices, Perspectives, and Reform Efforts.
- [The Impact of Asian American Cultural Centers on Sense of Belongingness for Asia America | Dissertation Watch](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/the-impact-of-asian-american-cultural-centers-on-sense-of-belongingness-for-asia-america-dissertation-watch/) - Malina Banavong Maladore, a 2024 graduate of the PsyD Program in Clinical Psychology at Antioch University's New England campus, recently published her dissertation entitled, The Impact of Asian American Cultural Centers on Sense of Belongingness for Asia American Undergraduate Students. This dissertation looks into how cultural centers and experiences of microaggressions affect the ethnic identity
- [Panel On Book Bans and the Freedom to Read Held By AW4D and American Association of School Librarians ](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/panel-on-book-bans-and-the-freedom-to-read-held-by-aw4d-and-american-association-of-school-librarians/) - Five librarians recently came together to hold a virtual panel discussion about today’s threats to intellectual freedom, the rising number of book bannings, and the importance for school librarians to act ethically and strategically to support their students.
- [From Leading Boat Tours to Becoming a Social Marketing Expert—and Promoting Koala Conservation](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/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 up by the Atlantic Ocean and spent countless days turning over rocks to discover marine life by the seashore. She made the most of her
- [A Year In, Zoo Project Leads to Expanding Community Partnerships](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/a-year-in-zoo-project-leads-to-expanding-community-partnerships/) - “The question now is, how do we do this?” says Antioch University faculty member Dr. Kayla Cranston. Cranston is leading Antioch’s ongoing Co-Designing Conservation With (Not For) Communities project through which the university partners with zoos and aquariums across the country to help these public institutions promote communication and develop programming in close consultation with
- [Cultivating Abolitionist Praxis through Healing-Centered Engagement in Social Justice Youth Arts Programs | Dissertation Watch](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/dissertation-watch-cultivating-abolitionist-praxis-through-healing-centered-engagement-in-social-justice-youth-arts-programs/) - Laurel Sarah Butler, a 2023 graduate of the EdD in Educational and Professional Practice, just published her dissertation titled, Cultivating Abolitionist Praxis through Healing-Centered Engagement in Social Justice Youth Arts Programs. Through critical-phenomenological interview-based research, Butler’s participants were young people who were in Social Justice Youth Arts programs during their teenage years. The participants engaged
- [60 Years of Community Involvement: Celebrating the Alums Who Started Monadnock Food Co-op](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/60-years-of-community-involvement-celebrating-the-alums-who-started-monadnock-food-co-op/) - 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 groceries and food shopping but also for community gatherings. When the weather is warm enough, outdoor tables are a highly sought-after commodity, with groups of
- [Bridge Program Celebrates 25 Years of Promoting Educational Justice With Speeches and Community Tapestry](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/bridge-program-celebrates-25-years-of-promoting-educational-justice-with-speeches-and-community-tapestry/) - A recent 25th-anniversary celebration drew 60 in-person guests and over 400 virtual participants to commemorate the achievements and milestones of Antioch’s Bridge Program, which has provided free, high-quality humanities education to low-income adults since its inception in 1999. The celebration, which was held from 5–7 PM on October 26, 2024, aimed to highlight the program's
- [Teaching Community Engagement and Encouraging Unapologetic Self-Care](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/yolande-falami-devoe-teaches-community-engagement-and-encourages-unapologetic-self-care/) - Three years after Yolande “Falami” Devoe earned her master’s in educational leadership from Antioch University Midwest, she suffered two mini-strokes. “I started on a self-care trek as a result of my health issues that continued and expanded,” she said. “I had been juggling school, work, and family. I was beginning to understand the importance of
- [Examining the Relationship Between Non-Suicidal Self-Injury and Attachment Styles | Dissertation Watch](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/examining-the-relationship-between-non-suicidal-self-injury-and-attachment-styles-dissertation-watch/) - Larissa Grundmanis, a 2023 graduate of the PsyD. Program in Clinical Psychology at Antioch University, New England, has written and published a dissertation...
- [Enhancing Planetary Well-being Through "With-ness" Pedagogy in Social Emotional Learning: Critical Theoretical Engagements | Dissertation Watch](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/enhancing-planetary-well-being-through-with-ness-pedagogy-in-social-emotional-learning-critical-theoretical-engagements-dissertation-watch/) - Lynsey Mori, in fulfilling the requirements of the EdD program in Educational and Professional Practice at Antioch University, has written and published her dissertation titled, Enhancing Planetary Well-being Through "With-ness" Pedagogy in Social Emotional Learning: Critical Theoretical Engagements​. Mori’s study explores integrating social-emotional learning (SEL) within an innovative pedagogy of “with-ness” (PoW) towards planetary well-being
- [An Investigation of Emerging Adults’ Lived Experiences of Relationship Information on Social Media | Dissertation Watch](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/an-investigation-of-emerging-adults-lived-experiences-of-relationship-information-on-social-media-dissertation-watch/) - Marquitta Fields, in fulfilling the requirements of the PhD in Counseling, Psychology, and Therapy at Antioch University’s New England Campus, has published her dissertation titled Like, Comment, Subscribe, and Share: An Investigation of Emerging Adults’ Lived Experiences of Relationship Information on Social Media. This qualitative study examines how emerging adults engage with relationship education content
- [Board Hellos and Goodbyes](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/board-hellos-and-goodbyes/) - In early May, Antioch University’s Board of Governors unanimously elected the following five new members to the Board of Governors: Kenny Alexander, Mike Bills, Froswa’ Booker-Drew, Devorah Lieberman, and Tim Robinson. As Chancellor Groves said, “We are very fortunate to have attracted such a capable and talented group to serve on our Board.” Three of
- [School Counselors: Advocates, Mentors, and Change-Makers in a Complex World](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/school-counselors-advocates-mentors-and-change-makers-in-a-complex-world/) - Bernell L. Elzey, Jr., PhD, LPC, NCC Last week was National School Counseling Week, and its theme was School Counseling: Helping Students Thrive. National School Counseling Week, presented by the American School Counselor Association (ASCA), highlights the tremendous impact school counselors can have in helping students achieve school success and plan for a career. National
- [Dissertation Watch: Journey to Well-Being: An Exploration of Thrivership Post-Domestic Violence](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/dissertation-watch-journey-to-well-being-an-exploration-of-thrivership-post-domestic-violence/) - Kader Gumus, a 2025 graduate of Antioch’s PhD in Leadership and Change program, has written and published a dissertation titled, Journey to Well-Being: An Exploration of Thrivership Post-Domestic Violence. While most existing literature on domestic violence survivorship addresses the immediate aftermath of domestic violence, Gumus’ research delves into the extended process following the trauma of
- [International Center for Growth in Connection Partners with Antioch University to Establish The Jean Baker Miller Relational Cultural Theory Research Fund](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/international-center-for-growth-in-connection-partners-with-antioch-university-to-establish-the-jean-baker-miller-relational-cultural-theory-research-fund/) - The fund will support work-in-progress that furthers understanding, application, and practice of Relational Cultural Theory Antioch University’s Graduate School of Leadership and Change (GSLC) is proud to announce an inspiring new partnership with the International Center for Growth in Connection (ICGC) to establish the Jean Baker Miller Relational Cultural Theory (RCT) Research Fund. This groundbreaking
- [LA Fires Update, Resources, and Ways to Help](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/la-fires-update-resources-and-ways-to-help/) - I know that Antiochians across the country are watching the devastating news from Los Angeles and are concerned about all those living in the impacted areas and the city at large. We have a good number of faculty and staff who have been evacuated, and of course, the numbers of our students and alumni in
- [Cool Courses: “The Rise of Black Power Movement & the Black Panther Party”](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/cool-course-black-power-movement/) - Five years ago I had the wonderful opportunity to interview Dr. Elaine Parker-Gills in person for an article about the variety of African American studies courses she teaches at Antioch Los Angeles. The other day, I had the chance to interview her again, now specifically about a course she is offering this summer: “The Rise
- [Environmental Studies Department Celebrates 50 Years of Leadership and Innovation And Envisions the Next 50 Years With Year of Events](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/environmental-studies-department-celebrates-50-years/) - 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 Environmental Studies at Antioch. The events, which were open to all Antioch and Coalition for the Common Good students, faculty, and alumni, featured President of
- [Antioch University Introduces Microcredentials to Expand Access and Value in Graduate Management Studies](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/antioch-university-introduces-microcredentials-to-expand-access-and-value-in-graduate-management-studies/) - YELLOW SPRINGS, OH –FEBRUARY 3, 2025 – Antioch University’s Graduate Management Studies programs are proud to announce the launch of new microcredential opportunities being offered through Antioch Continuing Education. The set of four digital badges are designed to provide students with a tangible recognition of their academic and professional accomplishments while showcasing Antioch’s commitment to
- [With “Poetry is Democracy” Event, Antioch’s MFA Brings Art to an Election Year](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/with-poetry-is-democracy-event-antiochs-mfa-brings-art-to-an-election-year/) - Last fall, the Antioch MFA in Creative Writing led an initiative known as Poetry Is Democracy that commissioned new poems from six working poets and then brought them and the whole Antioch community together for a night of readings and reflection. The six alumni and student poets—Jonathan Chou, Jessica Abughattas, Elena Karina Byrne, Shonda Buchanan,
- [Advancing Healthcare for the Common Good with Stephanie Fox](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/advancing-healthcare-for-the-common-good-with-stephanie-fox/) - Sitting in a lecture hall in 2007, one thing Stephanie Fox didn’t want to hear when she started studying to be a therapist was that many people leave the field after 18 months. “I experienced that as quite shocking,” she says. Just a few months into a three year program, the math wasn’t adding up to her if that was true. At the time, she wondered, “If I'm going to be in school longer than I might actually be in the field, how is this worth it?”
- [Opioids Kill 100,000 a Year. For This Methadone Advocate, “Each and Every One of Those Deaths Was Preventable.”](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/advancing-healthcare-for-the-common-good/) - “For somebody with substance use disorder in the U.S., there is only one story,” says Kathy Eggert. “That we believe people are not capable of self-agency and decision-making in a healthy way.” Eggert doesn’t believe that story, though, and she’s spent her career working against this narrative to provide care to people who use opioids through methadone maintenance treatment in ways that respect their humanity.
- [Mental Health Leader Studies Burnout in the Workplace](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/better-leadership-is-key-to-addressing-burnout-in-the-mental-health-field/) - This is the second in a five-part series on how alumni of Antioch's Graduate School of Leadership and Change are advancing healthcare in service of the common good.
- [With Collective Traumas Becoming More Common, One Leader Studies Their Impacts on Black Mental Health Practitioners](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/healthcare-series-3/) - In 2018, Chanté Meadows stood on a TEDx stage and addressed a problem that’s central to her career: why isn’t mental health treated as being equally important as physical health? In this instance, she was speaking specifically about how this pattern affects the Black community that she’s part of. Meadows outlined stigmas she often heard associated with mental healthcare. Friends and neighbors would say, “I’m going to just go to Jesus and pray about it.”
- [Evaluating Native American Serving Nontribal Institutions Admissions Criteria to Create an Inclusive Nursing Workforce | Dissertation Watch](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/evaluating-native-american-serving-nontribal-institutions-admissions-criteria-to-create-an-inclusive-nursing-workforce-dissertation-watch/) - Tori Stanek, a 2024 graduate of the EdD in Educational and Professional Practice at Antioch University, has written and published her dissertation titled Evaluating Native American Serving Nontribal Institutions Admissions Criteria to Create an Inclusive Nursing Workforce. As the bulk of the United States population ages out of the workforce, the national nursing shortage is
- [Cool Course: Educating Black Girls to Thrive](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/cool-course-educating-black-girls-to-thrive/) - When Dr. Y. Falami Devoe was thinking of a course to teach in Antioch’s online Master of Arts in Individualized Studies program, she wanted to center her “passion, research, and teaching interests,” which, as she describes them, “involve centering the experiences of Black women and girls.” So during the pandemic Dr. Devoe dove deep into
- [Cool Course: “Globalization, Immigration, and Education: Critical Perspectives”](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/cool-course-globalization-immigration-and-education-critical-perspectives/) - "The course is all about gaining a nuanced perspective of the macro- and micro-level effects of globalization and human migration in the classroom," says Dr. Caryn Park. She’s teaching “Globalization, Immigration, and Education: Critical Perspectives” at Antioch University Seattle again this year, taking a group of students on a journey of exploration as they dive deeply
- [Cool Course: Thriving Artist Cool Course: Sell Your Art, Not Your Soul](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/thriving-artist-cool-course-sell-your-art-not-your-soul/) - Just as she brings creative empowerment to underserved spaces, in teaching Antioch students/artists how to thrive, Gabrielle Abbott is igniting the next generation of creatives, showing them how to leave their artistic signature on the earth without sacrificing their integrity in the process. Knowing how to sell your art and not your soul is vital
- [Cool Course: Helping Counselors Treat Clients’ Cultural Needs in “Global Mental Health” ](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/cool-course-global-mental-health/) - “Education needs to have different stories,” Mariameé Gonzalez says. And she’s working to do exactly that, to bring those different stories to the Antioch Seattle classroom and to expand the definitions of what healing looks like in her new course in Antioch’s PhD in Counselor Education & Supervision program, “Global Mental Health.” In this course
- [Cool Course: How to Address Homelessness in Your Town](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/cool-course-homelessness/) - It’s common to hear people say that housing is a human right, yet by many estimates, over half a million Americans experience housing insecurity every year. “It’s time to create a groundswell of interest in this topic in this country,” says Charles Durrett, an architect, activist, builder of cohousing communities globally, and instructor of the upcoming four-week Continuing Education course at Antioch, “How to Address Homelessness in Your Town,"...
- [Cool Course: Democracy, Capitalism, and the Nonprofit & Voluntary Sector](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/cool-course-democracy-capitalism-and-the-nonprofit-voluntary-sector/) - “How can there be such a thing as a nonprofit in a capitalist economy?” asks David Norgard. It’s a bold question as it stands, but it’s even bolder considering it’s central to a class Norgard teaches in Antioch’s MA in Nonprofit Management and in the MBA’s Nonprofit Leadership Concentration.
- [Cool Course: Rightful Presence in the Experiential Classroom](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/cool-course-the-experiential-classroom/) - As a child in public school, Maura Hart never once felt safe in the classroom. She didn’t know exactly why. She just knew she wasn’t going to open her mouth. Today, Hart has a better understanding of classroom dynamics, one born of over 25 years working in the American education system. She’s been a classroom teacher and an educational consultant to school districts and state departments of education; currently, she is Assistant Director of Capacity Development at the University of Kansas’ SWIFT Education Center and Adjunct Faculty in Antioch University’s School of Education.
- [Cool Course: The Capstone Project for the MA in Teaching](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/cool-course-the-capstone-project-for-the-ma-in-teaching/) - “There's a sense of fear that teachers have about getting their kids to think critically, or really challenge the narratives that are the common tropes that we hear, that aren't actually true,” says Heather Cheney.
- [Cool Course: Sandtray Play Therapy Seminar](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/cool-course-sandtray-play-therapy-seminar/) - When the word “play” comes to mind, many recall childhood memories of games with friends, days of outside exploration, or time spent in imaginative worlds. As we become adults, however, the idea of spending time just playing often morphs into a forgotten activity we are too busy and too serious to engage in.
- [Cool Course: Real World Sustainability ](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/cool-course-real-world-sustainability/) - In the course “Real World Sustainability,” students learn not just about how to bring the subject of sustainability into K-12 classroom settings but also how to look at the larger systems they are operating within. “It’s ecology,” says the course’s designer and instructor, Paul Bocko. “It’s a lot of different elements working together, and they’re
- [Cool Course: Tech Tools for All Learners](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/cool-course-tech-tools-for-all-learners/) - We live in a time of tech overload. New apps, software, and other tech tools are constantly advertised, promising to improve our lived experiences. And for educators the situation is often even more extreme: the 2024 edition of a popular teaching resource lists more than 750 tools grouped into 50 categories. For Rachel Walton, this
- [Reflecting on the Words and Actions of Martin Luther King, Jr](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/reflecting-on-the-words-and-actions-of-martin-luther-king-jr/) - Dear Antiochians, On this day there is much going on in the world, and many of us are feeling profound emotions. In the midst of this, I want to take a moment to draw attention to the nationwide holiday being observed today, and the man whose words and actions it honors: Martin Luther King, Jr.
- [LA Antiochians Build Cultural Bridges with Dia de los Muertos Ofrenda](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/title-la-antiochians-build-cultural-bridges-with-dia-de-los-muertos-ofrenda/) - Antioch University created an intricate ofrenda for the Dia de los Muertos celebration at Gloria Molina Grand Park in downtown Los Angeles. The ofrenda, or altar, was created by students, faculty, and staff from Antioch’s Los Angeles campus, especially those from the MA in Clinical Psychology, which sponsored it. The ofrenda paid tribute to the
- [Inaugural Crandall Social Courage Award Supports Creative Community Builder](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/inaugural-crandall-social-courage-award-supports-creative-community-builder/) - The Bruce and Arlene Crandall Social Courage Award is a scholarship established by Antioch Board Member Steve Crandall. It celebrates the life and legacy of both his parents, both of whom were exceptionally courageous people in their own right.
- [“Poems Cost Nothing Except the Poet’s Life”: Antioch Hosts Conversation About Democracy Between Two Vietnamese American Writers ](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/poems-cost-nothing-except-the-poets-life-antioch-hosts-conversation-about-democracy-between-two-vietnamese-american-writers/) - The Antioch MFA in Creative Writing recently hosted a conversation about democracy, war, and identity between the writer and scholar Viet Thanh Nguyen—author of the Pulitzer Prize-winning The Sympathizer—and the poet Cathy Linh Che, who serves as Core Faculty in the MFA. They both read from their work and then had a conversation about the
- [Antioch University’s Clinical Mental Health Counseling (CMHC) Addictions Counseling Programs Recognized for Affordability](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/antioch-universitys-clinical-mental-health-counseling-cmhc-addictions-counseling-programs-recognized-for-affordability/) - Antioch University’s Clinical Mental Health Counseling Addiction programs and certificates offered at its Seattle and New England campuses have been recognized by SubstanceAbuseCounselor.org as among the most affordable substance abuse counseling degrees in the United States. This national acknowledgment highlights Antioch’s commitment to high-quality education that prepares students to tackle the complex realities of addiction
- [Four Antiochian Leaders Challenging the Status Quo of Healthcare](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/four-antiochian-leaders-challenging-the-status-quo-of-healthcare/) - For people working in the mental health field, their days are centered around helping other people. Although this desire to help is what draws people to the field, it can also be exhausting. Currently, the mental healthcare sector has a 40-70% annual turnover rate. This is one way that treatment that may already be stigmatized
- [A Powerful Discussion on Black Women’s Role in Shaping Democracy](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/a-powerful-discussion-on-black-womens-role-in-shaping-democracy/) - Black women have long stood at the intersection of democracy and liberation. Their voices, advocacy, and resilience have propelled progress toward equity and justice, yet their contributions often remain underrecognized and underappreciated. As Judge Faye Chess said in a recent panel discussion hosted by Antioch University, “We have always been there, helping to lead the
- [The Nonprofit Innovator Who Moved to Wartime Ukraine (But Kept Teaching Online) ](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/david-greco-ukraine/) - It was a feeling more than a reason that compelled David Greco to pack his apartment into a storage unit and buy a one-way ticket to Kyiv, Ukraine, in May 2023.
- [Newly Founded Truth, Racial Healing, and Transformation Center Celebrates National Day of Racial Healing](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/newly-founded-truth-racial-healing-and-transformation-center-celebrates-national-day-of-racial-healing/) - Antioch University and Otterbein University celebrated this year's National Day of Racial Healing by holding Racial Healing Circles from morning to evening. This event, held on January 16, was sponsored by Antioch’s newly opened Truth, Racial Healing, and Transformation Campus Center. Over the course of the day, more than 100 students, faculty, staff, and community
- [Advocating to Center Equity and Cultural Awareness in Social Emotional Learning](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/advocating-to-center-equity-and-cultural-awareness-in-social-emotional-learning/) - When Caryn Park was a small child, her parents moved the family from South Korea, where she was born, to the U.S. so that they could pursue their education. While her parents were international students, Park found herself enrolled in a public school classroom in a small midwestern town. She had to learn the language, and she also had to learn, she explains today, “this whole different way of being, of relating to other people.” She learned English so well that she forgot how to speak Korean.
- [Children of War Art Exhibit Welcomes Antioch Art Therapists](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/children-of-war-art-exhibit-welcomes-antioch-art-therapists/) - An exhibition of art created by displaced Ukrainian children has offered a unique opportunity for faculty in Antioch University's Creative Arts Therapy programs to connect with an audience of students, faculty, and others around the campus of Otterbein University. The exhibition is called Children of War features the art of 40 Ukrainian children who have
- [In Bhutan, Collaborating to Ethically Preserve an Indigenous Bioculture ](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/in-bhutan-collaborating-to-ethically-preserve-an-indigenous-bioculture/) - In 2017, Dawn Murray, a Professor in the Environmental Studies Department and Director of the BS in Environmental Studies, Sustainability, and Sciences, traveled to the Kingdom of Bhutan by invitation from the Monpa people to collaborate with them to document the knowledge of their last community healer, Ap Tawla. Ap Tawla, who was in his 80s, feared that his death would mark the extinction of much of the Monpa people’s collective wisdom, which like a braid reaching back in time, connects them with their ancestors.
- [After 14 Years, Community Garden Connections Continues to Grow and Evolve](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/community-garden-connections/) - 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.
- [Cool Course: Latinx/e Theories & Clinical Practice](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/cool-course-latinx-e-theories-clinical-practice/) - Douglas Valdez grew up familiar with curandería, the traditional healing practices that his mother had learned as a child in Mexico. When he was sick, she would pull out an array of herbal tinctures and dapple his tongue with their bitter, dark liquid. When his skin got irritated, his mother spread tangerine peels on it—their aroma delicious and lingering.
- [Empowering Educators Through Trauma-Informed Education](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/expanding-her-education-from-student-to-antioch-faculty-alex-shevrin-venet/) - One tool she immediately found useful was Trauma-Informed Education, a framework and practice that specifically emphasizes supporting students who have experienced trauma while making the classroom environment caring and accepting for all. For Venet, this and other equity-based approaches became central to her work as an educator and, increasingly, a thought leader in education. These widening circles of interest led her to return to school—she graduated in 2014 from Antioch University’s MEd for Experience Educators.
- [Antioch Continuing Education to Offer Free Seminars on ‘Democracy Deficit Disorder’ As Part of AW4D](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/antioch-continuing-education-to-offer-free-seminars-on-democracy-deficit-disorder-as-part-of-aw4d/) - Antioch’s Continuing Education division is offering a series of two 3-hour workshops on “Democracy Deficit Disorder.” The workshops intend to explore pragmatic ways to fight for democracy and engage people through critical thinking and substantive action, with the hope that these strategies will lead to authentic youth engagement, making democracy more meaningful, purposeful, and sustainable.
- [Expanding Commitment to Latinx Justice, Antioch University Formalizes Relationship With Honduran University](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/expanding-commitment-to-latinx-justice-antioch-university-formalizes-relationship-with-honduran-university/) - Antioch University and the Universidad Pedagógica Nacional Francisco Morazán in Honduras recently signed a memorandum of understanding committing to working together on future research, educational and cultural exchange projects, and social justice initiatives. This agreement, signed by the leaders of both universities, formalizes the relationship between the two and sets the stage for future collaborations,
- [Voter Table on New England Campus Registers and Informs Students and Community Members ](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/voter-table-on-new-england-campus-registers-and-informs-students-and-community-members/) - With the 2024 elections fast approaching, staff at Antioch University’s New England location have set up a voter table to register provide students, staff, and faculty with information and resources about how to register to vote, and to share stickers, t-shirts, and raffle prizes. The table includes equal parts Antioch-themed swag and pamphlets on voter
- [Embodied Dialogue Study Addresses Democracy Through Antioch’s Dance/Movement Therapy Program](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/embodied-dialogue-study-addresses-democracy-through-antiochs-dance-movement-therapy-program/) - In late September, Antioch University’s Dance/Movement Therapy program held a two-hour event in Seattle as part of a study into the transformative potential of intentional movement as a tool for fostering dialogue and understanding. Seven study participants came together on the evening of September 27 for a program led by Tomoyo Kawano, the Program Director
- [Examining Emotional Intelligence Competencies of Female College Athletes | Dissertation Watch](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/examining-emotional-intelligence-competencies-of-female-college-athletes-dissertation-watch/) - Anne E. Funke, a 2024 graduate of the EdD in Educational and Professional Practices at Antioch University, has written and published her dissertation titled Are They Well? Examining Emotional Intelligence Competencies of Female College Athletes. College students are suffering from a collective brain health crisis in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic, and students’ social
- [PsyD Core Faculty Helps Students Challenge Power Structures and Bi+ Stigma ](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/psyd-core-faculty-helps-students-challenge-power-structures-and-bi-stigma/) - Rachel Chickerella grounds her teaching philosophy in authenticity, humor, and pragmatism. In her work as Core Faculty in the PsyD in Clinical Psychology on Antioch’s New England Campus, she emphasizes creating a classroom atmosphere where students feel comfortable engaging deeply with challenging concepts. “I try to show up fully as myself, or as fully as
- [The Power of Cultural Competence in Conservation Psychology](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/the-power-of-cultural-competence-in-conservation-psychology/) - Explore the power of cultural competence in conservation psychology, how it creates more inclusive and impactful conservation strategies, and how to achieve it in your conservation efforts.
- [BIPOC Faculty Processing Of Microagressions | Dissertation Watch](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/bipoc-faculty-processing-of-microagressions-dissertation-watch/) - Gladys Lopez-Guitron, a 2024 graduate of the PhD in Counseling Education and Supervision at Antioch University’s Seattle Campus, has written and published her dissertation titled BIPOC Faculty Processing of Microaggressions. Using a feminist theoretical framework, Lopez-Guitron’s study explores the lived experiences of microaggressions encountered by BIPOC faculty within the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and
- [In Memoriam: James H. Craiglow](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/in-memoriam-james-h-craiglow/) - Antioch University Chancellor, New England Provost and President, and Student and Alum James H. Craiglow served as Antioch University Chancellor for three years after serving as Provost and then President of Antioch's New England campus from 1986 to 2002. Jim retired from Antioch University in 2005. Jim was an Antiochian and a New Englander through and through. He spoke his mind
- [Year in Review 2024](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/year-in-review-2024/) - While we look forward in anticipation to a new year, we wanted to take a moment to honor and celebrate the work of 2024. Antioch University has much to be grateful for. We made new partnerships, worked hard for democracy, and made space for the important work of racial healing. Meanwhile, our schools charged forward
- [Tiffany Owens: Collaborating with Others to Change the Arts Education Landscape ](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/tiffany-owens-collaborating-with-others-to-change-the-arts-education-landscape/) - Throughout her life, the artist, educator, and Antioch alum Tiffany Owens has been deeply influenced by spaces on the borders that straddle divides. “I am a person who has always lived in liminal spaces—racially, socioeconomically, educationally, and between artistry and bureaucracy,” explains Owens...
- [A Founding Dean with a New Vision for Healthcare Education](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/a-founding-dean-with-a-new-vision-for-healthcare-education/) - Everyone in nursing has a story that changes them. Diane White’s happened at the Grady Memorial Hospital in Atlanta in the nineties. While she was working the night shift in the trauma unit, a police officer was brought in who had been shot in the head.
- [Antioch University Announces New Master's Program In School Counseling](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/antioch-university-announces-new-masters-program-in-school-counseling/) - Antioch University has launched a new low-residency degree program: an MA in School Counseling. The program, which will begin in Fall 2024, is available to students living anywhere in the nation, and it aims to address the school counselor shortage by training a new generation of school counselors...
- [Antioch University Professors Honored as Fellows by the American Psychological Association](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/antioch-university-professors-honored-as-fellows-by-the-american-psychological-association/) - Antioch’s New England PsyD in Clinical Psychology Professors Lorraine Mangione and Ted Ellenhorn have been elevated to the prestigious title of Fellow by the American Psychological Association (APA), a distinguished recognition for their exceptional contributions to the field of psychology. Lorraine Mangione, PhD, has been named a Fellow in Division 10: Society for the Psychology
- [Antioch Launches Multidisciplinary and Innovative MS in Allied Health](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/antioch-launches-multidisciplinary-and-innovative-ms-in-allied-health/) - This fall semester, Antioch University is welcoming the inaugural class of the new MS in Allied Health. The program, which is offered entirely online and asynchronously, is a transformative opportunity for students to explore the wide variety of career paths available throughout the healthcare industry.
- [Dissertation Watch | An Approach For Treating Video Game Addiction](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/dissertation-watch-an-approach-for-treating-video-game-addiction/) - Manjit Bath, a 2024 graduate of the PsyD Program in Clinical Psychology at Antioch University’s Seattle Campus, has written and published a dissertation titled EMDR Gaming Recovery and Insight Protocol (E-GRIP): An Approach For Treating Video Game Addiction. Video game addiction has escalated with the advancement of digital technologies, posing significant psychological and social challenges.
- [Exploring Staff Perceptions of Meaningful Interactions with Leaders in Local Government | Dissertation Watch](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/exploring-staff-perceptions-of-meaningful-interactions-with-leaders-in-local-government-dissertation-watch/) - Brigette Collins, a 2024 graduate of Antioch’s PhD in Leadership and Change program, has written and published a dissertation titled Exploring Staff Perceptions of Meaningful Interactions with Leaders in Local Government. Collins’ study aims to reduce the literature gap, providing a helpful tool for understanding the follower-centered perspective of leadership in local government. Leaders are
- [Increasing Mental Health Access in New Hampshire Through Federal Grants for Psychology Students](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/increasing-mental-health-access-in-new-hampshire-through-federal-grants-for-psychology-students/) - When students begin the PsyD in Clinical Psychology program on Antioch University's New England campus, they might expect that they will work in schools, prisons, and hospitals (as neuropsychologists), in addition to mental health centers and private practice. A grant opportunity, however, aims to give them the option to work in primary care as a
- [Panel on Arts, Culture, and Democracy Sparks Generative Conversation ](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/panel-on-arts-culture-and-democracy-sparks-generative-conversation/) - Six artists, scholars, and activists from a wide range of disciplines recently gathered for a panel broadcast over Zoom where they discussed the interplay between democracy and the arts. The panel, “Cultural Practices, the Arts, and Democracy,” marked the first presentation on the recent book, Democracy as Creative Practice: Weaving a Culture of Civic Life,
- [Mid-Career MFA Leads a Documentarian Back to Fiction—and to the Stage](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/mid-career-mfa-leads-a-documentarian-back-to-fiction-and-to-the-stage/) - In April of 2023, the playwright and documentarian Dara Padwo-Audick made an ambitious request: that her community give $20,000 to underwrite staging her play, Onion Skin, as part of the Capital Fringe Festival. She explained to potential backers that Onion Skin, her first full-length play, drew on her experiences as a skin cancer survivor, as
- [Noted TV Therapist Siri Sat Nam Headlines Student Council-Organized Networking Event](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/noted-tv-therapist-siri-sat-nam-headlines-student-council-organized-networking-event/) - On Saturday, August 24, the Student Council on Antioch University’s Los Angeles campus welcomed back Siri Sat Nam, PhD, the noted TV therapist and alum of the MA in Clinical Psychology. The meet-and-greet drew a full house of over thirty students, faculty, and alumni, who came out to spend time with Sat Nam, who is
- [Exploring the Potential of Online Education and College Students'  Connection to Nature | Dissertation Watch](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/exploring-the-potential-of-online-education-and-college-students-connection-to-nature-dissertation-watch/) - Michael Weinstein, a 2021 graduate of the PhD in Environmental Studies program at Antioch’s New England campus, has written and published a dissertation, Exploring the Potential of Online Education and College Students' Connection to Nature. There is limited research examining the efficacy of online delivery for experiential, field-based, interdisciplinary coursework in environmental education for undergraduate
- [Midas' Children: Affluent White Families and the Effects of Parental Bias on Child Outcomes | Dissertation Watch](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/midas-children-affluent-white-families-and-the-effects-of-parental-bias-on-child-outcomes-dissertation-watch/) - Sema Bruno, a 2024 graduate of the PhD in Couple and Family Therapy at Antioch University's New England campus, has published her dissertation, Midas' Children: Affluent White Families and the Effects of Parental Bias on Child Outcomes. Her dissertation examines parental biases directed toward domestic laborers employed in affluent white homes and how these biases
- [Community Leader Dr. Ben Danielson To Deliver Antioch University Seattle Commencement Address](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/community-leader-dr-ben-danielson-to-deliver-antioch-university-seattle-commencement-address/) - Advocate for Underserved Children and Their Families to Serve as Keynote Speaker at In-Person Commencement Ceremony Antioch University Seattle is honored to announce that Dr. Ben Danielson will deliver the commencement address at the first in-person ceremony in two years on Sunday, June 12, 2022 at Magnuson Park. Dr. Danielson has devoted his career to
- [Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program Ranked Among Fastest](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/cmhc-listed-among-top-10-fastest/) - The Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling program at Antioch New England was rated in the top ten fastest online counseling courses by besthealthdegrees.com. This honor, which was awarded on the basis of price, accreditation, reputation, and salary potential, reflects the program’s strength in helping students to complete the MA quickly. More importantly,
- [Awakening Courage, Compassion, and Kinship for Justice and Change](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/awakening-courage-compassion-and-kinship-for-justice-and-change/) - I reach out to all of you feeling the weight of sadness in these challenging times. The recent election has left many of us questioning the future, yet it’s essential we recognize this moment as a call to deepen our courage and compassion. Our society’s struggles—marked by our susceptibility to fear, misinformation, and corporate control—can
- [Reclaiming Deliberative Democracy](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/reclaiming-deliberative-democracy/) - Aqeel Tirmizi, PhD “We have to choose between dialogue and utter devastation.”— Aung San Suu Kyi While the basic idea of democracy is generally understood, to set the stage for this reflective article, it is useful to highlight some of its key aspects. The foundation of all democratic experiments center around freedom, equality, and justice
- [Honoring Dr. Laurien Alexandre](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/fundraising-in-honor-of-laurien/) - Honoring Laurien Alexandre, PhD as Dean Emerit We are thrilled to announce that Dr. Laurien Alexandre has been recognized as Dean Emerit, a title that reflects her extraordinary contribution and the profound impact she has had on our community. Laurien’s visionary leadership as the founding Dean of the Graduate School of Leadership and Change has
- [Veterans Day 2024: Honoring Those Who Honor Democracy](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/veterans-day-2024-honoring-those-who-honor-democracy/) - Dear Fellow Antiochians, Today our University and our nation observe Veterans Day, honoring the many women and men who have served and continue to serve in our armed forces. It is particularly poignant today to recognize the sacrifices of so many veterans who fought for the values of freedom, democracy, and the common good. We
- [Chancellor's Message After This Week's Election](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/chancellors-message-after-this-weeks-election/) - Dear Antiochians, On Tuesday, our nation held its 60th presidential election. Many of us voted in the election, and many of us got involved in other ways, too: as poll workers, poll watchers, canvassers, donors, phone bankers, protesters, and more. I want to send out a huge thank you to all of you who participated
- [A Post-Election Message to My Fellow Counselors](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/a-post-election-message-to-my-fellow-counselors/) - Cathy Lounsbury As you grapple with the news of this year’s U.S. elections, my thoughts are with all of you as we process the range of emotions this moment brings. It is in times like these that I truly yearn for the opportunity to be in space together, supporting one another. I know many of
- [Plays About Anne Frank and Historical African American Personages | Dissertation Watch](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/plays-about-anne-frank-and-historical-african-american-personages-dissertation-watch/) - Erin Scheidegger-Menendez, a 2024 graduate of the PhD in Leadership and Change program, has written and published her dissertation titled Anne, Martin, Emmett, and Harriet: Plays About Anne Frank and Historical African American Personages. Scheidegger-Menendez’s central question is why the playwrights of Harriet and Anne: An Original Narrative, Janet Langhart Cohen's Anne & Emmett: A
- [Graduate School of Leadership and Change Welcomes Esteemed Scholars Rengin Firat and Kenneth Williams to its Faculty](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/new-faculty-join-gslc/) - The Graduate School of Leadership and Change (GSLC) is delighted to welcome two esteemed faculty members, Rengin Firat, PhD, and Kenneth Williams, EdD, to its academic community. These distinguished scholars bring a wealth of experience, knowledge, and innovative perspectives to our learning community. They were selected after a comprehensive international search, which encompassed hundreds of
- [Union Cohort Director Update](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/union-cohort-director-update/) - In March 2024, Antioch University welcomed a new group of social justice-minded doctoral students into the Graduate School of Leadership & Change (GSLC). When the Cincinnati-based Union Institute & University (UI&U) closed its doors for good, its flagship PhD Program in Interdisciplinary Studies–now known as the Union Cohort within the GSLC–found its new academic home
- [Associate Dean Graduate Management Studies Highlights](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/associate-dean-highlights/) - Welcome to Fall. Sitting in my Ohio office, I can see the changing colors of the leaves and clearly feel the coolness in the air. I am excited to share a few updates from Graduate Management Studies, which includes MBA, MA in Nonprofit Management, and Master of Human Services Administration. Strategic Partnerships As a result
- [A Methodology on Navigating Race, Oppression, and Equity in Medical Education through Physician Cultural Responsibility | Dissertation Watch](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/a-methodology-on-navigating-race-oppression-and-equity-in-medical-education-through-physician-cultural-responsibility-dissertation-watch/) - Christen Johnson, a 2023 graduate of the EdD in Educational & Professional Practice, has written and published a dissertation titled The Monroe Method: A Methodology on Navigating Race, Oppression, and Equity in Medical Education through Physician Cultural Responsibility. With the barriers healthcare physicians face, wellness and burnout are common traits, which can complicate the overall
- [GSLC Celebrates 2024 Graduates](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/gslc-celebrates-2024-graduates/) - Graduate School of Leadership and Change Dean Emerit Laurien Alexandre, PhD recently shared reflections during her 2024 Commencement address to over two dozen PhD in Leadership and Change graduates, including the University’s efforts to impact change through Antioch Works for Democracy, a non-partisan initiative consisting of six pillars: voting, speaking out, educating each other, sharing
- [GSLC Alumni Join University Board of Governors](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/gslc-alumni-join-university-board-of-governors/) - This past May, Antioch University’s Board of Governors made a significant decision by unanimously electing new members to serve on the Board. We are thrilled to announce that among the newly elected members are three distinguished alumni from the Graduate School of Leadership and Change, Kenny Alexander, Mike Bills, and Froswa’ Booker-Drew. Each of these
- [Dean's Column](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/deans-column-2/) - It has been challenging to focus and write my Dean's column for our GSLC newsletter, as my mind is consumed by the elections, perhaps the most consequential of our lifetime. Part of what helps me navigate these challenging times is belonging to our GSLC community, which cares deeply about affirming the values of justice, inclusion,
- [An Afterschool Club for Adolescent Black Girls at a Predominantly White Middle School | Dissertation Watch](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/an-afterschool-club-for-adolescent-black-girls-at-a-predominantly-white-middle-school-dissertation-watch/) - Jana Johnson-Davis, a 2024 alum of the PhD in Leadership and Change program at Antioch University, has written and published her dissertation titled, Homeplace: An Afterschool Club for Adolescent Black Girls at a Predominantly White Middle School. Adolescent Black girls often experience marginalization in schools due to zero-tolerance policies, oppressive classroom curricula, and teachers who
- [GSLC Faculty and Alums Showcase Leadership in South Africa ](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/gslc-faculty-and-alums-showcase-leadership-in-south-africa/) - PhD in Leadership and Change alums Drs. Sara Barry, Catherine Chege, Carolyn Love, Rachel Roberts, Pamela Viscione, and Sharon Wamble-King gathered at Stellenbosch University in Stellenbosch, South Africa with Antioch Graduate School of Leadership and Change faculty Dr. Lize Booysen for the Gender, Work, and Organization conference entitled, Marginalized Gender Identities: How can Intellectual Activism Transform Work and Organization?
- [LEARNING COMMUNITY UPDATES](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/learning-community-updates/) - COHORT 7 Dr. Carole Isom-Barnes has just completed her first year as board chair of Antioch University's board of governors. She shares reflections in addition to her Graduate School of Leadership and Change 2023 Commencement Speech here. Dr. Nicole Roades has been named President of Southern State Community College. COHORT 8 Dr. Kate O’Neill is
- [Director's Column](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/directors-column/) - I have just turned the calendar page on my first six months at Antioch University. In a recent conversation with one of my closest mentors he asked how I am doing and feeling about my new role and professional transition. I exclaimed, very happy! A long list of reasons underscore my state of happiness, which
- [Dean’s Column](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/deans-column/) - I took a moment to look back in time. The first issue of the Antiochian Leader was in the Summer of 2002, 22 years ago. It was a simple Word doc. Five pages long, 12 pt. font.
- [GSLC Alumni and Friends Continue to Give Back](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/gslc-alumni-and-friends-continue-to-give-back/) - The Graduate School of Leadership and Change is grateful to report that in just the past six months we have garnered nearly $30,000 in cash, pledge, and recurring commitments from over 50 alumni and friends that have dedicated their support solely to scholarship fundraising that will directly benefit students of the PhD in Leadership and
- [Academy of Management Welcomes GSLC Reps](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/academy-of-management-welcomes-gslc-reps/) - Boston, Massachusetts, was beautiful and vibrant for the 84th Academy of Management Conference (AOM) this year...
- [GSLC Learning Community Makes an Impact at the 2023 International Leadership Association Conference](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/gslc-learning-community-makes-an-impact-at-the-2023-international-leadership-association-conference/) - The Graduate School of Leadership and Change (GSLC) learning community was represented in full force at the 25th annual International Leadership Association Global Conference, held October 12-15th in Vancouver, Canada. This year's theme, Cultivating Leadership for a Thriving Future, drew hundreds of attendees
- [Commencement 2023](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/commencement-2023/) - The Graduate School of Leadership and Change faculty, staff, students, and friends gathered to celebrate the Class of 2023 and to welcome these new graduates into our alumni community...
- [GSLC & ILA](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/gslc-ila/) - The Graduate School of Leadership and Change (GSLC) is proud to announce that over 30 members of our learning community recently participated in a special session titled "Leadership for Democracy: Self, Identity, and Freedom," in collaboration with The International Leadership Association. This session explored critical topics surrounding leadership in today’s democracy, with a focus on
- [Pivot Points: Mastering Professional and Life Transitions](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/pivot-points-mastering-professional-and-life-transitions/) - The Graduate School of Leadership and Change is set to launch a new series to support our lifelong learning community. Facilitated by Drs. Beth Mabry, Amy Rutstein-Riley, Harriet Schwartz, Pivot Points is a monthly facilitated group exploring personal and professional pivots and transformations that will create space for a deep dive into the transformative power
- [Welcoming Our Newest Cohort](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/welcoming-our-newest-cohort/) - This past July, the Graduate School of Leadership and Change proudly welcomed our newest cohort of PhD in Leadership and Change students! These individuals bring a rich tapestry of experiences, hailing from diverse backgrounds, locations, and occupational sectors. Their collective expertise spans decades, with each student having made significant contributions to the communities they serve.
- [One Good Point... Amy Lesen](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/one-good-point-amy-lesen/) - I'm Amy Lesen. I'm a sociologist on the faculty at the Graduate School of Leadership and Change. I work with students a lot around their research and using research to inform their practice.
- [One Good Point... Amy Rutstein-Riley](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/one-good-point-amy-rutstein-riley/) - Hi, I'm Dr. Amy Rutstein-Riley, Associate Dean of Antioch's Graduate School of Leadership and Change and Director of the PhD program of the same name. I'm an interdisciplinary social scientist concerned with girls' and women's identity development.
- [The Importance of Personalized Approaches, Critical Thinking, and Creativity in Research](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/the-importance-of-personalized-approaches-critical-thinking-and-creativity-in-research/) - Two new Individualized Master of Arts program courses provide a foundation in research and personalized learning, emphasizing the potential of new methods and tools within research. Individualized Master of Arts faculty member Michael Maser, PhD, couldn't help but notice that enrollment in graduate studies across North America was reported as declining, especially since the COVID-19
- [Understanding Digital Badges: What They Are, How They Work, and What They Can Do For You](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/understanding-digital-badges-what-they-are-how-they-work-and-what-they-can-do-for-you/) - In today’s digital world, recognition of skills and achievements has evolved. An innovative way to showcase these accomplishments is through digital badges. What Are Digital Badges? Digital badges are a type of digital credential. They are virtual representations of achievements, skills, or competencies an individual earns through educational programs, training, or other activities. Unlike traditional
- [Taking a Stand: Strengthening Our University’s Commitment to Social and Ecological Justice](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/taking-a-stand/) - Four Arrows On June 23, 2024, William R. Groves, respected Chancellor of Antioch University, wrote the following in "Calling for Peace in Gaza and Healing at Antioch" in Antioch's Common Thread: I am adding our voice to the many others calling for an immediate and permanent ceasefire, the immediate release of hostages, and for a
- [Gloria Steinem Has Hour-Long Conversation With Carol Jenkins as Part of AW4D](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/gloria-steinem-in-conversation-with-carol-jenkins/) - One of the first events of Antioch Works for Democracy 2024—a multi-month campaign of education and action to build a more just and inclusive democracy during this critical election year—was a conversation with internationally recognized political activist, feminist organizer, compassionate humanitarian, and public intellectual Gloria Steinem. In this timely conversation, Steinem shared her reflections on critical
- [Graduate School of Leadership and Change Establishes Guskin Center for Democracy and the Common Good](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/the-graduate-school-of-leadership-and-change-awarded-funds-to-support-positive-social-change-to-build-bridges-and-tear-down-walls/) - Antioch University has established The Guskin Center for Democracy and the Common Good. Named after Dr. Alan Guskin, a catalyst behind the establishment of the United States Peace Corps, former President of Antioch College, former Chancellor of Antioch University, and Founding Faculty member of AU’s groundbreaking PhD in Leadership and Change program, The Center renews
- [Implications For Building Resilience And Survival Skills Within Educational Settings And Public Spaces | Dissertation Watch](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/implications-for-building-resilience-and-survival-skills-within-educational-settings-and-public-spaces-dissertation-watch/) - Akimma Wright-D’Abreau, a 2024 graduate of the PhD in Counselor Education & Supervision at Antioch University’s Seattle campus, has written and published her dissertation titled, Black and African American Young Adult Male Experiences: Implications For Building Resilience And Survival Skills Within Educational Settings And Public Spaces. From the perspective of Critical Race Theory, Wright-D’Abreau examined
- [Exploring the Impacts of an Exotic Pathogen on Forest Composition and Succession | Dissertation Watch](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/exploring-the-impacts-of-an-exotic-pathogen-on-forest-composition-and-succession-dissertation-watch/) - Janine Marr, a 2021 graduate of the PhD in Environmental Studies at Antioch University’s New England Campus, has written and published her dissertation titled, White Pine Blister Rust Distribution in New Hampshire 1900-2018: Exploring the Impacts of an Exotic Pathogen on Forest Composition and Succession. White pine blister rust has affected New Hampshire’s white pines
- [A Multiple Case Study Exploring Faculty Experiences in Fostering Positive Interaction with U.S.-Based Undergraduate Students | Dissertation Watch](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/a-multiple-case-study-exploring-faculty-experiences-in-fostering-positive-interaction-with-u-s-based-undergraduate-students-dissertation-watch/) - Lauren Bullock, a 2024 graduate of the PhD in Leadership and Change at Antioch University, has written and published her dissertation titled, Teaching During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Multiple Case Study Exploring Faculty Experiences in Fostering Positive Interaction with U.S.-Based Undergraduate Students. During COVID-19, higher education in the United States changed tremendously. For her dissertation,
- [Cool Course: Senior Project](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/ugs-cool-course-senior-project/) - “We’re not reading a book and taking a test on each chapter; we’re talking about how what you’re learning impacts your life,” says Hays Moulton, Chair of Undergraduate Studies for Antioch University’s Online programs.
- [Cool Course: Leader Identity and Development](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/cool-course-leader-identity-and-development/) - When Bob Lazzarini was president of the Pasadena Pacers, a running club that meets at the iconic Rose Bowl, he met a lot of people who said they couldn’t run. Whether it was a sore knee or a mental block, most people thought they couldn’t do it. So he would say to them, “We’re going
- [Cool Course: 5003: Foundations in Individualized Study](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/self-design-a-transformative-approach-to-education/) - If you ever talk to a student, alum, or faculty member of Antioch’s Individualized Master of Arts, there is a high likelihood that they will bring up “FDN-5003: Foundations in Individualized Study.” This course, with its alphanumeric code that sounds like something from a Sci-Fi story, is much more than just another class.
- [The Influence of Highly Visual Social Media Engagement on the Body Image of Cisgender Heterosexual Emerging Adult Men | Dissertation Watch](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/the-influence-of-highly-visual-social-media-engagement-on-the-body-image-of-cisgender-heterosexual-emerging-adult-men-dissertation-watch/) - Isaac Cheng, a 2024 graduate of the PsyD in Clinical Psychology program at Antioch University’s Seattle Campus, has written and published a dissertation titled The Influence of Highly Visual Social Media Engagement on the Body Image of Cisgender Heterosexual Emerging Adult Men. A Grounded Theory Approach. The effects of highly visual social media on the body
- [Designing a Transdisciplinary, Critical Place-Based Ethnic Studies Curriculum Around a Historic Black Neighborhood in St. Louis | Dissertation Watch](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/designing-a-transdisciplinary-critical-place-based-ethnic-studies-curriculum-around-a-historic-black-neighborhood-in-st-louis-dissertation-watch/) - Sarah McVoy Miller, a 2024 graduate of the EdD in Educational and Professional Practice program, has written and published a dissertation titled Designing a Transdisciplinary, Critical Place-Based Ethnic Studies Curriculum Around a Historic Black Neighborhood in St. Louis. Systemic racism has contributed to negative outside perceptions of Black neighborhoods when, in reality, they have played
- [We Must Defend Education from Project 2025](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/we-must-defend-education-from-project-2025/) - As you may know, Project 2025 is an expansive roadmap for the far right to remake our country’s political system so that we have fewer civil liberties, fewer protections for minorities and the poor, and more power than ever concentrated in the hands of an imperial President. It’s imperative that we as a university consider
- [Nine Antiochian Stories to Revisit During Hispanic Heritage Month](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/seven-antiochian-stories-to-revisit-during-hispanic-heritage-month/) - To celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, we have gathered some of our favorite stories from Common Thread, the Seed Field Podcast, and the Antioch Alumni Magazine that showcase the unique voices, experiences, and contributions of Antioch University’s Latinx/Latine community. This has been a big year in many respects for Antioch, including the signing of a memorandum
- [The Social Determinants of Death from COVID-19: an Interview with Adonia Lugo](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/the-social-determinants-of-death-from-covid-19/) - On January 14, Angelenos got the startling news that jet fuel had fallen over part of the region, raining down on school children at recess and neighborhood backyards in Southeast Los Angeles County. “This could have sounded like something out of a Hollywood sci-fi blockbuster,” says Dr. Adonia Lugo, but she says that it’s better
- [Lead Poisoning in Children: A Preventable Disease | Dissertation Watch](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/lead-poisoning-in-children-a-preventable-disease-dissertation-watch/) - Heather J. Aaron, a 2024 graduate of the EdD in Educational & Professional Practice program, has written and published a dissertation titled Lead Poisoning in Children: A Preventable Disease. A major cause of childhood lead poisoning is the ingestion of peeling paint, and according to the CDC, lead poisoning disease causes irreversible neurological damage. Lead
- [We Are the Storytellers: How MFA Alum Ligiah Villalobos Is Changing Film and TV Writing](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/we-are-the-storytellers/) - Ligiah Villalobos Rojas was an executive at The Walt Disney Company, where part of her job was to review scripts written by fellows in the Writing Fellowship Program, giving each script the detailed feedback known as “executive notes.” Villalobos Rojas already had decades of experience as a Current and Development executive on various primetime television
- [Laurien Alexandre's GSLC Commencement Address – 2024](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/gslc-commencement-speech-2024/) - Commencement Speech July 27, 2024 Laurien Alexandre Today’s commencement talk is about you … and me … and our democracy. It’s about our individual and collective responsibility for the future of our country and world. And, it’s about answering the perennial question Antiochians have been asking for over 17 decades, “What would Horace say
- [Expandiendo el compromiso de Justicia para la comunidad Latinx, la Universidad Antioch formaliza relación con una universidad hondureña ](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/expandiendo-el-compromiso-de-justicia-para-la-comunidad-latinx-la-universidad-antioch-formaliza-relacion-con-una-universidad-hondurena/) - Traducido al español por Syntia Santos Dietz La Universidad Antioch y la Universidad Pedagógica Nacional Francisco Morazán en Honduras recientemente firmaron un acuerdo de colaboración comprometiéndose a trabajar conjuntamente en investigación, proyectos de intercambios educativos y culturales, e iniciativas de justicia social. Este acuerdo, firmado por los lideres de ambas universidades, formaliza la relación entre
- [Antioch University and Landmark College Announce New Partnership](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/antioch-university-and-landmark-college-announce-new-partnership/) - Antioch University and Landmark College are thrilled to announce a new academic alliance. These two institutions have forged a unique and dynamic partnership to leverage their strengths and create a legacy of learning that is accessible to all. An online information session has been scheduled for Thursday, October 24 at 6 pm Eastern Time, where
- [Seattle PsyD Program Shows Out in Numbers at 2024 APA Conference](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/seattle-psyd-program-shows-out-in-numbers-at-2024-apa-conference/) - Over 40 students and many faculty from the PsyD in Clinical Psychology program at Antioch University's Seattle campus participated in this year’s American Psychological Association Conference. Over August 7-10, 2024, these Antiochians joined over 10,000 other attendees from around the world. The large contingent was partially enabled because the conference was held in Seattle this
- [PsyD Alumni, Faculty, and Students Help Make One-Day Conference a Success](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/psyd-alumni-faculty-and-students-help-make-one-day-conference-a-success/) - (Pictured above from left to right PsyD alumni Vince Pignatiello, Nikky Hill, Sarah Kopency, Kate Patterson, Alex Munro, and Susan Rogers.) Numerous Antioch University faculty, students, and alumni from the New England campus helped organize and participated in a grassroots, one-day conference about psychology training. The conference, which was called “Trends in the Training Field:
- [Developing Resources to Foster Farmed Animal Agency in Sanctuary Education | Dissertation Watch](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/dissertation-watch-developing-resources-to-foster-farmed-animal-agency-in-sanctuary-education/) - Emily Tronetti, a 2024 graduate of the EdD in Educational and Professional Practice, has written and published her dissertation titled, Developing Resources to Foster Farmed Animal Agency in Sanctuary Education.
- [Developing a Professional Learning Series to Prepare a Predominantly White Teaching Force to Teach and Reach Students of Color | Dissertation Watch](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/developing-a-professional-learning-series-to-prepare-a-predominantly-white-teaching-force-to-teach-and-reach-students-of-color-dissertation-watch/) - Kimberly Spence, a 2024 graduate of the EdD in Educational & Professional Practice, has written and published her dissertation titled Recognizing Whiteness & Dismantling Racism in Schools: Developing a Professional Learning Series to Prepare a Predominantly White Teaching Force to Teach and Reach Students of Color. With over twenty years of experience in a large
- [MFA Alum Andre Hardy on Football, Hard-Boiled Detective Fiction, and Freedom](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/andre-hardy/) - Before Andre Hardy was a writer he was an athlete, and a damn good one at that. He was strong, fast, coordinated, powerful—the kind of talent you don’t deny. Choosing to embrace his talents, Andre trained hard, worked hard, and believed in himself—hard. He developed quickly. He started playing football his junior year of high
- [Beyond 100: A return to the social justice roots of Waldorf Education](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/beyond-100-a-return-to-the-social-justice-roots-of-waldorf-education/) - Dr. Torin Finser, PhD, of Antioch University New England is sharing his expertise with educators around the world to commemorate 100 years of Waldorf Education and look to the future. 2019 marks the 100-year anniversary of the founding of Waldorf Education. Also called Steiner Schools, institutions subscribing to Waldorf principles follow a rigorous and fluid
- [My Ethic of Care: A Grounded Theory Study of Professional Staff Experiences in Small Private Universities | Dissertation Watch](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/my-ethic-of-care-a-grounded-theory-study-of-professional-staff-experiences-in-small-private-universities-dissertation-watch/) - Karen Crist, in fulfilling the requirements of Antioch University’s EdD in Educational & Professional Practice, has written and published her dissertation titled My Ethic of Care: A Grounded Theory Study of Professional Staff Experiences in Small Private Universities. During the COVID-19 pandemic, higher education experienced reduced enrollment rates, altered course delivery models, and an increased
- [An Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis of Older Adults and Subjective Well-Being | Dissertation Watch](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/an-interpretative-phenomenological-analysis-of-older-adults-and-subjective-well-being-dissertation-watch/) - Averie Zdon, in fulfilling the requirements of the PsyD in Clinical Psychology at Antioch University’s New England campus, has written and published a dissertation titled, An Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis of Older Adults and Subjective Well-Being. The Administration on Aging estimates that, by 2030, one out of every five adults will be 65 or older. To
- [Motivational Interviewing for Vocational Rehabilitation: Why it Matters for People with Disabilities | Dissertation Watch](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/motivational-interviewing-for-vocational-rehabilitation-why-it-matters-for-people-with-disabilities-dissertation-watch/) - Alicia Wein-Senghas, in fulfilling the requirements of the PsyD in Clinical Psychology at Antioch University’s New England campus, has written and published a dissertation titled Motivational Interviewing for Vocational Rehabilitation: Why it Matters for People with Disabilities. Motivational Interviewing helps people find the motivation to change their behavior by resolving feelings and insecurities. It was
- [Parents of Non-Binary Children: Stories of Understanding and Support | Dissertation Watch](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/parents-of-non-binary-children-stories-of-understanding-and-support-dissertation-watch/) - Brooks Bull, in fulfilling the requirements of the PhD in Marriage and Family Therapy at Antioch University’s New England Campus, has written and published a dissertation titled Parents of Non-Binary Children: Stories of Understanding and Support. Our culture dictates that there are two genders, yet many children identify as non-binary, and their parents are faced
- [Navigating the Noise: Implications of Increasing Ship Noise for an Arctic Ocean Soundscape | Dissertation Watch](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/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 Ocean Soundscape. Noise pollution caused by ships is increasing in the Arctic Ocean. The habitats of Arctic marine mammals (AMMs) are contracting as their environment
- [True Culture at War With Colonizer Culture: The Underrepresentation of Pacific Islander Students in Higher Education | Dissertation Watch](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/true-culture-at-war-with-colonizer-culture-the-underrepresentation-of-pacific-islander-students-in-higher-education-dissertation-watch/) - Loriann A. Leota, EdD, a 2024 graduate of the EdD in Educational and Professional Practice at Antioch University, has published her dissertation entitled True Culture at War With Colonizer Culture: The Underrepresentation of Pacific Islander Students in Higher Education. This dissertation examines the limited number of Pacific Islander students who advance from high school to
- [Aging in Place with a Warming Climate: Housing Design and Policies for Aging with Extreme Heat | Dissertation Watch](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/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 Aging with Extreme Heat. People over the age of 65 are disproportionately represented as the majority of heat victims and are likely to perish in
- ["Does Anyone Else?” The Lived Experience of Writing About Depersonalization on Reddit | Dissertation Watch](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/does-anyone-else-the-lived-experience-of-writing-about-depersonalization-on-reddit-dissertation-watch/) - Kristina S. Fury, a 2023 graduate of Antioch’s Doctoral Program in Clinical Psychology in Seattle, has written and published her dissertation titled, "Does Anyone Else?” The Lived Experience of Writing About Depersonalization on Reddit. Depersonalization (DP) involves unpleasant episodes of detachment from one’s sense of self or of unreality in the environment. Symptoms include people
- [Antioch Holds Seven Commencements From Coast to Coast](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/antioch-holds-seven-commencements-from-coast-to-coast/) - Antioch University held seven commencements between May and September to celebrate the over 1,200 students who graduated and became alumni over the last year. Commencements were held on all five of Antioch’s campuses—Los Angeles, New England, Santa Barbara, Seattle, and Yellow Springs—and two further commencements were held on the campus of Otterbein University, which is
- [Exploring Consciousness in Millennial African American Men | Dissertation Watch](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/exploring-consciousness-in-millennial-african-american-men-dissertation-watch/) - Mark L. Gumm, a graduate 2024 graduate of the EdD program in Educational and Professional Practice at Antioch University, has written and published his dissertation titled Exploring Consciousness in Millennial African American Men: Using Video Ethnography to Convey Meaning within the African American Male Experience. Through a qualitative approach, the dissertation explored the consciousness of millennial African American
- [Examining Multicultural Leadership Development Practices in Counselor Education to Foster Future Leaders | Dissertation Watch](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/examining-multicultural-leadership-development-practices-in-counselor-education-to-foster-future-leaders-dissertation-watch/) - Katie Nichole Schmitz, a 2024 graduate of Antioch’s PhD Program in Counselor Education & Supervision, has written and published her dissertation titled Examining Multicultural Leadership Development Practices in Counselor Education to Foster Future Leaders. Using the Delphi method, Schmitz’s study was to gain a deeper understanding of how doctoral programs foster leadership development in counselor
- [Indigenous Culture and the Path to Democracy: An In-Depth Case Study of Ghana's Democratization Process, 1992 – Present | Dissertation Watch](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/indigenous-culture-and-the-path-to-democracy-an-in-depth-case-study-of-ghanas-democratization-process-1992-present-dissertation-watch/) - Nana Quame Owusu-Nti, a 2024 graduate of Antioch’s PhD Program in Leadership and Change, has published his dissertation entitled, Indigenous Culture and the Path to Democracy: An In-Depth Case Study of Ghana's Democratization Process, 1992 – Present. The study sought to determine whether introducing democracy has adversely impacted Indigenous cultural practices in Ghana or whether
- [Twelve Stories to Read or Listen to During Hispanic Heritage Month](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/twelve-stories-to-read-or-listen-to-during-hispanic-heritage-month/) - Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated from September 15- October 15 every year. This started as a week-long celebration in 1968 when President Johnson declared it and said, "The people of Hispanic descent are the heirs of missionaries, captains, soldiers, and farmers who were motivated by a young spirit of adventure and a desire to settle freely in a free land."
- [New Alumna Dissertation Highlights Impact of Pandemic Era Video Communication](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/new-alumna-dissertation-highlights-impact-of-pandemic-era-video-communication/) - President of Bridging the Difference, LLC, and PhD in Leadership and Change alumna Dr. Betty Johnson has just published her dissertation entitled, Video Meetings in a Pandemic Era: Emotional Exhaustion, Stressors, and Coping. This exploratory mixed-methods study aims to address, in part, the scientific knowledge gap regarding video meetings as a source of emotional labor. This
- [Alumna Shines Light on the Influence of Latinx Women's Identities in Leadership](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/alumna-shines-light-on-the-influence-of-latinx-womens-identities-in-leadership/) - Director of Health Information Management Services for UCLA Health System and PhD in Leadership and Change alumna Dr. Maria Caban Alizondo has published her dissertation entitled, Dialogic Identity Construction: The Influence of Latinx Women's Identities in their Health Information Management Practice. The study examines the experiences of Latinx women leaders in health information management in the United States
- [Graduate Students' Accessibility to Human Sexuality Training | Dissertation Watch](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/graduate-students-accessibility-to-human-sexuality-training-dissertation-watch/) - Samantha Blair Rotay, PsyD, a 2024 graduate of the PsyD Program in Clinical Psychology at Antioch University's New England campus, recently published her dissertation entitled Graduate Students' Accessibility to Human Sexuality Training. The dissertation highlights a critical gap in the education psychologists receive related to sexual functioning and advocates for mandatory human sexuality training in
- [Perinatal Experiences from an Ecological Systems Approach | Dissertation Watch](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/dissertation-watch-perinatal-experiences-from-an-ecological-systems-approach/) - Caitlin Senk, a 2024 graduate of Antioch’s PhD in Counselor Education & Supervision Program, has written and published her dissertation titled, “Why Does This Have to be So Hard?": Perinatal Experiences from an Ecological Systems Approach. Senk’s study examined the lived experience of the perinatal population to understand how they can be supported from the
- [The Lived Experience of African American Women Leaders in Georgia Law Enforcement | Dissertation Watch](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/dissertation-watch-the-lived-experience-of-african-american-women-leaders-in-georgia-law-enforcement-advances-barriers-and-impact-on-performance/) - Juantisa Hughes, a 2024 graduate of the PhD in Leadership & Change program, has written and published her dissertation titled, The Lived Experience of African American Women Leaders in Georgia Law Enforcement: Advances, Barriers, and Impact on Performance. Law enforcement is a male-dominated field that has been slow to accept and promote African American women
- [Research Spotlight: Shirley Lo Wins Prize at APA Convention](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/research-spotlight-shirley-lo-wins-prize-at-apa-convention/) - For Shirley Lo, traveling to her first in-person APA Annual Convention proved to be exciting. That’s because Lo, a third-year student in the PsyD in Clinical Psychology offered on Antioch University’s Seattle campus, won an award for the research poster she submitted.
- [Coalition for the Common Good’s New Director of Education is Here to Learn ](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/new-coalition-for-the-common-goods-new-director-of-education-is-here-to-learn/) - Recently, Sue Constable participated in the Antioch Doctor of Education program’s online residency. She was there in her new role as Executive Director of Education Programs for the Coalition for the Common Good, the university system recently founded by Antioch University and Otterbein University. In her commencement address to the newly minted EdDs, Constable had
- [Black History Month](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/black-history-month/) - During Black History Month, we honor African Americans who have made an impact on future generations. We believe that Black History should be celebrated year-long. Below please find stories from this past year featuring Antioch alumni, faculty, and students who are shaping history now. They stand on the shoulders of those who have come before
- [Women's History Month](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/womens-history-month/) - The history of women in the U.S. is, in so many ways, the history of our nation itself. However, to contributions of women and non-binary people are often missing from the history books. This month we recognize and attempt to correct this deliberate erasure.
- [Celebrating Black History 2024](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/celebrating-black-history-2024/) - We want to honor Black History Month by drawing attention to six alumni who exemplify this year’s theme: African Americans and the Arts. This roundup includes two visual artists exploring the scars and echoes of slavery, a filmmaker exploring anxiety, a scholar exploring the intersection of Black and Indigenous medical traditions in colonial America, the
- [Twelve Stories to Read During Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/asian-american-and-pacific-islander-heritage-month/) - May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, and it offers a great opportunity to reflect on the many contributions that people who identify as AAPI make to our world, our country, and particularly to Antioch University. Antioch as an institution is defined by the people who make it up, and for at least eighty years, many of us have identified as AAPI.
- [Examining Higher Education's Immunity to Change | Dissertation Watch](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/alumna-dissertation-examines-higher-educations-immunity-to-change/) - PhD in Leadership and Change recent alumna Dr. Brittany Motley has published her dissertation entitled, Higher Education's Immunity to Change: Understanding How Leaders Make Meaning of Their Student Success Landscape.
- [New Alumnus Dissertation Examines Positive Change for Small, Private, Tuition Dependent Colleges](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/new-alumnus-dissertations-examines-positive-change-for-small-private-tuition-dependent-colleges/) - Even before the COVID-19 Pandemic, higher education has been facing unprecedented threats to existing business models. Small, private colleges heavily dependent on tuition revenue are particularly at risk. PhD in Leadership and Change alumnus Dr. Michael Bills addresses this in his new dissertation entitled, Turning Around Small, Private, Tuition Dependent Colleges: How Boards of Trustees
- [New Dissertation Examines Change in Church Congregations](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/new-dissertation-examines-change-in-church-congregations/) - PhD in Leadership and Change alumna Dr. Courtny Davis Olds has published her dissertation entitled, Perspectives from the Pew: A Phenomenological Exploration of Congregants' Experiences of Change in Their Churches. This new study provides insights that can inform both congregational change endeavors and church leadership practices, as well as future research. Dr. Davis Olds has 15
- [Alumna Dissertation Explores Organizational Rebranding for Renewed Relevance](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/alumna-dissertation-explores-organizational-rebranding-for-renewed-relevance/) - President/CEO of Keep America Beautiful and PhD in Leadership and Change alumna, Dr. Helen Lowman has published Building Renewed Relevance: Portraits of CEOs Rebranding Iconic Nonprofit Organizations. This new dissertation explores top-level Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) who have worked to implement reform and change through rebranding of legacy nonprofit, nongovernmental, and charity organizations that have
- [Alumna Dissertation Provides Insight into Global Virtual Team Experiences](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/alumna-dissertation-provides-insight-into-global-virtual-team-experiences/) - PhD in Leadership and Change alumna Dr. Lejla Bilal Maley has published her dissertation entitled Teaming at a Distance: The Work Experience on Global Virtual Teams. Global Virtual Teams (GTVs) enable organizations to become more flexible, to adapt and react to turbulent, complex and dynamic environments, span boundaries such as space, time, and geography, while
- [Alumna Dissertation Illustrates Interpersonal Capacities that Support Constructive Racial Dialogue](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/alumna-dissertation-illustrates-interpersonal-capacities-that-support-constructive-racial-dialogue/) - Founder of Paradox Cross-Cultural Consulting, Training and Empowerment, LLC and PhD in Leadership and Change alumna Dr. Cherie Bridges Patrick has published her dissertation entitled Navigating the Silences: Social Worker Discourses Around Race. This study explores social worker discourses to learn what they could reveal about professional workplace practices and experiences with race and racism.
- [Alumna Dissertation Highlights the Pivotal Role of Personal Support Workers](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/alumna-dissertation-highlights-the-pivotal-role-of-personal-support-workers/) - Leadership development consultant, facilitator, systems thinker and PhD in Leadership and Change alumna Dr. Ellen Melis has published Understanding the Context and Social Processes that Shape Person and Family Centered Culture in Long-Term Care: The Pivotal Role of Personal Support Workers. This extensive dissertation suggest that empowering Personal Support Workers is pivotal to improving quality
- [Alumna Dissertation Examines Success of First-Generation College Students from New Perspective](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/alumna-dissertation-examines-success-of-first-generation-college-students-from-new-perspective/) - PhD in Leadership and Change alumna Dr. Ashley C. Gray Benson has published, An Exploration of Factors Influencing First-Generation College Students' Ability to Graduate College: A Delphi Study. This dissertation serves as a counter-narrative to the standard deficiency model in published research that characterizes most first-generation college students as feeble and unequipped when it comes
- [Alumna Dissertation Focuses on the Lived Experiences of LatinX Diversity Champions](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/alumna-dissertation-focuses-on-the-lived-experiences-of-latinx-diversity-champions/) - PhD in Leadership and Change alumna Dr. Maria Chavez-Haroldson has published her dissertation entitled, LatinX Diversity Officers in Higher Education: Capacitating Values as Champions of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion. This scholarship focuses on the lived experiences of LatinX Diversity Champions in higher education and examines the ways in which they access their cultural values as
- [Alumna Dissertation Addresses Leadership Philosophy and Praxis of African American Female Foreign Service Officers](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/alumna-dissertation-addresses-leadership-philosophy-and-praxis-of-african-american-female-foreign-service-officers/) - Dr. Atim Eneida George has published her dissertation entitled, Generative Leadership and the Life of Aurelia Erskine Brazeal, a Trailblazing African American Female Foreign Service Officer. This scholarship highlights the gap in the literature on generativity and the leadership philosophy and praxis of African American Female Foreign Service Officers (AAFFSOs). The piece addresses this deficit, in
- [Alumna Dissertation Presents a Model of Support for Therapists Specializing in Addiction](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/alumna-dissertation-presents-a-model-of-support-for-therapists-specializing-in-addiction/) - PhD in Leadership and Change alumna Dr. Heather Humphrey-Leclaire has published her dissertation entitled, Therapists Who Specialize in Addiction: A Grounded Situational Analysis of a Stigmatized Profession. This study presents a comprehensive theoretical model of the supports and the problems facing therapists who specialize in addiction and ultimately supports a theory of how to redress issues
- [Alumnus Dissertation Shares Profound Findings on the Impact of Police Officer Trauma](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/alumnus-dissertation-shares-profound-findings-on-the-impact-of-police-officer-trauma/) - PhD in Leadership and Change alumnus Dr. John Littlewolf has published his dissertation entitled, Police Officer Trauma in Rural Minnesota: A Narrative Study. As a current law enforcement officer and researcher, this is an insider-study. Dr. Littlewolf began his law enforcement career in 2009 and has served three tribal law enforcement agencies in Minnesota. In
- [Alumnus Dissertation Holds Implications for Airline Safety Performance](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/alumnus-dissertation-holds-implications-for-airline-safety-performance/) - PhD in Leadership and Change alumnus Dr. Nathan Woods has published, Taking Off in Africa: Critical Elements of Aircraft Engine Manufacturer Engagement That Can Affect Airline Safety Performance. This dissertation identifies the critical elements of engagement between aircraft engine Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) and airlines. Dr. Woods has over 20 years of experience in the aviation
- [Alumna Dissertation Explores the Effectiveness of Social and Digital Media Communications](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/alumna-dissertation-explores-the-effectiveness-of-social-and-digital-media-communications/) - PhD in Leadership and Change alumna and Senior Vice President of Corporate Affairs at ECMC Group, Iris Cumberbatch has just published her dissertation entitled, Exploring the Effectiveness of Social and Digital Media Communications on Organization-Public Relationship Building with Employees. The study acknowledges the increasing use of social and digital media channels to interact with a
- [New Alumnus Dissertation Examines The Impact of Racism on the Lives of Student Affairs Professionals](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/new-alumnus-dissertation-examines-the-impact-of-racism-on-the-lives-of-student-affairs-professionals/) - PhD in Leadership and Change alumnus and Director of Resident Education and Development at the University of Cincinnati, Trent Pinto has published his dissertation entitled, The Impact of Racism on the Personal and Professional Lives of Student Affairs Professionals: A Mixed Methods Study. Dr. Pinto's study was aimed at understanding the problem of racism through the eyes
- [Leadership Aspirations of Young Nepali Girls | Dissertation Watch](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/alumna-dissertation-focuses-on-empowerment-of-young-women-in-developing-countries/) - PhD in Leadership and Change alum Sara Safari has published her dissertation entitled, Virtual Empowerment: The Exploration of Leadership Aspirations of Young Nepali Girls Using Virtual Participatory Action Research. The dissertation's purpose was to create a virtual empowerment and leadership program for young women based on extant literature, as well as best practices empowerment programs from
- [Amplifying Community Voice in Multi-Sector Health Collaboration | Dissertation Watch](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/alumna-dissertation-explores-community-voice-and-inclusion-in-health-collaboration/) - PhD in Leadership and Change alumna Dr. Rachel Lucy has published her dissertation entitled, Amplifying Community Voice in Multi-Sector Health Collaboration: Case Study Exploring Meaningful Inclusion. This exploratory case study asked the central question of what shapes inclusive engagement of participants with lived or living experience in multi-sector collaborations working towards community health improvement. Dr.
- [Examining the Experiences of Five Civil Rights-Era Rabbis | Dissertation Watch](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/alumnus-publishes-dissertation-examining-the-experiences-of-five-civil-rights-era-rabbis/) - Antioch University’s Graduate School of Leadership and Change program is pleased to share that Dr. Bradley Levenberg has just published his dissertation entitled, Applying the Present to the Past: The Experiences of Five Civil Rights Rabbis in Context of Contemporary Leadership Theory. This research examines and highlights the experiences of particular civil rights-era rabbis including
- [GSLC Alumna Publishes Dissertation on Experiencing Race in the Workplace](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/gslc-alumna-publishes-dissertation-on-experiencing-race-in-the-workplace/) - PhD in Leadership and Change alumna Dr. Stefanie Watson has published her dissertation entitled, Experiencing Race in the Workplace: Understanding How African American Male Leaders Make Sense of Their Race at Work. Her research aims to understand how African American male leaders experience and make sense of their race in the workplace. The knowledge and
- [GSLC Alumna Publishes Dissertation Related to Religious Education in the Unitarian Universalist Church](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/gslc-alumna-publishes-dissertation-related-to-religious-education-in-the-unitarian-universalist-church/) - PhD in Leadership and Change alumna Dr. Amy Huntereece has published her dissertation entitled, Shifting Paradigms: Using Action Research to Redefine Engagement in Faith Formation in Unitarian Universalism. The issues that her research addressed were changes related to engagement in religious education (RE) in the Unitarian Universalist (UU) church in the past several decades. The purpose of
- [GSLC Alumna Publishes Dissertation Examining the Social Impacts of Tourism in UNESCO’s Champlain-Adirondack Biosphere Reserve](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/gslc-alumna-publishes-dissertation-examining-the-social-impacts-of-tourism-in-unescos-champlain-adirondack-biosphere-reserve/) - PhD in Leadership and Change alumna Dr. Kelly Cerialohas published her dissertation entitled, The Social Impacts of Tourism in the UNESCO Champlain Adirondack Biosphere Reserve (USA). Through an exploratory case study, her research uses media analyses, document review, focus groups, and semi-structured interviews to gain a deeper understanding of the social impacts of tourism and the
- [GSLC Alumnus Publishes Dissertation on Knowing How the Law Impacts African American Males’ Perceptions of Police Encounters](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/184509-2/) - PhD in Leadership and Change alumnus Dr. Glynell Horn, Jr. published his dissertation entitled A History of Distrust: How Knowing the Law Impacts African American Males’ Perceptions of Police Encounters. This study is unique because, unlike previous research, this study focuses solely on African American males that reside in disenfranchised communities that are most at risk for
- [GSLC Alumna Publishes Dissertation on Womanists Leading White People in Intergroup Dialogue to End Anti-Black Racism](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/gslc-alumna-publishes-dissertation-on-womanists-leading-white-people-in-intergroup-dialogue-to-end-anti-black-racism/) - PhD in Leadership and Change alumna Reverend Dr. Tawana Davis published her dissertation entitled, Womanists Leading White People in Intergroup Dialogue to End Anti-Black Racism: An Interpretive Phenomenological Analysis. Womanism is a term curated by Alice Walker (2004) that centers Black women’s lived experiences, past and present, encouraging Black women to no longer look to others for their
- [GSLC Alumna Publishes Dissertation on Preceptorship Practice in Healthcare Institutions in Ghana](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/gslc-alumna-publishes-dissertation-on-preceptorship-practice-in-healthcare-institutions-in-ghana/) - PhD in Leadership and Change alumna Dr. Ivy Sackey published her dissertation entitled, Preceptorship Practice in Healthcare Institutions in Ghana: A Situational Analysis. Preceptors play a vital role in supporting nursing/midwifery students and new employees’ transition and assimilation into their new role. Furthermore, with the increasing focus on educating more qualified nurses and midwives to meet health-related
- [Dynastic and Generative Intent for First-Generation Black Wealth Creators | Dissertation Watch](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/gslc-alumna-publishes-dissertation-on-dynastic-and-generative-intent-for-first-generation-black-wealth-creators/) - PhD in Leadership and Change alumna Dr. LaTanya White published her dissertation entitled “Dynastic and Generative Intent for First-Generation Black Wealth Creators in a Modern Racial Enclave Economy.” Her study explores the underlying causes of the racial wealth gap between Black and White Americans: the absence of intergenerational wealth transfers in Black business families. As
- [GSLC Alumnus Publishes Dissertation on Black Parent Advocacy and Educational Success](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/gslc-alumnus-publishes-dissertation-on-black-parent-advocacy-and-educational-success/) - Dr. Mark McMillian, PhD in Leadership and Change alumnus, published his dissertation entitled Black Parent Advocacy and Educational Success: Lessons Learned on the Use of Voice and Engagement. Black children encounter racism in American schools and parents need to advocate for them. The purpose of McMillian’s qualitative study was to explore how Black parents developed and used
- [GSLC Alumna Publishes Dissertation on Experiences of Women as They Seek Superintendency](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/gslc-alumna-publishes-dissertation-on-experiences-of-women-as-they-seek-superintendency/) - Dr. Rachel Roberts, PhD in Leadership and Change alumna, published her dissertation entitled, Women Seeking the Public School Superintendency: Navigating the Gendered and Racialized-Gendered Job Search. Roberts has been an educator for her entire career. First, as a teacher and over the last decade as a school administrator. During her tenure, she continually noticed the underrepresentation
- [GSLC Alumna Publishes Dissertation on How Bosses Should Lead](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/gslc-alumna-publishes-dissertation-on-how-bosses-should-lead/) - Dr. Bonnie Curtis, PhD in Leadership and Change alumna, published her dissertation entitled, How Should Bosses Lead? New Revelations from Frontline Managers. The aim of this grounded theory study was to create theory by conducting open-ended interviews with 20 frontline managers (FLMs) to determine how they viewed themselves and their roles, teams, and bosses during corporate
- [Examining Social Marketing's Institutionalization within Environmental Contexts | Dissertation Watch](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/dissertation-watch-examining-social-marketings-institutionalization-within-environmental-contexts/) - Dr. Liz Foote, PhD in Environmental Studies alum, published her dissertation titled, The Diffusion of a Discipline: Examining Social Marketing's Institutionalization within Environmental Contexts. As a social change discipline, social marketing has demonstrated its effectiveness in addressing many types of wicked problems. However, despite its utility in environmental contexts, it is neither well known nor widespread in its
- [Crucial Connections for Organizational Success | Dissertation Watch](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/gslc-alumna-publishes-dissertation-on-crucial-connections-for-organizational-success/) - Dr. Rosalind Cohen, PhD in Leadership and Change alumna, published her dissertation titled, The Relationships between Dimensions of Inclusive Leadership and Aspects of Employee Engagement: Crucial Connections for Organizational Success. In light of the current economic conditions in the United States brought about by the COVID pandemic, the war for talent is at a high point, and the
- [Education for Citizenship | Dissertation Watch](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/gslc-alumnus-publishes-dissertation-on-education-for-citizenship/) - Dr. Félix José Alonso, PhD in Leadership and Change alum, published his dissertation titled, Education for Citizenship: A Study of the Effects of Cocurricular Student Philanthropy Education on Prosocial Behavior.The purpose of this concurrent mixed-methods study is to explore the use of student engagement and cocurricular student philanthropy education as an approach to awareness raising
- [Exploring the Career Advancement Experience of Black Women on Their Journey to Executive Levels | Dissertation Watch](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/gslc-alumna-publishes-dissertation-on-exploring-the-career-advancement-experience-of-black-women/) - Dr. Pamela Viscione, PhD in Leadership and Change alum, published her dissertation titled, Exploring the Career Advancement Experience of Black Women on Their Journey to Executive Levels in Large American Corporations. Corporations began hiring Black people into management positions in the 1960s and 1970s following the passage of the Civil Rights Act (1964), which made it unlawful to
- [Latinx Undergraduates' Participation in High-Impact Educational Practices | Dissertation Watch](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/gslc-alumna-publishes-dissertation-on-latinx-undergraduates-participation-in-high-impact-educational-practices/) - Dr. Sarah Villarreal, PhD in Leadership and Change alum, published her dissertation titled, A Narrative Inquiry of Latinx Undergraduates' Participation in High-Impact Educational Practices. There are systematic barriers to educational equity in the U.S. higher education system, and the system overwhelmingly fails Latinx undergraduates more often than other students. It is crucial that evidence-based methods be used to
- [Being and Becoming Across Difference | Dissertation Watch](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/gslc-alumna-publishes-dissertation-on-study-of-exemplary-white-teachers-in-racially-diverse-classrooms/) - Dr. Jane Feinberg, PhD in Leadership and Change alum, published her dissertation titled, Being and Becoming Across Difference: A Grounded Theory Study of Exemplary White Teachers in Racially Diverse Classrooms. The purpose of this Constructivist Grounded Theory study was to explore an understudied question: How do White teachers who have been deemed exemplary by educators and parents of
- [Towards an Ecosystem of Youth Leadership Development | Dissertation Watch](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/dissertation-watch-towards-an-ecosystem-of-youth-leadership-development/) - Dr. Trisha Swed, a recent alum of the PhD in Leadership and Change, has published her dissertation entitled, Towards an Ecosystem of Youth Leadership Development.
- [Learning from the Courageous Actions of War and Post-War Time Teachers | Dissertation Watch](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/phd-in-leadership-and-change-elana-haviv-dissertation/) - Elana Haviv, PhD, a 2023 graduate of the PhD in Leadership and Change, has published her dissertation entitled Learning from the Courageous Actions of War and Post-War Time Teachers: A Bricolage of Bosnian Educators.
- [A Case Study on Factors Influencing Retention of Mental Health Clinicians | Dissertation Watch](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/dissertation-watch-a-case-study-on-factors-influencing-retention-of-mental-health-clinicians-in-a-new-hampshire-community-mental-health-center/) - William Keating, PhD in Leadership and Change, published his dissertation, A Case Study on Factors Influencing Retention of Mental Health Clinicians in a New Hampshire Community Mental Health Center. The purpose of Keating’s study is to understand why master-level mental health providers continue working at community mental health centers.
- [Teaching Without Walls | Dissertation Watch](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/dissertation-watch-teaching-without-walls/) - Christina Wild, a 2023 graduate of the PhD Program in Leadership and Change, has published her dissertation entitled Teaching Without Walls: A Portraiture Study of Nature-Based Educators in Duluth, Minnesota.
- [Mokṣa, Seeking a Humanizing Way of Being | Dissertation Watch](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/dissertation-watch-mokṣa-seeking-a-humanizing-way-of-being/) - LauraLynn Jansen, a 2023 graduate of the PhD Program in Leadership and Change, published her dissertation, titled “Mokṣa, Seeking a Humanizing Way of Being: I am Recognized. I am Acknowledged. I am Human.”
- [Landscaping Wellness at Work | Dissertation Watch](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/dissertation-watch-landscaping-wellness-at-work/) - Anya Piotrowski, a 2023 graduate of the PHD Program in Leadership and Change, published her dissertation titled, Landscaping Wellness at Work: A Participatory Model for Worker-Centered Health.
- [A Single Mother's Experience as it Intersects with Misogyny, Patriarchy, and Hegemonic Masculinity | Dissertation Watch](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/dissertation-watch-a-single-mothers-experience-as-it-intersects-with-misogyny-patriarchy-and-hegemonic-masculinity/) - Heidi Sampson, a 2024 graduate of Antioch’s PhD in Leadership and Change, recently published her dissertation titled, An Internal and External Contextual Autoethnography of a Single Mother's Experience as it Intersects with Misogyny, Patriarchy, and Hegemonic Masculinity.
- [Developing More Equitable and Critically Conscious Organizations | Dissertation Watch](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/dissertation-watch-developing-more-equitable-and-critically-conscious-organizations/) - Mario Burton, a 2024 graduate of Antioch’s PhD in Leadership and Change, has published his dissertation entitled Developing More Equitable and Critically Conscious Organizations: Testimonios and Critical Platicas with Black and Latino/x LGBTQ+ Male CHRD Leaders Authors.
- [Intersecting Religion and Environmental Studies Amidst the Climate Crisis | Dissertation Watch](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/dissertation-watch-intersecting-religion-and-environmental-studies-amidst-the-climate-crisis/) - Cherice Bock, a 2024 graduate of Antioch’s PhD in Environmental Studies, recently published her dissertation titled Ecotheology in Context: A Critical Phenomenological Study of Graduates of Environmentally Focused Seminary Programs in the United States of America.
- [Her Voice Matters: Life Histories of Black Women Teachers’ Working Conditions | Dissertation Watch](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/dissertation-watch-her-voice-matters-life-histories-of-black-women-teachers-working-conditions/) - G. Funmilayo Tyson-Devoe, a 2024 graduate of Antioch’s PhD in Leadership and Change, recently published her dissertation titled, Her Voice Matters: Life Histories of Black Women Teachers’ Working Conditions.
- [The Lived Experience of the Covid-19 Pandemic Among Mandate-Resistant Adults | Dissertation Watch](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/dissertation-watch-the-lived-experience-of-the-covid-19-pandemic-among-mandate-resistant-adults/) - Amber N. Peterson, a 2024 graduate of the PsyD in Clinical Psychology on Antioch’s Seattle campus, recently published her dissertation titled, The Lived Experience of the Covid-19 Pandemic among Mandate-Resistant Adults in Washington State Authors.
- [Mindful-Based Social-Emotional Learning with International School Teachers | Dissertation Watch](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/dissertation-watch-mindful-based-social-emotional-learning-with-international-school-teachers/) - Kailyn Fullerton, a 2024 graduate of the EdD in Educational and Professional Practice, has published her dissertation, We Need To Understand It Before We Can Teach It: A Cooperative Inquiry Into Mindfulness-Based Social-Emotional Learning With International School Teachers.
- [Parentification and the Protective Factor of Familismo in the Latine Community | Dissertation Watch](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/dissertation-watch-parentification-and-the-protective-factor-of-familismo-in-the-latine-community/) - Leury Peña, a 2024 Antioch graduate of the PhD in Couple and Family Therapy program published her dissertation, Parentification and the Protective Factor of Familismo in the Latine Community.
- [Racial Trauma: The Silent Killer Among High School Students of Color | Dissertation Watch](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/racial-trauma-the-silent-killer-among-high-school-students-of-color/) - The premise of this research on racial trauma was founded on White dominance and privilege, and the study aims to understand the problem through the eyes and lived experiences of high school students of color.
- [Disability in Education from a Neurodiversity Standpoint | Dissertation Watch](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/dissertation-watch-disability-in-education-from-a-neurodiversity-standpoint/) - Isabelle Kluge, a 2024 Antioch graduate of the EdD in Educational and Professional Practice, has published her dissertation, Disability in Education from a Neurodiversity Standpoint: A Multi-Article Dissertation.
- [Exploring Cultural Humility Prevalence and Barriers in Masters Athletic Training Education Programs | Dissertation Watch](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/dissertation-watch-exploring-cultural-humility-prevalence-and-barriers-in-masters-athletic-training-education-programs/) - Nathalie Towchik, a 2024 graduate of Antioch’s EdD in Educational and Professional Practice, recently published her dissertation titled, Exploring Cultural Humility Prevalence and Barriers in Masters of Science in Athletic Training Education Programs. As a certified athletic trainer for seven years at a diverse, high school in Ohio, Towchik saw the many ways athletic training
- [Merging Theories for Social Justice Advocacy in Higher Education | Dissertation Watch](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/dissertation-watch-merging-theories-for-social-justice-advocacy-in-higher-education/) - Camaron Miyamoto, a 2024 graduate of the EdD in Educational and Professional Practice, published his dissertation titled Daring to Lead with Humility: Merging Connective Leadership Theory and Critical Race Theory for Social Justice Advocacy in Higher Education. Through research using both Likert Scale surveys as well as follow-up interviews, Miyamoto’s study is grounded in leadership
- [A Methodology on Navigating Race, Oppression, and Equity in Medical Education | Dissertation Watch](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/dissertation-watch-a-methodology-on-navigating-race-oppression-and-equity-in-medical-education/) - Christen Johnson, a 2023 graduate of the EdD in Educational and Professional Practice, published her dissertation titled, The MONROE Method: A Methodology on Navigating Race, Oppression, and Equity in Medical Education through Physician Cultural Responsibility. Through the transformative research paradigm and transformative learning theory, a mixed-methods study of deidentified qualitative and quantitative data, Johnson used
- [Teacher Professional Dialogue for Justice-Oriented Practice | Dissertation Watch](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/dissertation-watch-teacher-professional-dialogue-for-justice-oriented-practice/) - Megan Normandin, in fulfilling the requirements of the EdD in Educational and Professional Practice at Antioch University’s online campus, has written and published a dissertation titled, Teacher Professional Dialogue for Justice-Oriented Practice: A Qualitative Action Research Study. For her dissertation, Normandin used qualitative action research to study a group of secondary English teachers in a
- [Developing Self-Evaluation Skills in Interprofessional Simulation Educators | Dissertation Watch](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/dissertation-watch-developing-self-evaluation-skills-in-interprofessional-simulation-educators-a-multilevel-mixed-methods-study/) - Dana G. Trottier, in fulfilling the requirements of the PhD in Counselor Education & Supervision at Antioch’s Seattle campus, has written and published a dissertation titled, Developing Self-Evaluation Skills in Interprofessional Simulation Educators: A Multilevel Mixed-Methods Study. Trottier’s multilevel mixed methods research examines self-evaluation skills for fellows in an interprofessional simulation fellowship program. Twelve interprofessional
- [GSLC Alum Leads the Way in AI Solutions Industry](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/gslc-alumnus-leading-the-way-in-ai-solutions-industry/) - PhD in Leadership and Change alumnus Dr. Mike Bills has recently been named Chief Operating Officer for AtlasRTX. Dr. Bills is an experienced entrepreneur and C-Suite executive with a deep understanding across a range of industries and is a leading expert in using technology and data science to improve learning outcomes. Prior to joining AtlasRTX, he was President of ConexED. A 2020 graduate of Antioch University's Graduate
- [Social Influences on Environmental Engagement | Conservation Psychology Institute Webinar Series](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/social-influences-on-environmental-engagement-conservation-psychology-institute-webinar-series/) - Environmental issues are increasingly entrenched in social meanings. Indeed, differences in an individual's understanding of and responses to pressing environmental issues have become less about science and more about what these issues, "conservation and sustainability,” mean for society and disparate social groups. In this webinar, we will discuss how socially relevant factors, such as social
- [5 Principles of Co-Designing Conservation WITH (not for) the Community | Conservation Psychology Institute Webinar Series](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/5-principles-of-co-designing-conservation-with-not-for-the-community-conservation-psychology-institute-webinar-series/) - A growing number of environmental professionals are realizing that equitable and meaningful engagement of local community members in the development of programming is essential for catalyzing the durable, long-term action needed to conserve biodiversity. Many who attempt to co-design programs with (not for) communities find that choosing the most effective strategies to accomplish this task
- [Durable Behavior and Climate Resilience](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/durable-behavior-and-climate-resilience/) - Human behavior is at the core of environmental issues. This talk hosted by the Antioch University Conservation Psychology Institute presents four insights from behavioral science about the challenges of behavior change and the impact of behavioral aspects on environmental issues.
- [Shaping Organizational Culture to Drive Conservation Success](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/conservation-culture-shaping-organizational-culture-to-drive-conservation-success/) - Human behavior is at the core of environmental issues. This talk hosted by the Antioch University Conservation Psychology Institute presents four insights from behavioral science about the challenges of behavior change and the impact of behavioral aspects on environmental issues.
- [With Changes, Certificate in Culturally Responsive Early Childhood Education is More Accessible](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/with-changes-certificate-in-culturally-responsive-early-childhood-education-is-more-accessible/) - Antioch University’s Certificate in Culturally Responsive Early Childhood Education, or CRECE, has increased its credit requirements which will now allow interested students access to scholarships and student support from the state. CRECE is a student-led, nine-month program, taught bilingually to educators who are interested in advancing their careers and earning credits toward an associate's or
- [Seattle’s PsyD Celebrates a Decade of APA Accreditation and Commitment to Social Justice](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/seattles-psyd-celebrates-a-decade-of-apa-accreditation-and-commitment-to-social-justice/) - The email Jude Bergkamp, PsyD, chair of Antioch Seattle’s PsyD in Clinical Psychology, was waiting for arrived unexpectedly on a Wednesday afternoon. After months of preparation, research, and an in-person site visit, the program had been approved with, as Bergkamp described, “nothing but praise and excitement,” for a full 10 years of accreditation through the
- [On Marigolds: Untold Stories For International Romani Day](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/on-marigolds-untold-stories-for-international-romani-day/) - When I was eleven years old, my paternal grandmother took me to the supermarket to buy a push-up bra, a rotisserie chicken, and introduce me to my culture—my “birthright” as she called it. She said to me, “Now that you’re older, Gracie m’dear, people are going to start caring about what you have to say about our people. People are going to start asking you questions. It’s important to me that you don’t get it wrong.”
- [Embodying Psychoanalytic Practice: New England PsyD Department Well-Represented at Division 39 Spring Meeting ](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/embodying-psychoanalytic-practice-new-england-psyd-department-well-represented-at-division-39-spring-meeting/) - Students, alums, and faculty from the New England PsyD in Clinical Psychology program gathered in Washington, DC, for the Society for Psychoanalysis and Psychoanalytic Psychology’s annual Spring Meeting. SPPP, more commonly known as Division 39 of the American Psychological Association, is one of 54 divisions of APA available for membership to students, early career professionals, and established
- [Jewish Mourning in the Present Catastrophe](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/jewish-mourning-in-the-present-catastrophe/) - Rachel Kunert-Graf (composed October 2023) The Jewish custom for burial requires that mourners shovel dirt onto the coffin ourselves. We bury our dead quickly. We join the movements of our bodies to help our hearts accept what our minds know. For too many years, I’ve kept my Zionist hope on ice, boxed away out of
- [Lesley Jackson Has a Vision for Education that Embraces Complexity and Self-Care](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/lesley-jackson-has-a-vision-for-education-that-embraces-complexity-and-self-care/) - Before self-care became a buzzword appropriated by consumerist culture and leisurewear, the concept was developed and spread by Black feminist activists, including the poet Audre Lorde, who wrote, “Caring for myself is not self-indulgence, it is self-preservation, and that is an act of political warfare.” When Lesley Jackson, PhD, first came upon this concept, she
- [Alumna Launches New Storytelling Platform](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/alumna-launches-new-storytelling-platform/) - PhD in Leadership and Change alumna Dr. Pam Ferris-Olson has launched Women Mind the Water, a new collaborative space that hosts a myriad of storytelling projects from across the country. The space aims to connect storytellers to share their experience with and passion for the ocean. Dr. Ferris-Olson is a freelance writer, photographer, poet and
- [PhD in Leadership and Change Student Creating Access to STEM for All](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/phd-in-leadership-and-change-student-creating-access-to-stem-for-all/) - PhD in Leadership and Change student Brittany Pines has successfully garnered a new United States (US) Department of Education Developing Hispanic Serving Institutions Title V grant to benefit students of Northeastern Illinois University (NEIU) where she is Project Director of an existing US Department of Education Title III grant entitled EXITO: Exit on Time in
- [Alumnus Appointed to the 2021 Ashoka U Exchange Agenda Council](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/alumnus-appointed-to-the-2021-ashoka-u-exchange-agenda-council/) - PhD in Leadership and Change alumnus Dr. Jerrid Kalakay has been appointed to the prestigious Ashoka U Exchange 2021 Agenda Council. Ashoka U helps break down barriers to institutional change and fosters a culture of social innovation in higher education. Each year Ashoka U and the Exchange convenes hundreds of thought leaders, faculty, staff, students,
- [Dr. Mitch Kusy Shares Six Intentional Ways to Build Teams of Everyday Civility](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/dr-mitch-kusy-shares-six-intentional-ways-to-build-teams-of-everyday-civility/) - Graduate School of Leadership and Change (GSLC) Professor of Organization Learning and Development and renown leadership coach Dr. Mitch Kusy has just published the new article entitled, "Six Intentional Ways to Build Teams of Everyday Civility (and Proactively Erode Toxic Behaviors)" in the American Association for Physician Leadership's Physician Leadership Journal. The piece highlights ways to enhance
- [PsyD Faculty Accomplishments, Publications, and Presentations](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/psyd-faculty-accomplishments-publications-and-presentations/) - Faculty from the Antioch University New England's PsyD in Clinical Psychology program are nationally recognized scholars who are making extraordinary contributions in engaged scholarship to advance social justice, disciplinary knowledge, and engaged citizenship. Their efforts result in significant journal publications, books, and presentations at national and conferences and symposiums. "Our distinguished faculty value teaching, service,
- [Coalition for the Common Good Announces Diane White as Founding Dean of the Antioch University Graduate School of Nursing and Health Professions ](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/coalition-for-the-common-good-announces-diane-white-as-founding-dean-of-the-antioch-university-graduate-school-of-nursing-and-health-professions/) - Antioch University Vice Chancellor of Academic Affairs and University Provost Chet Haskell, DPA, is pleased to announce that Diane White, PhD, has accepted the position as Founding Dean of the Antioch Graduate School of Nursing and Health Professions. The school represents an important step forward in the collaborative efforts of the Coalition for the Common Good and will be the future home of Antioch’s Family Nurse Practitioner, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, and Nurse Anesthetist graduate programs, as well as the Master of Science in Athletic Training, all transitioning from Otterbein University.
- [Cathy Linh Che Joins Antioch MFA as Core Faculty in Poetry](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/cathy-linh-che-joins-antioch-mfa-as-core-faculty-in-poetry/) - The Antioch MFA in Creative Writing is proud to announce that Vietnamese American writer and multidisciplinary artist Cathy Linh Che has joined the MFA in Creative Writing program as Core Faculty in Poetry. Che comes to Antioch with over a decade of teaching experience at institutions including New York University, Fordham University, 92nd Street Y,
- [Nine Stories About Environmental Studies for Earth Month](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/nine-stories-about-environmental-studies-for-earth-month/) - This month marks 54 years since the first Earth Day, but the message that we must value and protect our planet has never been more important. Here at Antioch University, one of the ways we are contributing to the broader Earth Month is by collecting nine of the most powerful and inspiring stories we shared this last year about the Antiochians working to address important environmental problems around the globe.
- [Eight Stories For Teacher Appreciation Week](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/eight-stories-for-teacher-appreciation-week/) - This week we are observing National Teacher Appreciation Week, a time to celebrate teachers and recognize the lasting contributions they make to education and society. Here at Antioch University, supporting teachers and public education is a big part of our past and present.
- [Calling for Peace in Gaza and Healing at Antioch](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/calling-for-peace-in-gaza-and-healing-at-antioch/) - It has been almost eight months since Israel launched its full-scale invasion of the Gaza Strip in response to the Hamas-led attack of October 7. In the intervening months, tens of thousands of Palestinians have been killed, even more have been injured, dozens of Israeli hostages have been killed, the healthcare, education, and housing infrastructure
- [To Be a Writer With Grief](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/to-be-a-writer-with-grief/) - Antioch Voices is a forum that allows members of our community to speak about an issue important to them. In this piece, coinciding with Gallbladder Cancer and Bile Duct Cancer Awareness Month, MFA student Stefanie Paredes considers what it means to be a writer with grief.
- [8 Billion Eggs](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/8-billion-eggs/) - This essay is part of Antioch Voices, a forum for Antiochians to speak out about issues important to them. Opinions expressed here belong to the author alone and do not necessarily reflect the official position of Antioch University. If you’d like to share your own voice, the first step is to send a short description of
- [Homage to our Everyday Hispanic Heroes](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/homage-to-our-everyday-hispanic-heroes/) - JUSTINA GARCIA A recent review of the history of Hispanic Heritage Month (HHM) brought this national celebration surprisingly close to home for me. I’m encouraged by the ways in which Hispanics who have achieved acclaim for their contributions in uplifting us as a people, are traditionally recognized this month. It opens a door to examining
- [Loving Ka 'Āina, and Loving One’s Body](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/loving-ka-aina-and-loving-ones-body/) - My name is Sierra-Nicole DeBinion. I’m a hapa haole writer who currently lives in Arizona with my mother, two dogs, Lucy and Ricky, and two turtles, Fred and Ethel. I’m a student, a sexual assault survivor, and a nature enthusiast. Today, as an MFA haumana, student, and a mea kākau, writer, in the Antioch MFA
- [Hispanic Heritage Month](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/hispanic-heritage-month/) - DOUGLAS VALDEZ I am Douglas. I live in Seattle, Washington. I was born in Los Angeles, California, in a predominantly Latinx community to Mexican immigrant parents. As most people in my community, I came from a single parent home. My mother worked very hard to provide for my brother and I, however she faced many
- [A Story for All LGBTQIA+ Folks—Especially For Those Outside of the Big Cities](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/myvoice-pride-2022/) - tera mcintosh and melody lehman (Antioch Voices is a new space for members of the Antioch community to write and share opinion and creative writing pieces for university-wide distribution on issues of national and public concern. This month, two writers from the MA in Individualized Studies—a student and a teacher—reflect on celebrating Pride Month in
- [Holistic Ways of Healing](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/holistic-ways-of-healing/) - MARILYN MUSTERAIT Ever since I was little, my Grand Uncle, an honorary member of the Tonkawa Tribe, would visit my family from Oklahoma, and tell us stories of tradition and healing. My passion in the field of mental health grew from being highly interested in the homeopathic and spiritual forms of wellness, and advocating for
- [Heridas Invisibles (Invisible Wounds)](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/heridas-invisibles-invisible-wounds/) - Lizbeth Duran Oden As I start my journey towards a doctoral degree, I am coming face to face with my experience living in a white supremacist society through the curriculum of my courses. I always thought that issues of race did not really affect me. I don’t have a long list of blatant racist encounters
- [The Need to Ensure Everyone has Access to Water](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/in-support-of-human-rights-day-and-the-need-to-ensure-everyone-has-access-to-water/) - larry bingaman Water is one of the most basic human needs and should be something everyone can have access to. However, reliable, high-quality water service is not guaranteed. Epic drought, record flooding, infrastructure failure, water contamination, and climate change are straining our nation’s water systems. These issues are more serious in developing countries and the
- [Happy Children’s Day](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/happy-childrens-day/) - Katlyn boucher On this day, we celebrate children, the magic of childhood, perhaps reminisce about our own, and hopefully reflect on the kind of world children are living in now. It’s that last notion I’d like to honor on this children’s day, on what kind of world we, as adults, are creating for children to
- [An Introvert's Journey in a Workplace Surrounded by Extroverts](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/an-introverts-journey-in-a-workplace-surrounded-by-extroverts/) - Majella Pinto A Myers-Briggs personality test I took, right after I did NOT get the promotion, clearly showed that I was an introvert. The majority of my colleagues were extroverts with alpha personalities. In any conversation, they were quick to interject with witty stories of fishing expeditions, of being taken for a ride in Moscow,
- [National Eating Disorder Awareness Week](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/national-eating-disorder-awareness-week/) - Cori Rosenthal It is National Eating Disorder Awareness Week, and while eating disorders impact people of all ages, races, genders, and socio-economic statuses, I am focused on children this year. In January, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) released new guidelines for childhood "obesity" that have caused a tremendous uproar within the eating disorder community.
- [The Transformative Power of Youth Arts Programs](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/the-transformative-power-of-youth-arts-programs/) - Laurel Butler Like so many of us, my mental health as a teenager was… not great. At the time, I thought it was an individual problem – what’s wrong with me? – but in retrospect I realize that the suffering had a collective aspect. Growing up in the suburbs, my peers and I were caught
- [International Day of Forests](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/international-day-of-forests/) - “If you love a tree, you will be more beautiful than before!” – Amit Ray. This year, the theme for the International Day of Forests, “Forests and Health,” is an invitation and an opportunity to reflect on what these expansive ecosystems do for us and how we can, in turn, serve them through conservation, species preservation, mindful nutrition, and ecological awareness.
- [Trans Visibility, Now More Important (And Costly) Than Ever](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/trans-visibility-now-more-important-and-costly-than-ever/) - Y’all… I’m so tired. In previous years, International Transgender Day of Visibility has been a joyous and proud occasion for me. My gender identity, as I now see it, has been my truth for nearly a decade, and my deliberate decision to live openly and honor that identity in my expression followed shortly after.
- [Don't forget the “PI” in AAPI](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/antioch-voices-dont-forget-the-pi-in-aapi/) - Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month is upon us. On one hand, this month is an opportunity to remember the history, pain, and joy experienced by both communities. However, on the other hand, quite often, it feels as though the “Pacific Islander” part of the acronym is a forgotten add-on.
- [National Endangered Species Day](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/antioch-voices-national-endangered-species-day/) - Take notice and take action. It was care that spurred change. This year marks the 50th Anniversary of the landmark Endangered Species Act. Signed in 1973, this bill arose after more than a decade of advocacy and litigation from scientists, writers, and concerned citizens who noticed sharp declines in iconic wildlife species.
- [What a Proud Jew Wants Others to Know About Jewish American Heritage Month](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/what-a-proud-jew-wants-others-to-know-about-jewish-american-heritage-month/) - When I had my brother on the phone a few months ago, he asked me out of the blue if I was proud to be Jewish. I told him, of course, I was. My first book of poetry, which hadn’t been released yet, would be titled Kosher, a title that I chose to pay homage to my Jewish roots (despite not keeping kosher during my meals).
- [Sharing You: A National Coming Out Story](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/sharing-you-a-national-coming-out-story/) - Sitting there wanting to share your truth, choking on the words that describe your true self. Fear races through your mind that you may not be enough for them to stay. Your truth, a deep vulnerability, is not enough. A simple comment is like pulling tar from your mouth. “This moment is perfect,” you think to yourself,
- [Lesbian Mental Health is Marginalized—This LGBT History Month Let's Change That](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/voices-lgbt-history-month-october/) - I returned to graduate school at age 40 to pursue a career as a therapist. It has always been a secret desire of mine, and when I unexpectedly lost my mother, I decided that this was the time to do everything I’ve always wanted to do. I knew returning to academia as an older adult would be challenging in various ways; however, it was undoubtedly the best decision.
- [Who is my neighbor? Reflections on Youth Homelessness](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/who-is-my-neighbor-reflections-on-youth-homelessness/) - Earlier this year, I moved from a suburb in Texas to a neighborhood in downtown Seattle. I was immediately confronted with the issue of homelessness in Seattle. In particular, I noticed a majority of the homeless I saw were youth and young adults.
- [International Day of Tolerance](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/voices-international-day-of-tolerance/) - Declared a holiday by UNESCO in 1996, the International Day for Tolerance commemorates the anniversary of the adoption of a Declaration of Principles on Tolerance by United Nations Member States on November 16, 1995. The UN declared 1995 as the Year for Tolerance...
- [International Children's Day](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/voices-international-childrens-day-december-11/) - One of my favorite sounds is children at play. Coming from a background in theater, my partner and I have always valued play. Our kids are both encouraged to do a lot of it, which I believe serves them.
- [14 Stories to Celebrate Pride Month at Antioch](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/fourteen-stories-to-celebrate-pride-month-at-antioch/) - This June, we celebrate Pride Month by commemorating and lifting up the voices and stories of remarkable individuals whose groundbreaking efforts have forged a path forward in the ongoing struggle for LGBTQIA+ rights and visibility.
- [2024 Environmental Excellence Awards Honor Two Environmental Justice Champions](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/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, a leader in outdoor education for queer youth, and the Alumni Award went to Nia Keith, a leader at Mass Audubon who has helped the
- [David Lawrence Named Dayton Public Schools Next Superintendent](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/david-lawrence-named-dayton-public-schools-next-superintendent/) - “Two days ago, I made a decision to send 15,000 people home,” says David Lawrence. There was a tornado on the horizon, but still, calling off class for an entire school district was a hard decision to make. Lawrence, a graduate of the PhD in Leadership and Change program and the new superintendent of Dayton Ohio Public Schools, had to consider the impact on students, parents, and the staff that he now leads.
- [Antioch’s Low-Residency MFA Program Named One of the Best in the Nation by Online Masters](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/antiochs-low-residency-mfa-program-named-one-of-the-best-in-the-nation-by-online-masters/) - Antioch University’s Low-Residency MFA program was awarded the 11th best online MFA program in the United States. Online Masters analyzed every online Masters in Creative Writing program in the nation to choose the top 20. The methodology included academic quality, graduation and retention rates, faculty credentials and training, graduate reputation, student engagement, student services, technology, affordability,
- [GSLC Alumnus Named Inaugural Chief Strategy and Innovation Officer for ACE](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/gslc-alumnus-named-inaugural-chief-strategy-and-innovation-officer-for-ace/) - The American College of Education (ACE) has announced that Antioch University's Graduate School of Leadership and Change alumnus Dr. Juan “Kiko” Suarez has joined the college as its first chief strategy and innovation officer! Read Dr. Suarez's full dissertation here and learn more about his new position here!
- [MFA Program Hosts Winter Residency and Inaugural Commencement](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/mfa-program-hosts-winter-residency-and-inaugral-commencement/) - The MFA in Writing & Contemporary Media program held its winter residency December 9 through December 15, 2018. Twice a year MFA students meet on the Santa Barbara campus for a 7-day residency where they participate in seminars, panels, and Q & As taught by faculty members and guest presenters. Students also attend meetings and
- [Tragedy, Resilience, PTSD:  Healing After an Abduction?](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/tragedy-resilience-ptsd-healing-after-an-abduction/) - Our 2015 graduate, Dr. Ted Green, now in Wisconsin at Gundersen Health System, commented on the situation of Jayme Closs who recently escaped after being held by a kidnapper for 88 days. We appreciate that psychology has something to offer in even the most unspeakable crimes and events, and we appreciate Ted's words here.
- [GSLC Alumna Featured at Apollo Theatre's Unsung Champions of Civil Rights from MLK to Today Forum](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/gslc-alumna-featured-at-apollo-theatres-unsung-champions-of-civil-rights-from-mlk-to-today-forum/) - Social justice activist, author, and Graduate School of Leadership and Change alumna Dr. Janet Dewart Bell is a featured, notable guest at the upcoming forum entitled, Unsung Champions of Civil Rights from MLK to Today, slated to be held at the historic Apollo Theatre in New York City, January 20, 2019. The Apollo Theatre and WNYC
- [Disruption and Innovation:  Several Faculty and Students Present at NCSPP's Annual Conference](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/psyd-faculty-and-students-well-represented-at-ncspp/) - Kathi Borden, Lorraine Mangione, and Elizabeth Fuss (Year III PsyD student) are doing Women at Work as Disruptors and Innovators which will look at women in the workplace through a lens that includes history, an older women's research project, and views of millennial women about the work world and their relationship to it. Kathi Borden
- [Dr. Gargi Roysircar Receives Top Award from the APA Committee on International Relations in Psychology](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/dr-gargi-roysircar-receives-top-award-from-the-apa-committee-on-international-relations-in-psychology/) - Dr. Gargi Roysircar-Sodowsky has been named recipient of the American Psychological Association (APA) 2019 International Humanitarian Award for her mental health and service work with underserved populations impacted by disasters. This award is being presented in recognition of Dr. Roysicar-Sodowsky’s “sustained and enduring humanitarian services to underserved populations.” While at Antioch, Dr. Roysircar-Sodowsky had a
- [PhDLC Student Examines Responses to Toxic Behavior in the Intelligence Community](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/phdlc-student-examines-responses-to-toxic-behavior-in-the-intelligence-community/) - PhD in Leadership and Change student Greta E. Creech has published ""Real” Insider Threat: Toxic Workplace Behavior in the Intelligence Community" in the August, 2020 issue of the International Journal of Intelligence and CounterIntelligence. Greta began her intelligence career as an analyst at the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency before transitioning to managerial roles. She also served
- [Antioch Seattle's School of Education Sponsors 4th Annual Multicultural Children's Literature Celebration](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/antioch-seattles-school-of-education-sponsors-4th-annual-multicultural-childrens-literature-celebration/) - Antioch University Seattle's School of Education is proud to sponsor our fourth annual Multicultural Children's Literature Celebration. This year MCLC will see "Chef Roy Choi and the Street Food Remix" author June Jo Lee and illustrator Man One visiting seven schools in the Kent, Tukwila, and Seattle school districts. The purpose of these assemblies is
- [PhD in Leadership and Change Announces New Scholarship Fund for International Students](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/phd-in-leadership-and-change-announces-new-scholarship-fund-for-international-students/) - Antioch University's Graduate School of Leadership and Change (GSLC) is extremely pleased to announce the founding of a new scholarship fund to support doctoral students in the PhD in Leadership and Change (PhDLC) program. The Joanne E. McLean Scholarship for Leadership has been established by GSLC alumnus Dr. David McLean to honor the legacy of
- [Graduate School of Leadership and Change Alumna Leads Major Non-Profit Merger](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/graduate-school-of-leadership-and-change-alumna-leads-major-non-profit-merger/) - PhD in Leadership and Change 2020 graduate, Dr. Jody Levison-Johnson has recently solidified the merger of the Council on Accreditation, an international nonprofit accrediting body for human and social service organizations and public sector systems, and the Alliance for Strong Families and Communities, a national nonprofit strategic social sector action network. Dr. Levison-Johnson, a licensed
- [New Alumna Dissertation Examines the Transformative Role of Religious Leadership in Response to Racism and Social Injustice](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/new-alumna-dissertation-examines-the-transformative-role-of-religious-leadership-in-response-to-racism-and-social-injustice/) - Artist, Social Activist, and PhD in Leadership and Change alumna Dr. Shandell Maxwell has published her dissertation entitled, Religious Racial Socialization: The Approach of a Black Pastor at an Historic Black Baptist Church in Orange County, California.
- [Jude Bergkamp Awarded Diversity Scholarship to Attend NCSPP Conference in 2019](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/jude-bergkamp-awarded-diversity-scholarship-to-attend-ncspp-conference-in-2019/) - Jude Bergkamp, program chair and core faculty in the Clinical Psychology Doctorate Program at Antioch University Seattle, was recently awarded the diversity scholarship to attend The National Council of Schools and Programs of Professional Psychology (NCSPP) winter conference. Along with three colleagues from AUS, Drs. Cheryl Azlin, Bill Heusler, and Michael Sakuma, Bergkamp will participate
- [AUSB Alumna and Girls Rock SB Founder, Jen Baron, Presented with Lois Phillips Founders Award](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/ausb-alumna-and-girls-rock-sb-founder-jen-baron-presented-with-lois-phillips-founders-award/) - Jen Baron, Founder and Executive Director of Girls Rock Santa Barbara (pictured left along with board Vice President, Marla McNally Phillips), was recently honored by the Association for Women in Communications, Santa Barbara Chapter (AWC-SB) at their holiday party December 5th, 2018. She was presented with the Lois Phillips Founders Award for her efforts to help girls
- [Within Academia and Spirituality, Russell Thornhill Leads Towards Liberation](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/within-academia-and-spirituality-russell-thornhill-leads-towards-liberation/) - Russell Thornhill has spent decades of his life lifting up other people and their stories—through his ministry, through his teaching, through his scholarship, and through his platform as a key member of his community. But for a long time he resisted centering himself and his personal experiences.
- [Antioch Spotlight: MEd Alum Danny Cords](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/antioch-spotlight-med-alum-danny-cords/) - Over the last decade, Danny Cords has leveraged his education and enthusiasm to impact his world and make positive change.
- [Activist Works at Intersection of Gender Diversity and Autism](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/jack-duroc-danner-profile/) - “So many of us don’t get appropriate sex education,” says Jack Duroc-Danner, an activist working to help non-autistic individuals to be more aware of the differences and needs of gender diverse and autistic individuals. “It’s also about being mindful about language,” says Duroc-Danner. Appropriate sex education is a key part of the work that needs
- [Coaching Foster Girls to Thrive](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/coaching-foster-girls-to-thrive/) - For many parents, watching their child graduate from college is a peak life experience—and all the more so if that child attended the same college as the parent once did. The parent has succeeded in helping the next generation to have the same advantages that they did. It’s a triumph of the nuclear family. For
- [Field Notes: For Educators, Mindfulness Goes Far Beyond “Self-Care” ](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/for-educators-mindfulness-goes-far-beyond-self-care/) - Having spent the past decade teaching mindfulness to educators from around the U.S., I’ve been watching with interest as the field has evolved swiftly from adult development and personal growth to mindfulness for teachers as a form of stress reduction, relaxation, and coping during difficult times.
- [An Interview With Antioch’s New Head of Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/interview-stephanie-helms-pickett/) - Antioch has hired Stephanie Helms Pickett to be its first ever Head of Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging. This key position answers directly to the Chancellor, is a member of the Cabinet, and works closely with the Board of Governors, deans, students, staff, and faculty to advance social, economic, racial and environmental justice, and to
- [Celebrate AAPI Heritage With Eight Antiochian Stories](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/celebrate-aapi-heritage-with-eight-antiochian-stories/) - May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, and it serves as a time to celebrate and reflect on the culture, history, achievements, and continued work of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders in the U.S. Here at Antioch University, we take this time both to recognize the contributions of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders and to remember past injustices that our Federal, state, and local governments have perpetrated against these communities.
- [Antioch University and the Threats to Our Democracy](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/antioch-university-and-the-threats-to-our-democracy/) - I am announcing a new initiative we’re calling Antioch Works for Democracy. This nonpartisan initiative consists of six pillars of action: voting, speaking out, educating ourselves and each other, sharing resources, setting up university-community initiatives, and volunteering as engaged citizens.
- [Tomoyo Kawano Uses Power of Dance to Deconstruct White Supremacy](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/tomoyo-kawano-receives-2022-american-dance-therapy-association-award-for-excellence-in-education/) - Last month, the American Dance Therapy Association awarded its “Excellence in Education Recognition Award” to Tomoyo Kawano, the Antioch faculty member who directs the MA in Dance/Movement Therapy.
- [Dealing with China in an Age of Trump](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/dealing-with-china-in-an-age-of-trump/) - Over the years, relations between the world’s two largest powers have evolved to a complex mix of trade partnership and intensifying political rivalry. Recently the Trump administration’s policy toward China has shifted the foundations of our relationship with the People’s Republic, prompting several essential questions. Given these rising global tensions, the MBA program at Antioch University
- [Antioch Sends Big Delegation to NCSPP Conference ](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/antioch-sends-big-delegation-to-ncspp-conference/) - The PsyD programs based on Antioch’s New England and Seattle campuses sent six faculty and one student to the midwinter conference of the National Council of Schools and Programs of Professional Psychology (NCSPP), the premier conference for professional psychological training programs. The conference was held on January 15-18 in Denver, Colorado. In a special honor, third-year doctoral student Emerald Ralston was one of only six student delegates chosen to attend the conference nationwide.
- [Three Counselor Education and Supervision Students Receive Prestigious NBCC Fellowships](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/three-counselor-education-and-supervision-students-receive-prestigious-nbcc-fellowships/) - Each year, the Minority Fellowship Program awards $20,000 fellowships to roughly 40 doctoral and graduate students from around the country with the aim of increasing diversity in the counseling practice. This year, three of those fellowships went to students from the PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision based out of Antioch University’s Seattle campus.
- [Effecting Change in Higher Education through Meaningful Leadership](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/effecting-change-in-higher-education-through-meaningful-leadership/) - Antioch University’s PhD in Leadership and Change prepares students to lead in many fields. Recently, we caught up with six alumni who are making positive changes in higher education.
- [In Second Year, Social Justice Symposium Brings PsyD Students Together For Research Activism](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/in-second-year-social-justice-symposium-brings-psyd-students-together-for-research-activism/) - “Social justice has been part of the Antioch mission since its inception,” says Lorraine Mangione, Professor of Clinical Psychology at Antioch University’s New England campus. But implementing that mission requires many different approaches. That’s why, on February 4, faculty and students from Antioch’s New England PsyD program and Seattle PsyD program came together for the second annual Social Justice Symposium, with the theme, “Liberation from Colonialism Now: Promoting Research Activism.”
- [Antioch University Makes Its Environmental Studies Graduate Programs More Accessible](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/antioch-university-makes-its-environmental-studies-graduate-programs-more-accessible/) - Antioch University has revamped its three Environmental Studies graduate degrees in order to expand access and make it easier for students to complete these degrees with Antioch University.
- [Dana Waters Publishes Book On Adult Autism](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/dana-waters-publishes-autism-book/) - In 2012, Dana Waters, PsyD, was contacted by a former student through Facebook. As part of their update about what had been going on in their life, they told Waters, the Associate Chair of the Doctor of Psychology program at Antioch Seattle, that they had recently received the diagnosis that they were Autistic. That sparked
- [Carrying on a Legacy of Activism and Teaching](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/carrying-on-a-legacy-of-activism-and-teaching/) - For Coretta Bliss, kindergarten was a hard year. Her parents—activists living on a Catholic Worker Farm—were viewed as outsiders by the local community. She ended up feeling unwelcome even in her classroom. As she explains, “I just sat at my desk and kept my mouth shut and was scared of the teacher.”
- [Building Leadership and Sustainability through Nonprofit Management](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/building-leadership-and-sustainability-through-nonprofit-management/) - John Whittemore’s job as the Senior Director of Program Operations at Aspire Living and Learning is all about helping people reach their full potential. He takes seriously the work of helping lead an organization that for forty years has sought to bring person-centered support to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, autism, behavioral health challenges, and complex medical needs.
- [Antioch University Announces Transfer Agreement with Union Institute and University](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/antioch-university-announces-teach-out-program-with-union-institute-and-university/) - Antioch University and the Union Institute and University (UIU) have mutually agreed on a plan to assist Union students in the completion of their degrees. Known as teach-out plans, which are approved by the Higher Learning Commission, the three specific UIU programs involved in the Antioch agreement are the MBA, the Clinical Mental Health & Counseling degree, and the PhD in Interdisciplinary Studies.
- [Working Towards Justice Through Bilingual, Culturally Responsive Early Childhood Education](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/in-crece-program-samantha-carrillo-puts-her-full-experience-to-work/) - Samantha Carrillo is someone who really is embracing bilingual education not just in her work but across her life.
- [Opening a World of Opportunities Through Sustainability](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/opening-a-world-of-opportunities-through-sustainability/) - Climate change is at emergency status, with global temperatures and extreme weather surging. Facing this, sustainability efforts are more important than ever, both at all levels of government and also for large organizations with vast power and impact. For Francis Xavier Tuokuu, a 2019 graduate of Antioch’s PhD in Environmental Studies, this urgent problem requires taking responsibility.
- [For Kate Evarts, Relationships Are “The Key to Working Toward Social and Racial justice”](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/kate-evarts-profile/) - Kate Evarts incorporates the principles of social justice into every aspect of her work. This is a practice she has carried from her time earning a PsyD in Clinical Psychology at Antioch’s New England campus all the way to today, when she serves as Core Faculty and Director of Student Affairs in that same PsyD program.
- [A Q&A With Sally Johnstone About Joining Antioch’s Board of Governors](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/a-qa-with-sally-johnstone/) - Sally M. Johnstone has spent her career improving the quality, accessibility, and affordability of post-secondary education for adults. She helped design and launch Western Governors University, which uses an innovative, competency-based education model that allows adult students to take advantage of the knowledge they already have to decrease the time it takes them to earn a degree.
- [Remembering Marva Cosby](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/remembering-marva-cosby/) - Antioch University has lost a dear friend and colleague. Marva Cosby, an alum of our Midwest campus who served on the Antioch University Midwest Board of Trustees and later on the University Board of Governors, passed away on February 9, 2024, after a long battle with cancer. “Marva was deeply committed to the social justice
- [Remembering Lillian Lovelace](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/remembering-lillian-lovelace/) - Antioch has lost a great friend and champion. Lillian Pierson Lovelace passed away on January 16, 2024 at the age of 96! No words can truly describe what Lillian has meant to Antioch University for over 80 years but we will try. Lillian Pierson started her undergraduate studies at Antioch College in the Fall of
- [Celebrating Women’s History 2024](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/celebrating-womens-history-2024/) - This Women’s History Month, we want to highlight ten Antiochian women who, in their own way, are advocating for equity, diversity, and inclusion. Read profiles of the Chair of Antioch’s Board of Governors, a student bringing sex therapy to her Japanese-American community, a writer excavating her past, a documentary filmmaker helping others tell their stories, an educator empowering students, a therapist working on the problem of Black maternal mortality, a dean passionate about reaching underserved populations, and a mobility activist fighting for safer streets.
- [PsyD Students Present at Washington State Psychological Association Convention](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/psyd-students-present-at-washington-state-psychological-association-convention/) - A group of student researchers from the Seattle PsyD in Clinical Psychology presented their research at the Washington State Psychological Association Convention on October 13 and 14, 2023. They presented three posters. Two explored the topic of reproductive justice through a psychological lens. These were titled “Colonialism, Control, and Copulation: A Primer on Reproductive Justice” and “Reproductive Justice: A Phenomenological Exploration of Female Sterilization.” A third poster, “Pathways to the Therapist Paragon: A Decolonial Grounded Theory,” explored how privilege and the idea of an ideal therapist could be damaging to therapists of color and to the non-white clients of white therapists.
- [The Three C’s – Laurien Alexandre Captures Three Principles Underlying Antioch Programs](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/the-three-cs/) - Before the COVID-19 pandemic, it was easy to say what made many of Antioch’s programs different from those offered by other schools: an emphasis on social justice, on strong community, and on programs that fit well into their student’s lives, often by being offered on a low-residency model. But under the pandemic, most Antioch programs
- [Cool Course: “Strategy, Innovation, and Resilience”](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/cool-course-strategy-innovation-and-resilience/) - Business is always about profit. That’s the bottom line. Unless you’re talking about Ken Baker’s class, “Strategy, Innovation, and Resilience,”—then it’s time to think bigger. This class doesn’t have one bottom line, but three. “The triple bottom line is not about regular ‘business as usual,’” explains Baker. “It's about taking a more holistic approach, where we talk about people, the planet, and profits.” This framework is changing how students conceptualize what it means to be successful.
- [Carole Isom-Barnes Reflects on First Year Chairing Antioch’s Board of Governors](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/carole-isom-barnes-reflects-on-first-year-chairing-antiochs-board-of-governors/) - “This is an exciting time for Antioch,” says Carole Isom-Barnes, PhD. She should know. In her position as Chair of Antioch University’s Board of Governors, Isom-Barnes is helping lead this 171-year-old institution through both exciting developments and complex challenges.
- [Alumni Visit the Galápagos Islands](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/alumni-visit-the-galapagos-islands/) - A group of ten Antioch alumni recently embarked on a journey to the Galápagos Islands, aiming to immerse themselves in a week of exploration, hands-on learning, and reconnection. These women, who affectionately refer to themselves as the “Butterfly Tribe,” are accomplished and creative educators who share a profound love for the natural world and a strong commitment to fostering ecological awareness and advocating for social change. Their friendship has endured for 25 years, bound by their shared experience as Environmental Studies students at Antioch's New England campus.
- [Nia Keith: Envisioning A Paradigm Shift For Environmental Conservation](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/nia-keith-envisioning-a-paradigm-shift-for-environmental-conservation/) - Imagining a world in which the people working in environmental conservation reflect the diversity of life they aim to protect means imagining a world that’s not yet arrived. But things are changing, and Nia Keith, the new Vice President for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice (DEIJ) at Mass Audubon, the largest nature-based conservation organization in
- [Jonah Winter Wins 2024 Horace Mann Upstander Award for “Banned Book”](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/jonah-winter-wins-2024-horace-mann-upstander-award-for-banned-book/) - Jonah Winter has been chosen as the 2024 Horace Mann Upstander Award recipient for his book Banned Book (2023), published by Creative Editions with illustrations by Gary Kelley. The Horace Mann Upstanders Award honors children’s literature that best exemplifies the ideals of social action and encourages young readers to become agents of change themselves by standing up to injustice. When asked if he thought his book deserving of
- [Mastered: Weaving Together Art, Expression, and Wellness](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/mastered-weaving-together-art-expression-and-wellness/) - As a third grader, Marc Stallion stood in his closet, the one place he knew he could find privacy. There, by the coats, where it was calm and quiet, he pulled paper napkin after paper napkin out of his pockets.
- [Undergrad Romance Leads to Matching Psych Grad Degrees](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/undergrad-romance-leads-to-matching-psych-grad-degrees/) - When I met over Zoom with J.T. Derwart and Alexandra Block on a Sunday in late fall that was unseasonably hot all across Southern California they were seated in their home in Sherman Oaks. As one of their cats, Sugar, lounged serenely on a sectional in the background, Block and Derwart, who married just last
- [Antioch Spotlight: MS in Environmental Studies Alum Victoria Threadgill](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/victoria-threadgill/) - We recently caught up with Victoria Threadgill, an alum of Antioch New England’s Master of Science in Environmental Studies. During her studies, Threadgill engaged in a unique, community-based program to connect adults in her community with the element of local water. Incorporating conservation psychology and exploring the human-nature connection, she now combines her passion for
- [A Mother and Daughter Empower Each Other To Get MBAs](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/a-mother-and-daughter-empower-each-other-to-get-mbas/) - When women are bold and empower other women, they can accomplish more than they ever imagined—and inspire others to do the same. Carolyn Woods is the perfect example of this. Thirty-two years after graduating from college, she decided to return to school at Antioch to get her Master of Business Administration. And in getting her
- [Promoting Literacy Education as a Key for Social Justice](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/heather-hebard-profile/) - “Students come to Antioch to be justice educators,” says Heather Cheney, a core faculty member and chair of the MA in Teaching program at Antioch Seattle. “I mean, it's part of the identity of the whole university.” This reputation is exactly what drew Cheney—who believes education can improve lives and make society more just—to work
- [Maximizing Leadership Efficiency: 7 Dos and Don'ts of Delegating for Success](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/maximizing-leadership-efficiency-7-dos-and-donts-of-delegating-for-success/) - Have you noticed that the more you expand your leadership role, the less time you have? The hours keep piling up, and the number of projects you need to manage keeps growing. At the same time, the skill sets and range of tasks you’re expected to do are so varied you never get to specialize
- [Dr. Froswa' Booker Drew](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/dr-froswa-booker-drew/) - Dr. Froswa' Booker Drew had a background in leadership, nonprofit management, and partnership development but wanted a scholarly perspective in her work. “I was looking for a program that had a social justice bent,” said Booker Drew, who earned her PhD in 2014 from Antioch’s Graduate School of Leadership and Change. When she began the
- [Q&A With the Co-Editor of the Antioch Alumni Magazine](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/q-and-a-with-jasper-nighthawk/) - The latest annual edition of the Antioch Alumni Magazine recently came out both in hard copies sent to over 40,000 alums, and in a digital version available to everyone. It features stories about Antioch University and its impressive alums, especially those whose work has reverberated through their community—from addiction treatment to poet laureates. It made
- [Alumni Magazine Traces Common Thread Across Antioch’s Many Difference-Makers](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/2022-alumni-magazine-published/) - “Most of our alumni come as accomplished people. Then, with additional tools and connections they learn at Antioch, they go on to make even more of a difference,” says Laura Andrews, Antioch’s Director of Institutional Advancement. There is no greater proof of the multitude of ways that Antioch alums make a difference than to read
- [Megan Nyberg](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/megan-nyberg/) - Megan Nyberg always knew she wanted to be a teacher. She also knew she wanted to get a master’s degree in teaching. When it came time to choose a program, Nyberg spent hours researching programs in an effort to find the right fit. “I ended up choosing Antioch because it shared the values I shared
- [Passion for Using Online Education to Reach Underserved Students Leads Mary Ann Short to New Role as Associate Dean](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/passion-for-using-online-education-to-reach-underserved-students-leads-mary-ann-short-to-new-role-as-associate-dean/) - A few years ago, Mary Ann Short called an HR representative to resolve an insurance issue. It was one of those phone calls that you put off, and then on the day you actually make the call, as the phone rings, you prepare yourself for a complex negotiation. To say she was not expecting a life-changing experience would be an understatement.
- [Art and the Path to Healing](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/cool-course-systemic-and-generational-trauma/) - “I love the ways that the arts and social sciences can be brought together,” says Ángel L. Martínez, PhD, who teaches the course Systemic & Generational Trauma.
- [Cool Course: "Global Perspectives on Stress"](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/cool-course-global-perspectives-on-stress/) - Jeff Gaddess sees the prevalence of stress in our society as a product of the ways that it is arranged. “There are reasons you feel the way you feel,” he says. Instead, in his undergraduate course “Global Perspectives of Stress,” he guides students as they explore how different cultures from around the world manifest and manage stress—ultimately aiming to find new ways to disrupt today’s cycles of stress and trauma.
- [New Undergraduate Scholarship Honors Program Founder Al Erdynast](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/new-undergraduate-scholarship-honors-program-founder-al-erdynast/) - Earlier this year, Antioch University introduced a new $10,000 scholarship that will be awarded to undergraduates. Called the Undergraduate Founders Scholarship, it highlights the formative and developmental work of Al Erdynast, the first director of Antioch University’s Los Angeles campus, the founder of the undergraduate studies program there, and a key member of the faculty for fifty years and counting.
- [National Higher Ed Leader and Advocate Joins Board of Coalition for the Common Good](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/national-higher-ed-leader-and-advocate-joins-board-of-coalition-for-the-common-good/) - The Coalition for the Common Good, the newly founded system of independent mission-aligned nonprofit colleges and universities, is pleased to announce that Lynn Pasquerella, PhD, has joined the Coalition’s Board of Directors. Pasquerella is one of the country’s most prominent public voices and forceful advocates for the value of liberal education, the importance of access
- [With Hybrid Approach, PhD Director Shows  Way Forward for Environmental Studies](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/with-hybrid-approach-phd-director-shows-way-forward-for-environmental-studies/) - What does it mean to know a place, an ecosystem, or a subject? This question has long fascinated Jean Kayira, the Director of Antioch’s PhD in Environmental Studies.
- [Environmental Studies Alumni Career Spotlight: Claire Bosch Zuazo ](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/environmental-studies-alumni-career-spotlight-claire-bosch-zuazo/) - (This is part of a series spotlighting and exploring the career paths of graduates of Antioch University’s School of Environmental Studies.) Name: Claire Bosch ZuazoPronoun: she/herProgram: MS in Resource Management and Administration; Certificate in Climate ResilienceTitle: Associate Director, Global Strategy Practice at the Anthesis Group Graduation year: 2021 What are you passionate about? I am passionate about bringing
- [LUNCH TICKET Publishes 22nd Issue and Announces New Mission Statement](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/lunch-ticket-publishes-22nd-issue-and-announces-new-mission-statement/) - The literary and art journal from Antioch University's MFA community renews social justice mission. Lunch Ticket, the literary and art journal from the MFA community at Antioch University, published its 22nd issue filled with fiction, creative nonfiction, poetry, young adult, interviews, translation, flash prose, and visual art. With the launch of the latest issue, Lunch
- [Victoria Chang Wins 2023 Chowdhury Prize in Literature](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/victoria-chang-wins-2023-chowdhury-prize-in-literature/) - Victoria Chang has won the 2023 Chowdhury Prize in Literature, the prestigious international award given to a mid-career writer both for their body of work and for their future potential to make important literary works. Chang, a poet and writer who serves as Core Faculty in the Antioch MFA in Creative Writing, will officially receive
- [Leveraging Her Identity and Experience, Marina Masaki Brings Mental Health Awareness to Asian-American Communities  ](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/leveraging-her-identity-and-experience-marina-masaki-brings-mental-health-awareness-to-asian-community/) - When she was a kid, Marina Masaki’s family didn’t talk openly about sex. This wasn’t unusual for a young person growing up in the U.S., and in particular in Japanese-American families like the one she grew up in. Sexuality is a subject that many parents are uncomfortable discussing with their children—even if this reticence puts them at risk later on.
- [Deeptime Principles and Birthing the Ecozoic Era](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/deeptime-principles-and-birthing-the-ecozoic-era/) - We are in the midst of a dynamic cosmic process reaching through the stars, galaxies, and the Earth into the most intimate depths of our being said the speakers at Antioch University’s recent event, Vital Issues: Deeptime Principles and Birthing the Ecozoic Era. This presentation was hosted by Antioch’s Office of Continuing Education with Deeptime
- [“Lipstick Football” Speaker Leads Continuing Ed Seminar](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/lipstick-football-speaker-leads-continuing-ed-seminar/) - In a recent online Continuing Education event, Diana Weynand shared her motivational mashup of football with the acronym LIPSTICK, can help people learn how to achieve goals and dreams while having fun. Weynand is the author of the book Lipstick Football, which lays out the core ideas behind her method. This motivational event encouraged participants
- [An Interview with GSLC Associate Dean, Amy Rutstein-Riley](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/an-interview-with-gslc-associate-dean-amy-rutstein-riley/) - Antioch University is thrilled to announce that Amy Rutstein-Riley, PhD, MPH, will join the Graduate School of Leadership and Change (GSLC) as Associate Dean to lead the PhD in Leadership and Change program, effective July 1, 2023.
- [The 2023 Environmental Excellence Awards Honor Leaders in Stewardship and Sustainability](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/the-2023-environmental-excellence-awards-honor-leaders-in-stewardship-and-sustainability/) - Antioch University’s Department of Environmental Studies has announced two recipients of the 2023 Environmental Excellence Awards, an honor given to an alum and a community member who have dedicated their personal and professional lives to making outstanding contributions to the sustainability of the environment. The Alumni Award recipient is Jessica Baum, a 2015 graduate of
- [A Filmmaker Who Uses Story to Shape the World](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/a-filmmaker-who-uses-story-to-shape-the-world/) - How do you tell the story of land that was shaped by a house—when that house no longer exists? When all that’s left is a field and an old barn, with the low peaks of Mount Monadnock in the distance?
- [Environmental Studies Department Documentary Showcases “Learning in Community”](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/environmental-studies-department-documentary-showcases-learning-in-community/) - The Environmental Studies Department on Antioch’s New England campus has produced a documentary titled “Learning in Community.” The ten-minute video is directed and produced by alum Chris Hardee, the subject of a recent profile on Common Thread. The video, full of interviews with faculty, students, and alumni, is being shared with prospective students and the
- [Earth Day Message from Chancellor Groves](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/earth-day-message-from-chancellor-groves/) - As you know, among the most pressing and existential issues that we as a planet face is climate change. So yesterday, on Earth Day, it was a relief to see the leaders of dozens of countries announcing ambitious new greenhouse gas reduction goals and other climate initiatives. I’m especially grateful to see that the United
- [Bringing Treatment to Prisoners, Guided by Empathy and Service](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/bringing-treatment-to-prisoners-guided-by-empathy-and-service/) - How do you develop the skills to challenge the prison industrial complex, arguing for rehabilitation and treatment? For the homeless advocate, prison reform activist, and therapist-in-training Dante Roussos, a major part of the path has been spending seven formative years studying at Antioch University Seattle (AUS). Dante began studying in Antioch's bachelor’s degree program in
- [Compassion for Foster Youth Leads to Love of Play Therapy](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/compassion-leads-to-play-therapy/) - Rachel Stewart-MacTavish loves working with children, and especially with those who most need help: children in difficult situations like the foster system, mental health treatment, or conflict with their families. She’s currently developing this passion as a graduate student in the Master of Arts in Couple & Family Therapy Program at Antioch University Seattle, where
- [At Taos Museum, Alum Fuses Psychology with Visual Art](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/marietta-patricia-leis-profile/) - “We need beauty,” says Marietta Patricia Leis ‘72, ‘75 (Antioch Los Angeles, BA in Psychology, MA in Clinical Psychology). “It helps us make sense of our world.” And there’s much about the world that we don’t always understand or pay attention to—to our own peril, and to the planet’s. That’s why this multidisciplinary artist based
- [Day of the Dead Altarista Uses Grief, Justice, and Joy as Her Medium](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/day-of-the-dead-altarista-uses-grief-justice-and-joy-as-her-medium/) - Early in the month of October, the Los Angeles home of MFA alum Consuelo G. Flores becomes an explosion of boxes and bins, ornate paper flowers, and bolts of colorful fabric. This is when her busy time begins. The artist, writer, and advocate will spend the following weeks preparing to build altars for Day of the Dead celebrations—a practice she began as a teenager.
- [Now Recognized by CAMFT, Antioch Continuing Education Expands Offerings to Therapists](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/now-recognized-by-camft-antioch-continuing-education-expands-offerings-to-therapists/) - Antioch has long been a leader in training therapists, but only this last year has it begun offering the official Continuing Education courses that practicing therapists must complete throughout their careers in order to maintain their licenses in California. Now that the University has been officially approved as a Continuing Education Provider by the California
- [Trans Leader Raises Awareness of Aggressions Small and Large](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/trans-leader-raises-awareness-of-aggressions-small-and-large/) - The history of medicine in the United States is not lacking for moments when those sworn to heal have instead used their power in reckless, negligent, and harmful ways. The Tuskegee Syphilis Study. Last century’s forced sterilization of tens of thousands of Americans deemed “unfit for society.” The collusion of the American Psychological Association officials
- [Five Ways to Maximize Your Dollars While Going Back to School](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/five-ways-to-maximize-your-dollars-while-going-back-to-school/) - Finishing your bachelor’s degree is one of the smartest investments you can make. A study from Georgetown University determined that over the course of a lifetime, someone with a college degree may make up to $1 million more than someone without a college degree. That said, we also know that while college is a hugely
- [MBA In Sustainability Awarded Top Honors by Intelligent.com](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/mba-in-sustainability-awarded-top-honors-by-intelligent-com/) - Antioch University’s Master of Business Administration in Sustainability (MBA) was ranked as one of the top programs by Intelligent.com on its list of Best Online MBA in Sustainability Degree Programs, ranking tenth in “Academic Influence” for the year 2024.
- [PsyD Faculty Brings Multicultural Focus to Coursework and Scholarship](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/psyd-faculty-brings-multicultural-focus-to-coursework-and-scholarship/) - Alberto Soto, a core faculty member teaching in the PsyD in Clinical Psychology offered on Antioch University’s New England campus, recently published a book chapter entitled “Can Psychotherapies Be Effectively Adapted to Cultural Identity (Fit)?” in the APA Handbook of Psychotherapy.
- [Dr. Adonia E. Lugo Joins Institute for Transportation & Development Policy U.S. Advisory Group](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/182196-2/) - Urban Sustainability (USMA) Department Interim Chair and Teaching Faculty Adonia E. Lugo, PhD, was selected to join the new Institute for Transportation & Development Policy (ITDP) U.S. Advisory Group. Dr. Lugo was chosen alongside five national leaders in transportation, urban planning, just sustainability, mobility justice. these advisors will provide strategic guidance to shape the future
- [Embracing the “New Normal”](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/embracing-the-new-normal/) - Library Media Endorsement Program Teachers and Students Use Technology to Help Learning Thrive, Despite Covid-19 With all of the benefits of bringing more technology into their virtual libraries and classrooms, students and teachers from Antioch University Seattle’s Library Media Endorsement program may never go back to “normal” again. Instead, they’ve embraced a “new normal.” In
- [100 Years of Waldorf: Antioch University Professor Shares the Legacy with the World](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/100-years-of-waldorf-antioch-university-professor-shares-the-legacy-with-the-world/) - Dr. Torin Finser is sharing his expertise with educators around the world to commemorate 100 years of Waldorf Education. Dr. Torin Finser has speaking engagements planned all over the world to share the challenges, successes, and changes needed in Waldorf Education. He recently returned from Amman, Jordan, where he and his wife, Karine Munk Finser,
- [Beyond 100: A return to the social justice roots of Waldorf Education](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/beyond-100-a-return-to-the-social-justice-roots-of-waldorf-education-2/) - Dr. Torin Finser, PhD, of Antioch University New England is sharing his expertise with educators around the world to commemorate 100 years of Waldorf Education and look to the future. 2019 marks the 100-year anniversary of the founding of Waldorf Education. Also called Steiner Schools, institutions subscribing to Waldorf principles follow a rigorous and fluid
- [Antioch Alumni Publishes Hands-on Knitting Book with Waldorf Publications](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/antioch-alumni-publishes-hands-on-book-with-waldorf-publications/) - Our hands are our most dexterous and often neglected part of our body. But Antioch alum, Aleshanee Akin is bringing our attention back to them with her latest book. Bare Hand Knitting: Tool-free Knitting at Its Finest is exactly what it sounds like: a how-to for beginner hand knitters. Finger knitting, or tool-free knitting, is
- [Special Waldorf Cohort in EdD Program Aims to Support a Movement](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/special-waldorf-cohort-in-edd-aims-to-support-a-movement/) - Antioch is accepting a special “Waldorf Cohort” to its Doctor of Education program, which will feature a unique curriculum and aims to enrich and enliven the Waldorf education movement. Those who join this special group of EdD students—all beginning the program in September 2021—will come together over the coming years to study with other Waldorf
- [6 Skills to Cope with the Mental Toll of Sheltering in Place](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/6-skills-to-cope-with-the-mental-toll-of-sheltering-in-place/) - The writer Ernest Hemingway famously said that there were two ways to go bankrupt: “Gradually, then suddenly.” He might also have been describing the ways life has changed during the COVID-19 pandemic. What began as minor adjustments to daily routines quickly upended them, and today almost the entire U.S. is under some level of shelter-in-place
- [Fostering Racial Justice and Transformative Change, GSLC Launches Certificate Programs](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/gslc-launches-certificate-programs/) - From ongoing racial oppression to a changing climate and an uncertain economy, today’s challenges are requiring leaders in all walks of life to put in the work to improve themselves and their organizations. Into this need, Antioch’s Graduate School of Leadership and Change (GSLC) is launching two new certificate programs. One is a certificate in
- [One Good Point...with Dr. Mitch Kusy](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/with-dr-mitch-kusy/) - Dr. Mitch Kusy of Antioch's Graduate School of Leadership and Change shares One Good Point about handling toxic behavior in the workplace. The number one question that I receive is "How do I deal with a toxic boss?" One of the strategies is this: Often, there's an individual that's called the Toxic Protector. This individual
- [[Teaching Unpacked] Trauma-Informed Experiential Learning](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/teaching-unpacked-trauma-informed-experiential-learning/) - Trauma-informed experiential learning takes abstract concepts and makes them actionable for students. Not only does this learning and teaching methodology lead to better learning outcomes but, informed by the effects of traumatic experiences, it provides learners with emotional safety in a learning environment.
- [[Teaching Unpacked] Teacher as Coach & Facilitator](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/teaching-unpacked-teacher-as-coach-facilitator/) - It’s a common thing to interchange teaching and coaching in different settings. However, we shouldn’t get too worked up on this. Instead, it’s better that we get a good grasp of the difference between the two. Interestingly, we can also combine the two to make the learning experience more worthwhile. This can be the case
- [[Teaching Unpacked] Critical Skills: The Essential Learning Ingredient](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/teaching-unpacked-critical-skills-the-essential-learning-ingredient/) - There is often a gap between the theory and the actual application of lessons in a real-world setting. Through effective teacher prep, we can build engaging and interactive lessons that help students solve real-world problems.
- [[Teaching Unpacked] Building Collaborative Learning Communities](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/teaching-unpacked-building-collaborative-learning-communities/) - As a part of Teaching Unpacked, we believe that there’s nothing more important than building collaborative learning communities and authentic, real-world lessons in the classroom. That’s exactly what episode two of our webinar focuses on. Natalee Stotz, director of high school and humanities at the Windham Christian Academy, joins the team at Antioch University to
- [[Teaching Unpacked] Designing Authentic Real-World Lessons](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/teaching-unpacked-designing-authentic-real-world-lessons/) - The team here at Teaching Unpacked believes that it all starts with building a collaborative learning community. The real question, however, is how to maintain and excel at this? Danika Tyminski is here to share all of her top community-building teaching tips. Throughout her 24 years of teaching experience, Danika has taught graduate courses for
- [[Teaching Unpacked] The Next Level School - Leading to Learn](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/teaching-unpacked-the-next-level-school-leading-to-learn/) - Teaching tips to promote equity effectively and foster great learning experiences from Maura Hart.
- [Antioch Marches in LA’s 34th MLK Kingdom Day Parade](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/antioch-to-march-in-las-34th-mlk-kingdom-day-parade/) - 2019 marked the first year that Antioch University marched as a group in LA’s 34th Kingdom Day Parade. Accompanying the group of faculty, staff, students, alums, and family members was a twelve-foot tall puppet modeled on the image of the distinguished, Coretta Scott King. The parade is the largest and oldest of its kind in
- [They’re Home Full Time: How Will You Teach Them?](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/theyre-home-full-time-how-will-you-teach-them/) - dr. j. cynthia mcdermott Teaching can be tricky. It seems easy if you think it’s about knowing all the facts and sharing them with a student. Not so easy if you are less confident about the content that needs to be taught. Our current crisis puts this dilemma smack in the center of parental concerns.
- [Seven No-Cost Learning Resources For Parents and Children Learning at Home](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/resources-for-parents-and-children-learning-at-home/) - As millions of parents are juggling working from home with full-time care of their children and an expectation that they will help in their schooling, many are looking for online resources that can simultaneously engage and enrich. Luckily, the internet currently abounds with cool projects, fun audio, and great writing that combine entertainment and instruction.
- [Parenting and the Pandemic: Getting Back to the Basics](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/parenting-and-the-pandemic-thoughts-from-an-antioch-graduate/) - Given the stress associated with the COVID-19 pandemic and how drastically it has altered so many people’s lives, we are all in search of ways to find comfort and support. Parents, themselves, are in a unique situation where they are not only adjusting to changes in their work (or even the loss of work), but
- [In Conversation with Community](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/in-conversation-with-community/) - Nadya Bennett views the optimization of messaging and communications as essential tools for positive change. A PhD in Environmental Studies candidate working within Antioch University New England’s Conservation Psychology program to provide support for a major co-design project (supervised by Dr. Kayla Cranston at AUNE), which spans three zoos nationwide, Bennett sees her role as
- [Conservation Psychology for Zoos and Surrounding Communities](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/conservation-psychology-for-zoos-and-surrounding-communities/) - A black duck with a white patch behind the eye. A brown wildebeest with a flowing white beard. A shiny black songbird with a striking yellow rump. What do these animals have in common? Other than glamorously high-contrast plumage, what they share is residence at Boston's Franklin Park Zoo. (Their proper names are Bufflehead, White-bearded
- [9 Ways to Remain Mindful During the Pandemic](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/9-ways-to-remain-mindful-during-the-pandemic/) - As coronavirus spreads around the globe, as shelter-in-place orders go into effect across the U.S., and as the news fills with stories of illness and desperation, it can be hard to take care of our own well-being. Dr. Susan Dreyer-Leon, Department Chair of the Education Department at Antioch University New England, suggests that being mindful can
- [Partnership Leads to Launch of Masters in Humane Education](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/partnership-leads-to-launch-of-masters-in-humane-education/) - Antioch New England launched several new programs in partnership with the Institute for Humane Education (IHE) in early 2020. These programs are attracting a wide range of students, with current enrollment exceeding thirty students. The centerpiece degree is an MEd in Humane Education, which helps educators build relevance, excitement, awareness, and compassion into their teaching practice.
- [Shelly Milne](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/shelly-milne/) - Shelly Milne, Newly Appointed (and First) Teacher Librarian on the Professional Educator’s Standards Board Shelly Milne, an alumna of the Library Media Endorsement and a teacher-librarian of Cashmere Middle School, WA was recently appointed by Governor Jay Inslee, as the newest member of the state’s educational decision-making body, Professional Educator Standards Board. Shelly is currently a
- [NEH Grant Expands Clemente-Antioch Partnership to Four “Inflection Points”](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/neh-grant-supports-expanded-clemente-programming/) - This February, Antioch received a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities that will support the creation and delivery of a new series of four free-to-attend classes for low-income adults in partnership with the Clemente Course in the Humanities. The new class series is titled Inflection Points and focuses on how the humanities can
- [Charles Durrett is Working to Help Refugees on the Ukrainian Boarder](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/charles-durrett-is-working-to-help-refugees-on-the-ukrainian-boarder/) - On June 3rd, Charles Durrett presented the Antioch community with an online talk, Ukrainian Refugees: Update from the Border, in which he recounted his recent travel to Poland to work to build at least one large childcare center for the benefit of Ukrainian refugees in need. The webinar was hosted by Ken Pienkos, Program Manager
- [Antioch’s Low-residency Masters in Clinical Psychology Explores The Future of Teletherapy](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/antiochs-low-residency-masters-in-clinical-psychology-explores-the-future-of-teletherapy/) - On May 24th, Antioch Los Angeles presented a webinar exploring the future of teletherapy, and this featured faculty member Susan Schuster-Bacon giving a presentation not just about this topic but also about Antioch's online therapy traineeship sites. Schuster-Bacon is not only a licensed marriage and family therapist but also holds teaching credentials in regular and
- [Therapist Champions Somatic Experiencing Modality to Heal Trauma](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/therapist-champions-somatic-experiencing/) - “I’ll tell you a story,” says Sergio Ocampo, a Marriage and Family Therapist who is passionate about the Somatic Experiencing approach to healing trauma. The story is about Dr. Peter Levine's discovery of the Somatic Experiencing modality, and it begins “when Peter first started and came up with this idea... He opened a little office
- [Outside is the New Inside: Exploring and Learning in Nature](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/outside-is-the-new-inside/) - Outside has become the new inside. This isn’t just true for socializing during the pandemic. It’s also increasingly true for the classrooms in which students across the country are studying. Instead of wedging students into colorful plastic seats in traditional, indoor classrooms, a growing movement suggests that some of the best learning can happen out
- [Mi Familia: Reciprocity and a Return to Roots](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/mi-familia/) - What do our ancestors give us? What do we owe to our children? These are questions that Fernando Moreno has been thinking about as of late. In January 2020, just months before the pandemic closed down international borders, Moreno took his first trip ever to visit San Luis Potosí, Mexico—the city his grandmother grew up
- [Making the World Better One Mentorship at a Time](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/one-mentorship-at-a-time/) - One of the best things that can happen when you are a junior employee at an organization is when a more senior colleague takes you under their wing, mentors you, gives you advice, and helps you grow. It gives the collective endeavor of “work” a meaning beyond simply shareholder profit—and it ultimately leads to greater
- [Antioch University Legacy Society: Giving That Extends Beyond Our Lifetimes](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/antioch-university-legacy-society-giving-that-extends-beyond-our-lifetimes/) - Ander was inspired to give back to the university which helped to shape her fulfilling career as an educator. Now, as a donor, she’s part of a new community: The Antioch University Legacy Society, which is a planned giving initiative centered around the celebration of individuals and families who have included the university in their estate plans, wills, or gifts of assets.
- [10 Ways You Can Help The Earth From Home](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/10-ways-you-can-help-the-earth-from-home/) - Today is the 50th Anniversary of Earth Day. While COVID-19 has impacted many cleanup activities and gatherings, there are many things that you can do to help the environment while you are social distancing. The Huffington Post has a list of 50 ways to celebrate Earth Day during coronavirus, including: Sign up for emails from
- [Writing in a Second Language](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/writing-in-a-second-language/) - Sarah Smith Writing in a second language can be frustrating and overwhelming. When I lived in Brazil, I took classes that required me to do some writing in Portuguese. This experience, along with interviewing some of my friends who are English Language Learners (ELL), gave me insight into the obstacles many students face when navigating
- [An Essay within an Essay](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/an-essay-within-an-essay/) - Teresa Hoffman The light-bulb clicked on while I was revising a paper for an English Literature class. I was making a case for why computer programming is not a good medium for creating Medieval poetry even though the type-scenes, stock characters, and rhetorical descriptions are prime candidates for automation. While consulting with a peer on
- [Why Perfect Sentences Don't Matter](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/why-perfect-sentences-dont-matter/) - Katryna (Katie) Kibler When I began grad school my writing was rusty and feedback on papers was matter-of-fact—like “write in active voice”—and often included edits without explanation. I felt like an imaginary template to write correctly in grad school existed that I was not privy to! I tried to hear why the edits made sense
- [Using P.O.W.E.R. to Take On "the Blank Page"](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/using-p-o-w-e-r-to-take-on-the-blank-page/) - Kylie Steele The blank page has always been intimidating for me. Upon first sight, it makes me feel anxious - worried about writing the perfect piece, finishing on time, let alone trying to communicate my thoughts and ideas. Then I was introduced to the acronym P.O.W.E.R. Plan Outline/Organize Write Edit Revise The acronym seemed simple
- [An Outline Within an Outline](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/an-outline-within-an-outline/) - janine marr How I prioritized topic headings for organization and clarity I recently wrote a paper that examined changes in the forests through time at the town and state spatial scales. I used a generic outline to guide me through the introduction, methods, results, and conclusion. I soon found that I was struggling with the
- [Perseverance, not Perfection](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/perseverance-not-perfection/) - tammy cloutier Hard to believe four years have passed while working for Antioch’s Virtual Writing Center. I learned a great deal from staff, fellow tutors, and students, but perhaps the biggest lesson has been letting go of some of my perfectionist tendencies. Perfectionism has always been an issue, resulting from an internal push rather than
- [Adventuring in APA](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/adventuring-in-apa/) - Vero lecocq Aspects of APA style are hard for me to swallow. Poetic lyricism is an important part of my writing repertoire, but APA papers have little use for the literary styles I love best. When I sit down to work on school assignments, I battle an overwhelming impulse to aesthetically embellish every composition. Why
- [But What About Open-ended Essays?](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/but-what-about-open-ended-essays/) - Teresa Hoffman In the grind of student life, I often forget that I chose to be in grad school because I wanted to learn something interesting. How many papers have I churned out? A hundred? Maybe more? I tailor my writing to the professor so that I can pass the class, like a hoop to
- [Revising for Your Favorites](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/revising-for-your-favorites/) - Jeri Frederickson After years of writing short creative pieces for myself and for publication, I had a hard time initially in my graduate program shifting back to writing academic papers. It had been almost a decade since writing academic papers in my undergraduate program, and so these types of papers felt as different from each
- [Write to Learn](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/write-to-learn/) - steve brown Recently, I’ve become curious about the river that runs behind my house. I want to know where it comes from, and where it goes. I want to learn what calls it home. I want to know what its future might be - and what that might mean for me. So I need to
- [Done is Better than Good](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/done-is-better-than-good/) - rachel frank I settle into my writing routine as soon as the deadline is set. “I don’t have the energy to do this today,” I say to myself. “But it’s fine. Maybe I’ll have the energy tomorrow.” But I don’t. Soon, the deadline is looming, and I’ve locked myself away just so I can finish.
- [In Difficult Times, Don't Write Alone!](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/in-difficult-times-dont-write-alone/) - Dear Antioch Students, We hope you are staying safe as we continue into the Spring. For many of you, writing is now a more solitary endeavor, so we at the Virtual Writing Center wanted to remind you that you don’t have to write alone. We’re here to help and have also developed new resources for
- [Gardening Your Ideas](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/gardening-your-ideas/) - John dunham The back of the seed packet said to plant rows two-to-three feet apart, but my garden is small and even the minimum felt like wasting space. I planted them one foot apart in May, but I regretted it by August, when the middle row of plants had withered between the outer rows, and
- [Mindful Use of "I"](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/mindful-use-of-i/) - Madeline schmitt A professor once challenged me to not use “we,” “our,” or “us” when reflecting on my own experiences. The shift was requested so I could take more ownership of what experiences were mine and not speak on behalf of others. I couldn’t write, “We need to stop stereotyping.” I wrote, “I need to
- [The Balancing Act](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/the-balancing-act/) - Madison Dell This past quarter, I felt more like a professional juggler than a student. There were more balls in the air than usual and as I struggled to maintain the rhythm, all the balls eventually came crashing to the ground. The main balancing act involved my role as a student and social justice advocate.
- [Writing as an Iterative Process](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/writing-as-an-iterative-process/) - Teresa Hoffman I used to think that I had to complete a perfect paper when I first sat down to write. That mindset made me defensive and unresponsive to critical feedback because I thought it didn’t need any changes since it was already perfect. This was detrimental to my improvement as a writer because incorporating
- [Will the Real Academic Writer Please Stand Up?](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/will-the-real-academic-writer-please-stand-up/) - Vero Lecocq I stared blankly at a writing placement test, unsure of what it wanted, and wondered who I was kidding. Miraculously, nobody called my bluff, and I was soon accepted to a master’s program. Writing seemed a modest academic exercise, demonstrating that I could satisfy a rubric. I saw no comparison between my own
- [The Best We Can for Today](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/the-best-we-can-for-today/) - John Dunham When I sit down to write lately, hemmed in by COVID and various levels of quarantine, I don’t feel focused or productive. How do I write when everything is happening in the same place when work and life and chores and yesterday and next month have no edges to separate them? How do
- [Why am I so Frustrated?](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/why-am-i-so-frustrated/) - Madeline Schmitt I’m a procrasti-cleaner. I procrastinate writing by cleaning. In the middle of cleaning, I say to myself, “Madeline. You’re doing it again.” Then I get frustrated with myself; “Why can’t I just sit and write my paper?!” I listened to a podcast that helped me reframe my frustration. While the podcast primarily focused on sleep, the
- [Less is More](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/less-is-more/) - Madison Dell The nemesis of my academic world is the page limit. I’ve spent hours rereading papers, painfully deleting one word at a time, cursing the stringent requirements of academia. “Conciseness is a sign of sophistication,” my professors would say. But how would they understand my ideas if they weren’t fully explained? After many years of
- [Where Do I Even Start?](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/where-do-i-even-start/) - Jillian Alden The most intimidating part of writing, for me, is getting started. I look at the assigned 5-, 10-, or 15-page paper and wonder how I could possibly go from a blank page to the fully formed paper with “graduate level writing” that I am expected to produce. I tend to look at that
- [I’ve Got a List, So I Check it Twice](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/ive-got-a-list-so-i-check-it-twice/) - Rachel Frank After 4 long years of undergraduate schooling, and 3 long years to obtain my master's, I was finally sitting in class in my first semester of a doctoral program. This was it. I’d endured the slings and arrows of academic writing and finally, come out on top. The headaches of figuring out properly
- [Preparing for Receiving Feedback](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/preparing-for-receiving-feedback/) - madison dell It’s late evening when my last class of the day ends. I’m mentally exhausted, ready for dinner, and “zoomed out,” but there’s an email notification from Sakai: my professor has uploaded feedback on an assignment. I download the document and start to read through it. With every comment I feel my level of anxiety
- [An Internal Writing Process](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/an-internal-writing-process/) - Madeline Schmitt Think about writing my paper. Tantrum - But whyyyyy do we have to write this? We don’t wannna. Me: We have a goal and completing this paper can help us achieve it. It’ll be okay. Read the assignment sheet. Stress - *super-fast* We have to do thisandthisandthisandthis…!! Me: *breathe* We’re on top of it. We’ve
- [Puzzling the Paper](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/puzzling-the-paper/) - tiare gill Right now, I’m working on one of the longest papers I’ve ever written. I remember when it was just a wee thing—a handful of written pages with some notes. Back then, it felt manageable to scroll through looking for places to reorganize my thoughts. However, as the page count grows, I’ll sometimes read over a
- [Antioch University Psychology Departments Gather in Nation’s Capitol for Convention](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/antioch-university-psychology-departments-gather-in-nations-capitol-for-convention/) - The first weekend of August, students and faculty from the New England PsyD and the Seattle PsyD converged in Washington, DC for this year’s American Psychological Association’s annual convention.
- [An "Odyssey" Student Success Profile: Susie Halsell on skateboarding for improving the lives of Bangladeshi street children](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/ausbs-odyssey-student-successes-profile-susie-halsell-on-skateboarding-for-improving-the-lives-of-bangladeshi-street-children/) - Antioch Santa Barbara alumna and founder of Bangladesh Street Kids Aid (BSKA) Susie Halsell went to Bangladesh for the first time in 2007, soon after graduating from high school. She had a desire to help people in need, but no clear idea about how she would do so. There, she was shocked at the poverty
- [Antioch University Midwest Wins Celebrating Ohio Book Awards & Authors Grant](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/antioch-university-midwest-wins-celebrating-ohio-book-awards-authors-grant/) - Antioch University Midwest's McGregor Library was awarded a Celebrating Ohio Book Awards & Authors grant by the State Library of Ohio, with federal funds from the Institute of Museum and Library Services. Purchased titles include those nominated or awarded the Dayton Literary Peace Prize, Ohioana Book Awards, and the Anisfield-Wolf Award.
- ["Life Worlds II": Photography by John Lundy at YSAC Gallery](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/life-worlds-ii-photography-by-john-lundy-at-ysac-gallery/) - In March, the YSAC gallery will present John Lundy's "Life Worlds II." Lundy, is a Canadian photographer, philosopher, and social theorist. He moved to Yellow Springs in 2018 to take a position as Core Faculty in Interdisciplinary Studies at Antioch University Midwest. Lundy is interested in the influence of culture and politics on art and
- [Antioch Grad Published Nature Book](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/antioch-grad-published-nature-book/) - Michael Jacobson-Hardy ‘67 recently published Walking with Thoreau, which shows the “universe unfolding” in a series of 33 photographs of New England nature, positioned alongside the text of Henry David Thoreau. Hardy noted that his goal was to remind people to appreciate nature and to imagine walking “in the footsteps of one of the forefathers
- [Stephanie Tickner Recently Profiled in Fiddleheads Magazine](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/stephanie-tickner-recently-profiled-in-fiddleheads-magazine/) - Stephanie Tickner, administrative coordinator in the Management department at Antioch University New England, was recently profiled in Fiddleheads magazine. From her childhood in New England to her career at Antioch, and everything in between, the article talks about Tickner's life in full circle. Stephanie's artwork has captured viewers with breathtaking yet simple outdoor-inspired themes. She's
- [Welcome to the MFA Citizen, Santa Barbara](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/welcome-to-the-mfa-citizen-santa-barbara/) - The Antioch University MFA in Writing & Contemporary Media program launched the Inaugural issue of its newsletter, the Antioch MFA Citizen, Santa Barbara this month. The newsletter, which will be distributed online each month, will feature alumni and student profiles and achievements, faculty honors and projects, details and special guests for the upcoming residencies, and more! In
- [AUS Faculty Emeritus Awarded Nautilus Book Award](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/aus-faculty-emeritus-awarded-nautilus-book-award/) - Antioch University Seattle Faculty Emeritus, Kate Davies, MA, DPhil, is the 2018 Nautilus Book Award Grand Winner for her book, Intrinsic Hope: Living courageously in Troubled Times. The Nautilus awards select “Better Books For a Better World” in various categories. Davies’ book, categorized as self-help, is listed as highly recommended. A note in the Nautilus press
- [Antioch University New England Celebrates Commencement](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/antioch-university-new-england-celebrates-commencement/) - Friends, family, faculty, staff, and students gathered to celebrate the completion of degrees for the newest Antioch University New England graduates. Approximately 130 of AUNE’s 240 graduates walked the stage at Keene Middle School’s auditorium Saturday morning, May 4, 2019. Degrees were conferred to graduates from master’s and doctoral programs in disciplines including psychology, education,
- [Mark Light: Helping People Find Their Way to Successful Leadership](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/mark-light-helping-people-find-their-way-to-successful-leadership/) - If you ask leadership coach and entrepreneur, Mark Light, how to become an effective leader you might be surprised by the answer. Light, who has worked as an arts impresario, full-time teaching professor, leadership coach, and writer for more than 25 years, says that the skill cannot be taught, people have to find their way
- [MFA Alumna and Faculty Member Publishes an Essay in the "New York Times"](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/mfa-alumna-and-faculty-member-publishes-an-essay-in-the-new-york-times/) - Gayle Brandeis recently published a powerful piece in the New York Times called What to Say (and Not to Say) to Someone Grieving a Suicide. Brandeis is an acclaimed author and poet and an alumna of the MFA in Creative Writing Program. Her memoir, The Art of Misdiagnosis: Surviving My Mother’s Suicide, is a memoir of
- [Slye Named First Latinx President of the Seattle Council PTSA](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/slye-named-first-latinx-president-of-the-seattle-council-ptsa/) - Manuela Slye, a member of the School of Education's Committee of Community Advisors (CCA), was recently elected as the first ever Latinx president of the Seattle Council PTSA, which represents more than 80 PTAs and PTSAs in Seattle Public Schools. Slye is the founder and director of Cometa Playschool and is an early childhood educator and a
- [Your Chance to Read the Spring 2019 PsyD Newsletter](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/your-chance-to-read-the-spring-2019-psyd-newsletter/) - Our Spring 2019 PsyD Newsletter is now available to the general public online, here! This quarter's edition includes a faculty profile, a list of spring community meetings, a list of student internship and pre-internship placements, a student presentation schedule for the 2019 American Psychological Association Convention, a list of PsyD student research and interest groups,
- [Boswell (AUNE) and Knott (AUM) Present at OhioLINK Summit 2019](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/boswell-aune-and-knott-aum-present-at-ohiolink-summit-2019/) - Cathy Boswell, Library Systems Administrator at AUNE, and Dana Knott, Library Director and Core Faculty at AUM, presented at the OhioLINK Summit 2019 as part of the panel “ILS: A Pragmatic View.” Cathy and Dana discussed how Antioch University serves an increasingly mobile patron base, with online students and those who attend residencies at five
- [Second ARTC Cohort Attends Orientation](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/second-artc-cohort-attends-orientation/) - Last week, the School of Education hosted a New Student Orientation at the Kent School District offices for the second cohort of the Alternative Route to Teacher Certification (ARTC) Program. The ARTC Program represents a strong partnership between Antioch University and the Kent School District. The program works to meet the needs of the district
- [Alumna Terri J. Raymond Serving as 94th President of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/alumna-terri-j-raymond-serving-as-94th-president-of-the-academy-of-nutrition-and-dietetics/) - In June, Antioch University Seattle alumna Terri J. Raymond began a one-year term as the 2019-2020 President of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, the largest food and nutrition organization in the world. “It used to be said that America was a melting pot, where all cultures and all people blended together," said Raymond. "I
- [AUS Presence at Seattle Pride for LGBTQIA+ Rights](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/aus-presence-at-seattle-pride-for-lgbtqia-rights/) - Thanks to volunteers from the AUS LGBTQIA+ student group, AUS had an outreach booth at Seattle PrideFest, an annual tradition in the Seattle area. This year on Sunday, June 30, 2019, our booth volunteers, pictured in the photo, are Misha Balch, Gwendolyn Barnhart, and faculty liaison Dr. Dana Waters. In addition, our Director of Continuing
- [AULA Hosts City Impact Lab on Campus](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/aula-hosts-city-impact-lab-on-campus/) - Antioch University Los Angeles was proud to host the July 2019 meeting of City Impact Lab, featuring speaker Michael Lawson, President & CEO of the Los Angeles Urban League. Mr. Lawson spoke about the difference a devotion to integrity has made throughout his professional life. Lab attendees then participated in an interactive workshop. They discussed the real-world challenges they have faced
- [Alumna Publishes Essay in the Wright Memorial Public Library's Art & Literary Zine (Glide)](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/alumna-publishes-essay-in-glide/) - Onita Morgan-Edwards, 2017 Bachelor of Arts in Management alumna from Antioch University Midwest, recently had her essay, "Shadows and Benefits of Doubt" published in the Wright Memorial Public Library's Art & Literary Zine (Glide). Onita submitted her essay to Glide when it called for submissions from local residents to capture experiences as a way to
- [Durgan Leads Series on Community Response to Meth in Winnipeg](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/durgan-leads-series-on-community-response-to-meth-in-winnipeg/) - Edward Durgan, PhD, is the academic director of Antioch University Seattle’s Clemente Veteran’s Initiative, which offers free college courses to veterans, and a Seattle-based psychotherapist and researcher. Durgan recently traveled to Winnipeg to lead a series of free community events focused on understanding and building more effective community responses to meth in Winnipeg. The events
- [Maria Dezenberg, a Leader in Higher Education](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/maria-dezenberg/) - Putting Student Learning at the Center of the Equation For Maria Dezenberg, provost of Richard Bland College of William and Mary, experiential learning is a way of life. It first began before she even became a teacher or taught a class—when she was a child attending schools across different continents, including in the Middle East
- [Arturo Sande](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/arturo-sande/) - Arturo Sande had a long background in filmmaking before wanting to teach his craft. Once he began working in the classroom, he quickly learned he’d like to combine his passion for teaching with socially-conscious projects. One of those projects helped him realize his calling and led him on the path to earning his PhD at Antioch
- [Dayton Magazine Highlights AUM McGregor Library Grant](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/dayton-magazine-highlights-aum-mcgregor-library-grant/) - In its "Back to School Guide," Dayton Magazine featured the McGregor Library's Ohio Book Awards & Authors grant. The Library received $750 in funds and purchased 45 books for student use. “Our mission relates to social and environmental justice and the purchased books support these values,” said Antioch University Online Director of Library Services Dana Knott. The article highlighted
- [Manuela Syle Quoted in The Seattle Times on "School to Prison Pipeline"](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/manuela-syle-quoted-in-seattle-times-on-school-to-prison-pipeline/) - Manuela Slye, a member of the AUS School of Education's Committee of Community Advisors (CCA), was recently quoted in The Seattle Times, speaking with journalists about a white Van Asselt Elementary School teacher's decision to call the police after an unarmed black fifth grader threatened to beat the teacher up. From The Seattle Times: Manuela Slye
- [Manuela Slye Highlighted in Extended Interview in The Seattle Times](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/manuela-slye-highlighted-in-extended-interview-in-the-seattle-times/) - Manuela Slye has been in the news a great deal this summer! Slye, a member of the AUS School of Education's Committee of Community Advisors (CCA), was quoted in The Seattle Times earlier this summer discussing how a recent public school teacher's behavior "screams school-to-prison pipeline." (More information is available in Manuela Slye Quoted in
- [Read the Summer 2019 PsyD Newsletter](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/read-the-summer-2019-psyd-newsletter/) - The AUS PsyD Newsletter Summer 2019 newsletter is now available. In this issue, read the faculty profile of Dr. Dana Waters. Also enjoy pictures of AUS students at the recent American Psychological Association convention in Chicago. Students and faculty presented on a variety of topics, including pediatric psychopharmacology, exploring the role of gender in diagnosing autism,
- [Interview with Michelle Koppitz, Associate Vice Chancellor of Strategic Initiatives and Extension Sites](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/interview-with-michelle-koppitz-associate-vice-chancellor-of-strategic-initiatives-and-extension-sites/) - Michelle Koppitz joined Antioch University in May 2019 in the newly created position of Associate Vice Chancellor of Strategic Initiatives and Extension Sites. As Chancellor Groves states, “Strategic partnerships and expansion sites is one of the University's top growth opportunities. Both have been an important and growing trend in higher education, employed by colleges and
- [First ARTC Celebrates Graduation](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/first-artc-celebrates-graduation/) - The graduation ceremony for the first Alternative Route to Teacher Certification (ARTC) cohort was held on August 13 in the board room of the Kent School District. The board room was filled to capacity, as more than 150 family members and friends of the graduates attended the celebration, along with Kent School District officials, mentor
- [Theatre as a Vehicle for Change](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/theatre-as-a-vehicle-for-change/) - For Dr. Jessica Litwak—a drama therapist, actor, and 2015 graduate of Antioch University’s Leadership and Change doctorate program—theatre is more than an art form, it is a vehicle for social change and healing from trauma and conflict. Litwak’s career has taken her to classrooms and stages across the globe, teaching courses in acting and drama
- [Enacting Widespread Change in Healthcare](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/enacting-widespread-change-in-healthcare/) - When Lisa Shannon started her career as a registered dietician, she soon discovered a passion for teaching and leadership. That path led Shannon to roles in healthcare and eventually to her current job as Chief Operating Officer for Allina Health—a healthcare system with nearly 200 sites of care, including 11 hospitals, multiple clinics, and telehealth
- [Leadership to Encourage Active Participation and Learning](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/leadership-to-encourage-active-participation-and-learning/) - For Mike Valentine, a consultant, professor, and 2016 graduate of Antioch’s Leadership and Change PhD program, his interest in leadership began with the military. But Valentine has since learned that effective leadership is about more than the traditional model of one person taking charge. He now uses his varied background to help organizations improve their
- [Dr. Armenta Early Hinton: Diversity & Inclusion is Part of my Identity](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/dr-armenta-early-hinton-diversity-inclusion-is-part-of-my-identity/) - When you’re a child whose house is just around the corner from Dr. Martin Luther Jr.’s family, like Dr. Armenta Early Hinton once was, advocating for diversity and inclusion becomes a part of you. The 2013 graduate of Antioch’s Leadership and Change PhD program, and director of Diversity & Inclusion and Title XI coordinator for
- [Dr. Mark R. Jones to Present Keynote at Responsible Business Summit](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/mark-r-jones-to-present-keynote-at-responsible-business-summit/) - Dr. Mark Jones will the present at the Responsible Business Summit in San Diego, CA on October 10, 2019. His presentation is Diversity & Inclusion Keynote: Leading beyond the Financials. Jones will discuss how diversity, inclusion, and equity has been proven to link to long term financial success — but how does it link to
- [JR Ransom: Better Healthcare Access and Outcomes Through Leadership and Change](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/jr-ransom-better-healthcare-access-and-outcomes-through-leadership-and-change/) - Improving public health isn’t only about having better tools, it’s also about eliminating deficiencies in leadership and management. In a career that has spanned working for the United States CDC, Doctors Without Borders, as the staff lead for immunization and infectious disease policy for the National Association of County & City Health Officials in Washington,
- [PhD in Leadership and Change Student Awarded International Fellowship](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/phd-in-leadership-and-change-student-awarded-international-fellowship/) - PhD in Leadership and Change Student Shiphrah Mutungi Akandiinda has been awarded a 2019-20 International Fellowship by The American Association of University Women (AAUW) in pursuit of her doctoral studies. The AAUW supports women leading innovative community projects that impact on women and girls globally. Shiphrah has been working in South Sudan as a Programme
- [Dr. Dana Waters: An Advocate for Girls and Women with Autism](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/67518-2/) - Dr. Dana Waters, Associate Chair of the PsyD program and core faculty, knew she wanted to make a difference for others when she began her graduate work at the Adler School of Professional Psychology, though she wasn’t sure how that would manifest. Not long after receiving her PsyD degree from Adler and moving to Seattle,
- [Nate Woods: Facilitating Growth of the Aviation Industry in Africa](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/nate-woods-an-opportunity-to-grow-an-important-industry-in-an-important-region/) - A PhD candidate at Antioch University’s Graduate School of Leadership and Change, Woods’s research study focuses on identifying how engine manufacturers effectively engage with airlines in Africa. Woods, who lives in Ethiopia, started as a field service engineer supporting Ethiopian Airlines and smaller airlines in sub-Saharan Africa and who is now a senior customer support
- [Finding the Edge in Leadership: Lynn Olsen](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/finding-the-edge-in-leadership-lynn-olsen/) - During his successful career as a food industry executive, from a small family-run business to a Fortune 50 company, Lynn Olsen always knew that he wanted to pass on the knowledge that he had acquired, as a teacher. For Olsen, who graduated from Antioch’s Leadership and Change program in 2010 and finished his dissertation while
- [Harry Alston Jr.: Making a Career Out of Changing People’s Lives](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/harry-alston-making-a-career-out-of-changing-peoples-lives/) - Dr. Harry Alston Jr., a 2010 graduate of the Leadership and Change program, has a personal mission: to develop and promote programs and initiatives that positively impact and empower individuals, organizations, and their communities. Alston has always adjusted course, to find the best way to work on social and economic justice throughout his life, and
- [Enacting Policies for Real Change: Kathy Hoffman](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/enacting-policies-for-real-change-kathy-hoffman/) - Kathy Hoffman was slated for a retail career at Nordstrom, until a domestic violence incident changed her life. When Hoffman became deeply involved with her case’s legal process in the early ‘90s, she also became interested in the rule of law, and eventually, how public policy can affect people’s lives. More than 25 years later,
- [Inspiration2Publication Provides Affordable Online Writing Classes and Writing Coaches](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/inspiration2publication-provides-affordable-online-writing-classes-and-writing-coaches/) - Inspiration2Publication, an online program that provides affordable writing classes and writing coaching, is now part of Antioch’s University-wide extended education programs. Once part of the MFA in Creative Writing Program at the Los Angeles campus, Inspiration2Publication is under the broad supervision of Dr. Terry Ratcliff, Provost for Distance and Extended Education. “We're entering our sixth
- [Mindful Leadership: Dr. Laura Santana](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/mindful-leadership-dr-laura-santana/) - For Dr. Laura Santana, an important aspect of effective leadership is cultivating a mind-body connection to bring a whole person to the demands of leadership. Santana, whose more than 30-year leadership career has a global reach — including her current role as a senior leadership solutions partner at the Center for Creative Leadership (CCL)—first discovered
- [Dr. Mark Martin: Leading to Serve](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/dr-mark-martin-leading-to-serve/) - For Dr. Mark Martin, a 2019 graduate of Antioch’s Leadership and Change program, effective leadership is about engaging with people, getting to know them, and serving them authentically, even within the constraints of a large government or corporate organization. “You have to think of ways to authentically serve others and be yourself while working within
- [Dr. Trent Pinto: Facilitating Change in Higher Education](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/trent-pinto-facilitating-change-in-higher-education/) - Dr. Trent Pinto, a 2019 graduate of Antioch’s Leadership and Change program, sees higher education and college campuses as a microcosm of society—and its inclusive challenges. By working to enact change at the University of Cincinnati, where he is the director of resident education and development, Pinto is supporting diversity and inclusion across the university
- [Dr. Amber Pairis inspires youth climate action](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/dr-amber-pairis-inspires-youth-climate-action/) - Dr. Amber Pairis, AUNE PhD alumni, is inspiring the youth of today to fight climate change. Dr. Pairis recently gave a Community Heroes workshop at the University of California San Diego to 150 local concerned citizens — including a group of students from Crawford High School. Dr. Pairis champions a collaborative, community-centered approach to climate
- [AULA Marches in the 35th Annual Kingdom Day Parade](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/aula-marches-in-the-35th-annual-kingdom-day-parade/) - "Equality For All Humanity, Our Next Step" was the theme of Los Angeles’ 35th Kingdom Day Parade on January 20, 2020. The Kingdom Day Parade passionately honors the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and has grown from its humble beginnings into the largest and longest-running Birthday Celebration in the nation. For
- [Antioch University Hosts Final Event of Black History Month's Celebration “Black IS: American History…The Black Perspective”](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/antioch-university-hosts-final-event-of-black-history-months-celebration-black-is-american-historythe-black-perspective/) - Antioch University continues its celebration of Black History Month with “Black Is…the Black Aesthetic,” a community discussion around arts, culture, politics, film, fashion, social media, and everything else Black. The event takes place on campus on Tuesday, February 25th at 6:30 pm. The conversation will be led by an esteemed panel, which includes Tamica Washington-Miller,
- [Administrative Assistant, Couple and Family Therapy Institute](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/administrative-assistant-couple-and-family-therapy-institute/) - Job Title: Administrative Assistant Compensation: Part Time, Hourly Position: 20 hours/week Summary The Administrative Assistant will serve as a first point of contact for patients, families, and referral sources seeking treatment at the AUNE Couple and Family Therapy Institute. The individual in this position will also provide primary clerical and administrative support for the institute’s
- [Building Community - Twelve Principles for a Healthy Future](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/building-community-twelve-principles-for-a-healthy-future/) - “We believe that strong local communities are the foundation - the tap roots - of a healthy participatory and resilient society. Rather than looking to national governments and corporations or hoping for new technologies to solve our environmental and social problems, we should look to strong communities to learn how to make a difference in
- [AUS Update: Coronavirus and the AUS Campus](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/aus-update-coronavirus-and-the-aus-campus/) - Dear AUS Community: We continue to watch the Coronavirus situation as it develops in Washington State. You may have seen news reports about the possibility that there are more cases of Coronavirus in the Seattle area than were previously known, and of course, this is concerning. It is clear also that the circumstances are changing
- [The Community of Striking for the Climate](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/the-community-of-striking-for-the-climate/) - Every Friday, students from Antioch and Keene State College, members of local climate action groups, and concerned citizens gather on the Keene Central Square. The attendees carry hand-made signs, banners for their organizations, and (on one occasion) penguin costumes. These colorful celebrations of activism are the Keene Climate Strikes, an initiative of the Youth Climate
- [University Monitoring of the Coronavirus Situation | AUSB's Provost Office](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/university-monitoring-of-the-coronavirus-situation-ausbs-provost-office/) - Dear AUSB Students, I want to take this moment to update all of you on where the campus and the University stands with the developments of the novel coronavirus, COVID-19 as a follow up to Chancellor's Groves email of last week. Rest assured, the University is closely monitoring these developments. Recent news of people becoming infected demonstrates that the circumstances regarding
- [Provost's Update to Students Regarding Coronavirus - 3/4/2020](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/provosts-update-to-students-regarding-coronavirus-3-4-2020/) - AUNE Students: The University is closely monitoring the coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) and associated COVID-19 disease. Recent news of people becoming infected demonstrates that the circumstances regarding the virus are changing. AU leadership is developing plans to mitigate those impacts. Further information about the virus and AU’s response(s) will be available at https://www.antioch.edu/resources/students/coronavirus. It is important for all
- [COVID-19 and Antioch Seattle: Student Update, 3.5.20](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/covid-19-and-antioch-seattle-student-update-3-5-20/) - Dear Antioch University Seattle Student: As you know, the situation with the COVID-19 ("Coronavirus") is getting more acute in the Seattle area. I've received a number of emails from students and members of our community concerned about our preparations, and most of their concerns are being addressed. I ask that you stay in communication with
- [Provost Update to AULA Students Regarding Coronavirus - 3/5/2020](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/provost-update-to-aula-students-re-coronavirus-mar-5-2020/) - Dear AULA Students, I want to take a moment to update you about the coronavirus and how the AULA campus is responding. As you may know, the State of California, LA County Board of Supervisors and Department of Public Health have declared a local and public health emergency in response to the increased spread of
- [COVID-19 Update, Antioch Seattle, 3/8/20](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/covid-19-update-antioch-seattle-3-8-20/) - Dear Antioch Community: I want to thank you for your collaborative and positive response to our institutional approach to the covid-19 situation in the Seattle area. Faculty have been responsive and supportive, focused on student learning, community safety, and the continuity of instruction. Students have been accepting and no less supportive despite the inconveniences posed
- [Campus Services at AUS - Provost Update](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/campus-services-at-aus-provost-update/) - Dear AUS Community: While Antioch's Seattle campus is no longer open for classes (except by arrangement) until the start of the spring quarter, we will maintain business hours (8 a.m. - 6 p.m.) for essential functions and to support meetings when needed and student services. Please see Scott Titus's message from yesterday. Of course, when
- [Antioch University Endowment to Go Fossil Fuel Free](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/antioch-university-endowment-to-go-fossil-fuel-free/) - Antioch University will fully divest from fossil fuels within three years. The university has committed to an immediate freeze on all new investments in fossil fuel companies and will fully divest its endowment fund from fossil fuels by 2023. Antioch University Chancellor William R. Groves made the commitment after overseeing analysis into the University’s financial
- [Urgent Announcement to Antioch University New England Community](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/urgent-announcement-to-antioch-university-new-england-community/) - Dear Students, As you just learned from the Chancellor’s message, we will be transitioning to remote instruction effective immediately. Further information about the virus and the AU’s response is available at https://www.antioch.edu/resources/students/coronavirus. I know that this will be a challenge but have confidence that working together we can make it happen. With the goal that all AUNE
- [Temporary closure of Antioch campus facilities - Antioch Santa Barbara](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/temporary-closure-of-antioch-campus-facilities-antioch-santa-barbara/) - Dear AUSB Community, Enclosed is an important memo from Chancellor Groves regarding our collective efforts to slow the spread of the COVID-19 virus and the difficult decision to temporarily close all Antioch University campuses through April 30, 2020. Our campus facility will do so today Wednesday, at the close of business, 5 pm. All university
- [Antioch Campus Facilities Closure Through April 30, 2020 - Antioch University Seattle](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/antioch-campus-facilities-closure-through-april-30-2020-antioch-university-seattle/) - Dear Antioch Community: Please see the notice below. I will follow up tomorrow with faculty, staff, and students with some ideas about our way forward and some updates, especially about how to connect with essential university services (HR, IT, Registrar, etc.) so that you continue to get your needs met. These days have been difficult,
- [Campus Facility Closure Through April 30th - Antioch University Los Angeles](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/campus-facility-closure-through-april-30th-antioch-university-los-angeles/) - Dear AULA Students, Staff and Faculty, The rapid spread of the COVID-19 virus requires unprecedented measures and our AU Chancellor has therefore made the decision to temporarily close all Antioch campus facilities to safeguard the well-being of our students, staff, faculty, and communities. (See below) Therefore, Antioch University Los Angeles will close access to all campus
- [Temporary closure of Antioch campus facilities through April 30, 2020 - Antioch University New England](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/temporary-closure-of-antioch-campus-facilities-through-april-30-2020-antioch-university-new-england/) - To: Antioch University Students, Faculty and Staff From: Chancellor Bill Groves and University Leadership Subject: Temporary closure of Antioch campus facilities through April 30, 2020 Our collective efforts to slow the spread of the Covid-19 virus will be the only difference between catastrophic levels of sickness and a shorter pandemic that will take a less
- [AUNE Library Services Information](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/aune-library-services-information/) - You may have some questions about how to use the library as we go forward into the next few weeks. We want to assure all students and faculty that we are prepared to assist you with your library needs as the University temporarily transitions to remote work. Where is The Library? While remote learning is
- [Seattle Student Life Update](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/seattle-student-life-update/) - Hi Everyone, First off, we want to let you know we will be hosting a virtual student meeting with the Provost, Ben Pryor, next Friday, April 3rd from 3-4 pm. This will be an opportunity for students to check in with Ben and ask any questions about the upcoming Spring quarter. We will send out a link to the
- [Zoom How-To Workshops for Students on Friday, March 27](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/zoom-how-to-workshops-for-students-on-friday-march-27/) - Dear AULA students, As our community deals with the ongoing COVID-19 outbreak and we look ahead to the Spring quarter, I want to make sure every student feels prepared for our transition to remote and online instruction. On Friday, March 27th, I will be hosting a series of workshops and drop-in sessions on Zoom for
- [Important Updates From the AUSB Library](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/important-updates-from-the-ausb-library/) - The Library’s Online! The AUSB library is open online and the AU Library team is here to support you. The Library Team As we all adjust to online and remote learning, we want to make this transition as smooth as possible for you. Please contact Christine Forte, about any library question, even if you're not
- [Student Success at Antioch University and COVID-19 Update](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/student-success-at-antioch-university-and-covid-19-update/) - Dear Students, We know this is an unsettling time for you and your loved ones and we want you to know that we are singularly focused on ensuring that there is no disruption to your studies during the COVID-19 crisis. We are here for you today and we will be here to celebrate with you when
- [Announcing Antioch University COVID-19 Student Emergency Fund](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/announcing-antioch-university-covid-19-student-emergency-fund/) - I cannot do all the good that the world needs. But the world needs all the good that I can do. - Singer-Songwriter, Jana Stanfield Those words have been emblematic of the Antiochian spirit since its inception, and they are even more so today as the world faces the perils of a deadly pandemic. COVID-19
- [Writers’ Exchange Celebrates Three Years of Professional Editing Support](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/writers-exchange-celebrates-three-years-of-professional-editing-support/) - For three years, the AU Writer’s Exchange (WEX) has helped students, faculty, and alumni refine their writing by offering professional services that include coaching, developmental editing, and final format editing. An offshoot of Antioch’s Virtual Writing Center, WEX was initially designed to support AU doctoral students at all stages of dissertation writing. Today, WEX Editors
- [Antioch University CARES Relief Fund](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/antioch-university-cares-relief-fund/) - The Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act was passed by Congress and signed into law to provide economic relief related to COVID-19. The Higher Education Emergency Relief fund (HEERF), one section of the CARES Act, provided funds to schools to use for emergency financial aid grants to students for expenses related to the
- [CARES Funds - AUS Students](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/cares-funds-aus-students/) - Dear Antioch Student: One aspect of our University’s commitment to the common good and to the nurturing of a positive learning environment is doing our part to support student safety and security. The COVID-19 pandemic has forced many of us to adopt new ways of working in new conditions, and for some of you, those
- [Summer 2020 Tuition Discount](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/summer-2020-tuition-discount/) - Dear Students, I hope this message finds you and your loved ones safe and healthy. As we near the end of a second month of staying at home and we continue in a remote learning environment, we have found many moments of inspiration from our family, friends, and colleagues as well as the courage and
- [May Update for AUNE Students](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/may-update-for-aune-students/) - Greetings Students: As you know, we are all watching the news, listening to the experts, and trying to assess the best and safest course of action to protect the health and safety of our students, faculty, and staff during this pandemic. While the curves of new cases have started to flatten and some states are
- [PhD in Leadership and Change Student Launches Curriculum to Aid Educators During COVID-19](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/phd-in-leadership-and-change-student-launches-curriculum-to-aid-educators-during-covid-19/) - Executive Director and Founder of Generation Human Rights and PhD in Leadership and Change student Elana Haviv has recently led the launching of unMASKing: ThePandemic Curriculum Project. All around the world, we have put on masks to protect ourselves and prevent the spread of COVID-19. Yet, at the same time, the pandemic has taken masks off so many
- [Our Broken Present and Inspirational Words for Building a New Future](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/our-broken-present-and-inspirational-words-for-building-a-new-future/) - Antioch University’s Graduate School of Leadership and Change (GSLC) recently celebrated doctoral graduates during its 2020 virtual commencement. The ceremony included dedicated time for graduates to address loved ones, words from the Board of Governors and the University Chancellor, as well as a powerful address from GSLC’s Provost, Dr. Laurien Alexandre. The timely speech highlighted the fragile
- [In Memoriam: Reflections on Richard E. Whitney](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/in-memoriam-reflections-on-richard-e-whitney/) - (Pictured above left to right: Dr. Dick Morrow, Dr. Hymon Johnson, Richard Whitney, Karen Sharkey, Lillian Seldeen.) The following reflections honor Richard Whitney (November 12, 1944 - December 14, 2020) who served Antioch University for over 35 years, most recently as Executive Dean of Institutional Research. He passed away quietly after a long illness in December
- [In Memoriam: Remembrances of Elizabeth Ann Courtney Pratt  ](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/in-memoriam-remembrances-of-elizabeth-ann-courtney-pratt/) - Susan weber June 7, 1932 - January 1, 2021 Ann was a member of the 'great generation'. Hers was not the first who brought Anthroposophy to the North American continent, but the generation who took it up and made it their lives' work, creating, spiritually striving, as the seeds of change began to germinate farther
- [Gregory K. Finkelstein Joins Board of Governors](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/gregory-k-finkelstein-joins-board-of-governors/) - Gregory K. Finkelstein joined the Antioch University Board of Governors in October 2020. He currently chairs the Board’s newly formed Enrollment and Marketing Committee. Common Thread interviewed Greg in February about his motivation for joining Antioch and what he hopes to contribute over the coming years. Q: What about Antioch University do you find most
- [Maria-Judith Rodriguez Joins Antioch University as the Institution’s First Vice Chancellor of Human Resources](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/maria-judith-rodriguez-joined-antioch-university-as-the-institutions-first-vice-chancellor-of-human-resources/) - Maria-Judith Rodriguez joined Antioch University as the institution’s first Vice Chancellor of Human Resources on March 15, 2021. This interview, conducted during late March, is Maria-Judith’s first introduction to many of you but we know it won’t be the last. Common Thread is so pleased to share our new Vice Chancellor’s initial thoughts. Her full
- [Antioch University New England Announces Shay Stewart-Bouley as 2021 Commencement Speaker](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/antioch-university-new-england-announces-shay-stewart-bouley-as-2021-commencement-speaker/) - Antioch University New England (AUNE) is honored to announce that racial justice advocate, award-winning writer, nonprofit executive, and alumna Shay Stewart-Bouley will deliver the commencement address at AUNE’s ceremony on Sunday, May 15, 2021. Stewart-Bouley is a prolific blogger at her award-winning website/blog Black Girl in Maine Media, where race is a major theme but
- [In Memoriam: Faculty and Alum Dr. Samuel Ballou](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/in-memoriam-faculty-and-alum-dr-samuel-ballou/) - With a very heavy heart, I am writing to let you know that a beloved AUSB alum and esteemed faculty in the MA in Clinical Psychology Program, Dr. Samuel Ballou, has unexpectedly passed away. Sam was teaching Research Methods in the MACP program this quarter, and had previously taught Psychopharmacology. Many of us knew him
- [Antioch University Los Angeles Announces Congressmember Karen Bass As 2021 Commencement Speaker](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/antioch-university-los-angeles-announces-congressmember-karen-bass-as-2021-commencement-speaker/) - Antioch University Los Angeles (AULA) is honored to announce that Congressmember Karen Bass will deliver the commencement address at AULA’s virtual ceremony on Sunday, June 27, 2021. This is the second time Congressmember Bass will serve as commencement speaker, having done so in 2010. “I look forward to addressing the Antioch University of 2021 –
- [Teri Cannon Joins Board of Governors](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/teri-cannon-joins-board-of-governors/) - Teri Cannon, JD joined the Antioch University Board of Governors in June 2021. She will be serving on the Academic Affairs Committee of the Board. Q. What about Antioch University do you find most compelling and intriguing? I am very drawn to the history, mission, and legacy of Antioch. The founding by Horace Mann and
- [AULA Campus Update - Reopening Information](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/aula-campus-update-reopening-information/) - Dear AULA Students: Greetings! Priority Registration is coming soon, and I want to give you an update on current plans for reopening the AULA campus on October 4th for fall 2021. Update on Reopening Campus The AULA Reopening Committee continues to plan to open campus this fall on a very limited basis beginning October 4th 2021. We
- [AUNE Fall COVID Protocols and Vaccine Verification/Exemption](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/aune-fall-covid-protocols-and-vaccine-verification-exemption/) - Dear AUNE Students: Fall Semester is right around the corner!! Whether you are; a new or returning student; in an online, low- residency or face-to face program; moving to the Keene area, or only occasionally visiting campus; WELCOME to fall 2021! While we know you have all been regularly communicating with your academic departments there
- [AULA Campus Update - Health and Safety Requirements](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/aula-campus-update-realth-and-saftey-requirements/) - September 23, 2021 Dear AULA Students, Faculty and Staff, I write to share more details about the access and use of the campus in the upcoming fall quarter. I want to emphasize here that to start with, we will begin with very limited services, hours of operation, and classes. As the quarter progresses, we hope
- [Antioch University and Monadnock Family Services Seek Larger Facilities to Accommodate Growth](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/antioch-university-and-monadnock-family-services-seek-larger-facilities-to-accommodate-growth/) - Monadnock Family Services (MFS) has entered into an Option to Purchase Agreement with Antioch University for its building located at 40 Avon St. in Keene, NH. Antioch would stay in place and lease back a significant portion of the building from MFS for up to 48 months after the sale while it works to finalize the
- [Through Two Years of COVID, University-Wide Effort Has Helped Students Succeed ](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/student-succeess-after-two-years-of-pandemic/) - When Melissa Kirk joined Antioch University’s leadership team in early 2020, she was excited to visit all of Antioch’s campuses—to meet various faculty and staff and get to know some of the students who she would be advocating for in her new role as Assistant Vice Chancellor for Student Success. Early in March, she visited
- [International Women's Day 2022](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/international-womens-day-2022/) - In the 1850s Antioch became the first college in the country to have a woman faculty member as equal to her male counterparts, and we are still working hard to forge gender equality in all fields. Antioch students and faculty are helping to create a world where all genders are equal and free from bias
- [Earth Day 2022](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/earth-day-2022/) - Antioch University has a long history of working for climate justice and creating more sustainable communities. Unfortunately, even with all this past work, there are still few issues as urgent to our society as the climate crisis. This year on Earth Day we would like to take a look back at the Antiochians who we
- [Antioch University and Otterbein University Announce Intention to Form First-of-Kind National University System](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/auou-system/) - July 14, 2022 (COLUMBUS, Ohio)—Today Otterbein University and Antioch University announced their intention to affiliate with each other to create a unique, national, non-profit, university system focused on educating students both for careers and to prepare students to advance social justice, democracy, and the common good. These two venerable universities have strong reputations for advancing
- [Seed Field Podcast Wins Award Recognizing Great Storytelling](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/podcast-wins-case-award/) - Antioch’s Seed Field Podcast has won a Bronze Circle of Excellence Award from the Council for Advancement and Support of Education, in recognition of its excellence. This award, given to the podcast a year-and-a-half after its launch, highlights the way that the podcast has come to play a central role in sharing Antioch’s diverse voices
- [Under Plan, Antioch University to Construct a State-of-the-Art Building to Create Contemporary Educational Spaces for its Growing Learning Community](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/under-plan-antioch-university-to-construct-a-state-of-the-art-building-to-create-contemporary-educational-spaces-for-its-growing-learning-community/) - Campus building will be on property owned by Keene State College Antioch University and the University System of New Hampshire (USNH) are pleased to announce that they have a letter of intent to collaborate on the relocation of Antioch’s New England graduate school to downtown Keene. The letter contemplates construction of a new state-of-the-art campus
- [National Day of Racial Healing](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/national-day-of-racial-healing/) - Today marks the seventh annual National Day of Racial Healing, a day to come together to explore our common humanity and build the relationships necessary to create a more just and equitable world. It is a time to contemplate our shared values and create a blueprint for how we heal from the effects of racism.
- [Statement Calling for a Thorough Investigation of the Death of Graduate Keenan Anderson](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/statement-calling-for-a-thorough-investigation-of-the-death-of-graduate-keenan-anderson/) - We are deeply saddened by the abhorrent incident that led to the tragic death of Keenan Anderson following tasing by Los Angeles Police. Keenan was a father, teacher, son, cousin, fiancé, and Antiochian. He earned his Master of Education, Leadership and Change from our Los Angeles campus in 2022. The sorrow and heartbreak we feel
- [Otterbein University and Antioch University Establish Coalition for the Common Good](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/otterbein-university-and-antioch-university-establish-coalition-for-the-common-good/) - Today Otterbein University and Antioch University announced the creation of the Coalition for the Common Good, the first national higher education system of affiliated universities organized around a shared mission of educating students not only to advance their careers, but to promote our pluralistic democracy, social, racial, economic, and environmental justice, and the common good.
- [Co-Creating Conservation Programming in Allyship with Historically Marginalized Communities](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/co-creating-conservation-programming-in-allyship-with-historically-marginalized-communities/) - In 2018, Antioch New England faculty member Kayla Cranston led AmeriCorps VISTA members in a project at the Saint Louis Zoo, in Missouri. "We aimed to identify which conservation programming would be most relevant, valuable, and useful to members of the community that the zoo had historically underserved near Ferguson, Missouri," explains Cranston. This emphasis
- [Antioch in the Galapagos Islands](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/antioch-in-the-galapagos-islands/) - Professor and Chair of the Undergraduate Studies program at Antioch University Santa Barbara Dawn A. Murray, PhD, led an eco-cultural trip to the Galapagos Islands in December 2018. Murray is a marine biologist and a board member of The Tribal Trust Foundation, preserving global indigenous cultures. She has studied deep-sea jellies and the effects of
- [Reflections of the Thomas Fire: How Grassroots and Government Officials Join Force to make Santa Barbara a safer place](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/reflections-of-the-thomas-fire-how-grassroots-and-government-officials-join-force-to-make-santa-barbara-a-safer-place/) - On January 11th, Antioch University Santa Barbara’s MBA program hosted a presentation and panel discussion on community preparedness and recovering from natural disasters to consider questions and solutions on what can be done to be better prepared for the next natural disaster. Last year in December, the Santa Barbara community experienced one of the most
- [Amy Rosen](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/amy-rosen/) - 5 years. 900 school days. 100 staff members. 600 students. A correlation between these rough estimates is not necessarily apparent at first glance, but in reflecting upon my first five years of teaching since graduating from Antioch University, Santa Barbara in 2014, what ties all of these elements together for me are the relationships I
- [Natalie Alderson](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/natalie-alderson/) - Natalie Alderson was working in automotive product sales and repair (the family business) but had always thought about becoming a therapist. “I had a therapist growing up who helped me in so many ways,” she said. That therapist attended Antioch University Los Angeles. At the same time, her mother studied spiritual and depth psychology, and
- [Mazyar Karandish](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/karandish-uses-persian-music-as-part-of-healing/) - Karandish Uses Persian Music As Part of Healing The first in his Persian lineage to grow up in the U.S., Mazyar Karandish found it most important to him to learn the traditions of his parents’ homeland. He studied Eastern music and became a touring musician. Finishing his PsyD this year at Antioch University Santa Barbara,
- [Antioch Faculty and Friends Perform at Center Stage Theater](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/antioch-faculty-and-friends-perform-at-center-stage-theater/) - Three AUSB writers will perform in Personal Stories, an eclectic collection of original true stories performed by their authors at the Center Stage Theater in Santa Barbara. Ann Lippincott, Education Faculty, Reading and Literacy Instructor, will perform her story The Walnut; Gary Delanoeye, Education Programs Associate Faculty, from his story Running Away; andBarbara Greenleaf, former Associate
- [Romi Ramirez](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/romi-ramirez/) - Empowering Communities Through Business and Creativity Before getting her master’s in business, Romi Ramirez worked at Charter Communications for five years. Romi used her skills to brand and grow local businesses by shooting commercials. She was involved in every part of production—from scriptwriting to directing to editing and post-production. A self-described introvert, Romi breaks out
- [KiKi Reyes](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/kiki-reyes/) - Interview with KiKi Reyes: MFA Alum & the "Mexican Jenna Hamilton" Kiki Reyes is one of the first graduates from AUSB’s MFA in Writing & Contemporary Media program. She talked about some of her favorite times during the program and shared what she has been doing after her time at Antioch. What you’ve been doing since
- [Eva Loeffler](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/alumni-profile-with-eva-loeffler/) - When recent graduate of the Undergraduate Studies program at AUSB Eva Loeffler transferred to Antioch from a community college, she was worried that she wouldn’t have the time for the increased workload or be able to keep up with her studies. Her daughter (twenty-two at the time) had aged out of the school system that was federally
- [Atria St. Peter](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/alumni-interview-with-atria-st-peter/) - Atria St. Peter is a recent graduate of the Undergraduate Studies program at AUSB. The inclusive atmosphere at Antioch and the lack of emphasis on previous test scores encouraged St. Peter to pursue higher education after dropping out of high school. Antioch helped to kindle a passion for climate change solutions and environmental education. Her
- [Building Effective Organization Communication](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/building-effective-organization-communication/) - Antioch University's MBA program hosted a capacity crowd of aspiring MBA candidates and community guests for a workshop on Building Effective Organization Communication on April 5 at the Santa Barbara campus. The event was part of a concerted effort by MBA Chair Anna Kwong to offer “creative learning initiatives” that reinforce the objectives of the MBA program.
- [Maja Jonson](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/alumni-profile-with-maja-jonson/) - Recent AUSB grad with a BA in Liberal Arts, Business and Entrepreneurship, Maja Jonson, used her Capstone project as an opportunity to create an awareness campaign around local and global homelessness issues and the potential of affordable housing as a solution. It took some time to narrow in on her topic and approach to the
- [Emily Johnson](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/emily-johnson/) - Missouri native Emily Johnson earned her undergraduate degree with the idea she’d make an impact in the nonprofit arts world. Instead, she bought a one-way ticket to India—a choice that led her to pursue her MBA in Social Entrepreneurship and Strategic Leadership at Antioch University Santa Barbara. “I needed time to figure out how to
- [MFA’s Tananarive Due in the Media](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/mfas-tananarive-due-in-the-media/) - Tananarive Due, faculty in the MFA, Writing & Contemporary Media program in Santa Barbara and at UCLA, was featured in three media pieces in March 2019 on some exciting new developments in her area of expertise, Black Horror. Due also published an article in Medium, “Jordan Peele’s Us: Black Horror Comes Out of the Shadows.”
- [Closing the Gender Gap in Leadership: AUSB Launches Women in Leadership Certificate Program](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/closing-the-gender-gap-in-leadership-ausb-launches-women-in-leadership-certificate-program/) - This story previously appeared in Noozhawk. Women across the globe are facing challenges to break into leadership roles. Antioch University is helping women overcome those challenges. Antioch University Santa Barbara first designed a Women in Leadership Certificate Program in 2014 and in May 2019, the program will relaunch a streamlined version of that course. The revamped
- [Earth Repair](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/earth-repair/) - Antioch University Santa Barbara's Undergraduate Studies Department co-hosted a two-day community event on campus, in partnership with the Santa Barbara Permaculture Network. Millions of acres of land have been contaminated by pesticides, improperly handled chemicals, dirty energy projects, toxic waste, and other pollutants in the United States and Canada. "Our environmental studies students who attended
- [Antioch University Santa Barbara Named to 2019 Phi Theta Kappa Transfer Honor Roll](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/antioch-university-santa-barbara-named-to-2019-phi-theta-kappa-transfer-honor-roll/) - Honor Recognizes AUSB’s Support of Community College Transfer Students (PTK), the honor society that recognizes and encourages scholarship among two-year college students, has named AUSB to the 2019 Phi Theta Kappa Transfer Honor Roll. The list identifies the top four-year colleges and universities that create dynamic pathways to support transfer students. AUSB is one of 78
- [Coleen Goodson](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/coleen-goodson/) - Coleen Goodson recently completed her Antioch Online BA and delved straight into the low-residency MFA in Writing & Contemporary Media at Antioch Santa Barbara. She took a moment from her busy schedule as a full-time working and family woman to detail her victories this past term and tell us more about how she was invited
- [Faculty Andrea Tate Publishes and Encourages Students to Publish](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/andrea-tate-publishes-and-encourages-students-to-publish/) - Affiliate Faculty Andrea Tate received her BA in Liberal Studies from AUSB, her MFA in Creative Writing and a Post MFA in teaching Creative Writing from AULA. She recently added one more notch to her academic belt with an MA in English from Southern New Hampshire University. Since completing her degrees Andrea has advanced from
- [Andrea Tate](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/andrea-tate/) - Social Justice, Her Way: a profile of Antioch alum and affiliate faculty If anyone should know Antioch University’s mission, it’s alum and affiliated writing faculty, Andrea Tate. After earning her undergraduate degree from Santa Barbara, her MFA in Creative Nonfiction from Los Angeles, and now teaching writing back at Santa Barbara, she’s spent more than
- [Presentation on Marine Permaculture and Reversing Climate Change with Dr. Brian von Herzen of the Climate Foundation](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/presentation-on-marine-permaculture-and-reversing-climate-change-with-dr-brian-von-herzen-of-the-climate-foundation/) - A weekend event, May-31-June 1, presented by Antioch University Santa Barbara’s Undergraduate Studies Department in conjunction with Santa Barbara Permaculture included a Friday lecture and a Saturday Workshop with Dr. Brian von Herzen, Executive Director of the Climate Foundation. Dr. von Herzen has been studying the decline of ocean ecosystems for more than a decade. He
- [Book Signing with Education Faculty Gary Delanoeye](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/book-signing-with-education-faculty-gary-delanoeye/) - Gary Delanoeye, EdD, Education Programs Associate Faculty, will be signing and reading excerpts from his latest book Clean Shorts at Santa Barbara's iconic Chaucer's Bookstore on June 27, 2019 from 7:00 to 9:00 PM. Barbara Greenleaf, former Associate Vice Chancellor, Advancement & External Affairs, will also be signing her book This Old Body. Clean Shorts is
- [Listening to Student Demand: Antioch adds a 3 + 1 and a BA in Management and in Psychology](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/listening-to-student-demand-antioch-adds-a-3-1-and-a-ba-in-management-and-in-psychology/) - Antioch University has always been a student-centered institution that puts its students and their needs, experiences, and education first, but its latest offerings demonstrate how fully Antioch University responds to student needs. Over the past years, Antioch administration heard students—Antioch students and potential Antioch students—continually discuss the same three topics: that education had become too
- [Dr. Stephen Southern is New Chair of the MA in Clinical Psychology (MACP) Program](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/dr-stephen-southern-is-new-chair-of-the-ma-in-clinical-psychology-macp-program/) - Antioch University Santa Barbara announces the appointment of Dr. Stephen Southern as the new Chair and Core Faculty of the MA in Clinical Psychology program. He assumed the role on July 1, 2019. Dr. Southern joins AUSB from Northwestern University and had prior appointments at Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi, University of Southern Mississippi,
- [AUSB Adds Highly Anticipated Bachelor of Arts in Psychology](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/ausb-adds-highly-anticipated-bachelor-of-arts-in-psychology/) - Antioch University Santa Barbara is proud to offer a newly designed Bachelor of Arts in Psychology. This degree aims to serve the needs of the student body and will provide students with an opportunity to pursue a degree centered around psychological theory. This new degree will also provide the applied skills that will enhance their
- [Lena Morán: working to strengthen communities](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/lena-moran/) - Lena Morán is a native of Mexico City, Mexico. She moved to Santa Barbara, California at the age of six, where she grew up. She went on to graduate from AUSB's MA in Education, Leadership & Social Justice program. At present, Lena is the Director of Programming and Language Justice at Just Communities Central Coast, a
- [Clinical Faculty Presents at ACES Conference](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/clinical-faculty-present-at-aces-conference/) - Nicole A. Botaitis, MS, LMFT, LPCC, PPS, Director of Santa Barbara's Clinical Training and Clinical Faculty in the MA in Clinical Psychology program co-presented to a standing room only audience at the Association for Counselor Education and Supervision (ACES) Conference with Dr. John O’Malley, PhD from the University of Denver on the topic “White Fragility
- [In Bloom Inspires Nature-Based Early Childhood Education and a Love for the Earth](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/in-bloom-inspires-nature-based-early-childhood-education-and-a-love-for-the-earth/) - The more opportunities that children have to be outdoors when they are young, the more they will fall in love with the earth and want to protect it. That was one of the core themes behind the In Bloom events that were sponsored by Antioch University Santa Barbara and on three other Antioch campuses and
- [Antioch University Santa Barbara Introduces "Keep Locals Local" Initiative](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/antioch-university-santa-barbara-introduces-keep-locals-local-initiative/) - Antioch University Santa Barbara (AUSB) recently received a $5000 grant from Wells Fargo, the first in a series of grants sought to support the “Keep Locals, Local” Initiative. AUSB will award scholarships to two high school students who had participated in the Pathway to Effective Access to College (PEAC) program while attending high school in
- [An evening with Award-Winning Writer and Producer Felicia D. Henderson](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/an-evening-with-award-winning-writer-and-producer-felicia-d-henderson/) - The MFA in Writing & Contemporary Media Program hosted a conversation with award-winning writer and producer Felicia D. Henderson. After beginning her writing career in sitcoms like Family Matters, Moesha, The Fresh Prince Of Bel-Air, and Sister, Sister; Henderson turned her attention to television drama writing and received three NAACP Best Drama Awards for Soul
- [Julie Sayres](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/julie-sayres/) - An Interview with Julie Sayres, Affiliate Faculty, MFA in Writing & Contemporary Media Julie Sayres is an award-winning screenwriter whose experience includes a successful career as a writer for television series and movies. Her long list of credits speaks to her knowledge and experience in the industry and her awards acknowledge the artistry that comes
- [Dr. Wolfson Launches First Somatic Psychotherapy Field Study in Costa Rica](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/dr-wolfson-launches-first-somatic-psychotherapy-field-study-in-costa-rica/) - Antioch University Santa Barbara is currently offering a unique Field Study course in Costa Rica surrounding the nature of somatics (as a practicum course). The Concentration in Somatic Psychotherapy within the MA in Clinical Psychology Program gives all MACP students access to specialized training in integrating somatic approaches within clinical work. This particular field study
- [Antioch University Santa Barbara Named to Phi Theta Kappa Honor Roll](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/antioch-university-santa-barbara-named-to-phi-theta-kappa-honor-roll/) - AUSB is Honored for Excellence in Providing Students a Supportive and Smooth Transition from Community College For the second year in a row, Antioch University Santa Barbara was named to the Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) Honor Roll. The award recognizes colleges and universities that have developed transfer pathways that lead to excellence and success among
- [3 Simple Steps to Master the Rule of Show, Don't Tell](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/3-simple-steps-to-master-the-rule-of-show-dont-tell/) - Show, don’t tell is one of the classic adages about writing. But what does it really mean? MFA in Writing & Contemporary Media Program Director Ross Brown explains how what the character does defines them more powerfully than what they say. Show, don’t tell. It’s one of the classic adages about writing. And yet I find
- [Provost Update to AUSB Students - 4/3/20](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/provost-update-to-ausb-students-4-3-20/) - Dear AUSB Students, As you read in Assistant Vice Chancellor of Student Success (AVCSS) Melissa Kirk's letter, the university is committed to student support during this exceptional time. System-wide initiatives have been put into place to ensure the quality of remote teaching and learning, and the best possible support in academic and student services. Faculty
- [Birds, Bigotry, and Grief in Four Parts — AUSB Student’s Play To Be Staged in NYC](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/birds-bigotry-and-grief-in-four-parts-ausb-students-play-to-be-staged-in-nyc/) - When John Richards sat in on Colette Freedman’s seminar on ten-minute plays, he didn’t expect that within a year he would be a working playwright with his first full-length play opening in New York City this August. In fact, he almost missed the class. It was given during the middle of his nine-day MFA in
- [2020 Horace Mann Upstanders Winners Announced](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/2020-horace-mann-upstanders-winners-announced/) - Antioch University Los Angeles’ Education Department has announced its 2020 Horace Mann Upstanders Winners: Lynne Kelly has won the Horace Mann Upstanders Book Award for Song for a Whale and Gordon Korman, author of Unteachables, has won the Horace Mann Upstanders Lifetime Achievement Award. The Upstanders Awards will be formally presented to Kelly and Korman
- [AUSB Campus Update](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/ausb-campus-update/) - Dear AUSB Students, As we approach the mid-point of the spring quarter and begin summer semester next week, I wish to thank you for your perseverance and commitment to your program of study at Antioch University in this relatively new remote environment. At times, it may be challenging to stay focused, keep momentum going, and
- [Standing in Solidarity | A Message from AUSB's Provost](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/standing-in-solidarity-a-message-from-ausbs-provost/) - Dear AUSB Community, We stand together in our solidarity against the oppression and injustice experienced by so many in our communities and are rightfully outraged. During this unprecedented time in dealing with the pandemic, we are called to action due to the recent death of George Floyd at the hands of police in Minneapolis, which was
- [Superman for Democracy](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/superman-for-democracy/) - Browse the word democracy on any online bookstore (an independent one please) and these titles and more will appear: Books about democracy How Democracies Die by Steven Levitsky and Daniel Ziblatt (2018); The System: Who Rigged it, and How we Fix it by Robert B. Reich (2020); On Democracy by Robert A. Dahl (1998); The
- [Love of Living Beings Leads to Environmental Activism and Education](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/love-of-living-beings-leads-to-environmental-activism-and-education/) - As a child, Dawn Murray walked the beaches of Santa Barbara after big storms looking for kelp holdfasts that had washed up on the sand. When she found one, she would search the bundle of slimy kelp to check for sea creatures that had ridden in with them and were now stranded on the inhospitable,
- [Standing In Solidarity with Asian and Asian-American Students, Staff, and Faculty at AUSB](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/a-message-from/) - Dear Antioch Community, As Campus Provost and member of the newly formed Antioch University Anti-Racism Task Force, I am writing about the most recent mass shooting in Georgia on Tuesday, March 16, 2021. Tragically, eight people were killed, six of whom were Asian women. I write with an acknowledgment of the deeply disturbing nature of
- [Women Leading Change: Panel Discussion](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/women-leading-change-panel-discussion/) - Antioch University Santa Barbara's Undergraduate Studies program hosted a discussion in honor of International Women’s Day on Friday, March 12th entitled “Women Leading Change.” Esteemed panelists included former Senator Hannah Beth Jackson, Dr. Anna Everett, Ms. Anna Steffens, Ms. Julissa Pena and moderator Dr. Lois Philips, a seasoned strategic consultant and producer of a YouTube
- [The Passing of Bruce Paul Bedford](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/the-passing-of-bruce-paul-bedford/) - With deep sorrow, we regret to inform you of the passing of Bruce Paul Bedford on April 29, 2021. Bruce was a sitting member of the Board of Governors of Antioch University at the time of his death with a total of twenty-six years of board service to Antioch. He was a guiding force through
- [A Post-Mudslide Career Change Leads to Joy](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/career-change-leads-to-joy/) - Sometimes the things that cause us to change our lives are as small as a poem or a nagging thought. For other people—for instance, Jennifer Rapp, a recent graduate of the Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology program at Antioch Santa Barbara—life changes literally overnight. It was the second week of 2018 when Rapp was
- [Welcome to Summer Quarter and Summer Semester 2021! ](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/welcome-to-summer-quarter-and-summer-semester-2021/) - I hope this email finds you safe and well. This welcome message contains a number of updates, including information about a phased reopening of the AUSB campus in Fall Quarter 2021. Fall 2021 In looking ahead to fall quarter I am writing to share decisions that have been made about our fall schedule and Santa
- [Stephen Langford: Comedy, Science Fiction and the Work of Writing](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/stephen-langford-comedy-science-fiction-and-the-work-of-writing/) - Two astronauts go into space with a mysterious new technology. One is jealous of the other. Their secret mission is to make first contact with aliens. But before they can, the jealous astronaut, desiring recognition, succumbs to murderous violence. This isn’t the life story of Stephen Langford—a screenwriter, producer, director, and alum of the Master
- [Tapping Into the Vulnerability of Fiction Writing](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/tapping-into-the-vulnerability-of-fiction-writing/) - Dara Padwo-Audick has always been a writer. Before enrolling in Antioch University Santa Barbara's MFA in Writing and Contemporary Media program, she already had a rich professional history in nonfiction television. Padwo-Audick has been writing professionally for over thirty years, but she was already a writer by the time she was six. "I started writing
- [Working Towards Educational Justice With Open Heart and Mind](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/working-towards-educational-justice-with-open-heart-and-mind/) - Santa Barbara is beautiful, comfortable, tranquil—and it’s where Gabi Quinn, a recent Antioch Santa Barbara grad, finds her strength. Quinn plans to advocate for students and fight for educational equality right in the place that she calls her hometown. “This is where I'm most comfortable and where I can dive into my research into creating
- [Santa Barbara Management Guru, Author, and Philanthropist Kenneth Richardson Donates $50,000 to Antioch University Santa Barbara](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/santa-barbara-management-guru-author-and-philanthropist-kenneth-richardson-donates-50000-to-antioch-university-santa-barbara/) - The Richardson Student Support Fund will provide access and opportunities for business students. Kenneth Richardson, author and former President of Hughes Aircraft Company, and Charlotte Richardson have contributed $50,000 to Antioch University Santa Barbara to create the newly established Richardson Student Support Fund. This fund aims to provide better access and opportunities to students at
- [All Counseling is Trauma Counseling](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/cool-courses-trauma-counseling-all-counseling-is-trauma-counseling/) - A trauma can be something like a car crash or an earthquake or an eviction, a major event one can point to as life-changing. These are what clinicians refer to as capital T traumas, and many think that that’s all that trauma is. But therapist and educator Rachele Moskowitz sees it differently. “One of the
- [Teacher and Student Publish Article on Family Violence, Post-Traumatic Growth, and Resilience](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/teacher-and-student-publish-article-on-family-violence-post-traumatic-growth-and-resilience/) - What are the root causes of family violence? And how can therapists and communities work to help families transcend adversity so that they are able to realize post-traumatic growth and resilience? These are some of the questions asked in a pathbreaking new article by Dr. Stephen Southern of Antioch Los Angeles and Raymond D. Sullivan
- [AUS and AUSB named to 2022 Phi Theta Kappa Transfer Honor Roll](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/phi-theta-kappa-honors-transfer-pathways/) - The Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society has again named two Antioch University campuses to its prestigious Transfer Honor Roll, recognizing these campuses’ dynamic pathways to completing undergraduate study and their strong support for transfer students. For Antioch Seattle this is the second consecutive year making the list, while Antioch Santa Barbara appears on the list
- [CAMFT President Leans into Discomfort to Destigmatize Mental Health](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/danah-williams-profile/) - “We all have inherent value and worth,” says Danah Williams, but unfortunately we live in a society that often stigmatizes people for many different reasons, from the color of one’s skin to experiences of illness and disability. Williams sees clearly the many ways that these forces especially impact mental health, because this alum of the
- [Cecile Richards to Serve as Keynote for Low Residency MA in Clinical Psychology Inaugural Residency](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/cecile-richards-to-serve-as-keynote-for-low-residency-ma-in-clinical-psychology-inaugural-residency/) - Cecile Richards, Reproductive Rights Activist and Former President of Planned Parenthood, Will Speak on Reproductive Health Rights during the Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology Inaugural Residency. Cecile Richards, Co-Founder of Supermajority and Former President of Planned Parenthood Federation of America and Planned Parenthood Action Fund (2006-2018), will serve as the keynote speaker Antioch University’s
- [Welcome Argosy Students](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/welcome-argosy-students/) - Transfer your Argosy credits to Antioch University online! We’re here to help. Don’t stop your educational journey. We’re experienced in helping students successfully complete their degrees. Antioch’s online programs allow you to work from wherever you are, at times that are convenient for you. We offer several online programs and are committed to keeping tuition affordable
- [Dr. Terry Ratcliff Named Executive Dean for Antioch University Online](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/dr-terry-ratcliff-named-executive-dean-for-antioch-university-online/) - Antioch University has named Dr. Terry Ratcliff Executive Dean for Antioch University Online starting March 25. He brings extensive experience in online and distance education having served in a variety of roles in higher education over the past 30 years including assistant dean of students, director of enrollment, dean of adult and continuing education, director
- [Should I Join a Nonprofit Board?](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/should-i-join-a-nonprofit-board/) - Antioch University teaching faculty member and director of the online MA in Non-Profit Management Department David Norgard has been working in nonprofits for his entire career, and in that time, he’s become an expert on nonprofit board governance. Even after first graduating from school, he says, he “saw early on how boards have an extraordinary
- [Antioch University Midwest and Antioch University Online Celebrate Commencement](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/antioch-university-midwest-and-antioch-university-online-celebrate-commencement/) - Antioch University Midwest and Antioch University Online congratulate the graduating class of 2019! This year we had the honor of watching 68 students from five-degree programs walk across the stage and receive their diplomas. Provost and CEO, Dr. Marian Glancy gave encouraging words to our students, and our audience, along with remarks from our Chancellor
- [Learning Online: Why It Matters Where You Go](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/learning-online-why-it-matters-where-you-go/) - It’s never been easier to earn your college degree online. With easy transfer credits, flexibility for class schedules, and plenty of student support, online learning is a great option for many non-traditional students. However, like any traditional college, where you go matters. College, online or on campus, is a big investment in your future, and
- [BA in Human Services Administration Program Named one of the Top Human Services Degree Programs](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/ba-in-human-services-administration-program-named-one-of-the-top-human-services-degree-programs/) - Antioch University’s Online BA in Human Services Administration program was named one of the Top Human Services Degree Programs for 2020 by Intelligent.com. In addition to being named one of the top programs, Antioch received the additional distinction of Best Holistic Approach Emphasis. Overall employment in human services is expected to increase by 14% over
- [After Initial Success Antioch to Continue Offering Free Online Courses During Crisis](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/after-initial-success-antioch-to-continue-offering-free-online-courses-during-crisis/) - Antioch’s Continuing Education Program is offering a broad selection of its online courses, programs, and webinars for free in response to the widespread isolation and financial stress caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Since March, this initiative has brought more than 42 free programs to thousands of people—current students, alumni, and people who are new to
- [Antioch University Launches Master of Arts in Nonprofit Management Degree Online](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/antioch-university-launches-master-of-arts-in-nonprofit-management-degree-online/) - In response to the growing demand of the nonprofit sector, the MA in Nonprofit Management degree to be offered online nationwide.
- [Urban League Los Angeles and Antioch University Partner To Provide Mentorship and Scholarships](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/urban-league-los-angeles-and-antioch-university-partner-to-provide-mentorship-and-scholarships/) - The Los Angeles Urban League Young Professionals to Mentor Antioch University Students Antioch University and Los Angeles Urban League have partnered to offer scholarships for the members of Los Angeles Urban League Young Professionals (LAULYP). Active members of LAULYP are eligible to receive their first-course tuition-free. In addition, active members who also serve as mentors in
- [Leading and Thriving in the Chaos of Uncertain Times](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/caroline-kuliga-leading-and-thriving-in-the-chaos-of-uncertain-times/) - Caroline Kuliga loves the chaos of the classroom. As a preschool teacher, that’s where the Antioch alum thrives on a hands-on approach to teaching. For Kuliga, learning is messy. It starts in the dirt, and she is more than happy to play in the mud with her students. Still, it’s nice to have a change
- [MHSA Student Builds on Past Experience, Prepares for Career of Service](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/mhsa-student-builds-on-past-experience-prepares-for-career-of-service/) - Even with a background in healthcare and healthcare management—and a decade of practical experience in community outreach—Florentina Rodriguez found herself hitting a wall in her career. It was clear the main reason she wasn’t getting the positions she was ready for was because she had started working without finishing her bachelor's degree. Often she was
- [Antioch University Lowers Tuition for Its Online Graduate Management Programs](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/antioch-university-lowers-tuition-for-its-online-graduate-management-programs/) - Tuition Reduction Allows More Students Access to a Socially Just Degree Antioch University announced a close to 20% reduction in tuition costs for its online Graduate Management Programs. Beginning January 2021, the tuition for new and current students in the online Master of Business Administration (MBA), MA in Nonprofit Management (MANM), and Master of Human Services Administration
- [Adult Ed Reformer and Anti-Racist Scholar Stephen Brookfield Joins Antioch as Distinguished Scholar](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/adult-ed-reformer-and-anti-racist-scholar-stephen-brookfield-joins-antioch-as-distinguished-scholar/) - Geoffrey Himes “There’s only two ways you can do antiracist work—imperfectly or not at all,” says Stephen Brookfield, the scholar of critical pedagogy and antiracism who recently joined Antioch University as a Distinguished Scholar. As a white man working in antiracism (he co-wrote Becoming a White Antiracist, which will be published in 2021), Brookfield often
- [Fighting the “Concrete Ceiling,” Antioch Relaunches Women in Leadership Certificate](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/fighting-the-concrete-ceiling-antioch-relaunches-women-in-leadership-certificate/) - Out of 500 Fortune 500 companies, precisely three are led by women of color. Hardly better, only 37 have women CEOs of any race. And these problems are replicated throughout leadership at every level. As women across the globe continue to face challenges and obstacles holding them back from leadership roles, Antioch University is launching
- [Antioch University Launches Online Bachelor of Science Degree Completion Program in Environmental Studies, Sustainability, and Sciences](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/antioch-university-launches-online-bachelor-of-science-degree-completion-program-in-environmental-studies-sustainability-and-sciences/) - The program is designed to prepare the next generation of environmental professionals while building environmental leadership in historically marginalized communities. Antioch University is set to launch a BS in Environmental Studies, Sustainability, and Sciences degree to be offered in a 100% online format. The program was established to offer an accessible, affordable, academically rigorous bachelor
- [Empowering a Sisterhood of Black and Brown Girls for Authentic Leadership](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/empowering-a-sisterhood-of-black-and-brown-girls-for-authentic-leadership/) - Eighteen years ago, Jamila Coleman envisioned creating a safe space for Black and brown girls impacted by foster care. Having experienced the foster care system herself, Jamila was all too aware of the needs of girls and young women in that system to express themselves, seek support, find empowerment, and work through barriers such as
- [Women in Leadership Certificate Programs](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/women-in-leadership-certificate-program-to-be-offered-online-through-sbcc-school-of-extended-learning-in-partnership-with-new-second-level-program-launching-at-antioch-university-online-and-extended-e/) - Women in Leadership Certificate Program to be Offered Online Through SBCC School of Extended Learning in Partnership with New Second Level Program Launching at Antioch University Online and Extended Education Certificate Programs To Provide Opportunities To Understand Barriers Women Face and To Share Practical, Actionable Strategies To Overcome Them The new SBCC Women in Leadership
- [Studying Business With an Eye on Theater](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/studying-business-with-an-eye-on-theater/) - Not everyone has the privilege of knowing their grandparents, let alone finding in them an inspiration and model the way that Paige Crickard has been inspired by her grandmother. But we all should be so lucky. "She was a force to be reckoned with," says Paige. Dr. Valerie Levitan was a lifelong advocate for women's
- [Returning to Antioch, Helping Imprisoned Mothers](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/returning-to-antioch-helping-imprisoned-mothers/) - Social justice and motherhood are interwoven—especially when it comes to the carceral state, which separates imprisoned women from their newborn babies and children. This unjust pattern, says Asie Whitney, produces “trauma on top of trauma.” The trauma and mental anguish that expectant mothers go through in prison while pregnant and the months and years following
- [From Acting to Executive Directing a Filipino Arts Nonprofit, Antioch Grad Bridges Cultures and Careers](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/from-acting-to-executive-directing/) - When you are open to possibilities, life can lead you to exciting and unexpected places. For Giselle Töngi-Walters, a recent graduate of Antioch's MA in Nonprofit Management, life has included stints as a model and an actress in the Philippines, immigration to the US, hosting a TV talk show, and graduating from both UCLA and,
- [Intelligent.com Announces Antioch University Degree as One of Best Online Human Services Degree Programs for 2021](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/intelligent-com-announces-antioch-university-degree-as-one-of-best-online-human-services-degree-programs-for-2021/) - Intelligent.com, a trusted resource for online degree rankings and higher education planning, has announced Antioch University’s Online BA in Human Services Administration as one of the top online programs for 2021. The Intelligent.com research guide is based on an assessment of more than 1,2000 accredited colleges and universities in the nation. Each program is evaluated
- [Antioch University's MBA Announced as One of the Top 21 MBA in Sustainability Programs by Intelligent.com](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/antioch-university-mba-announced-as-one-of-the-top-21-mba-in-sustainability-programs-by-intelligent-com/) - Antioch University was ranked as the 12th best MBA in Sustainability program for 2021 by Intelligent.com, a trusted resource for online degree rankings and higher education planning. Intelligent.com evaluated 114 educational MBA programs based on flexibility, faculty, course strength, cost, and reputation to rank their top 21 programs. The chosen programs included online, on campus, and
- [Best Health Degrees Announces Antioch’s BA in Human Services Administration as One of the Fastest Online Human Services Programs](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/best-health-degrees-announces-antiochs-ba-in-human-services-administration-as-one-of-the-fastest-human-services-bachelors-online-programs/) - Antioch’s online BA in Human Services Administration was announced as one of the top ten Fastest Human Services Bachelor’s Online Programs for 2021 by Best Health Degrees. The fully online human services degree completion program accelerates progress toward graduation by applying transfer credits from earlier college-level work allowing students to finish the program in less
- [Sharing Knowledge in Bilingual and Transdisciplinary Education](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/sharing-knowledge-in-bilingual-and-transdisciplinary-education/) - “Once in a while you’ll see a car pass by,” says Dr. Emiliano Gonzalez. He’s on his remote ranch in Encino, Texas, with his two horses, six dogs, and “a lot of chickens.” It’s where he has spent the past year sheltering from the COVID-19 pandemic. And now, as a newly-hired core faculty member in
- [Antioch University & UCSD Extension Expand Pathways for Students to Earn a Graduate Management Degree](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/antioch-ucsd-extension-expand-pathways-for-students-to-earn-a-graduate-management-degree/) - Agreement allows students to transfer into one of Antioch University’s online graduate management programs without duplication of coursework—saving time and money. Antioch University (Antioch) and UC San Diego Extension (UCSD) have expanded the pathways for students to earn a Graduate Management Degree. Students who complete UCSD Extension’s certificates in Brewing, Digital Marketing, Fundraising and Development, Healthcare Financial
- [Joey Pierlioni: Love For Social Work Leads to Promising Career](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/joey-pierlioni-love-for-social-work-leads-to-promising-career/) - Life's journey isn't always linear; sometimes, our passions and directions shift or grow fuzzy, before snapping back into clarity. This dynamic is clearly present in the life of Joey Pierlioni, a social worker and student in Antioch Online’s Master of Human Services Administration program. He overcame the difficult circumstances of his childhood to end up
- [Continuing Education for a New Generation of Working Adults](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/continuing-education-for-a-new-generation-of-working-adults/) - Terry Ratcliff, Dean of the School of Distance and Extended Education at Antioch University, was recently elected as a Director at Large to the Board of Directors of the Association for Continuing Higher Education (ACHE). This is exciting news for both ACHE and for Antioch! Ratcliff believes that higher education, training, and lifelong learning are
- [Students Embody Breadth of EdD’s New Multicultural and Antiracist Concentration](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/students-in-multicultural-and-antiracist-concentration/) - When the Doctor of Education (EdD) program at Antioch Online added a new Multicultural and Anti-Racist Education Specialization earlier this year, Michael Raffanti, the Dean of Antioch’s School of Education, was confident the program would attract the students for whom this specialization was a perfect fit. But he didn’t know that it would swiftly grow
- [Melding Creativity and Management](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/melding-creativity-and-management/) - “As a teen, I wanted to be in a rock band,” says Daisy Salas, a student in the MA in Nonprofit Management at Antioch Online. Today, Salas is living that dream as the rhythm guitarist and lead singer for the Los Angeles-based indie rock band Conductora. The band plays shows around Southern California and has
- [Bridging Artistic Passion and Nonprofit Management](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/bridging-artistic-passion-and-nonprofit-management/) - The day of Diane Tomasi’s 30th birthday party she stood staring at the sky in the backyard of a friend's New York home, wondering if it would rain. After weeks of putting together a small cabaret theater and dance performance—to celebrate her own birthday but also to showcase the skills and mutual love of her
- [UCSD Certificate Leads to Antioch MBA for Sustainable Brewing Advocate](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/melanie-reese-profile/) - “We're at this time where politics is kind of failing us and you want to help, but you don't know how,” says Melanie Reese. Instead of being complacent, though, Reese has chosen to study how to change the world and specifically how to impact what she has influence over: the brewery where she works. That’s
- [Cool Course: Organizational Leadership—Different Perspectives on the Same Pillar of Effective Organizations](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/cool-courses-organizational-leadership-different-perspectives-on-the-same-pillar-of-effective-organizations/) - "No matter the sector the student is focusing on, whether they're working in for-profit business, social services, or a nonprofit, the importance of organizational leadership cannot be overstated," says Dr. Mary Ann Short, Antioch’s Director of Graduate Management Studies programs. That’s why all management students at Antioch have to take one of two courses in
- [EdD Student Founds Yellow Springs Community Seed Library](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/florentina-rodriguez-profile/) - Can planting a seed help change the world? Florentina Rodriguez thinks so. This Antioch student and alum today is realizing her dream of creating a more just and equitable society through a nonprofit she founded devoted to community-based seed-saving. This seemingly small act—keeping the seeds from plants that best survive a particular climate—is a long
- [Degree Nurtures Passion for Supporting People at Work](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/emily-sollie-profile/) - Emily Sollie has worked in the non-profit sector for most of her career, but her ideas about what is possible in the field have expanded since she started her studies at Antioch. Although her recent work has focused on communications, in pursuing a Master of Business Administration at Antioch she has learned more about roles
- [EdD Student is Shifting Views in Education—and Centering Black Girls](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/tamika-reese-profile/) - Tamika Reese comes from a large family of educators. But she never foresaw her life leading her down the same path her ancestors had already walked. So as a young person Reese went on a different route. She pursued an MBA and went into banking. But in that career, she always felt that something was
- [MHSA Student Implements A Person-First Management Style](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/marlem-landa-gonzalez-profile/) - Marlem Landa-Gonzalez doesn’t think managers should keep all institutional knowledge, power, and decision-making capabilities to themselves. Instead, this student in the Master of Human Services Administration program is working as both a student and as a leader in her workplace to find ways to empower other natural leaders in teams and trust them to support
- [Antioch University is Helping Teachers Build Capacity for Social Emotional Learning](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/antioch-university-is-helping-teachers-build-capacity-for-social-emotional-learning/) - Antioch University's Continuing Education Programs hosted an online event on June 15 titled Building Capacity for Social Emotional Learning. This event, which was sponsored by Six Seconds and Antioch University’s Doctor of Education program, explored the Social Emotional Learning framework and how being in tune with students' emotions can be a powerful educational tool. In
- [Adjunct Faculty Awarded Regional People Director of the Year](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/kirsten-frey-profile/) - Kirsten Frey never expected to be a professor. But with over twenty years of experience in Human Resources management, her expertise has been invaluable in the Antioch Online’s Masters in Business Administration program. Frey has used her position not only to educate but also to advocate. As the Regional Human Resources Senior Director for Walmart
- [A Versatile Addition to Your Professional Toolkit: Master of Business Administration (MBA)](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/alumni-profile-jesse-lore-master-of-business-administration-mba/) - Antioch University Online alumni, Jesse Lore talks about the online Master of Business Administration (MBA) program and its accessibility, and manageable course of study, that ties to the greater trends in the world, it's an incredible thing to add to anyone's toolkit. I could not have possibly anticipated how relevant my course of studies at
- [Navigating Business and Social Justice](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/navigating-business-and-social-justice/) - How Antioch University's Master of Business Administration Program is Leading the Way As a business professional, you may have noticed the increasing importance of social and environmental responsibility in business. Consumers want to buy from (and skilled talent wants to work for) companies aligned with values that contribute to a more just and sustainable world.
- [The Fulfilling Work of Fundraising for Nonprofits](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/the-fulfilling-work-of-fundraising-for-nonprofits/) - Ryan Gallagher loves to talk about raising money for cancer research and treatment. Sure, it’s his job, but in everything he says, you can hear his passion for supporting this life-saving work. He brings this heart and hard work to everything he does in the world, including advocating for LGBTQIA+ issues and currently studying sustainable business as a student at Antioch University’s Master of Business Administration.
- [Journey through Darkness in Springsteen's Work and in Psychology](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/journey-through-darkness-in-springsteens-work-and-in-psychology/) - Lorraine Mangione and Donna Luff have had an article about Bruce Springsteen's women fans accepted in a multi-disciplinary journal, Interdisciplinary Literary Studies: A Journal of Criticism and Theory. The journal will have a special section in honor of the 40th anniversary of the release of Springsteen's album, Darkness on the Edge of Town, an anniversary
- [AUNE Alumni Quoted in Daily Hampshire Gazette](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/aune-alumni-quoted-in-daily-hampshire-gazette/) - AUNE Alumna Ruth Folchman, PsyD '04, was recently quoted in an article about New Year's resolutions in the Daily Hampshire Gazette. In the article, "When it comes to New Year’s resolutions, think small," Folchman talks about how clarity of intention can help resolutions stick, and how resolutions can be made any time of year. She
- [Antioch Grad Interviewed on WGBH's PBS NewsHour Shares Program](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/antioch-grad-interviewed-on-wgbhs-pbs-newshour-shares-program/) - Sasha Purpura, MBA '11, Executive Director of Food for Free, was interviewed on WGBH's PBS NewsHour Shares program on February 6. Food For Free, a food rescue group based in Cambridge, MA, launched a program where student volunteers package 1,200 pounds of leftover food into microwaveable meals for those in need. Sasha explains, "This is
- [Psychology Moving Forward into A More Diverse World:  Dr. Roysircar and the Multicultural Guidelines](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/apas-multicultural-guidelines/) - Gargi Roysircar, retired Clinical Psychology professor, and APA Task Force colleagues who wrote the 2017 APA Multicultural Guidelines, have published its executive summary in the February issue of the American Psychologist. After the first author, authors are listed by last name alphabetically. Claus-Ehlers, C. S., Chiriboga, D. A., Hunter, S. L., Roysircar, G., & Tummala-Narra,
- [Existential and Relational Aspects of Life: Loss and Grief](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/existential-and-relational-aspects-of-life-loss-and-grief/) - Loss and grief have been areas of research, writing, and practice for Lorraine Mangione. She will be offering a full-day workshop at Rhode Island Psychological Association entitled Navigating through Loss and Grief: Meaning Making along the Journey on March 1st in Warwick, Rhode Island. She will be doing a similar half-day workshop for the Maine Psychological
- [Cultural Humility, Psychoanalysis, and Diversity:  How They Work Together in Clinical Practice](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/cultural-humility-psychoanalysis-and-diversity-how-they-work-together-in-clinical-practice/) - The Department of Clinical Psychology was delighted to have Anton H. Hart, PhD present on Engaging Racial and Other Diversities in Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy: Curiosity Over Competence at this year’s Field Supervisors Day, which was held on February 28. Dr. Hart is a Training and Supervising Analyst and on the Faculty of the William Alanson White
- [Marti Straus Presented on Co-Regulation in Trauma Treatment](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/marti-straus-presented-on-co-regulation-in-trauma-treatment/) - Marti Straus is recently back from the Psychotherapy Networker Symposium where she presented three workshops on co-regulation in trauma treatment with children, teens, and families.
- [A Life of Service: The incredible career and busy retirement of Dr. Gargi Roysicar](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/a-life-of-service-the-incredible-career-and-busy-retirement-of-dr-gargi-roysicar/) - Dr. Gargi Roysicar may be retired, but her work is far from done. A History of Care As a respected professional in clinical psychology and a long-time member of the Antioch community, an aura of respect and affection lace the voices of those who speak about Gargi Roysicar. She is well-known and well-respected, both as
- [Three Years of Research Published in "Journal of Black Psychology"](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/three-years-of-research-published-in-journal-of-black-psychology/) - Gargi Roysircar, AUNE Clinical Psychology retired faculty member, and Ashland Thompson, 5th-year doctoral candidate, and predoctoral intern at APA-approved Regional Central Hospital, Butner, North Carolina, have published an empirical research article in the Journal of Black Psychology: Roysircar, G., Geisinger, K., & Thompson, A. (2019). Haitian children’s disaster trauma: Validation of pictorial assessment of resilience and vulnerability.
- [Environmental Studies Students and Faculty Attend Goldman Prize Ceremony](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/environmental-studies-students-and-faculty-attend-goldman-prize-ceremony/) - Antioch University New England Environmental Studies graduate students, Ellie Leaning, Flick Monk, Shaylin Salas, and faculty member, Abigail Abrash Walton, recently attended the 30th annual Goldman Environmental Prize ceremony in Washington, DC. The Goldman Prize, known as the Nobel Prize for the Environment, goes annually to winners from six regions of the world in recognition
- [Climate Change: Loss and Coping around a Global Trauma](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/climate-change-loss-and-coping-around-a-global-trauma/) - Thomas Doherty, PsyD (Antioch 2002) has been quoted in a piece entitled "Mourning the Land" in the May 2019 edition of the American Psychological Association (APA) Monitor on Psychology. This is a very moving and sobering article on climate change and the toll it does take on people and will continue to take over the
- [Antioch University New England's Distinguished Psychologist Award](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/antioch-university-new-englands-distinguished-psychologist-award/) - Antioch University New England’s Clinical Psychology program recently awarded two alumni with its “Distinguished Psychologist Award.” The award honors graduates who earned their doctorate at least five years ago, and who are accomplished in the foundational competency of Relationship and at least two of the following areas of importance to an Antioch University New England
- [Dr. Jim Gruber Serves as Delegate to the 4th United Nations Environmental Assembly (UNEA)](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/dr-jim-gruber-serves-as-delegate-to-the-4th-united-nations-environmental-assembly-unea/) - AUNE’s Jim Gruber: On serving as a Delegate to the UNEA Assembly, the importance of communicating science to policymakers, and his forthcoming book This past March, long-time Environmental Studies Faculty and former Department Chair, Jim Gruber, served as a National Council for Science and the Environment (NCSE) Delegate to the fourth United Nations Environmental Assembly in
- [2019 AUNE Environmental Excellence Awards](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/2019-aune-environmental-excellence-awards/) - The 2019 Environmental Excellence Awards were presented during the finishing ceremony for graduating students at Antioch University New England on May 3, 2019. The Alumni Award and the Community Award are given annually by Antioch's Environmental Studies Department to an alumna or alumnus and to a community member who have made outstanding contributions to the
- [Antioch Graduate Explores Psychology and the World](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/antioch-graduate-explores-psychology-and-the-world/) - Many of us only dream about living and working abroad, but some psychologists actually do it! What a surprise it was to one of our faculty members to open up a journal and hear about one of our own graduates doing just that. Barbara Landon, PsyD (Antioch 2004) has recently been featured in the May
- [Mentoring: It is at the Heart of Training!](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/mentoring-it-is-at-the-heart-of-training/) - AUNE Professors have just learned that their article, Mentoring in clinical psychology programs: Broadening and deepening, has won the 2018 Award for Most Valuable Paper on Professional Development from The Journal of Contemporary Psychotherapy. The journal's award program highlights strong contributions to the field that were published during the previous year. This year, the article
- [Bringing Psychology to the People of Haiti Earns an Award for Psychotherapy with Women](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/psyd-faculty-and-student-win-psychotherapy-with-women-award/) - Gargi Roysircar, Professor Emerita, and Ashland Thompson, 5th year PsyD candidate on predoctoral internship at APA-approved Central Regional Hospital, Butner, NC, have won the 2019 Psychotherapy with Women Award of the Society for the Psychology of Women, Division 35 of APA for their paper, Trauma Coping of Mothers and Children Among the Poor in Haiti:
- [Training Educators for the Future: New Antioch Fellowship with Teton Science Schools Makes the World a Classroom](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/training-educators-for-the-future-new-antioch-fellowship-with-teton-science-schools-makes-the-world-a-classroom/) - Antioch University’s New England campus is giving its master’s education students a unique opportunity to take their learning outside the classroom. Teton Science Schools (TSS) students already benefit from a partnership with AUNE’s Environmental Studies and Education programs, and a new fellowship with TSS takes Place-Based Education training into the great outdoors, said Paul Bocko,
- [A VERY Productive Sabbatical for Dr. Marti Straus](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/a-very-productive-sabbatical-for-dr-marti-straus/) - Marti Straus, PhD, has recently returned from a very productive sabbatical. She has landed not one, but two book contracts during this time. The first is a workbook currently titled In It Together: The CO-Regulation Workbook for Traumatized Kids and their Caring Adults (she is writing this with the help of her research assistant, 4th
- [Antioch Alums in "Washington Post" Article on Keene Amphibian Crossing](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/antioch-alums-in-washington-post-article-on-keene-amphibian-crossing/) - "This amphibian crossing brigade training program began at Antioch University New England with Environmental Studies alum David Moon." Sarah Wilson said about an article printed in the Washington Post on May 14th. She and Brett Thelen, science director of Harris Center for Conservation Education in Hancock, N.H. (also Antioch alums), are quoted in the piece. It begins: Wood frogs lie
- [AUNE Psychology Professor Appointed to Positions on APA Councils](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/aune-psychology-professor-appointed-to-positions-on-apa-councils/) - At the Board of Directors of the American Academy and Board of Psychoanalysis (Specialty Board of the American Board of Professional Psychology) meeting at the Society for Psychoanalysis and Psychoanalytic Psychology (Division 39, APA), Ted Ellenhorn was appointed to a three-year term as Chair, Psychoanalysis Specialty Council, and Specialty Representative to the Council of Specialties
- [PsyD Students in Panel Presentation at APA Meeting](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/psyd-students-in-panel-presentation-at-apa-meeting/) - Alicia MacDougall and Ashland Thompson were in a panel presentation at APA Division 39's Annual Spring Meeting in Philadelphia. The panel's presentation, "Clinical Vignettes: Am I Recognizing All Voices of Intersectionality?" sought to examine intersectionality within and across case presentations from a group of diverse graduate students who are each working with patients experiencing disintegration in
- [MacDougall and Thompson Spoke at APA Committee Annual Board Meeting](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/macdougall-and-thompson-spoke-at-apa-committee-annual-board-meeting/) - Ashland Thompson and Alicia MacDougall were invited by the Diversity and Inclusion Committee of the American Board and Academy of Psychoanalysis (American Board of Professional Psychology) to speak at the 2019 annual meeting of the Board of Directors. Ashland and Alicia spoke of their experiences as students with diverse backgrounds who have professional and clinical
- [Antioch Alum Takes on Leadership Role in New Hampshire](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/antioch-alum-takes-on-leadership-role-in-new-hampshire/) - We are very excited to see that one of our graduates, Cynthia Whitaker, PsyD (Antioch 2006), MLADC, Chief of Services at Greater Nashua Mental Health Center, is now President of New Hampshire Psychological Association. She has also been a supervisor and a faculty member for our students. Please join us in congratulating Dr. Whitaker on
- [Defining Environmental Education at AUNE](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/defining-environmental-education-at-aune/) - “Aim to land where you want to land. I don’t think you’re going to make a wrong decision at a place like Antioch.” Antioch University New England has been a progressive leader in educational training since 1964. Multiple programs are available for Antioch students to pursue training in environmental education, holistic curriculum design, and engaging
- [Interview with Mike Akresh, Environmental Studies Faculty and Ornithology Instructor](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/interview-with-mike-akresh-environmental-studies-faculty-and-ornithology-instructor/) - We sat down for a quick, get-to-know-you interview with Mike Akresh, new Environmental Studies faculty member at Antioch University and instructor for Ornithology and Quantitative Research Strategies. Mike joined Antioch from a post-doc at UMass and specializes in ornithological research. We caught Mike just after his return from the American Ornithological Society conference in Alaska,
- [Antiochians Past and Present Shine at the 2019 APA Convention in Chicago](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/antiochians-past-and-present-shine-at-the-2019-apa-convention-in-chicago/) - We were so pleased to see a number of our students and faculty involved in presenting at this year’s American Psychological Association Annual Convention in the great city of Chicago. Please see below for the very relevant and creative work they are doing. And given that APA is a huge convention with thousands of attendees,
- [PsyD Program Accredited for Maximum 10-Year Period](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/psyd-program-accredited-for-maximum-10-year-period/) - Antioch University New England’s Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) degree has recently been accredited for the maximum 10-year period (through 2027) by the American Psychological Association (APA). AUNE’s PsyD program was founded in 1982 and meets the APA's standards for accreditation and is consistent with the National Council of Schools and Programs of Professional Psychology (NCSPP)
- [Teens Actually Do Want Attention from Parents](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/marti-straus-on-technoconflicts-in-families-today/) - Dr. Martha Straus, Professor and Core Faculty in the Clinical Psychology program at AUNE, had an article, Craving Device-Free Attention - Technoconflicts in Families Today, published in the July/August 2019 issue of Psychotherapy Networker. Dr. Straus writes in the article, “In the past few months, I’ve realized that nearly all my teenage girl clients are
- [Finser to Speak at Global Education Summit](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/finser-to-speak-at-global-education-summit/) - Torin Finser, Antioch University New England Education faculty and a longstanding Waldorf teacher, author and educator of over 40 years will be presenting at Festival of the Child, a global summit empowering parents & educators to not only survive the challenges of the 21st century but also to help children thrive. Taking place online from November 14-20, 2019, it
- [AUNE Student Awarded Counseling Fellowship From NBCC and Affiliates](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/aune-student-awarded-counseling-fellowship-from-nbcc-and-affiliates/) - Antioch master's student Marissa Arrigoni has earned the prestigious NBCC Foundation's Minority Fellowship Program for Mental Health Counselors (Master’s). Marissa is a student in Antioch University New England’s MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling program. Arrigoni will receive $10,000 in funding and training this year to support her education and facilitate her service to underserved minority populations.
- [First Annual Monadnock Region Birding Cup Soars](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/first-annual-monadnock-region-birding-cup-soars/) - On Saturday, September 14th, the Antioch Bird Club hosted its first competition for bird watchers in the Monadnock Region of New Hampshire. Sponsored by various regional businesses, including the Monadnock Food Co-op, Achille Agway, Toadstool Bookstores, Bird Watcher’s Supply and Gift, Jake’s Market and Deli, and Moosewood Ecological LLC, this competition brought awareness to local
- [Dr. Dean Hammer Publishes an Article in APA Journal ](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/dr-dean-hammer-publishes-an-article-in-apa-journal/) - Dr. Dean Hammer, Affiliate Faculty in AUNE’s PsyD program, had an article Cultivating Soulfulness in Psychotherapy published in APA Journal: Spirituality in Clinical Practice. 2019, Vol. 6, No. 2, 139–143. “This reflection highlights the importance of reclaiming a focus on the soul in my practice of existential-based, spiritually oriented psychotherapy. My clinical experience and long-standing meditation practice guided
- [DMT Faculty present workshop for the Vermont College Dance Exchange/Vermont Dance Alliance](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/dmt-faculty-present-workshop-for-the-vermont-college-dance-exchange-vermont-dance-alliance/) - Tomoyo Kawano, PhD, BC-DMT and Chevon Stewart, BC-DMT presented a workshop and facilitated discussion on two of the primary founders in the field of Dance/Movement Therapy during the "Think. Move. Discover." weekend event held at Middlebury College the first weekend in November. Twenty-three students from Middlebury, Bennington and Marlboro Colleges and the University of
- [AUNE Clinical Psychology Faculty Win Award for Mentoring Article](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/antioch-clinical-psychology-faculty-win-award-mentoring-article/) - AUNE Professors Lorraine Mangione and Kathi A. Borden, along with Assistant Professor Katherine Evarts know a thing or two about the importance of mentoring. Last year, the trio, alongside their colleagues at the University of Denver, published an article in Training and Education in Professional Psychology titled Mentoring in clinical psychology programs: Broadening and deepening.
- [Antioch Alumni wins 3K for Service Learning Project](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/antioch-alum-wins-3k-for-service-learning-project/) - Kristen Brock, Antioch University Environmental Education graduate was recently awarded a mini-grant from the Association for Middle-Level Education (AMLE) for her work with students at Colegio Americano de Guatemala. Kristen’s project started as an AUNE practicum which she then developed into a service learning project to use in her professional career. Her focus was to
- [PsyD Student Selected as APA Leadership Development Fellow](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/psyd-student-selected-as-apa-leadership-development-fellow/) - Congratulations to Alicia MacDougall (4th year PsyD student), co-chair of APA Division 39 Graduate Student Committee, on being selected as a 2020 APA Leadership Development Fellow. A diverse group of 14 fellows – 5 graduate students and 9 early career psychologists – was nominated by 5 APA Divisions and 9 State Psychological Associations (SPTAs), respectively.
- [Education Master’s Alumni Finds a Balance of “Mindfulness” in Teaching Special Education and Coaching Football](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/education-masters-student-finds-a-balance-of-mindfulness-in-teaching-special-education-and-coaching-football/) - Joshua Reitzenstein, MA in Education '19, was working as a Title 1 reading instructor and coaching football in the afternoons when a phone call altered the course of his career path. “I had taken the CSET and was beginning to think about becoming a classroom teacher. That summer, while exploring the backcountry of Yosemite, my
- [Professor Emerita and Alum Publish Article](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/professor-emerita-and-alum-publish-article/) - Gargi Roysircar, Professor Emerita AUNE Clinical Psychology Program, Ashland Thompson, AUNE '19 PsyD, and Assistant Clinical Professor, Department of Psychiatry, The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and Kurt Geisinger, Meierhenry Distinguished University Professor and Director, Buros Center for Testing, University of Nebraska-Lincoln have published an article in the American Psychologist on their mental
- [William Hafford: Finding Connection through Adventure Therapy](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/william-hafford-finding-connection-through-adventure-therapy/) - At the center of William Hafford's life has always been Maine. At a young age, he moved from cities and military bases to the free-ranged sprawling greenery of the eastern state. The New England landscape imprinted on Hafford immediately. These days Hafford has a PsyD in clinical psychology from Antioch University and works in adventure
- [Antioch Bird Club is hosting its 2nd Big Year](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/antioch-bird-club-is-hosting-its-2nd-big-year/) - Calling all birders, bird-enthusiasts, and bird-feeder watchers! From January 1 through December 31, 2020, the Antioch Bird Club will be collecting bird sightings from the Antioch Community! In a classic Big Year of birding, ABC wants to find as many species of birds as possible in a calendar year. Previously, they hosted their 2018
- [Antioch EE alum celebrates forest schools in new book](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/antioch-ee-alum-celebrates-forest-schools-in-new-book/) - Since before she came to AUNE, Environmental Education alum Caylin Gans has been writing about forest schools. Built on the idea that experiences in nature are inherently challenging, humbling, and educational, forest schools allow children freedom to explore and play freely outdoors, to discover themselves and build connections with each other and with the natural
- [EE alum consults City of Holyoke on food security](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/ee-alum-consults-city-of-holyoke-on-food-security/) - Before starting at AUNE, Antioch Alum Cynthia Espinosa Marrero worked for an agricultural nonprofit in Holyoke, Massachusetts. As the nonprofit’s Farm Program Manager, Cynthia discovered her passion for gardening, and quickly became aware of the disproportionate availability of food among the diverse communities she worked in. This awareness mobilized her to join the food justice
- [Fostering Empathy for Animals | Conservation Psychology Institute Webinar Series](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/fostering-empathy-for-animals-webinar-series/) - This webinar, Fostering Empathy for Animals, was offered on Jan. 23, 2020. One of the central constructs of conservation psychology is empathy, our ability to perceive, understand, and care about the experiences of another. In this webinar, we will discuss the concept of empathy and how it can be applied to wildlife conservation, particularly through
- [Antioch Alumni becomes first Pollinator Inspector in the state of Vermont](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/antioch-alumni-becomes-first-pollinator-inspector-in-the-state-of-vermont/) - Brooke Decker was born to be a beekeeper. Her grandfather kept commercial beehives and both her mother and her aunt tend backyard hives in Brooke’s home state of Ohio. During her time studying Environmental Education at Antioch, Brooke continued the beekeeping legacy. For her master’s internship, she worked in Cuttingsville, Vermont for a local commercial
- [Autism Spectrum Disorder:  Learning More from the Research](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/autism-spectrum-disorder-learning-more-from-the-research/) - The Department of Clinical Psychology has had a marvelous practicum association with Brown Center for the Study of Children at Risk in Providence, RI for many years. Please see the abstract from the recent article whose authors include Dr. Stephen Sheinkopf, one of the supervisors, and one of our graduates, Dr. Brian Kavanaugh (2014), on
- [Learning about Leadership by Actively Engaging with APA](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/learning-about-leadership-by-actively-engaging-with-apa/) - Bola Afoloyan, PsyD (Antioch 2015) has been selected as a Leadership Collaborative Fellow of Division 17 - Society of Counseling Psychology, APA. She will design and implement a project that contributes to the Society of Counseling Psychology's strategic plan and will present the project at the APA Convention in August of 2020.
- [Biosphere Exploration in the Classroom](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/biosphere-exploration-in-the-classroom/) - Scientific inquiry practices by Jimmy Karlan, Director of the Science Teacher Certification program at Antioch University New England and Hannah Root, ES STC student are the feature story in the most recent issue of Green Teacher magazine. Their article, Next Generation Biospheres: Classroom investigations into climate change, describes classroom utilization of the Biosphere Challenge -
- [Preparing Students to Become Citizens](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/megan-gessler-preparing-students-to-become-citizens/) - Megan Gessler is a Nature-Based Early Childhood Coordinator at The Morton Arboretum near Chicago. Her work puts her in charge of the Arboretum's nature-based early childhood program, known as Little Trees. She runs two-day, three-day, and four-day sessions for the program, at two and a half hour sessions each, about 80 percent of which take
- [AUNE Campus Update](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/aune-campus-update/) - Greetings AUNE Students, Over the next few days, you will be receiving communications from University leadership about an array of system-wide initiatives underway to ensure the quality of teaching and learning and the best possible support in academic and student services. As you read the notices, I hope the institutional care for our student body
- [Patient-Centered Primary Care: New and Evolving Roles for Psychologists](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/dr-sandy-blount-and-patient-centered-primary-care/) - In this time of social distancing and meeting online, we really appreciate Dr. Sandy Blount speaking to us on April 20 about his work in Integrated Primary Care and his new book Patient-Centered Primary Care: Getting from Good to Great. The book has been described as "a handbook for patient-centered care for the present and
- [After More Than 12,500 Observations in Single Day, Organizers Plan More Socially Distant Bioblitzes](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/after-more-than-12500-observations-in-single-day-organizers-plan-more-socially-distant-bioblitzes/) - The first-ever International Socially Distant BioBlitz, held on April 5th, connected an unprecedented 346 participants who together made over 12,500 observations containing more than 3,000 species. It was such a success that the event’s organizers at Antioch University New England (AUNE) are planning another Socially Distant BioBlitz for May 3rd, and this will kick off
- [To Our 2020 Graduates - A Message From Your Antioch Community](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/to-our-2020-graduates-a-message-from-your-antioch-community/) - Dear 2020 Antioch University New England Graduates, We celebrate you! On behalf of our entire faculty and staff, we want to share our appreciation with you this May 2nd. Thank you for your hard work and dedication, and flexibility this Spring. Please enjoy these messages and well-wishes from our Antioch community! We look forward to
- [Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health:  How One Graduate Threads Her Clinical Passion from Antioch to Internship and Beyond](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/infant-and-early-childhood-mental-health-how-one-graduate-threads-her-clinical-passion-from-antioch-to-internship-and-beyond/) - Mackenzie Soniak, PsyD (Antioch 2019) accepted the position as the Director of the Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Consultation Network for South Carolina. She completed her internship at Tulane University School of Medicine with a concentration in Infant Mental Health, and she is currently on her postdoctoral fellowship at the Irving Harris Program in
- [Part 1: Voices from AUNE PsyD Graduates in the Time of the Pandemic](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/voices-from-graduates-in-the-time-of-the-pandemic/) - The AUNE PsyD in Clinical Psychology Program put out a call to their graduates asking what they were doing during the pandemic and for some words of wisdom and advice on getting through and doing the work of a psychologist at this time. "We were thrilled to hear from so many of our esteemed graduates
- [Part 2: Voices from AUNE PsyD Graduates in the Time of the Pandemic](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/part-two-voices-from-graduates-in-the-time-of-the-pandemic/) - "We put out a call to our graduates, asking what they are doing during the pandemic and also for some words of wisdom and advice on getting through and doing the work of a psychologist at this time," said Dr. Lorraine Mangione, Professor and Director of Practica. "We are thrilled to hear from so many of
- [Part 3: Voices from AUNE PsyD Graduates in the Time of the Pandemic](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/part-three-voices-from-aune-psyd-graduates-in-the-time-of-the-pandemic/) - "We take considerable pride in how alumni and alumnae are changing the world," said Dr. Vincent Pignatiello, Chair of the Department of Clinical Psychology. "It is exciting that each week we are able to broadcast their voices to the world about their personal and professional journeys. In this third installment, it’s a great pleasure to
- [AUNE Campus Update - Fall 2020 Semester](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/campus-update-the-fall-semester/) - AUNE Students: In looking ahead to the fall semester I wanted to share a few thoughts and decisions that have been made about our fall schedule and campus operations. After careful consideration given to national conversations focusing on higher education, it is clear to me that there is no clear consensus on the best pathway
- [Part 4: Voices from AUNE PsyD Graduates in the Time of the Pandemic](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/part-four-voices-from-aune-psyd-graduates-in-the-time-of-the-pandemic/) - The PsyD Program in New England was so pleased to have heard from our graduates during the time of the pandemic. This week they are featuring two alumni from rural outposts on opposite sides of the country. Both are almost as far north as one can go in the continental United States—Vermont and Washington. "I
- [Part 5: Voices from AUNE PsyD Graduates in the Time of the Pandemic](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/part-five-voices-from-aune-psyd-graduates-in-the-time-of-the-pandemic/) - Dr. Kristi Webb (Antioch University New England, PsyD '99) started in the Master’s in Counseling Psych program at Antioch New England in 1991 and graduated in 1993. In those days students were required to take a year off before entering the PsyD program, so she started her PsyD in 1994. She has a vibrant practice
- [Science Teacher Certification Students Bid a Fond Farewell to Dr. Jimmy Karlan](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/science-teacher-certification-students-bid-a-fond-farewell-to-dr-jimmy-karlan/) - When Jimmy Karlan came to Antioch in 1979, it was as a master's student eager to create distinctive science curricula and prove his passion to the mentors at the head of his classroom. "I developed a deeper understanding of environmental issues, a more profound connection with nature, and greater respect for the art of teaching,"
- [Part 6: Voices from AUNE PsyD Graduates in the Time of the Pandemic](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/part-six-voices-from-aune-psyd-graduates-in-the-time-of-the-pandemic/) - Dr. Carmela DiCandia (Antioch University New England, PsyD '99), winner of the 2016 Horace Mann ("win some victory for humanity") Alumni Award, shared a video with our community. In it, she talks about how AUNE's training in multiple roles has enriched her career and helped her adapt to changing conditions. In fact, as the video
- [Part 7: Voices from AUNE PsyD Graduates in the Time of the Pandemic](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/part-seven-aune-psyd-graduates-in-the-time-of-the-pandemic/) - Dr. Liza Colby (Antioch University New England, PsyD '09) runs a practice seeing all ages of clients. She has a particular interest in serving clients who are older or who have disabilities, in appropriate ways. She talks about her past experiences in seeking jobs and her current experience doing teletherapy. She notes that her personal
- [Part 8: Voices from AUNE PsyD Graduates in the Time of the Pandemic](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/part-8-voices-from-aune-psyd-graduates-in-the-time-of-the-pandemic/) - Dr. Joan Magill (Torgersen) (Antioch University New England, PsyD, '94) of Boca Raton, Florida, was in our first class of students, and has been doing clinical work for four decades! She has seen a lot, but nothing like our current situation in which psychologists are practicing. There is still so much to learn and wrestle
- [A Legacy of Building Communities: Dr. Jim Gruber, Beloved Antioch Professor, Retires](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/a-legacy-of-building-communities-dr-jim-gruber-beloved-antioch-professor-retires/) - Dr. Jim Gruber, PhD, PE, is one of those renaissance men that are rare these days. Throughout his life, Gruber's career has brought him all over the world. He has a Master's degree in engineering from MIT, a Master's in public administration from Harvard Kennedy School of Government, and a PhD in environmental conservation from
- [Hope and Resilience for Parents, Children, Educators, and Psychologists](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/hope-and-resilience-for-parents-children-educators-and-psychologists/) - We have a couple of graduates who have also either taught for us or given guest lectures and who have been doing a lot of work with families for years in the greater Boston area. Now during the time of this pandemic, they have material to share with other psychologists, educators, parents, and the public.
- [AUNE Clinical Psychology Presenting at 2020 Virtual Diversity Challenge](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/aune-clinical-psychology-presenting-at-2020-virtual-diversity-challenge/) - Individuals with trans and gender expansive identities are at greater risk for trauma, oppression, and death than their cisgender peers, and those who are also Indigenous and People of Color (IPOC) have intersecting oppressions that lead to even greater risk. For the 20th Anniversary of Diversity Challenge: Goodbye "Isms," Hello Future! , Dr. Kate Evarts
- [Contemporary Pilgrimages: The Human-Environment Connection as a Double-Edged Sword | Conservation Psychology Institute Webinar Series](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/contemporary-pilgrimages-the-human-environment-connection-as-a-double-edged-sword-conservation-psychology-institute-webinar-series/) - Quests for meaning and connection are often framed as pilgrimage journeys. These types of journeys, along with pilgrimage sites and routes, are rapidly growing around the globe. Fueled by economic and cultural heritage potential, many countries and regions are creating pilgrimage infrastructures that attract significant numbers of people. One reason for this growth is the
- [Cracking the Fundraising Code: Applying Psychology to Inspire Exhibit Visitor Donations | Conservation Psychology Institute Webinar Series](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/cracking-the-fundraising-code-applying-psychology-to-inspire-exhibit-visitor-donations-conservation-psychology-institute-webinar-series/) - How do we inspire visitors to donate within conservation exhibits? Join Dr. Kristen Lukas, Director of Conservation and Science at Cleveland Metroparks Zoo and Board Vice Chair at Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund, as she brings us along on her journey to apply psychological principles to the development of an exhibit that will do just that!
- [Further PsyD Voices from the Pandemic](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/further-psyd-voices-from-the-pandemic/) - In the early days of the coronavirus pandemic, the faculty at Antioch New England (AUNE) collected and published updates and reflections from seventeen alumni of the PsyD in Clinical Psychology program, recording how they were navigating the challenges of life and work in a changed world. We talked to four alumni of Antioch New England’s
- [PsyD Grad Receives APA Award for Work on School Violence](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/psyd-grad-receives-apa-award-for-work-on-school-violence/) - Dr. William Ketterer (Antioch University New England, PsyD in Clinical Psychology ’10) received notice in October that he had won the APA 2021 Distinguished Contributions of Applications of Psychology to Education and Training Award, one of the highest honors awarded by the American Psychological Association. The award, which comes with a $1,000 prize, is one
- [AUNE Psychology Team Explores Why Older Women Choose to Keep Working](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/aune-team-explores-why-older-women-choose-to-keep-working/) - A research team of two faculty and one student at Antioch University New England has contributed a chapter to the book Older Women Who Work: Resilience, Choice, and Change, which was published by the American Psychology Association (APA) this September. Titled “Shifting Values and Late Course Adjustments in the Careers of Older Women,” the chapter
- [Two PsyD Faculty Receive Fellow Status at APA](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/two-psyd-faculty-receive-fellow-status-at-apa/) - Two faculty from Antioch University New England have been elected as Fellows in their divisions at the American Psychological Association, a professional honor that is awarded on the basis of outstanding achievements in psychology. Dr. Lorraine Mangione, Professor of Clinical Psychology at AUNE, became a fellow of Division 49, Group Psychology and Group Psychotherapy. She
- [Faculty Participate in National Conversations on Social Responsiveness](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/faculty-participate-in-national-conversations-on-social-responsiveness/) - Dr. Kathi Borden and Dr. Jude Bergkamp, two of Antioch’s psychology faculty, participated this September in an intensive two-day conference about increasing social responsiveness in health service psychology training across the United States. The conference, which was held digitally by the Council of Chairs of Training Councils (CCTC), was only a beginning to the work of reforming
- [Lorraine Mangione Chairs MPA Annual Convention](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/lorraine-mangione-chairs-mpa-annual-convention/) - Dr. Lorraine Mangione, Professor of Clinical Psychology at Antioch University New England, is in the middle of chairing the annual convention of the Massachusetts Psychological Association (MPA). Despite the challenges of organizing in a new format, during the middle of a global pandemic, the convention so far has been a great success. Says Dr. Mangione’s
- [Using Frameworks to Plan for and Evaluate Conservation Psychology Outcomes | Conservation Psychology Institute Webinar Series](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/using-frameworks-to-plan-for-and-evaluate-conservation-psychology-outcomes/) - Many conservation organizations strive to accomplish ambitious conservation goals but lack the proper planning to clearly define their intended outcomes and subsequent metrics to use in evaluation. Taking the time to engage stakeholders in a planning process to identify appropriate, realistic conservation psychology outcomes can be hugely beneficial to an organization. Drs. Kubarek and Johnson
- [Treating School Violence, William Ketterer Uses Theory and Effective Tools](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/treating-school-violence-william-ketterer-uses-theory-and-effective-tools/) - “Violence is a failed attempt to hold people together,” says Dr. William Ketterer, psychologist and author of Reducing Anger and Violence in Schools: An Evidence-Based Approach. “Violence is like the spit-and-wish: something’s broken, you spit on it and hope that that will keep it together.” Unfortunately, from school shootings that make the national news to
- [PsyD Alum Receives APA Award for Outstanding Contributions to Ethics Education](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/psyd-alum-receives-apa-award-for-outstanding-contributions-to-ethics-education/) - Dr. Shoshana D. Kerewsky (New England, PsyD '98) University of Oregon Senior Lecturer II (retired), has been recognized by the American Psychological Association with the 2020 Award for Outstanding Contributions to Ethics Education. She was nominated by Linda Forrest, PhD (UO faculty emerita, former associate dean, and recipient of the 2019 award) with support from
- [PsyD in Clinical Psychology Program Hosts Nationally Recognized Thought Leader on Field Supervisors Day](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/psyd-in-clinical-psychology-program-hosts-nationally-recognized-thought-leader-on-field-supervisors-day/) - The Antioch University New England PsyD in Clinical Psychology program was excited to have nationally recognized thought leader and innovator in psychotherapy and in advocacy for women, Dr. Judith Jordan, as the Field Supervisors Day speaker for an online presentation on Relational Cultural Therapy. Dr. Jordan is one of the original members of the working
- [Thomas Doherty, PsyD '02](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/thomas-doherty-psyd/) - Thomas Doherty, PsyD, an alum of the PsyD in Clinical Psychology program, is prominently featured in the article “Addressing climate change concerns in practice” in the American Psychological Association Monitor. In the article he states: A key feature of these changes is their ongoing nature, notes Thomas Doherty, PsyD, a practitioner in Portland, Oregon, whose
- [Dr. Marti Straus Co-Authors Book](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/dr-marti-straus/) - Dr. Marti Straus, Professor in the PsyD in Clinical Psychology program in New England, has co-authored a new edition of The Lost Art of Listening: How Learning to Listen Can Improve Relationships (Guilford 2021) with renowned therapist Michael P. Nichols. "In this third edition of The Lost Art of Listening, Mike Nichols and I consider the profound
- [Dr. Thema Bryant-Davis Announced as Presenter Roger Peterson Distinguished Speakers Series](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/dr-thema-bryant-davis-announced-as-presenter-roger-peterson-distinguished-speakers-series/) - The PsyD in Clinical Psychology program in New England is honored to announce Dr. Thema Bryant-Davis, Professor of Psychology at Pepperdine University, as the presenter for the Roger Peterson Distinguished Speakers Series. She will be speaking on Healing the Wounds of Racial Trauma: Moving Toward Liberation. Dr. Bryant-Davis is a Psychology Representative at the UN World
- [Student Publishes Article on Research of Microplastic Content in Reptiles in Paraguay](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/student-publishes-article-on-research-of-microplastic-content-in-reptiles-in-paraguay/) - Cullen Mackenzie, a first-year MS in Environmental Studies Conservative Biology student, had a paper accepted for publication in the highly-respected tropical ecology journal Studies on Neotropical Fauna and Environment (NNFE). His article, “Preliminary Study and First Evidence of Presence of Microplastics in Terrestrial Herpetofauna from Southwestern Paraguay,” arose from a tropical field internship where he
- [Best Value Schools Announces Antioch University New England's Addictions Counseling Program as One of Top 20 in 2021](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/best-value-schools-announces-antioch-university-new-englands-addictions-counseling-program-as-one-of-the-top-20-programs-in-2021/) - Best Value Schools has announced Antioch University New England's MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Addictions Counseling as one of the top programs for 2021. Graduates of the MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Addictions Counseling concentration will meet the academic requirements for licensure as clinical mental health counselors in most states and the academic
- [Dr. Julie Biddle Publishes Article](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/dr-julie-biddle-publishes-article/) - Antioch University New England Education Department faculty Dr. Julie Biddle had an article published in Innovations in Early Education: The International Reggio Emilia Exchange, the Quarterly Periodical of the North American Reggio Emilia Alliance. Biddle crafted a media review of Participation is an Invitation: Citizen, Citizenship, Participation, a video resulting from a collaborative project between
- [Students and Faculty Study Ant, Bird, and Moth Communities](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/where-do-the-ants-go-marching/) - Environmental Studies graduate student Kyle Bradford and Dr. Michael Akresh, Core Faculty in Environmental Studies program at Antioch University New England, were featured in the article Forest Journal: Where do the ants go marching? in the New Hampshire Union Leader. Bradford and Akresh are currently studying the ant communities that inhabit dry oak-pine barrens and
- [Disability Activist Joins Key Psychology Committees](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/disability-activist-joins-key-psychology-committees/) - “There’s not a lot of psychologists with disabilities,” says Dr. Craig Kramer. As a psychologist with a speech disability—he stutters—Dr. Kramer can see quite clearly how few others like him there are in his chosen field. And he also sees, in a way that people without disabilities often cannot, the way that this lack of
- [Jessica Hench Presents at FEMA's First Student Showcase](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/jessica-hench-present-at-femas-first-student-showcase/) - Climate Resilience Certificate student Jessica Hench was selected to present at FEMA's first student showcase as part of their Resilient Nation Partnership Network on April 28, 2021. Her presentation, Utilizing Community-Driven Engagement Practices to Establish a Toolkit of Equitable Adaptation to Inform the Greater Portland Regional Approach To Municipal Climate Action Planning, was selected through
- [Antioch University New England Named One of the Top Rated Universities in New Hampshire](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/antioch-university-new-england-named-one-of-the-top-rated-universities-in-new-hampshire/) - In a recent review of accredited colleges and universities in New Hampshire, Intelligent.com announced that Antioch University New England is one of the top-rated universities in 2021. Antioch also received the additional distinction of being named Best for Experiential Learning. Each institution was evaluated based on curriculum quality, graduation rate, reputation, and post-graduate employment. The
- [Turning Forest Fridays Into Forest Everydays](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/turning-forest-fridays-into-forest-everydays/) - For Hannah French’s third- and fourth-grade students, their classroom during the pandemic has much better air circulation than before. And it’s also a lot greener. And sunnier. This is because every day they meet not in a traditional classroom but instead in the woods adjacent to Rowe Elementary School, where an array of stumps serve
- [Under the Surface of East Harbor](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/under-the-surface-of-east-harbor/) - A Systems Ecologist about the Ground There is a whole world invisible to the eye. Day after day, this complex system operates without supervision, breathing and cycling and nurturing everything, from the smallest blade of grass to the largest terrestrial vertebrates. And where is this incredible living system responsible for the food we eat, the
- [Innovations from a Pandemic Classroom](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/innovations-from-a-pandemic-classroom/) - "What will we be doing for outdoor inquiry?" is usually the first question of the day Maira Arteaga’s young students ask during their daily morning meeting. She loves their curiosity—and how excited they are about the learning environment provided by nature that they visit every day. Arteaga, a graduate of Antioch New England’s hybrid Integrated
- [Cool Course: "Childhood and Nature: Design Principles for Educators"](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/cool-course-childhood-and-nature-design-principles-for-educators/) - "Childhood and Nature: Design Principles for Educators" Fosters Childhood Learning Through Connections with Nature Playful engagement in nature can be an incredible tool for learning. That's common sense to many who spent their childhoods climbing trees, watching ants at war, and watching seeds grow into plants. But students in Aimee Arandia Østensen's course "Childhood and
- [Education Alum Nominated for Teacher of the Year](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/education-alum-nominated-for-teacher-of-the-year/) - Alum John Thomas ‘04 (Antioch University New England, MEd) was nominated for the 2022 New Hampshire Teacher of the Year. John, who teaches elementary students at the Wells Memorial School in Harrisville, says "Don't make your students do something. Make your students WANT to do something by immersing them in meaningful, challenging, and enjoyable learning
- [Dr. Brian Zuzelo to Speak at PsyD's June Colloquium](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/dr-brian-zuzelo-to-speak-at-psyds-june-colloquium/) - The PsyD in Clinical Psychology program in New England is honored to announce Dr. Brian Zuzelo as the guest lecturer for the program's colloquium on Monday, June 14. Dr. Zuzelo's presentation will be on the Supervision of Trainees Providing Therapy for PTSD in VA Training Programs. “We are delighted to have Dr. Brian Zuzelo come back
- [Psychology, Trauma, and Dreamwork](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/psychology-trauma-and-dreamwork/) - Alicia MacDougall has been interested in how the human mind works—why different people approach similar situations in a variety of ways, how relationships form, the content and meaning behind our dreams—for as long as she can remember. For MacDougall, who is prepared to complete her PsyD in Clinical Psychology at Antioch University New England this
- [Movement and Magic: The Limitless Impact of Dance Movement Therapy](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/movement-and-magic-the-limitless-impact-of-dmt/) - Tomoyo Kawano distinctly remembers a participant in one of her dance/movement therapy sessions: an older woman with a diagnosis of mental health concerns as well as dementia. Doctors at the hospital this woman was being treated at had warned Kawano that this patient wouldn’t socialize, speak to others, or participate in events. And as Kawano
- [A Sustainable Approach to Business/ A Business Approach to Sustainability](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/a-sustainable-approach-to-business-a-business-approach-to-sustainability/) - What is the industry sector that has the greatest opportunity to communicate and demonstrate the importance of economic, environmental, and social sustainability? According to Peter Cooke, the answer is: the grocery store. “In my opinion, the food retail sector where the biggest opportunities exist to influence the planet to be more sustainable,” he says, “They
- [Faculty and Students Publish Article On Self-Care Practices During COVID](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/article-published-on-self-care-practices-of-graduate-students-during-covid/) - New England Clinical Mental Health Counseling faculty, Dr. Devona Stalnaker-Shofner (Associate Chair) and Dr. Cathy Lounsbury (Chair), along with students Ryan Roberts, Sadie Collagan, and Sean Keck authored an article “Perceived Stress and Self-Care in Graduate Students Amidst the COVID-19 Pandemic” that was recently published in the Journal of Wellness. The study, on which the article is based,
- [Dr. Devona Stalnaker-Shofner Receives Social Justice Award](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/dr-devona-stalnaker-shofner-receives-social-justice-award/) - Dr. Devona Stalnaker-Shofner, Associate Chair and faculty of Antioch New England's MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling program, was chosen as the 2021 recipient of the NARACES (North Atlantic Association of Counselor Education and Supervision) Social Justice Award. This award recognizes a counselor educator who has made significant contributions to the research and literature on
- [A Timely Diversity Resource for Mental Health Clinicians, Graduate Students, and Instructors](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/a-timely-diversity-resource-for-mental-health-clinicians-graduate-students-and-instructors/) - People of Color: Casebook of Clinical Considerations, a recent collaboration by co-authors Gargi Roysircar, Antioch University Professor Emerita, and Licensed Psychologist, Allyssa Lanza, AUNE PsyD ‘14 with contributions from AUNE PsyD in Clinical Psychology alums Katherine Russell, PsyD ’17, and Sarajane Rodgers, PsyD ’21, was published through Amazon in February of 2021. For the authors
- [PsyD Professor and Doctoral Candidate Publish Article](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/psyd-professor-and-candidate-publish-article/) - Dr. Martha Straus, Professor in the PsyD in Clinical Psychology program at Antioch University New England, and Kevin McKenzie, a doctoral candidate in the Clinical Psychology program, published a relevant and interesting article on adolescents “You Can Do Anything, The Outsized Dreams of Adolescents” in the Psychotherapy Networker. “In this piece, we suggest that some
- [The CMHC Social Justice Pedagogy Committee on Decolonizing Curriculum Framework](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/the-cmch-social-justice-pedagogy-committee-on-decolonizing-curriculum-framework/) - Emerging from the increased demands for dismantling oppressive systems of racism, patriarchy, and colonization, the Clinical Mental Health Counseling (CMHC) department at Antioch University New England is taking steps to decolonize its curriculum. In the past year, the Clinical Mental Health Department formed a Social Justice Pedagogy Committee, Dr. Devona Stalnaker-Shofner, Dr. Syntia Santos Dietz, Dr.
- [AUNE PsyD Faculty and Student Present at the APA’s Annual Convention](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/aune-psyd-faculty-and-student-present-at-the-apas-annual-convention/) - Antioch University New England PsyD in Clinical Psychology faculty Dr. Lorraine Mangione and Dr. Katherine (Kate) Evarts, and student Casey Buonocore, presented at the American Psychological Association's (APA) 2021 Annual Convention. The title of their symposium was “The #MeToo Movement: Using Technology and Creativity in Healing.” The presentations included: “Women, #MeToo, & Creativity: Healing Interactions”
- [Hanging with Birds, Teaching and Learning about Nature](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/hanging-with-birds-teaching-and-learning-about-nature-1/) - Theo Emery is a self-described bird nut, which can’t really be separated from his love of the natural world or his enthusiasm for nature-based science education. After graduating from high school, Emery led a semi-nomadic lifestyle, doing trail work, holding leadership and teaching positions in a variety of outdoor programs, conservation and nature-based education organizations,
- [Dr. Shannon McIntyre Publishes Article in the "Journal of Contemporary Psychology"](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/dr-shannon-mcintyre-publishing-an-article-of-psychotherapy/) - A therapist’s capacity to empathize and relate to a patient’s emotional state is one of many core skills needed to provide in-depth psychological care. Some of these skills can be learned during training, while others may be reared in other areas of the therapist’s life. Listening, mutual respect, allyship, and other aspects of empathy might
- [Antioch’s New Latinx Mental Health & Social Justice Institute](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/antiochs-new-latinx-mental-health-social-justice-institute/) - Generations of Latinx/e people in the United States have faced discrimination, racism, and many other sorts of oppression. Although these are ongoing injustices, the COVID-19 pandemic and the national movement for Black lives have raised awareness of the many issues facing historically marginalized communities. This last year at Antioch, the Clinical Mental Health Programs in Seattle
- [A Mission-Aligned Life’s Work Educating Environmental Leaders Results in Award](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/abigail-abrash-walton-a-mission-aligned-lifes-work-educating-environmental-leaders-leads-to-award/) - The 2021 William R. Freudenberg Lifetime Achievement Award has been awarded to Dr. Abigail Abrash Walton, the director of several programs at Antioch New England. This prestigious award recognizes significant contributions made to the field of environmental studies, and Abrash Walton is deeply deserving of it. In its citation for the award, the Association for
- [Environmental Studies Student Wins First Place: Eagle Hill Graduate Student Poster Award](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/environmental-studies-student-wins-first-place-eagle-hill-graduate-student-poster-award/) - MS in Environmental Studies (ES) student, Megan Cahill, won the Best Student Poster at the 2021 Northeast Natural History Conference. Her poster is titled, “Benthic macroinfauna community composition in a partially restored back-barrier salt marsh lagoon in North Truro on Cape Cod National Seashore, MA.” For this project, Megan worked with ES Professor Dr. Rachel
- [Antioch PhD Candidate Clara Fang Receives Switzer Fellowship for Work in Equity and Inclusion in the Climate Movement](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/antioch-phd-candidate-clara-fang-receives-switzer-fellowship-for-work-in-diversity-and-the-climate-movement/) - This past summer, heavy rains flooded the city of Detroit, Michigan, where Clara Fang lives with her partner, their dog, and two cats. Her basement was flooded with nine inches of sewage backup while other residents had as much as four feet. It took weeks for her home to be restored to a livable condition,
- [Dr. Devona Stalnaker-Shofner Recipient of the 2021 NARACES Social Justice Award](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/dr-devona-stalnaker-shofner-recipient-of-the-2021-naraces-social-justice-award/) - When Dr. Devona Stalnaker-Shofner, EdD accepted the 2021 NARACES Social Justice Award at the Association for Counselor Education and Supervision (ACES) conference on October 8th, she envisioned her accomplishment and her work as part of a lineage of many lifetimes of social justice work, activists and educators who came before her, and her ancestors. Stalnaker-Shofner
- [With New Workbook, Martha Straus Helps Parents and Children Manage Big Emotions](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/with-new-workbook-martha-straus-helps-parents-and-children-manage-big-emotions/) - “It's part of our job description as parents to remain reasonable—to have access to a rational adult brain—when our kids start falling apart,” writes Dr. Martha Straus in her latest publication. But, she says, “It's a job that appears to take a lifetime of practice to get better at.” That’s precisely why Straus, a Professor
- [Antioch's RMA Program Teaches Students to Address Complex Challenges in Changing Landscapes](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/antiochs-rma-program-teaches-students-to-address-complex-challenges-in-changing-landscapes/) - The 21st century has been full of stark warnings about the reality and urgency of the climate emergency. While these can be scary and worrying, the moment is also full of opportunities for leaders to emerge who understand science, excel at communication, and can bring together experts from multiple fields to reach a common goal.
- [Professor Emerita Gargi Roysircar-Sodowsky Co-Authors “Anti-Black Racism in Contemporary America”](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/professor-emerita-gargi-roysircar-sodowsky-co-authors-anti-black-racism-in-contemporary-america/) - Psychology has been elevating attention to racism and has the opportunity to counter the pervasive and damaging effects of racism. Gargi Roysircar-Sodowsky, Professor Emerita of the New England PsyD in Clinical Psychology program, has recently co-authored the book Anti-Black Racism in Contemporary America (Cognella Academic Publishing) with Sam Steen, Kaye W. Cole. Featuring chapters written by
- [Dr. Taqueena Quintana Publishes Article on School Counselor Self-Care](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/dr-taqueena-quintana-publishes-article-on-school-counselor-self-care/) - Dr. Taqueena Quintana, Faculty in Antioch New England’s Clinical Mental Health Counseling program published an article in the Florida School Counselor journal entitled “Refilling Your Cup: A School Counselor Self-Care Routine.” The article describes the need to shift work routines to include self-care and to support one's own well-being and the well-being of those we
- [Antioch University Receives $1 Million Gift To Create The Tom Wessels Environmental Scholarship](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/antioch-university-receives-1-million-gift-to-create-the-tom-wessels-environmental-scholarship/) - Scholarships to be Awarded to Historically Underrepresented and Most Academically Qualified Students Antioch University is pleased to announce a $1 million gift from an anonymous donor to create an endowed student scholarship fund. Named after Environmental Studies Faculty Emeritus Tom Wessels, the Tom Wessels Environmental Scholarship will be awarded to historically underrepresented and the most academically
- [The Roles of Activism & Spirituality in Psychology](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/185495-2/) - Peace and justice activism and spirituality are the core of Dr. Dean Hammer’s clinical psychology practice and teachings. In his private practice in South Londonderry Vermont, Hammer takes an integrative approach to counseling, combining traditional psychodynamic methods with existential and cognitive-narrative perspectives and techniques. The courses he teaches at Antioch reflect a similar blend. Since
- [Faculty and Alum Publish Article About Red Wolf Conservation](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/faculty-and-alum-publish-article-about-red-wolf-conservation/) - Despite laws put in place over the last half-century to safeguard endangered species against the dangers posed by humans, successful wildlife conservation involves systems that are far more complex than the average person may realize. Sadly, a breakdown in these systems has had a detrimental impact on the population of red wolves in the Southeastern
- [AUNE Psychology Professor Serving Six-Year Term as Editor of APA Journal](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/aune-psychology-professor-serving-six-year-term-as-editor-of-apa-journal/) - Kathi Borden, PhD, wears two hats (that we know of). While this makes her a very busy individual, her two primary professional roles, Professor of Clinical Psychology at AUNE and Editor of the APA (American Psychological Association) Journal Professional Psychology: Research and Practice, complement each other beautifully. Each institution benefits from her work with and
- [Antioch PsyD at 2022 NCSPP Conference](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/antioch-psyd-at-2022-ncspp-conference/) - Faculty and students from Antioch PsyD programs on both coasts recently attended the virtual National Council of Schools and Programs in Professional Psychology (NCSPP) Conference in January. NCSPP, an organization composed of delegates from many professional psychology programs and schools, aims to seed cutting-edge research and practices across psych grad programs and institutions and to
- [New STEAM Certification Inspired by Former Student’s Self-Designed Passion](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/rachel-van-hazinga-profile/) - When Rachel Van Hazinga entered the Masters of Education for Experienced Educators at Antioch New England in 2016, she definitely qualified as experienced—she had almost two decades of teaching under her belt. It was just this richness of experience that helped her design and customize the perfect educational experience for herself. As she began the
- [An Antioch Instructor Helps Design a New City](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/michael-simpson-profile/) - Somewhere, in some heretofore ignored corner of the US—perhaps in the Nevada desert or upon the Appalachian plateau—a new city may grow. But where? And how? And to what end? These are some of the questions that engage Michael Simpson, a longtime Antioch New England faculty member, director of the Master of Science in Resource
- [Passion for Treating Addiction Leads to Receiving New Memorial Scholarship](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/tracy-lee-profile/) - “I have this vision of a different, more alternative way of healing that's not just sitting in blank, stale rooms,” says Tracy Lee. “I want to move people outdoors and into nature, to use creative healing approaches, creative therapy, and ecotherapy for change.” These dreams are personal for Tracy Lee—in her own life, it was
- [New Solar Array Builds on Partnerships Between Land, Sun, and Community at Glover’s Ledge](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/solar-panels-at-glovers-ledge/) - In Langdon, New Hampshire there is a forest full of hemlock, beech, oak, and pine. Over four hundred species of wildlife and vegetation call this forest home: red-tailed hawks, snowshoe hares, coyote, deer, bear, fox, wood frogs, red-spotted newts, a variety of songbirds, and many more. And for the last eight years, Antioch University has
- [Counseling Program Launches CMHC Spectrum, Connecting LGBTQ+ Mental Health and Advocacy](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/cmhc-spectrum-launch-event/) - A year ago, Dr. Ernie Zullo and two of his students in Antioch New England’s Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Jess Irish and AJ Buckley, came together to ask a deceptively simple question: how can counselor training programs prepare their students to be affirming and knowledgeable practitioners when working with the LGBTQ+ community? An obvious answer
- [Sharing Permaculture Skills to Grow Food and Community](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/marty-castriotta-profile/) - Marty Castriotta considers himself an ecosystem designer. The alum of Antioch New England’s Environmental Education program says, “Permaculture design offers a toolkit.” These tools mimic natural systems—minimizing waste, using natural building materials—and they create long-term models for how we as a society can grow food in a more sustainable way. Castriotta has used this philosophy
- [Environmental Studies Alumni Career Spotlight: Emily Hague](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/environmental-studies-career-spotlight-emily-hague/) - (This is part of a series spotlighting and exploring the career paths of graduates of Antioch University’s School of Environmental Studies.) Name: Emily Hague Job title: Assistant Director of Land Conservation at The Scenic Hudson Land Trust Pronouns: she/her Program: MS in Resource Management and Administration Graduation year: 2005 What are you passionate about? I
- [Leaving Farming to Become a Psychologist—and Making Lasting Friendships](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/leaving-farming-to-become-a-psychologist-and-making-lasting-friendships/) - For over forty years Roxy Wolfe and Roger Peterson have been close friends. Wolfe, a longtime psychologist, met Peterson in the Doctor of Psychology program at Antioch New England in the early 1980s. She was a student, and he was a co-developer of the program and a professor in it. The two hit it off,
- [Antioch Discusses How the Fear of Deportation Effects the Mental Health of Latinx Populations](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/fear-of-deportation/) - Antioch’s Latinx Mental Health & Social Justice Institute hosted a webinar on “Fear of Deportation: Triggering Anxiety & Depression in the Latinx Population” on June 30th, 2022. Guest speaker Olga Lopez-Rangel MSW, LSWAIC, led the presentation, presenting a wealth of insight on this subject matter in order to promote awareness. From the starting point of
- [Antioch Alum Changes Mental Health Landscape in Massachusetts](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/jennifer-hylton-profile/) - When Jennifer Hylton was a student at an all-girls school in Jamaica in the 1960’s, she was a ringleader, bringing people together and listening to everyone’s problems. At the same time, she loved spending time alone in the school’s little library, paging through the encyclopedia—the analog equivalent of falling down a Google hole. It was
- [Antioch Spotlight: MA in Teaching Alum Jeff Imboden](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/5-questions-jeff-imboden/) - We recently caught up with Jeff Imboden, an alum of Antioch New England. He graduated with his MA in Teaching in 1975 and applied it to his career as a Parole Officer. A retired member of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Board of Probation and Parole Central Office, he focuses on community betterment and empathy. Read
- [Dr. Mangione Chairs Conference on Clinical Supervision and Advanced Student Contributes to Everyone's Learning](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/dr-mangione-chairs-conference-on-clinical-supervision-and-advanced-student-contributes-to-everyones-learning/) - Antioch New England Professor of Clinical Psychology Dr. Lorraine Mangione chaired the Massachusetts Psychological Association (MPA) Training Committee’s Conference on Clinical Supervision. Held on June 8, 2022, in Marlborough, Massachusetts, the conference was entitled Competency-Based Approaches and Social Justice Contexts. As Director of Practica and past Chair of the MPA’s Training Committee, Mangione spearheaded the
- [PsyD Faculty and Doctoral Candidate Publish Article on The Power of Humor in Therapy](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/psyd-faculty-and-doctoral-candidate-publish-article-on-the-power-of-humor-in-therapy/) - Dr. Martha Straus, Professor in the PsyD in Clinical Psychology program in New England, and Kevin McKenzie, a doctoral candidate in the Clinical Psychology program, co-authored the article “You've Got to Be Kidding The Power of Humor in Therapy” for the Psychotherapy Networker Magazine. Using de-identified case material, they wrote about the many advantages (and some of the challenges)
- [Environmental Studies Alumni Career Spotlight: Shameika Hanson](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/alumni-career-spotlight-shameika-hanson/) - (This is part of a series spotlighting and exploring the career paths of graduates of Antioch University’s School of Environmental Studies.) Name: Shameika Hanson Job title: Community Protection Specialist at The Nature Conservancy Pronouns: she/her Program: Professional Science Masters in Environmental Studies, Sustainable Development, and Climate Change, Professional Certification in Climate Resilience Graduation year: 2020
- [Raising Awareness and Improving Vision for Childhood Learning](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/raising-awareness-and-improving-vision-for-childhood-learning/) - It was almost twenty years ago when Wendy Rosen’s daughter began having difficulties in school. The long-time elementary school teacher knew something was wrong. But she didn’t know what. She watched as her child’s handwriting worsened between kindergarten and second grade, and as her daughter became frustrated in classes. Although she was doing well in
- [Professor Emerita and PsyD Alumni Publish Article](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/professor-emerita-and-psyd-alumni-publish-article/) - Dr. Gargi Roysircar, New England Professor Emerita, along with PsyD in Clinical Psychology alumni Dr. Tara Masseratagah '22 (New England, PsyD), Dr. Quynh Tran '22 (New England, PsyD), Dr. Maria Neizvestnaya '22 (New England, PsyD), and Dr. Ashland Thompson '19 (New England, PsyD and Clinical Adjunct Faculty), published the article "Immigrant Youth of Indian origin:
- [Convening with the American Psychological Association ](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/convening-with-the-american-psychological-association/) - “Psychology is everywhere.” was the noted slogan of the 2022 American Psychological Association’s Convention website, and in August of this year, an assorted selection of offerings by the APA were brought to Minneapolis, Minnesota, and live-streamed via two simultaneous channels. In describing this year’s convention, APA President Frank C. Worrell, PhD, wrote, “There are times
- [Working to Save the Rainforest with Amazon River Communities](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/working-to-save-the-rainforest-with-amazon-river-communities/) - Megan McDaniel ‘20 first traveled to the Peruvian Amazon in 2014. Now, several years, several trips to Peru, and an MS in Environmental Studies later, she’s the Executive Director of a nonprofit conservation organization Conservación de la Naturaleza Amazónica del Perú (CONAPAC).
- [Clinical Mental Health Counseling Faculty Present at American Counseling Association Conference](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/clinical-mental-health-counseling-faculty-present-at-conferences/) - Four faculty members from the Clinical Mental Health Counseling program in New England, Associate Professor and Associate Chair Dr. Devona Stalnaker-Shofner, Associate Professor Dr. Syntia Santos-Dietz, Associate Professor Dr. Deb Smith, and Professor and Chair Dr. Cathy Lounsbury were selected to present at the American Counseling Association’s annual conference. In their presentation, entitled “Antiracist Pedagogy:
- [Dr. Ali Corey Presents at Connecticut Counseling Association's Annual Conference](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/dr-ali-corey-presents-at-connecticut-counseling-association-annual-conference/) - Dr. Ali Corey, Associate Professor and Program Director for Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program in New England, presented the keynote talk at the Connecticut Counseling Association's Annual Conference. Her presentation, “Creating Change Through Trauma-Informed Leadership: Counselors as Community Leaders,” focused on understanding the need for trauma-informed leadership and why counselors are in the perfect position
- [Collaborating on a Great Antiochian Journey](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/counseling-and-collaboration-in-western-massachusetts/) - Susan M. Quigley, PsyD and Elaine F. Campbell, PsyD, both graduated from Antioch New England’s Clinical Psychology Doctoral Program in 1999. They supported each other through their studies and collaborated on their doctoral dissertations. Over the years they’ve maintained a professional exchange and friendship that is a testament to its beginnings at Antioch.
- [PsyD Faculty and Alum Publish Article in Prestigious Journal](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/psyd-faculty-and-alum-publish-article-in-prestigious-journal/) - Dr. Lorraine Mangione and Dr. Kathi Borden of the PsyD in Clinical Psychology program in New England, along with alum Dr. Elizabeth Fuss ‘21 (New England, PsyD), have published their article “Changing focus, shifting tasks, reworking relationships: Highly educated professional White women nearing retirement age in the workforce” in the prestigious journal Professional Psychology: Research and Practice,
- [Four Corners of the New England PsyD Program—How Antioch Shaped Lifelong Careers That Changed Lives](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/four-corners-of-the-new-england-psyd-program-how-antioch-shaped-lifelong-careers-that-changed-lives/) - For nearly forty years, Clinical Psychology has been taught at the doctoral level on Antioch’s New England campus. Over those years, the Doctoral Program in Clinical Psychology (PsyD) has gained a reputation for its community of active, engaged, and socially conscious faculty and students.
- [PsyD Student Wins Pat Tillman Scholarship](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/psyd-student-wins-pat-tillman-scholarship/) - Emerald Ralston, a doctoral candidate in Clinical Psychology at the New England campus, has been named a Pat Tillman scholarship supporting her commitment to studying trauma and de-stigmatizing mental health in the military.
- [Former Associate Provost Linda Drake Gobbo Named Life Member of NAFSA](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/nafsa-inductee-linda-drake-gobbo/) - Last year, Linda Drake Gobbo retired as Associate Provost for Antioch University New England, and her colleagues marked her retirement with memories and celebration of her many contributions. This May, the accolades continued as she was named a Life Member of NAFSA.
- [PsyD Professor Publishes Book on Bruce Springsteen’s Women Fans](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/psyd-professor-publishes-book-on-bruce-springsteens-women-fans/) - From Beatlemania to the BTS Army, musical fandom has long included girls and women—and for just as long, there’s been a stereotype of female fans as full of lust for the male objects of their obsession. But is this a fair description? And how should we understand older female fans, the ones who have been a fan for decades?
- [Students Invited to Present Original Research at the Southern California Conference for Undergraduate Research](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/students-invited-to-present-original-research-at-the-southern-california-conference-for-undergraduate-research/) - The Southern California Conference for Undergraduate Research (SCCUR) is an annual celebration of excellence in undergraduate research, held this year held at Pasadena City College. Four AULA undergraduate students (pictured from left to right: Noah Christensen, Kelsee Luttgens, Rose Nayar, Angelika Bowles) were accepted to present their original research in oral sessions. "Our team presented
- [Sarita Sidhu](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/sarita-sidhu/) - Sarita Sidhu on writing her life and on the writer she has become Humor for a writer is one of those elusive traits — either you have it or you don’t — and for those who don’t, it’s the kind of lack that can feel like a wanting. Wouldn’t it be nice, the unfunny are
- [Jane Paul on Sustainable Economy in Los Angeles](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/jane-paul-on-sustainable-economy-in-los-angeles/) - Jane Paul, >Teaching Faculty and Head of the undergraduate concentration Urban Studies as well as Teaching (and founding) Faculty in the Masters in Urban Sustainability program, has published a series of articles in Dollars & Sense, an online economics publication. The series is titled, “A Sustainable Economy Rises in Los Angeles.” Each installment addresses an
- [LGBT Specialization's Thomas Mondragon Speaks at LA City Hall Proclamation](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/lgbt-specializations-thomas-mondragon-speaks-at-la-city-hall-proclamation/) - Thomas Mondragon, Interim Co-director of the Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology's LGBT Specialization, recently had the honor of addressing the Los Angeles City Council at a City Hall proclamation. The purpose of the event was to publicly announce and support the new Airport Marina Counseling Service (AMCS) LGBT affirmative therapy center and their collaboration with
- [Narratives in Landscape: Steve Heller and Don Strauss Discuss Story and Sustainability](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/narratives-in-landscape-steve-heller-and-don-strauss-discuss-story-and-sustainability/) - Steve Heller, chair of the MFA in Creative Writing Program, and Don Strauss, founding chair of the Urban Sustainability Masters Program, presented together at the Hawai`i International Conference on the Arts & Humanities on the island of Waikiki, January 10-12, 2019. This was the second time they’ve given the presentation, which is titled “What We Write About
- [Victoria Chang Awarded MacDowell Colony Fellowship](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/victoria-chang-awarded-macdowell-colony-fellowship/) - Core poetry faculty in the AULA MFA in Creative Writing program, Victoria Chang, was recently awarded a Macdowell Colony fellowship, which was announced in January in an article in ARTFORUM. Chang will be part of an interdisciplinary cohort of eighty-six artists from eighteen states and nine countries. The group includes composers, a landscape architect, film
- [An Interview with Visiting MFA Faculty Natashia Deón](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/an-interview-with-visiting-mfa-faculty-natashia-deon/) - Antioch LA Visiting MFA Faculty in fiction, Natashia Deón, is a NAACP Image Award Nominee and author of the critically-acclaimed novel, Grace. Awarded the 2017 American Library Association's Black Caucus Award Winner for Best Debut Fiction, Grace was also named a New York Times Top Book 2016, a Kirkus Review Best Book of 2016, and a Book Riot, The Root, and Entropy Magazine Favorite Book of
- [Shari Foos Opens DIY Human Studio in Santa Monica](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/shari-foos-opens-diy-human-studio-in-santa-monica/) - Shari Foos, MA, MFT, MS, founder and Creative Director of The Narrative Method, is an alumna of the MA in Clinical Psychology program, Adjunct Faculty in the Undergraduate Studies Department, and the founder of the Bridge Program. She recently opened the DIY Human Studio in Santa Monica, CA. The space will serve as a brick
- [Gary Delanoeye Publishes Third Book](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/gary-delanoeye-publishes-third-book/) - Education Program Faculty Gary Delanoeye, published his third book on February 6, 2019. Clean Shorts is a collection of twelve very different short stories. Each one is drawn from Gary’s experiences and/or his imagination. Some of the stories come from travel adventures… or misadventures. Some have a local flavor, things that happened closer to Gary’s
- [Tonjie Reese](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/alumni-interview-with-tonjie-reese/) - Alum Interview with Gender-Based Preventionist Tonjie Reese Tonjie Reese is is an alum of the MA in Education, Leadership and Change program and founder of the gender-based violence prevention nonprofit, eleven24. She is currently a program officer for Just Detention International and a consultant and trainer for eleven24. Recently, she has presented at several national
- [Beth Varner](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/alumni-profile-with-beth-varner/) - Beth Varner is a recent graduate of the MA in Nonprofit Management (MANM) program. She has been working in education since 2009 as a school psychologist, and more recently in educational sales for Riverside Insights (formerly, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt). Parallel to her career in education, Varner has been actively involved in a number of nonprofit
- [Voices of Antioch: LA Times Festival of Books 2019](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/voices-of-antioch-la-times-festival-of-books-2019/) - Be ashamed to die until you have won some victory for humanity.” - Horace Mann Festival of Books at USC campus on Saturday, April 13th and Sunday, April 14th. Students from across all academic programs, including the Bridge Program, as well as Antioch faculty and alumni, come out to share their work at the “Voices
- [Interview with Dr. Adonia Lugo, Author of "Bicycle/Race: Transportation, Culture, & Resistance"](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/interview-with-dr-adonia-lugo-author-of-bicycle-race-transportation-culture-resistance/) - MA in Urban Sustainability faculty Adonia Lugo’s book Bicycle / Race: Transportation, Culture & Resistance has made Curbed, a real-estate blogging network, “Top 25 Must-Read Books About Cities Written by Women.” Dr. Lugo is known for her work in Washington D.C. as a national leader in “human infrastructure” and co-founder of the open street cycling
- [Patrick Davey Tully](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/patrick-davey-tully/) - Alum Embraces Personal Challenges to Enhance Professional Work Antioch MA in Clinical Psychology Graduate, Patrick Davey Tully, MA, LMFT, credits both his Antioch education and the personal challenges he’s had to face all his life, with helping develop the “integrative approach to therapy” he uses in his current professional work. Tully explains: “Becoming a therapist
- [Justin Connolly](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/justin-connolly/) - Graduate Student Makes Leap from Entertainment Industry to Nonprofit Management You wouldn’t think working as a talent agent in the entertainment industry would be the most seamless of training grounds for working in the non-profit world, but Masters in Nonprofit Management student, Justin Connolly, feels otherwise. “Training as a talent agent turns out to be
- [Remembering Julie LeMay](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/remembering-julie-lemay/) - by Kolleen Carney I met Julie LeMay in a poetry workshop at Antioch University in Los Angeles in 2011. Kind and caring, Julie was a true friend and a lovely part of my experience in grad school—in an environment so new and so scary, it was a blessing to have such a beautiful person to
- [Anna Kwong Published in "The Independent"](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/anna-kwong-published-in-the-independent/) - MBA Program Chair Anna Kwong, published an Op-Ed letter in the Santa Barbara Independent on Reflecting on the Thomas Fire and Community Preparedness. “Like many in Santa Barbara, Montecito, Ventura, around the country, and around the world, I have been personally affected by the increase in natural disasters occurring as a result of human impact
- [Teachers Test Prep offers $10,000 in Scholarships to Future Teachers](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/teachers-test-prep-offers-10000-in-scholarships-to-future-teachers/) - Teachers Test Prep, an education company that supports prospective teachers, is offering $10,000 through its 2019 Teachers Test Prep “Pass the Torch” Teacher Scholarships. Two $5,000 scholarships will be awarded: one to a student preparing to become an elementary school teacher and one to a student preparing to become a secondary school teacher. Unlike most
- [Melissa Crandall](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/alumni-interview-with-melissa-crandall/) - Melissa Crandall, an alum of the MA in Nonprofit Management program at AULA (MANM), serves as the Director of Communications and Development for The Institute for Religious Tolerance, Peace, and Justice, as well as Director of Operations for Cancer Care Network Foundation. Crandall describes her path to the nonprofit sector as a winding one (including working
- [Monica Rincon](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/alumni-profile-with-monica-rincon/) - Monica Rincon is a middle school teacher at Grace Hopper Stem Academy in Inglewood. She was raised in Compton. As a student and now as an educator she has been deeply involved in community politics and efforts to improve education, making it more inclusive, equitable, and effective. Like most teachers, she grades her students, but
- [USMA Faculty Co-Authors White Paper](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/usma-faculty-co-authors-white-paper/) - Urban Sustainability MA Affiliate Faculty Dr. Adonia Lugo is the co-author of a new white paper published by the Institute of Transportation Studies at UC Davis. The paper is titled "Making Bicycling Equitable: Lessons from Sociocultural Research." The white paper is a summary of research findings gathered through an interdisciplinary network of scholar-activists who have
- [Cindy Shapiro](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/cindy-shapiro/) - Alum Credits “The Antioch Way” with Opening Doors to a Career in Opera BA in Liberal Studies Alum, Cindy Shapiro (’13), enrolled at Antioch University Los Angeles as a stepping stone to becoming an “invested Cantor” at the Wilshire Boulevard Temple in Los Angeles; instead, she wrote an opera. She explains: “Because I’d never actually
- [Michelle Thomas](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/michelle-thomas/) - Michelle Thomas will graduate from the Masters in Nonprofit Management (MANM) program at AULA in June 2019. One month away from finishing her program, she feels as though she’s going through an intense transformation, experiencing change and growth on both personal and professional levels. “This quarter has really been about excavating souls,” she said. “The
- [Alumni Reminisce About MFA Chair Steve Heller's Mentorship As He Retires](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/alumni-mfa-chair-steve-heller-as-he-retires/) - Word travels swiftly through the alumni channels of AULA’s low residency MFA in Creative Writing. Far-flung writers who rarely, if ever, engage together in person, we are nonetheless communicators whose favorite pastimes include such sport as report, recall, reflect, recount, respond. So when word came down the pike of MFA Professor and Chair Steve Heller’s
- [Our dreams are not only our own: Dr. George Bermudez brings groups together for collective healing and understanding](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/our-dreams-are-not-only-our-own-dr-george-bermudez-brings-groups-together-for-collective-healing-and-understanding/) - Dreams that take over our minds while we are sleeping reveal a great deal about us as individuals, but they are also about the society that we are living in, according to psychologists like MA in Clinical Psychology faculty George Bermudez. Since summer 2011, Bermudez has been organizing groups to share their dreams in what are
- [Mary Sutton](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/mary-sutton-2/) - Mary Sutton, activist and 2016 alumna of the MA in Urban Sustainability program has dabbled in a variety of careers from bus driver to graphic designer. Today, she is running her own non-profit Collective Remake, a social enterprise that supports the creation of worker-owned businesses and other kinds of cooperatives with people who have been "incarcerated
- ["The New Woman's Survival Catalog" (1973) to be Re-Published](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/the-new-womans-survival-catalog-1973-to-be-re-published-by-primary-information/) - The New Woman's Survival Catalog by Undergraduate Studies Co-Chair Dr. Kirsten Grimstad and co-author Susan Rennie will be published this fall (2019) in a facsimile edition by Primary Information, a publisher specializing in artist’s books. Originally compiled and published in 1973, The New Woman's Survival Catalog was a “woman-made” catalog modeled after the well-known Whole
- [PsyD Students Present at Department of Corrections](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/psyd-students-present-at-department-of-corrections/) - In November of 2018, Jude Bergkamp, PsyD and forensic research team, Kelle Agassiz, Stephanie Bowser, and Amber Silverwood, were invited to present their findings regarding implicit bias and corrections to the Diversity Committee of the Department of Corrections (DOC) headquarters. Immediately following this presentation, a discussion was held regarding the existing research around implicit bias
- [Victoria Chang is New Chair of the Creative Writing Department](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/victoria-chang-is-the-new-chair-of-the-creative-writing-department/) - Victoria Chang was recently announced as Chair of Antioch University's Creative Writing Department. Chang has been a Core Faculty member and part of the Antioch community since October 2017. “Antioch is extremely fortunate to have a leader, educator, and poet of Victoria’s caliber to take direction of the MFA program,” said AULA Provost Dr. Mark Hower. “The
- [Antioch USMA Community Members' Organizations Honored at APA Planning Awards](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/antioch-usma-community-members-organizations-honored-at-apa-planning-awards/) - In June, organizations in which a few alumni and faculty from the Antioch MA in Urban Sustainability (USMA) program are involved were honored at the APA Los Angeles Planning Awards gala. The annual awards are decided by a panel of judges for organizations demonstrating distinguished and innovative planning practices in Los Angeles. USMA Interim Chair, Adonia
- [Antioch’s Bridge Program Changes the Course of Janine Betts’ Life](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/antiochs-bridge-program-changes-the-course-of-janine-betts-life/) - Janine Betts comes from a family of educated women, but she says choices that she made earlier in her life prevented her from earning a degree. When she decided that she was ready to go to college, an opportunity with Antioch University’s Bridge Program helped her make her dream come true, and even beyond. “I
- [Is My Teacher a Bully?](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/is-my-teacher-a-bully/) - In recent years much attention has been paid to childhood bullying, from Dan Savage’s “It Gets Better” project to support LGBTQI+ teens to the first lady’s “Be Best” campaign to end cyberbullying. Without a doubt, students face peer-to-peer bullying at an alarming rate, and much of it takes place online. However, two Antioch University Los
- [Nonprofit Management Students Visit Neighborhood Music School](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/71394-2/) - Students from the MA in Nonprofit Management program (MANM) visited Neighborhood Music School in Boyle Heights. Students sat inside the parlor of the Victorian house and as music wafted through the air. Karen Louis, Executive Director of the Neighborhood Music School and an alumna of the MANM program, shared the story of this remarkable school. "Karen, our host, was amazing at bringing
- [AULA and UCLA Health Partnering on Fellowship Focused on LGBTQ Medical Care](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/aula-and-ucla-partner-to-offer-lgbt-specialization-joint-fellowship/) - Antioch University Los Angeles and the LGBT Specialization are excited to support the UCLA LGBTQ Fellowship at UCLA Health in association with the David Geffen School of Medicine. Having learned of the LGBT Specialization’s one-of-a-kind LGBTQ affirmative clinical program, UCLA approached Antioch to provide affirmative mental healthcare education for a practicing physician in a year-long fellowship
- [The Bridge Program Celebrates 20 Years](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/the-bridge-program-celebrates-20-years/) - In the fall of 2019, the Bridge Program at Antioch University Los Angeles will celebrate 20 years. Bridge, which provides University level education for students who may not otherwise have access to higher education, was founded in 1999 by alumna and faculty member Shari Foos with Founding Director and faculty member David Tripp. As a
- [Co-Creating Community: An Evening of Dialogue Hosted by AULA and The Institute of Non-Violence in Los Angeles](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/co-creating-community-an-evening-of-dialogue-hosted-by-aula-and-the-institute-of-non-violence-in-los-angeles/) - Antioch University Los Angeles hosted Co-Creating Communities Through Listening, Imagining, and Acting. The night started with a shared meal, followed by a roundtable dialogue. Almost forty people attended the event, which was facilitated by the Institute for Non-Violence in Los Angeles (INVLA). "After the shooting at the temple in Pittsburgh last year, we started having informal
- [Dr. Wendy Harris: A Bold New Treatment for Addiction](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/dr-wendy-harris-a-bold-new-treatment-for-addiction/) - Dr. Wendy Harris will be presenting at the National Conference on Addiction Disorders (NCAD) West taking place in Denver, Colorado on October 24 - 26, 2019. The title of her presentation is "Cutting Edge, Innovative Approaches to Understanding and Treating Addiction." When most people think about addiction recovery, they often think of 12-step programs like Alcoholics
- [Artistic Uprising 2019: An Interview with Co-Organizers Noah Christensen and Brianna Fields](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/artistic-uprising-2019-an-interview-with-co-organizers-noah-christensen-and-bri-bakulich/) - "Our community is so much bigger than what happens at Corporate Pointe.” - Noah Christensen Antioch University Los Angeles will host the 12th annual Artistic Uprising on November 15, 2019. Students, alumni, faculty, and friends will share their visual and artistic works of art with the community. All donations and proceeds from the sale of
- [Upon New Partnership with LA Care, LGBTQ Youth Counseling Center COLORS Announces Fall Fundraiser](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/upon-new-partnership-with-la-care-lgbtq-youth-counseling-center-colors-announces-fall-fundraiser/) - COLORS LGBTQ Youth Counseling Center in Los Angeles provides free and unlimited mental health services to LGBTQ-identified youth under the age of 25, their families and their partners. Operating out of Antioch University’s Los Angeles campus since 2012, the center has provided counseling for over 5,000 youth. “Because of the high need for counseling in
- [Team Antioch Walks Participates in AIDS Walk LA 2019](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/team-antioch-walks-participates-in-aids-walk-la-2019/) - For more than 25 years, Antioch University Los Angeles has participated in AIDS Walk Los Angeles and this year marked the second-largest team ever with more than 50 Antioch walkers. The team, aptly named Antioch Walks, included AULA’s Provost Dr. Mark Hower, new students also new to this event, old-time activists, teachers, students, staff, and two dogs. Team
- [Jane Paul Publishes Article on The Global Youth Climate Strike](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/jane-paul-publishes-article-on-the-global-youth-climate-strike/) - Students and young people around the world led the Global Youth Climate Strike on July 20th of this year. While a robust climate activist movement has existed for many years, the extreme, dangerous circumstances of climate change and the obvious ties to an inequitable and extractive economy continue. Jane Paul, Head of the Undergraduate Studies
- [Rasheena Fountain Featured on KBCS Broadcast](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/rasheena-fountain-featured-on-kbcs-broadcast/) - Rasheena Fountain, an alumna of the Urban Environmental Education program was recently featured in a KBCS interview titled "More Than One Kind of Nature," which discusses what shapes our view of the environment and our relationship with it. Rasheena is a freelance writer, MFA candidate, and pre-doctoral instructor at the University of Washington whose goal
- [Victoria Chang Awarded a Lannan Foundation Residency Fellowship](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/victoria-chang-awarded-a-lannan-foundation-residency-fellowship/) - Victoria Chang, Chair of the MFA in Creative Writing Program was awarded a Lannan Foundation Residency Fellowship for 2020. The Lannan Residency Fellowship provides uninterrupted writing time for poets, writers, essayists, translators, scholars, curators, as well as Native American, environmental and social justice activists. "I'm looking forward to spending a few weeks in Marfa, Texas in
- [Dr. Kirsten Grimstad’s "The New Woman’s Survival Catalog" Featured in Multiple Publications](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/dr-kirsten-grimstads-the-new-womans-survival-catalog-featured-in-multiple-publications/) - Undergraduate Studies Department Co-Chair Kirsten Grimstad, PhD, with Susan Rennie, is the co-author of The New Woman’s Survival Catalog, a seminal survey of Second Wave feminist efforts. Originally published in 1973, it was recently republished in a facsimile edition by Primary Information, a publisher specializing in artist’s books. “The book required thousands of miles of travel,
- [Lisa Locascio Joins MFA in Creative Writing Program](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/lisa-locascio-joins-mfa-in-creative-writing-program/) - Author and Academic Lisa Locascio has joined the MFA in Creative Writing program as a Core Faculty in Fiction. Locascio comes to Antioch with a decade of teaching experience at various institutions including Wesleyan University, UCLA, USC, Colorado College, and New York University. Locascio also serves as the Executive Director of the Mendocino Coast Writer's
- [Dr. Lugo Presents on The Open Streets Model](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/dr-lugo-presentes-on-the-open-streets-model/) - Dr. Adonia Lugo, MA in Urban Sustainability (USMA) Interim Chair and Teaching Faculty, gave two presentations on the open streets model at Oregon State University (OSU) in Corvallis, Oregon in late February 2020. “OSU has been developing an innovative approach to community-based instruction and research using the ‘ciclovía’ or open streets model,” said Lugo. “I
- [Days Of Dialogue On Criminal Justice Reform Panel](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/days-of-dialogue-on-criminal-justice-reform-panel/) - Antioch University Los Angeles hosted "CRIMINAL JUSTICE REFORM: Bridging our Perspectives for a more Peace-Able World" on its campus on Feb 8, 2020. The panel discussion was presented by Mediators Beyond Borders International LA, Days of Dialogue, and the U.N. Association of the Inland Empire. Perspectives from policymakers, stakeholder organizations, law enforcement, and people whose lived
- [Six Antioch MFA Books To Read While You Stay Home](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/five-antioch-mfa-books-to-read-while-you-stay-home/) - lisa locascio One of the many reasons I am honored and excited to be the new core faculty member of the AULA MFA in Creative Writing is my deep admiration for the work of the program's alumni. Here is a list of six of my favorites, by no means exhaustive or exclusive; these are just
- [Required Course Texts](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/required-course-texts/) - For those of you who sometimes count on the AULA library’s reserve shelf to access some of the texts assigned to your classes, there is good news. Wherever possible, the AU Library will purchase e-book access to the books that have been assigned to your classes. Not every book that exists is available for purchase
- [Connecting to Explore Citizenship](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/connecting-to-explore-citizenship/) - Dr. J. Cynthia mcdermott When Captain Picard from the Star Trek television franchise said, “engage” we all knew what he meant; move this ship forward to create change. Today we are in an interesting time when engagement might have different meanings. We have to stay at home and engage with our social community mostly online.

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- [Antioch Invests in Environment and Community at Glover’s Ledge](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/magazine/antioch-invests-in-environment-and-community-at-glovers-ledge/) - Antioch’s teaching forest, Glover’s Ledge, sits on 81 acres of conserved land in Langdon, New Hampshire.
- [New Board Chair Sees Antioch as “A Place Where Hope Meets Action”](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/magazine/new-board-chair-sees-antioch-as-a-place-where-hope-meets-action/) - “Mentorship isn’t just about giving advice,” says Katrin Dambrot. “It’s about truly investing in someone’s potential and helping them see what’s possible.” For Dambrot, the current Chair of Antioch’s Board of Governors, this insight crosses her professional work, her volunteer service, and even her private life. Dambrot is a business strategist who has advised some
- [50 Years in the City of Angels](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/magazine/50-years-in-the-city-of-angels/) - A half-century after helping open Antioch's Los Angeles campus, Al Erdynast is still looking forward to what comes next.
- [Supporting Voices and Telling Stories: Tracy Rector is Doing the Work](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/magazine/supporting-voices-and-telling-stories-tracy-rector-is-doing-the-work/) - “Everything I do is truly collaborative work,” says Tracy Rector ’06 (Antioch Seattle, MA in Education), a storyteller who has directed and produced over 400 short films and five feature documentaries. Rector explains that “it’s really central to my personal philosophy as an artist and activist: amplifying other voices, opening doors and bringing people through
- [Becoming a National University: Rediscovering Stories From Antioch’s Great Expansion](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/magazine/becoming-a-national-university/) - Between 1964 and 1975, Antioch grew from having one campus in Yellow Springs, Ohio to having more than forty separate campuses, centers, clusters, and circuits spread across the United States and beyond.
- [Seven Alumni Working for Food Justice](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/magazine/seven-alumni-working-for-food-justice/) - Across all its schools and programs, experiential, hands-on learning is at the heart of an Antioch education. This rings particularly true for the Environmental Studies Department based on Antioch’s New England campus, where food as a form of both sustenance and social justice is at the forefront of academic and community-based action. And it’s perhaps
- [Community Spotlight: Bridge Program Creates Tapestry](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/magazine/community-spotlight-bridge-program-creates-tapestry/) - Over 60 in-person guests and more than 400 virtual participants came together to honor Antioch’s Bridge Program for a quarter-century of providing free humanities education to low-income adults. They marked the anniversary on October 26 in part by creating a unique community tapestry that encapsulates the Los Angeles-based program’s enduring impact. The creation of a
- [Becoming a Champion for Native Voices](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/magazine/becoming-a-champion-for-native-voices/) - August 9, 2023, was a notable day for Julie Ann Sa’Leit’Sa Kwina Johnson ’81 (Seattle, BA). The Mayor and City Council of Seattle had proclaimed the day “Auntie Julie Johnson Day” in her honor, and across social media there was an outpouring of love and appreciation for Johnson from elected officials, community leaders, and friends.
- [The Big Caption: Co-op Supporters Show Out](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/magazine/the-big-caption-co-op-supporters-show-out/) - Supporters of a food co-op in Keene, NH, showed up in force at this 2009 Keene City Council Meeting to urge the council to approve an appropriation to fund the Co-op’s market study. Antiochians in attendance included: Sandy Hamm (former New England staff) Dave Morrill ’09 (New England, MBA) Beth White ’03 (New England, MS)
- [“Those People Naturally Want to Hang Out Together” – a Q&A with Li Quintana](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/magazine/those-people-naturally-want-to-hang-out-together/) - What does it mean to nurture literary community? For Li Quintana ’13 (Los Angeles, MFA), it can mean joining with friends from your critique group, your MFA, and your broader community to start an independent press (Zoetic Press) and lit journal (NonBinary Review). It can mean serving on the boards of the Bay Area Book
- [Misfit Mountain Provides Lifeline for Animals and Families After North Carolina Flooding](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/magazine/misfit-mountain-provides-lifeline-for-animals-and-families-after-north-carolina-flooding/) - When Hurricane Helene struck the Greater Asheville area on September 27 and 28 of last year, the impacted communities faced devastating losses. Two of those who stepped up to help were Tera McIntosh ’12 (GSLC, PhD) and Amy McIntosh ’20 (Online, BA). Among many other roles, these two alumni are the dedicated founders of the
- [New Board Member Mike Bills Believes in the Power of Antioch](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/magazine/new-board-member-mike-bills-believes-in-the-power-of-antioch/) - Mike Bills ’20 (GSLC, PhD) joined the Antioch University Board of Governors in June of 2024. His dissertation topic for the PhD in Leadership and Change—“Turning Around Small, Private, Tuition Dependent Colleges: How Boards of Trustees Impact Decline and Turnaround”—is part of why he was asked to join the Board. He also brings his experience
- [Antioch’s Year of Pro-Democracy Action](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/magazine/antiochs-year-of-pro-democracy-action/) - jasper nighthawk and karen hamilton Antioch University spent much of 2024 exploring the challenges facing democracy in the U.S. and around the world. The project at the center of this, Antioch Works for Democracy (AW4D), became an institution-wide, multipronged campaign of education and action. Between AW4D’s official launch on May 2 and the final official
- [A Storyteller and Curator of America’s Unspoken Truths](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/magazine/a-storyteller-and-curator-of-americas-unspoken-truths/) - With a traveling museum and a passion for conversation, Delbert Richardson is sharing “American history through an Afrocentric Lens.” “You look at Black inventions like the Super Soaker, the doorknob, ice cream scoop, and pencil sharpener—the inventors are Black superheroes,” says Delbert Richardson ’16 (Seattle, BA). “The superpower,” he says, “is brilliance and creativity.” He
- [Chancellor Groves Looks Back on Nine Pivotal Years Leading Antioch](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/magazine/chancellor-groves-looks-back-on-nine-pivotal-years-leading-antioch/) - When Bill Groves stepped into the role of Interim Chancellor of Antioch University in March of 2016, he knew he would have work to do. This wasn’t just because he had read up on the institution before accepting the job. He had been representing Antioch as a lawyer since 1979—his first job out of law
- [Judy Richardson on Civil Rights Then—and Now](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/magazine/judy-richardson-on-civil-rights-then-and-now/) - Year: 1964. Location: Mississippi. Organization: the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC; pronounced “snick”). Campaign: Freedom Summer. Weeks earlier, three young civil rights organizers went missing. They were among the many Black activists who had been killed over the years. People are afraid. White supremacist hostility is rampant. On one of the many tense afternoons of
- [Using Skateboarding to Support Street Kids in Bangladesh](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/magazine/using-skateboarding-to-support-street-kids-in-bangladesh/) - Like many big, openhearted attempts to make the world a better place, the first trip that Susie Halsell ’18, ’23 (Santa Barbara, BA; Online, MA) made to Bangladesh with the intention of helping impoverished kids was a bit optimistic. As she explains, “I was thinking I had a lot to offer, when all I had
- [“I Have No Choice But to Fictionalize” – A Q&A with the writer Anna Dorn](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/magazine/i-have-no-choice-but-to-fictionalize/) - A Q&A with the writer Anna Dorn
- [Advancing Healthcare for the Common Good with Stephanie Fox](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/magazine/advancing-healthcare-for-the-common-good-with-stephanie-fox/) - Sitting in a lecture hall in 2007, one thing Stephanie Fox didn’t want to hear when she started studying to be a therapist was that many people leave the field after 18 months. “I experienced that as quite shocking,” she says. Just a few months into a three year program, the math wasn’t adding up
- [We Are the Storytellers: How MFA Alum Ligiah Villalobos Is Changing Film and TV Writing](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/magazine/we-are-the-storytellers-how-mfa-alum-ligiah-villalobos-is-changing-film-and-tv-writing/) - Ligiah Villalobos Rojas was an executive at The Walt Disney Company, where part of her job was to review scripts written by fellows in the Writing Fellowship Program, giving each script the detailed feedback known as “executive notes.” Villalobos Rojas already had decades of experience as a Current and Development executive on various primetime television
- [David Lawrence Named Dayton Public Schools Next Superintendent](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/magazine/david-lawrence-named-dayton-public-schools-next-superintendent/) - “Two days ago, I made a decision to send 15,000 people home,” says David Lawrence. There was a tornado on the horizon, but still, calling off class for an entire school district was a hard decision to make. Lawrence, a graduate of the PhD in Leadership and Change program and the new superintendent of Dayton
- [Remembering Lillian Lovelace: A Champion of Antioch Who Helped Start MFA, GSLC, and Much More](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/magazine/remembering-lillian-lovelace-a-champion-of-antioch-who-helped-start-mfa-gslc-and-much-more/) - Lillian Pierson Lovelace’s involvement in Antioch University stretched from 1946, when she started her freshman year at Antioch College, to 1986, when she graduated with her BA from the Santa Barbara campus, through the next sixteen years, when she served on Antioch’s Board of Governors, and on to her last gift to Antioch in 2021.
- [Mid-Career MFA Leads a Documentarian Back to Fiction—and to the Stage](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/magazine/mid-career-mfa-leads-a-documentarian-back-to-fiction-and-to-the-stage/) - In April of 2023, the playwright and documentarian Dara Padwo-Audick made an ambitious request: that her community give $20,000 to underwrite staging her play, Onion Skin, as part of the Capital Fringe Festival. She explained to potential backers that Onion Skin, her first full-length play, drew on her experiences as a skin cancer survivor, as
- [Message from the Chancellor](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/magazine/message-from-the-chancellor-2/) - I want to open this year’s magazine, “The Democracy Issue,” with the declaration that our nation’s need for Antioch University, an institution that equips students with the knowledge and skills to lead positive change, is as great as it has ever been. At its best, Antioch brings hope in times of uncertainty. And it’s our
- [Coalition Launches Graduate Early Admission Pathways](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/magazine/coalition-launches-graduate-early-admission-pathways/) - In 2024, when Antioch University came together with Otterbein University to form a shared university system, the Coalition for the Common Good, one of the major reasons for joining forces was that together they could foster innovative forms of institutional collaboration—such as creating new pathways that benefit the students, programs, and universities involved. An early
- [New Deans and Vice Chancellor Named](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/magazine/new-deans-and-vice-chancellor-named/) - Amy Rutstein-Riley Named Dean of Graduate School of Leadership and Change Amy Rutstein-Riley, PhD, officially assumed the role of Dean of the Graduate School of Leadership and Change (GSLC) on July 1, 2024, marking an important transition for the program and the university. Having served as Director of the GSLC PhD program and Associate Dean
- [Josh Jacobs Brings Experience and Values to New Role as Vice Chancellor for Institutional Advancement](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/magazine/josh-jacobs-brings-experience-and-values-to-new-role-as-vice-chancellor-for-institutional-advancement/) - Josh Jacobs loved being a college student so much that he finished the requirements for a biology major on the pre-med track in just three years. When he realized that his scholarship allowed him to keep studying for a fourth year, he used this year of freedom to explore a new minor in political science—as
- [2024 Environmental Excellence Awards Honor Two Environmental Justice Champions](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/magazine/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, a leader in outdoor education for queer youth, and the Alumni Award went to Nia Keith, a leader at Mass Audubon who has helped the
- [Making a Difference in Green Energy…and For Antioch](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/magazine/making-a-difference-in-green-energyand-for-antioch/) - It was during a long conversation with one of his professors at Antioch that Jude Nuru ‘19 ‘20 found the focus of his of his career...
- [Nurturing Trust Through Food: Becky Elias’ Quest to Understand and Improve Our Food Systems](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/magazine/nurturing-trust-through-food/) - Becky Elias’s quest to understand and improve our food system has taken her from restaurant kitchens to food policy leadership
- [Leading Antioch Forward: A Profile of Board Chair Carole Isom-Barnes](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/magazine/leading-antioch-forward/) - When Carole Isom-Barnes took the job of Chair of Antioch University’s Board of Governors, she brought with her a career’s worth of insight and passion.
- [Finding Your Center in the Chaos of the Climate Crisis](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/magazine/finding-your-center-in-the-chaos-of-the-climate-crisis/) - Thomas Doherty is a leading expert on climate grief and ecotherapy. These days, we all can benefit from his lessons.
- [Advocating for Girls and Women with Autism](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/magazine/advocating-for-girls-and-women-with-autism/) - When Dana Waters got an autism diagnosis as an adult, she was nervous that it might change how her friends and colleagues perceived her.
- [At the Intersection of Activism and Career](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/magazine/at-the-intersection-of-activism-and-career-a-panel-on-careers-in-social-justice/) - Alumni Deb Moy, Max Golding and Isais Narvaez talk to the Seed Field podcast about centering activism in their lives and careers.
- [Providing a Second Chance: An Oral History of Antioch’s Philadelphia Campus](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/magazine/providing-a-second-chance-an-oral-history-of-antiochs-philadelphia-campus/) - Like many Antioch students, Laura Speight-Reddick ’80 (Antioch Philadelphia, BA) realized a little late that she was not only interested in a college education but also capable of doing the work...
- [Antioch’s Showbiz-to-Psychology Pipeline](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/magazine/antiochs-showbiz-to-psychology-pipeline/) - Your first session with a new therapist. They call you into the office. You take a seat on the couch and mentally prepare to process life’s challenges—all the while thinking, in the back of your mind, This person looks familiar. Only in LA, right?Well, no...
- [The Jewel in the Crown: An Oral History of Antioch’s Santa Barbara Campus](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/magazine/the-jewel-in-the-crown-an-oral-history-of-antiochs-santa-barbara-campus/) - Six voices come together to share an oral history of the early days of Antioch’s Santa Barbara campus.
- [Pia Alexander Is Fighting Systemic Racism Through Therapy, Research, and Activism](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/magazine/fighting-systemic-racism-through-therapy-research-and-activism/) - In new role as Co-Chair of the Anti-Racism Task Force, Pia Alexander builds on the work of a lifetime.
- [Antioch’s Ofrenda](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/magazine/antiochs-ofrenda/) - Every year, in the weeks leading up to Día de Los Muertos, Gloria Molina Grand Park in downtown Los Angeles fills with altars to the dead. This year, the altars included one honoring Antiochians who have passed away. Titled “Listening to the Wisdom of the Ancestors,” the ofrenda featured framed photographs of these treasured alumni
- [Climate Change Is Changing Everything. Meet the Alums Working on Adaptations.](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/magazine/climate-change-is-changing-everything-meet-the-alums-working-on-adaptations/) - The image we have of climate activism is often one of direct action: scientists chaining themselves to the doors of a Wells Fargo branch to encourage the bank to divest from fossil fuels; Greta Thunberg leading a school strike. But that’s not the extent of what climate activism can be. If we look closer, individuals and communities across the nation and planet are regularly making decisions in their day-to-day lives that impact climate change both today and in the future.
- [What's Broken Is Still Beautiful: The Sculptures of Deborah McDuff Williams](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/magazine/roots-by-the-river/) - This summer, in the center of the main gallery of the Center for Social Justice & Civil Liberties in Riverside, California, there stood a giant assembled artwork: a bouquet of wood with sticks, diverse colored beads, ropes, and dowels of different sizes sticking out in all directions, all topped off by a barrel that represented the hull of a ship, filled with a few dozen dried, carefully decorated palm fronds. An intricate assemblage full of story and suffering.
- [Champions For the Humanities | The No-Cost Clemente and Bridge Programs Keep Changing Lives](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/magazine/champions-for-the-humanities-the-no-cost-clemente-and-bridge-programs-keep-changing-lives/) - Since opening its doors 169 years ago, Antioch has been committed to the idea that the act of exploring knowledge in a nurturing space...
- [A Portfolio of Early Antioch Images](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/magazine/a-portfolio-of-early-antioch-images/) - Antioch University was established in 1852 in Yellow Springs, Ohio. From the start it has worked to live up to its founding principles of equity and social justice. Originally serving solely undergraduates, until 1978 it was known as Antioch College.
- [Thirty Antiochians on Our Future](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/magazine/thirty-antiochians-on-our-future/) - We asked some of our most visionary alumni, students, faculty, staff, and board members to think about the years and decades to come—and to tell us how they see Antioch University and its alumni contributing. These are their answers.
- [Frank Galassi Remembers The Stonewall Riots](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/magazine/frank-galassi-remembers-the-stonewall-riots/) - It was the summer of 1969 and Frank Galassi ’87 (Los Angeles, MA in Clinical Psychology), a gay college professor from Brooklyn Heights, N.Y., liked to let off some steam and go out dancing at the Stonewall Inn in Greenwich Village a few nights a week. In the early morning hours of June 28, 1969,
- [Nature Is Not One Thing, Nor Binary](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/magazine/nature-is-not-one-thing-nor-binary/) - How a Nonbinary International Student Is Bringing Queer Theory to Environmental Studies
- [Toward Climate Justice: Hop Hopkins Helps Steer the Environmental Movement](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/magazine/toward-climate-justice-hop-hopkins-helps-steer-the-environmental-movement/) - Big systems have momentum that can be hard to shift. Take it from Hop Hopkins (Antioch Los Angeles, MA in Urban Sustainability Candidate) who as the Director of Organizational Transformation and Interim Executive Steering Committee member at the Sierra Club has spent the last five years working to decarbonize the world economy and at the
- [Visionaries: Mike Metty](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/magazine/visionaries-mike-metty/) - A recurring feature on key figures in Antioch History, beginning with the story behind Antioch Maryland.
- [Daniel José Older: an interview with the bestselling author of Shadowshaper and Star Wars: Last Shot](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/magazine/daniel-jose-older-interview/) - An interview with the bestselling author of Shadowshaper and Star Wars: Last Shot
- [Antioch Alum Publishes Memoir of his AEA Experience](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/magazine/antioch-alum-publishes-memoir-of-his-aea-experience/) - In 1970, in the midst of the Vietnam War, David Haase ’73 arrived in Vietnam for his Antioch Education Abroad. As he says, he was “probably the only draft-age American man trying to get in to Vietnam.” On landing in Vietnam, Haase’s six-month visa was invalidated and he had to leave the country. He went
- [Chancellor's Message](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/magazine/chancellors-message/) - Welcome to the first edition of Antioch University’s alumni magazine. The amazing stories we share here highlight the endless ways our alumni embody the Antioch spirit. You may have graduated from different campuses, with different degrees, and at different times, but you all share the same Antioch DNA. You are changemakers, standing together to positively
- [Devastation Hits Close to Home](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/magazine/devastation-hits-close-home/) - Santa Barbara students and faculty share their stories of recovery after the fires and mudslides.
- [Nature as the Classroom](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/magazine/nature-as-the-classroom/) - Meet David Sobel, one of the nation's leading experts on nature-based early childhood education.
- [Mighty Mily](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/magazine/mighty-mily/) - Helping women farmworkers comprehend and confront their challenges
- [Greening Behind the Scenes: from the Super Bowl to a Presidential  Inauguration to the PGA Tour](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/magazine/greening-behind-the-scenes/) - Mountains of trash destined for landfills could be the result of the United States’ most high-profile events without people like co-founder of Two Owls Sustainability Partners, David Mayer ’10. Mayer, an Antioch New England master’s grad in Resource Management and Conservation, sees the potential environmental issues with concerts, tournaments, games, and even presidential inaugurations—and is
- [Change Agents For Food Justice](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/magazine/change-agents-for-food-justice/) - Get to know alumni who are facilitating real-world change
- [NAGASAKI - Life After Nuclear War](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/magazine/nagasaki-life-after-nuclear-war/) - Susa Southard discusses her 12-year project to tell the stories of survivors of the 1945 atomic bombing
- [The Road to Activism: Seven Strong Women](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/magazine/the-road-to-activism-seven-strong-women/) - A roundtable discussion with 1960s-‘70s alumni, including a pioneer in computer graphics, an Oscar® winner, a retired Superior Court judge, and other intriguing women
- [Disaster Shakti](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/magazine/disaster-shakti/) - PsyD students and faculty provide counseling and caring in Haiti
- [GIS Connects GEOGRAPHY](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/magazine/gis-connects-geography/) - Each day, significant and key decisions are being made thanks to data from Geographic Information Systems (GIS). GIS is a powerful platform for understanding and planning our world. With GIS technology, people can create their own digital map layers to help solve real-world problems. By relating seemingly unrelated data, individuals and organizations can have a
- [7 Ways to Motivate Action for Climate Resilience](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/magazine/7-ways-to-motivate-action-for-climate-resilience/) - from the Center for Climate Preparedness and Community Resilience While the majority of the American public know the climate is changing and say they are concerned about the impacts, action on the issue is low. This is a result of numerous sociocultural and psychological factors. In particular, people lack personal worry about the issue, and
- [BRAVE TRAILS, Camp co-founders make a difference in the lives of LGBTQ youth](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/magazine/brave-trails/) - Growing up in the Midwest, Jessica Weissbuch ’10 worked as a team leader for a youth organization that utilized mentors. Though she moved to LA determined to pursue a career in TV production, she was still drawn to activism. Weissbuch began working with queer youth at a local LGBT center where she met volunteer and
- [Bringing Mental Health Services for Vets to the Forefront](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/magazine/bringing-mental-health-services-for-vets-to-the-forefront/) - When Dr. Mark Russell was the only psychologist supporting mental health needs for 6,000 United States Marines on a base in Japan, he knew the system had to change, to ameliorate a widespread crisis. The shortage in staffing was chronic and widely known but the military failed to respond,” says Russell, who became a psychology
- [Game to Grow](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/magazine/games-to-grow/) - Not only do Adam Johns ’13 and Adam Davis ’14 share the same first name, they also share a passion for gaming and helping young people develop social skills, creativity, and confidence. In September 2017, the two Antioch alums launched Game to Grow, which runs therapeutic social skills groups for kids using tabletop games. Game
- [Sharing a Passion to Help Others Get Healthy](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/magazine/sharing-a-passion-to-help-others-get-healthy/) - Healthy living chef and wellness expert Charles Chen ’13 seems to be everywhere these days. The 29-year-old is an ambassador for the American Heart Association and has appeared on the Food Network’s Chopped, Dr. Oz, and many other shows, as well as hosting his own TV show. He’s a popular presenter at Whole Foods and Williams
- [Living a Passion for an Organic Life](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/magazine/living-a-passion-for-an-organic-life/) - Katie Schwerin ’93 (New England, MA in Education) is a lifelong educator, learner, and community builder. The co-founder, along with her husband Bill Whyte, of W.S. Badger & Co., graduated with her master’s in fine arts and interdisciplinary arts from Goddard College in July 2019, and was behind the Kickstarter for the Mount Monadnock Labyrinth,
- [Applying the Therapeutic Power of Play](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/magazine/applying-the-therapeutic-power-of-play/) - “Toys are their words, play is their story,” says Cary Hamilton, Director of the Play Therapy program. Using the therapeutic powers of play, certified Play Therapy mental health professionals invite children and adult clients into an expressive world based in foundational language. For children and teenage clients, Play Therapy offers a unique client-led setting where
- [Creative Arts Therapies](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/magazine/creative-arts-therapies/) - “Art transcends language. It is a global way of communicating,” said Janice Hoshino, a registered and board certified art therapist and a licensed marriage and family therapist who is the director of Antioch’s Creative Arts Therapy Institute. Janice Hoshino launched the art therapy program at Antioch’s Seattle campus in 1998, which has since expanded to
- [Standing Up For Democracy An Antioch Tradition](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/magazine/standing-up-for-democracy-an-antioch-tradition/) - While he was driven by a rather rigid moral code that makes me—a child of the 1960s—shudder, his core belief was that without effective schooling there could be no functioning democratic society. He came to Antioch to try that out at the college level. He saw higher education’s value to provide the analytic skills and
- [The Psychology of Color](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/magazine/the-psychology-of-color-2/) - When Leatrice “Lee” Eiseman ’71 (Antioch College, BA in Psychology) was a little girl, she knew she had a natural talent for putting colors together to create something pleasing to the eye. Encouraged by her mother and aunt, she further developed her abilities, and today people around the world seek her expertise on the subject
- [The Path of Nonviolent Resistance](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/magazine/the-path-of-nonviolent-resistance/) - The same passion that drew Mary Lou Finley to Chicago during the civil rights era led her down the path to teaching social justice. Finley, PhD, sociologist, and Professor Emerita at Antioch University Seattle, was an undergraduate student at Stanford University in 1965 when she learned about a student recruitment effort of volunteers to work
- [World Champion Uncovers His Desire to Help Others](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/magazine/world-champion-uncovers-his-desire-to-help-others/) - In 2009, a year after two-time Olympic medalist Markus Rogan ‘14 (Los Angeles, MA in Clinical Psychology), set a new world record for the men’s 200m backstroke, the 27-year-old Austrian swimmer found himself in a fetal position on the ground outside a high-end nightclub in Rome, being slugged by security who punched like they were
- [COLORS: Alumni Work to Provide LGBTQ-affirmative Therapy to Nurture and Empower Youth](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/magazine/colors-alumni-work-to-provide-lgbtq-affirmative-therapy-to-nurture-and-empower-youth/) - With a far-reaching background in social justice and theater activism, Cynthia Ruffin, ’13 (Los Angeles, BA in Liberal Studies) was in the perfect position to raise awareness of COLORS LGBTQ youth mental health program. Ruffin was trained in counseling at Vanier College in Montreal and then in theatre at the American Conservatory Theatre in San
- [The King of New Jump Swing](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/magazine/the-king-of-new-jump-swing/) - Three time Guinness world record holder and author Donald “Spiderman” Thomas ’84 (Antioch West’s Honolulu Center, BA in Liberal Studies with a Concentration in Holistic Health) has devoted his life to the study and practice of healthy aging, advocacy for the disabled, and public health education. A vegetarian pioneer and champion of drug-free herbal sports
- [A GIFTED VOICE](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/magazine/a-gifted-voice/) - Millions of people have heard Darby Bailey’s ’08 (Los Angeles, BA in Liberal Studies) voice. That’s because billions of calls have been made to 4-1-1 directory assistance with Bailey’s voice responding. Her voice is so well-known, it was used as a parody in a sketch on “Saturday Night Live” (Julie the Operator Lady). The Salt
- [Go Your Own Way](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/magazine/go-your-own-way/) - Lynn Houston inspires through aviation and performance. Lynn Houston’s ’11, ’16 (Santa Barbara, BA, MBA) path began at 17 years old when she left her home in Missouri to explore the world. She started as an actor working in both San Francisco and New York. A one-woman show brought her to Los Angeles, where Houston
- [Finding Her Focus](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/magazine/finding-her-focus/) - Professional photographer and chef Poppy de Garmo earns her bachelor’s degree, fulfilling lifelong goal. Throughout her careers, from chef to photographer, Poppy de Garmo, ’17 (Online, BA in Liberal Studies) has let her work speak for itself. That’s how she became a food stylist for the TV show Nash Bridges, which starred Don Johnson, after
- [Chancellor's Message](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/magazine/chancellors-message-2/) - Horace was right! Antioch is more than a University; it’s a 167 year old democracy project. He understood that without democracy there can be no social justice, and that without education there could be no viable democracy. So he fought for a system of free and universal public education. At the time, such a notion
- [Designing for Greatness](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/magazine/designing-for-greatness/) - Jessica Barry graduated from SAA with a diploma in graphic design in 1997,became its President in 2007, and purchased the school in 2013. As her high school years came to an end and it was time to think about college, Jessica Barry ’13 (Midwest, BA in Management) toured several traditional, large residential universities, but knew
- [OPERATION STREAMLINE](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/magazine/operation-streamline/) - Dr. Jude Bergkamp Works to Challenge Federal Immigration Policies Such As Operation Streamline. Jude Bergkamp ’98, ’10, (Seattle, MA in Psychology, PsyD) program chair of the PsyD program at Antioch University Seattle, exemplifies Antioch’s social justice commitment in his research and teaching, particularly with his work on immigration and Operation Streamline. Operation Streamline is a
- [Kenny Alexander: Continuing a Legacy of Leadership](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/magazine/kenny-alexander-continuing-a-legacy-of-leadership/) - Leadership is in Kenny Alexander’s ’19 (PhD in Leadership and Change) DNA. Alexander, comes from a multigenerational line of community standouts who left their mark on Norfolk, Virginia, where he grew up. A grandfather served as a grand master for a Masonic fraternity, a grandmother held forth as secretary of her church for more than
- [Growing Resiliency—and Food](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/magazine/growing-resiliency-and-food/) - “When we stop communities from being able to grow their food, we create a cycle of dependency.”
- [The Importance of Writing When the World Wishes You Wouldn’t](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/magazine/the-importance-of-writing-when-the-world-wishes-you-wouldnt/) - Wendy Ortiz came to Antioch as a young person with an important story to excavate. She found literary mentorship, a psychology career, and even lifelong partnership. But that doesn’t mean the rest has been simple.
- [Alumni in the Galápagos](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/magazine/alumni-in-the-galapagos/) - adrienne applegate The “Butterfly Tribe,” a group of Antioch alumni, posed for a photo as they snorkeled in the Galápagos islands, 560 miles west of Ecuador. They went snorkeling as one of many activites during a week spent together on these islands that are famous for their evolutionarily isolated species, which was fitting as they
- [Leadership and Management: Antioch Adds Four New Degrees](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/magazine/leadership-and-management-antioch-adds-four-new-degrees/) - Since 1852, Antioch has seen education as in service to a higher purpose. Today, it continues to prepare students to lead, manage, and serve with the introduction of three new online management degrees: a Master of Business Administration, a Master of Arts in Nonprofit Management, and a Master of Human Services Administration. Additionally, the University
- [A Story in One Picture](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/magazine/a-story-in-one-picture/) - LA rainbow of Hope and Promise hovering over a child on her bike near The Fountain of Lights. Artist, photographer, and documentarian Andy Snow ’05 (Midwest, MA in Digital Media) has been using the city of Dayton as the backdrop for his visual storytelling, passionately capturing the city’s heart, heat, and style in stunning photographs. Snow’s
- [Sharing Culture and Changing Narratives with Afro-Fusion](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/magazine/sharing-culture-and-changing-narratives-with-afro-fusion/) - Patience Ncube ’12, ’15, ’18 (Antioch Santa Barbara, BA in Liberal Studies and Antioch Los Angeles, MA in Education, Leadership and Change and MA in Nonprofit Management) wants to make an impact on the world. She highlights that tomorrow is not promised, we only have one life to live; we do not have nine lives
- [Mark Fargo: A Poet on the Road](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/magazine/mark-fargo-a-poet-on-the-road/) - Mark Fargo ’10 (Antioch Santa Barbara, MA in Education, Leadership & Social Justice) rides a motorcycle, but he has no interest in Harley Davidsons or Sturgis. His personal motto is non solum iter: I travel alone. Although he only started riding when he was sixty, Fargo has already traveled all over the country, clocking in
- [Voices From the Pandemic: Antioch New England PsyD Alumni Showcase Their Vital Roles](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/magazine/voices-from-the-pandemic-antioch-new-england-psyd-alumni-showcase-their-vital-roles/) - As the pandemic swept across the nation, upending lives and suspending in-person gatherings, the faculty at Antioch University New England’s PsyD in Clinical Psychology put out a call asking what their alumni were doing during the pandemic and also for words of wisdom and advice on getting through and doing the work of a psychologist
- [Penny McBride: From Foodie to Revolutionary Food Production](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/magazine/penny-mcbride-from-foodie-to-revolutionary-food-production/) - Penny McBride ’04 (Antioch Seattle, MA in Environment and Community) is a huge foodie. Before McBride became the COO at Second Chances Farm, she learned to appreciate high-quality food through her work as a chef. With an undergraduate degree in political science and sociology, McBride’s transition from chef to food producer was as natural as
- [Giving Grief Meaning](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/magazine/giving-grief-meaning/) - andrew d . lachman On the night of July 29, 2009, “all semblance of order ceased” for Lily Dulan ’03, ’06 (Antioch Los Angeles, MFA in Creative Writing and MA in Clinical Psychology). Her precious two-month-old baby girl Kara, “was taken before the birds came to usher in the light.” Sudden infant death syndrome left
- [Building Paradise Out of Hell](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/magazine/building-paradise-out-of-hell/) - An excerpt from Dr. Alexandre’s 2020 Commencement speech delivered to the Graduating Class of the PhD in Leadership and Change Program. I take the title from both John Milton’s Paradise Lost and from culture critic Rebecca Solnit’s 2010 book of that same name. As Antiochians, we have a responsibility to win those victories for humanity.
- [Roberto Lovato — A Revolutionary Life in Four Acts](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/magazine/roberto-lovato-a-revolutionary-life-in-four-acts/) - Roberto Lovato ’18 (Antioch Los Angeles, MFA) sits inside La Boheme, the same Mission neighborhood café where the voices of poets like Piri Thomas, Juan Felipe Herrera, Diane Di Prima, and Jack Hirschman still resonate. Over the previous five years, he’s spent countless hours there, writing. Noise-canceling headphones wired to an open laptop sitting on
- [Naomi Nightingale & Janet Dewart Bell: What It Takes to Be A Leader](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/magazine/naomi-nightingale-janet-dewart-bell-what-it-takes-to-be-a-leader/) - Dr. Naomi Nightingale ’85, ’14 (Antioch Los Angeles, BA and GSLC, PhD) already had a flourishing career when she decided to go to college. She had co-founded Project Action, a community organization that helped young adults prepare for jobs, was Chief Deputy of District Operations for California State Senator Diane E. Watson, and was Director
- [A Tale of Two School Districts: Antioch Alums Have Outsize Impact in Chesterfield and Brattleboro](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/magazine/a-tale-of-two-school-districts-antioch-alums-have-outsize-impact-in-chesterfield-and-brattleboro/) - Ninety miles northwest of Boston, the Connecticut River flows in its broad, meandering course and, near a particularly wide bend in the river, meets and is joined by one of its tributaries, the West River. The town that rises above that bend on the Vermont side of the river is Brattleboro. Across the river and
- [JOHN DOE: HOW ANTIOCH PREPARED THE X CO-FOUNDER TO MAKE PUNK ROCK HISTORY](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/magazine/john-doe-how-antioch-prepared-the-x-co-founder-to-make-punk-rock-history/) - When the California quartet X released its first album in 1980, it upended everyone’s assumptions about punk rock. The twin lead vocals from a man and a woman weren’t in unison; instead one kept surging past the other as if they were horses on a racetrack. The racing metaphor was reinforced by the frantic music
- [JOCELYN ROBINSON: Searching for the Lost Voices of History](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/magazine/jocelyn-robinson-searching-for-the-lost-voices-of-history/) - In 1964, Jocelyn Robinson ’07 (Antioch McGregor, MA in Cultural Studies) was an eight-year-old girl growing up in Yellow Springs, Ohio, when the Civil Rights movement came to her small village, long considered a progressive island in the conservative ocean of southwest Ohio. On March 14, 1964, the picketing of Gegner’s Barber Shop, a business
- [Chancellor's Message](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/magazine/chancellors-message-3/) - In a year gripped by an enduring and deadly plague, racial injustice, social upheaval, monstrous wildfires, and staggering unemployment, our faith in our future can be challenged. But I hope the stories that follow will improve that perception for you as they did for me. The Antioch spirit and our mission for social, economic, and
- [Sharing Antiochian Stories](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/magazine/sharing-antiochian-stories/) - The Seed Field Podcast—a new platform for Antiochians to share knowledge, stories, and justice-related work...
- [With Launch of Coalition for the Common Good, Antioch and Otterbein Chart a Shared Future](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/magazine/with-launch-of-coalition-for-the-common-good-antioch-and-otterbein-chart-a-shared-future/) - A new, national, mission-oriented university system is taking shape.
- [Careers at the Intersection of Education and Justice: A Panel Discussion](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/magazine/careers-at-the-intersection-of-education-and-justice/) - A Panel Discussion on the Seed Field Podcast
- [New Specializations for Educators](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/magazine/new-specializations-for-educators/) - The Doctor of Education (EdD) program at Antioch Online has added two new specializations...
- [Life at 280 MPH](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/magazine/life-at-280-mph/) - To say that Julie Nataas ’18, an Indiana-based NHRA Top Alcohol Dragster driver, leads a busy life, would be an understatement...
- [Using Co-Design Principles, Zoo Partnerships Expand](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/magazine/using-co-design-principles-zoo-partnerships-expand/) - Who are zoos for? How can they do a better job of reaching underserved communities? And how do they include members of those communities in design processes they’ve often been excluded from?
- [Antioch Launches Center for Latinx Mental Health](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/magazine/antioch-launches-center-for-latinx-mental-health/) - Generations of Latinx people in the United States have faced discrimination, racism, and many other sorts of oppression...
- [Embodying Leadership in Uncertain Times](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/magazine/embodying-leadership-in-uncertain-times/) - Earlier this year, Colleen Echohawk ’09 made her first big foray into politics...
- [Chancellor's Message | 2021](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/magazine/chancellors-message-2021/) - This magazine is one of the ways that we gather as the Antioch community...
- [By App or By Internship](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/magazine/by-app-or-by-internship/) - It's the rare student enters a program with the specific intention to build a brand new nonprofit...
- [With Fuchsia and Purple Light, Asata Radcliffe Explores the Scars of the Civil War](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/magazine/featured-artist-asata-radcliffe/) - Last year, the writer and artist Asata Radcliffe ‘08 (Antioch Los Angeles, MFA in Creative Writing) created a “living installation” of a hurt that does not end. This haunting eulogy, titled “A Slower Ontology,” was told through fuchsia and purple light...
- [Ellis Farm: A Model for Hope, Change, and Sustainability](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/magazine/ellis-farm-a-model-for-hope-change-and-sustainability/) - It was a pair of foxes that lured Laura Andrews, Antioch's Director of Institutional Advancement, and her partner Cary Gaunt ’09 (Antioch New England, PhD in Environmental Studies) to the old Ellis Farm.
- [Shay Stewart-Bouley: Straight No Chaser](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/magazine/shay-stewart-bouley-straight-no-chaser/) - A conversation with Shay Stewart-Bouley ’06 (Antioch New England, MEd in Administration and Supervision) reminds me of that Thelonious Monk tune, “Straight No Chaser”—if there is one thing you can be sure of, it’s that she’ll let you know exactly where she stands...
- [Radical Hope](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/magazine/radical-hope/) - I hoped we would be together today to send you off from Yellow Springs one last time. I hoped that things would be so different by now. THAT’s today’s theme. HOPE.
- [Sherwood Guernsey on Antioch’s Radical Approach to Law School](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/magazine/sherwood-guernsey-on-antiochs-radical-approach-to-law-school/) - In 1971, Sherwood Guernsey had just finished a Peace Corps stint in rural Panama...
- [The Grit and The Grind The Principled Life of Walter Clinton](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/magazine/the-grit-and-the-grind-the-principled-life-of-walter-clinton/) - It’s the ones who are in the trenches, day after day, year after year, decade after decade, that really make an impact,” says Walter ‘Wally’ Clinton ‘73 (Antioch DC, BA), his voice tinged with pride...
- [Four Antiochian Poet Laureates](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/magazine/four-antiochian-poet-laureates/) - When Grace Cavalieri taught at Antioch-Columbia in the early ’70s, it was a heady time to be a poet, and to be a part of Antioch. This campus—centered in the newly-opened, planned community of Columbia, situated between Baltimore and Washington, DC—had been proposed in 1969 and opened its doors in 1970...
- [Helping Overcome Addiction](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/magazine/helping-overcome-addiction/) - Across the country, Antioch alums are finding and creating different roles to accomplish the common goal of helping people in their moments of need.
- [Connections Beyond Graduation](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/magazine/connections-beyond-graduation/) - Students studying in Antioch’s PhD in Leadership and Change are encouraged to form friendships and connections with their peers. In part this is good practice for developing leaders...
- [A Champion for Peace](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/magazine/a-champion-for-peace/) - For decades, José Ramos-Horta labored for the freedom of his country. His journey led to the UN, to Antioch, and even to the Nobel Peace Prize. Nothing was as good as going home.
- [Two Decades of Leadership and Change](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/magazine/two-decades-of-leadership-and-change/) - "Would it be possible to create a low-residency doctoral program?” The idea was enticing. It would allow leaders from all across the country and internationally to enroll, studying at a distance and then gathering four times a year for in-person residencies.
- [Online-Only Extra: Looking Back as a Librarian](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/magazine/looking-back-as-a-librarian/) - When I started my position as a librarian in early 2020, I didn’t know much about the history of Antioch University.
- [From Writing Books to Hosting TV to Leading a School, Mike Riera Is Helping Teens and Their Parents](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/magazine/helping-teens-and-their-parents/) - For Mike Riera, a realization about his career has led to writing books, hosting TV and radio shows, leading a K-12 school—and giving back along the way
- [Cultivating Democratic Curiosity](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/magazine/cultivating-democratic-curiosity/) - Excerpts from Laurien Alexandre’s 2023 Commencement Address to Graduates of the PhD in Leadership and Change
- [Message from the Chancellor](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/magazine/message-from-the-chancellor/) - As we wrap up a year of forward-looking changes here at Antioch, I am delighted to introduce the sixth annual Antioch Alumni Magazine, “The Future Issue.” In these pages you will find stories to fill you with hope and knowledge for the years to come. These articles range from an alumni panel discussing careers in
- [Online-Only Extra: Antioch Under the Bodhi Tree](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/magazine/antioch-under-the-bodhi-tree/) - In 2012, I graduated from college, and that fall I took a small surplus of student loan money and traveled to India.
- [Victoria Chang Brings in New Voices as NYT Magazine Poetry Editor](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/magazine/victoria-chang-brings-in-new-voicesas-nyt-magazine-poetry-editor/) - When Victoria Chang started as the Poetry Editor for The New York Times Magazine this year, the first thing she did doesn’t sound very poetic—she made a spreadsheet.
- [From Library to Submarine and Back Again](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/magazine/from-library-to-submarine-and-back-again/) - Getting kids reading takes more than a little doing—it requires making the library somewhere students want to be.
- [Honoring Parents and Helping Veterans Access Higher Education](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/magazine/honoring-parents-and-helping-veterans-access-higher-education/) - With establishment of Social Courage Award, Steve Crandall builds on his family’s legacy of service and study.
- [Making the Streets Safer—For Bikes, Walkers, and Kids](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/magazine/making-the-streets-safer-for-bikes-walkers-and-kids/) - Growing up in Los Angeles, Yolanda Davis-Overstreet ’18 (Antioch Los Angeles, MA in Urban Sustainability) spent the ubiquitous sunny afternoons of her childhood pedaling up and down city sidewalks.
- [Quilting a Community of Hope and Justice](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/magazine/quilting-a-community-of-hope-and-justice/) - I call Claudia J. Ford ’86, ’15 (Antioch College, MBA) in Health Administration and Antioch New England, PhD in Environmental Studies) on a weekday morning. The first thing that strikes me is the calm, silky timbre of her voice.
- [Poachers Threaten Red Wolf Survival](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/magazine/poachers-threaten-red-wolf-survival/) - “The current population is extremely small and vulnerable, and it only takes one poacher to kill a red wolf,” says Suzanne Agan ’20 (Antioch New England, PhD in Environmental Studies).
- [The FBI’s Plot to Discredit Antioch](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/magazine/the-fbis-plot-to-discredit-antioch/) - In the late ’60s, J. Edgar Hoover signed off on a plan to infiltrate Antioch University, spy on its alumni, and use this intel to discredit Antioch in the eyes of the public. A decade later, documents describing this plot came to Antioch’s president—only to end up hidden deep in an archive.
- [Bringing Antioch to New England](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/magazine/bringing-antioch-to-new-england/) - As the 1960s began, Antioch College was one thing only: a small liberal-arts college with a single campus founded in Yellow Springs, Ohio, in 1852. But some of the faculty had larger ambitions...
- [A Call For Dissent](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/magazine/a-call-for-dissent/) - Today, I want to call upon you to dissent. To engage in principled insubordination against injustice...
- [Artist Page - Marietta Leis](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/magazine/artist-page-marietta-leis/) - “We need beauty. it helps us make sense of our world,” says the multidisciplinary artist Marietta Patricia Leis ’72, ’75 (Antioch Los Angeles, BA in Psychology, MA in Clinical Psychology).
- [Antioch Plans Affiliation With Otterbein to Create First-of-Its-Kind System](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/magazine/antioch-plans-affiliation-with-otterbein-to-create-first-of-its-kind-system/) - New national, nonprofit, university system will educate students for careers and to advance social justice, democracy, and the common good
- [A Message from the Chancellor](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/magazine/a-message-from-the-chancellor/) - Welcome to this special history edition of the Antioch Alumni Magazine. It has been said that no business survives over the long term without reinventing itself—repeatedly. Over its long history, Antioch has certainly proven this true.

## Notes

- [PhD in Leadership and Change Graduate Kader Gümüş Selected for Fulbright Specialist Program](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/antioch-graduate-kader-gumus-selected-for-fulbright-specialist-program/) - Kader Gümüş, PhD, a 2025 graduate of Antioch University’s PhD in Leadership and Change program, has been selected for the Fulbright Specialist Program for 2026–2029. The program is administered by the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs. The Fulbright Program is the U.S. government’s flagship international educational and cultural exchange program.
- [Marc Stallion Completes Production on Feature Film RIPPLE](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/marc-stallion-completes-production-on-feature-film-ripple/) - Marc Stallion '20 (Los Angeles, MFA) recently completed production on his feature film Ripple, an independent drama inspired by the life and experiences of Isaac Bailey, a speaker and advocate who lives with a stutter. Ripple follows a young journalist with a severe stutter who is forced to confront family trauma, identity, and the lasting
- [Mindith Rahmat shares 30-day framework for purposeful teaching](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/mindith-rahmat-shares-30-day-framework-for-purposeful-teaching/) - Mindith R. Rahmat, PsyD, a Core Faculty Member of the Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology (MACP) program at Antioch University's Santa Barbara campus, published a new article in The Teaching Professor. The article explores a simple but powerful reflective practice for educators: a 30-day check-in designed to help reconnect daily teaching with a deeper
- [Rita Monique Bouchard Contributes Chapter on Nonviolence in Education](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/rita-monique-bouchard-contributes-chapter-on-nonviolence-in-education/) - Rita Monique Bouchard '25 (Online, EdD) authored the chapter, "Nonviolence in Education: Towards Creating Compassionate Communities," published in Nonviolence as Educational Praxis (Emerald Publishing Limited). The chapter grew out of Bouchard's presentation at the Spring 2024 conference, A Call of Our Time: Awakenings to Nonviolence in Curriculum and Education, held in Tulsa, Oklahoma. She presented
- [Mindith Rahmat Encourages Teaching for Retention, Reflection, and Growth](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/mindith-rahmat-encourages-teaching-for-retention-reflection-and-growth/) - Mindith R. Rahmat, Program Director and Core Faculty for the MA in Counseling Psychology (MACP) program at Antioch University Santa Barbara, has published an article in The Teaching Professor titled, “Students Should Leave Our Courses with More Than a Grade.” In the article, Rahmat argues that course completion and a final grade do not guarantee
- [New Study Finds Forest Cover and Birds Help Reduce Coffee Pest Damage in Honduras](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/new-study-finds-forest-cover-and-birds-help-reduce-coffee-pest-damage-in-honduras/) - Michael Akresh, faculty in Environmental Studies at Antioch University New England, has co-authored a new peer-reviewed study titled “Landscape influences on bird control of coffee berry borer (Hypothenemus hampei) damage: Insights from a coffee-producing region in Honduras.” The study, published in Ornithological Applications, examines how birds help control the coffee berry borer, a major insect
- [PsyD Students Attend National Psychoanalytic Conference](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/psyd-students-attend-national-psychoanalytic-conference/) - Allyson Lavoie and Emily Kratz, students in Antioch University New England’s PsyD in Clinical Psychology program, recently attended the 2026 National Meeting of the American Psychoanalytic Association, one of the nation’s leading conferences for psychoanalytic education, research, and clinical practice. The conference brought together clinicians, scholars, and students from across the country for presentations, workshops,
- [Jackie Corrigan Published in APA Division 49 Newsletter](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/jackie-corrigan-published-in-apa-division-49-newsletter/) - Jackie Corrigan, a student in Antioch University New England’s PsyD in Clinical Psychology program, recently published an article in The Group Psychologist, the newsletter of the American Psychological Association’s Division 49 (Group Psychology and Group Psychotherapy). In the piece, Corrigan explored the healing power of groups and the importance of connection within therapeutic settings. The
- [PhD in Leadership & Change Students to Moderate International Leadership Webinar](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/phd-in-leadership-change-students-to-moderate-international-leadership-webinar/) - Sarah Ehrnschwender and Nicole Williams, doctoral students in Antioch University’s PhD in Leadership & Change program, will moderate an upcoming International Leadership Association (ILA) Leadership Book Buzz webinar, Letters to Lilly — Lessons in Leadership and Loving Yourself, featuring author Alexian Wines. The webinar will explore themes of leadership, authenticity, self-reflection, and personal growth through
- [Vanessa Pierce Presents at Harvard Coaching Conference](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/vanessa-pierce-presents-at-harvard-coaching-conference/) - PhD in Leadership and Change student Vanessa Pierce, an executive coach and leadership development professional, recently presented a poster titled “Executive Coaching and its Connections to Leadership Theories and Concepts” at the 2026 Coaching in Leadership & Healthcare Conference hosted by Harvard’s Institute of Coaching. The conference brings together coaching professionals, researchers, and organizational leaders
- [Preserving Place and Possibility at Ryder Farm](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/preserving-place-and-possibility-at-ryder-farm/) - Jules Gibson, Core Faculty in Environmental Studies at Antioch University New England, recently stepped into the role of Board Vice President of Ryder Farm, a 128-acre family farm established in 1785. A new conservation easement now protects the property, recognized as the oldest working farm in Putnam County, New York, and will keep the land
- [Marcy Kelly to Release Memoir on Grief and Healing](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/marcy-kelly-to-release-memoir-on-grief-and-healing/) - Marcy Kelly ’01, ’03 (Los Angeles, BA and MFA) will release her memoir, The Porcelain Heart: A Mother’s Memoir of Unexpected Loss, on October 27, 2026, through She Writes Press. The memoir traces Kelly’s journey through grief following the unexpected death of her only child, Michael, as she navigates loss, memory, and the difficult path
- [Wendy Chen’s Tea House Recognized by Time Out LA](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/wendy-chens-tea-house-recognized-by-time-out-la/) - Wendy Chen ’15 (Los Angeles, BA), owner of Callisto Tea House in Pasadena, CA was recently featured by Time Out Los Angeles as one of the best afternoon tea experiences in the city. Known for its modern interpretation of traditional tea service, Callisto Tea House offers curated loose-leaf teas, seasonal pastries, and an immersive, design-forward
- [Antioch Connects with Georgia Nursing Leaders at Hero and Hearts Event](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/antioch-connects-with-georgia-nursing-leaders-at-hero-and-hearts-event/) - Diane White, PhD, RN, Founding Dean of Antioch’s Graduate School of Nursing and Health Professions, and Ryan Callaway, Director of Strategic Initiatives–Healthcare Coalition for the Common Good, represented Antioch University at the Hero and Hearts event hosted at the Georgia Nurses Association headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia, on May 2, 2026. White and Callaway connected with
- [Advancing Perspectives on Grief Through Faculty Leadership at the American Group Psychotherapy Convening](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/advancing-perspectives-on-grief-through-faculty-leadership-at-national-psychotherapy-convening/) - Lorraine Mangione, faculty in Counseling, Psychology, & Therapy at Antioch University New England, recently attended the American Group Psychotherapy Association’s annual conference in New York City alongside two current students, Kym Ventola and Lizbeth Duran Oden, and two program graduates, Christina Timmons and Jorie Himmel. During the convening, Mangione co-facilitated a workshop with colleague Roz
- [Antioch Faculty Share Three Decades of Leadership Research with Global Audience](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/antioch-faculty-share-three-decades-of-leadership-research-with-global-audience/) - Aqeel Tirmizi, PhD, and Ken William, EdD recently offered a webinar titled “Three Decades of Leadership Research: Meta-Analytic Insights” in collaboration with the International Leadership Association (ILA). Aqeel and Ken are core faculty members in the PHD in Leadership and Change program. The seminar was based on their ongoing research initiative examining a wealth of
- [Antioch Faculty Member Yulia Tolstikov-Mast Leads Global Leadership Workshop at Purdue University](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/antioch-faculty-member-yulia-tolstikov-mast-leads-global-leadership-workshop-at-purdue-university/) - Yulia Tolstikov-Mast, PhD, teaching faculty in the Graduate School of Leadership and Change, was invited by Purdue University to lead a professional development workshop for a large group of Global Student Ambassadors. Titled “Global Leadership in Action: When to Lead, When to Follow,” the workshop drew on Tolstikov-Mast’s expertise as a globally recognized scholar and
- [Bernell L. Elzey Jr. Co-Authors Chapter on Black Fatherhood and Mental Health](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/bernell-l-elzey-jr-co-authors-chapter-on-black-fatherhood-and-mental-health/) - Bernell L. Elzey Jr., PhD, Teaching Faculty in the Clinical Mental Health Counseling (CMHC) program, co-authored a chapter in Mental Health and the Black Man: A Mixtape Experience of Hardship and Harmony (Jones, M. & Butler, S.K., eds., Cognella, 2027). Elzey’s chapter, “Reimagining Black Fatherhood: Mental Health, Masculinity, and Intergenerational Healing,” offers a powerful exploration of
- [Jeffrey Fouche-Camargo Earns Clinical Health Equity Certification](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/jeffrey-fouche-camargo-earns-clinical-health-equity-certification/) - Jeffrey Fouche-Camargo, DNP, APRN, WHNP-BC, Core Faculty member and Director of the Doctor of Nursing Practice Program in the Graduate School of Nursing and Health Professions (GSNHP) at Antioch University, has passed the Certified Professional in Clinical Health Equity (CPCHE) exam. The CPCHE credential establishes core standards for the field of clinical health equity, defines
- [Bonnie Lee Black Publishes Reflective Essay in The Eye](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/bonnie-lee-black-publishes-reflective-essay-in-the-eye/) - Bonnie Lee Black ’07 (Los Angeles, MFA) recently published an essay in The Eye, a new arts and culture magazine based in Mexico. A longtime writer and former journalist whose work often explores place, identity, and personal transformation, Bonnie was featured in the February issue themed “Pilgrimage.” Her essay, “Long Journey Home,” explores themes of
- [Sarah H. Seiler Presents SAR Research at 2026 Syrotuck Symposium](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/sarah-h-seiler-presents-sar-research-at-2026-syrotuck-symposium/) - Sarah H. Seiler, a student in the PhD in Leadership and Change program, presented her research on psychological safety and belonging in volunteer wilderness search and rescue teams at the Syrotuck Symposium in Las Vegas on April 20, 2026. Her presentation, titled “Enhancing Psychological Safety in the High Stress Activities of SAR and Detection,” was
- [Meaghan Guckian Co-Authors New Fisheries Research on Catch and Release Impacts](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/meaghan-guckian-co-authors-new-fisheries-research-on-catch-and-release-impacts/) - Meaghan Guckian, Core Faculty in Environmental Studies and Director of the Climate Change Education Certificate program at Antioch University’s New England campus, has co-authored a new article in Fisheries titled, “Individual outcomes matter in the context of responsible and sustainable catch-and-release practices in recreational fisheries and their management.” The article examines catch-and-release (C&R) as a
- [Shoshana Kerewsky Publishes New Novel The Codex of Christian Surname](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/shoshana-kerewsky-publishes-new-novel-the-codex-of-christian-surname/) - Shoshana D. Kerewsky' 98 (New England, PsyD) has published her latest novel The Codex of Christian Surname. In an alternate late Middle Ages, an intriguing stranger arrives in 13-year-old Ḥavah's village in the Iverian mountains. Ḥavah's life will change, but is the visitor who she seems? Sometimes dressed as male and in other guises, Ḥavah explores
- [Lisa K. Richter to Publish Lyrical Memoir on Love, Loss, and Creative Awakening](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/lisa-k-richter-to-publish-lyrical-memoir-on-love-loss-and-creative-awakening/) - Lisa K. Richter ’11 (Los Angeles, MFA) will publish her new book, Fly, My Darling: A Love Story (She Writes Press) on April 21, 2026. It is a lyrical memoir that explores the resilience of love, the weight of loss, and the transformative journey of asking, “What do I really want?” Inspired by her years
- [Building Community Through Art](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/building-community-through-art/) - In February and March, Environmental Studies student and Antioch Student Affairs Coordinator Daniel Andrews partnered with two local organizations to share his collaborative art practice, fostering creativity and reflection within the community. Andrews led a Paint Collaborative at the Keene Senior Center, where seven to 10 participants painted on three shared canvases. Guided by the
- [Jimmy Karlan Brings Collaborative Bird Study to Elementary Schools](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/jimmy-karlan-brings-collaborative-bird-study-to-elementary-schools/) - Jimmy Karlan, Emeritus Professor in Environmental Studies at Antioch University’s New England campus, designed and hosted The Bird’s-Eye View Challenge in Vermont, a hands-on, collaborative program that immersed pre-K–6 classrooms across all seven elementary schools in “the fascinating world of birds.” As the Windham Southeast Supervisory Union described it, the challenge invited students to explore
- [Katie Eastman to Publish New Book on Cultivating Peace and Resilience](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/katie-eastman-to-publish-new-book-on-cultivating-peace-and-resilience/) - Katie Eastman ’97 (New England, PsyD) will release her latest book, The Peace Guidebook: How to Cultivate Hope, Healing, and Harmony for the Good of Humankind (Health Communications, Inc., an imprint of Simon & Schuster), on April 21, 2026. Continuing her work as a nationally recognized expert in grief, change, and personal transformation, Eastman co-authored
- [Giselle Ruzany Presents Internationally on Embodied Storytelling and Therapy](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/giselle-ruzany-presents-internationally-on-embodied-storytelling-and-therapy/) - Giselle Ruzany, PhD, BC-DMT, LPC, faculty in Counseling, Psychology, & Therapy at Antioch University New England, has recently presented her work internationally across conferences, workshops, and creative forums. She presented her dissertation research at the Research Gestalt Conference in England and shared three embodied digital storytelling films at the Nuvens Nômades international forum in a
- [Onita Morgan-Edwards Featured in Forthcoming Anthology on Estrangement](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/onita-morgan-edwards-featured-in-forthcoming-anthology-on-estrangement/) - Onita Morgan-Edwards ’17 (Midwest, BA) has published her essay, “Grips and Pulls,” in the forthcoming anthology No Contact: Writers on Estrangement (edited by Jenny Bartoy), to be released April 28, 2026 by Catapult. The collection explores the often-overlooked experience of estrangement, with early praise calling it “a landmark work around a theme so prominent—and yet
- [Brita Reed Lucey Publishes New Book on Grandmothering, Expands Work on Fertility and Pregnancy](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/brita-reed-lucey-publishes-new-book-on-grandmothering-expands-work-on-fertility-and-pregnancy/) - Brita Reed Lucey, MD ‘13 (New England, PsyD), a former OB-GYN and current fertility therapist, has authored three books focused on helping individuals and families find resilience and meaning during reproductive transitions. Her Ladies in Waiting series—including Ladies in Waiting: Finding the Joy in IVF and Ladies in Waiting: Finding the Joy in Pregnancy—explores the
- [Thomas Doherty Featured in APA Monitor on Walking Therapy](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/thomas-doherty-featured-in-apa-monitor-on-walking-therapy/) - Thomas Doherty ’02 (New England, PsyD) was featured in the APA Monitor on Psychology article "How to integrate walking therapy into your practice," exploring the benefits of walking therapy and its growing role in mental healthcare. A leader in ecotherapy, Doherty highlights how walk-and-talk sessions can deepen reflection and create meaningful therapeutic experiences, with some
- [Jude Bergkamp Helps Shape Dialogue on Equity and Inclusion in Higher Education ](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/jude-bergkamp-helps-shape-dialogue-on-equity-and-inclusion-in-higher-education/) - Jude Bergkamp, Chair of the Clinical Psychology program at Antioch University’s Seattle campus, joined a group of higher education leaders to discuss equitable and inclusive conversations in higher education. Contributors to the book Cultivating Equitable and Inclusive Conversations in Higher Education examine why inclusion is central to the success of students, institutions, higher education, and
- [Amy Lesen, PhD Named Featured Researcher at Neubauer Collegium for Culture And Society](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/amy-lesen-phd-named-featured-researcher-at-neubauer-collegium-for-culture-and-society/) - Amy Lesen, Professor of Environmental Leadership and Participatory Change, in Antioch University’s PhD Program in Leadership and Change, has been named a featured researcher with the Neubauer Collegium for Culture and Society at the University of Chicago. This year’s theme, Autonomy Is Not Freedom, supports interdisciplinary collaboration that challenges autonomy-centered frameworks by bringing scholars, artists,
- [New Study Compares Environmental Education Policies Across South America](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/new-study-compares-environmental-education-policies-across-south-america/) - Jason Rhoades, core faculty in Environmental & Sustainability Studies, and alumni Ximena Gallegos Gutierrez (MS Environmental Studies), published a new article in Environmental Education Research titled, “Comparative assessment of the environmental education policies of Brazil, Colombia, Peru, and Venezuela.” The study tackles a practical problem: national environmental education (EE) policies shape what countries can implement
- [Environmental Studies Faculty Member Dawn Murray Joins National Marine Sanctuary Advisory Committee](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/environmental-studies-faculty-member-dawn-murray-joins-national-marine-sanctuary-advisory-committee/) - Dawn Murray, PhD, Core Faculty in Environmental Studies at Antioch University’s New England campus, was appointed to the Chumash Heritage National Marine Sanctuary’s Advisory Committee, helping guide stewardship and community engagement for this newly protected coastal region. Designated in 2024, Chumash Heritage National Marine Sanctuary is America’s 17th national marine sanctuary, the sixth off the
- [Rebecca Orton Publishes Across the Snow Mountains: From Tibet to Exile](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/rebecca-orton-publishes-across-the-snow-mountains-from-tibet-to-exile/) - Rebecca Orton ’08, ’12 (Seattle, BA, MA) published her nonfiction book, Across the Snow Mountains: From Tibet to Exile, which was released in October for global distribution. The book recounts the stories of four Tibetan women who journey across the treacherous, oxygen-deprived terrain of the Himalayan “Snow Mountains.” Each woman faces the immense challenge of
- [Tirmizi and Staub Publish Climate Leadership Case Study in SSIR](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/tirmizi-and-staub-publish-climate-leadership-case-study-in-ssir/) - Aqeel Tirmizi, Professor of Leadership and Organizational Behavior in the PhD in Leadership and Change program, and Timothy Staub ’25 (GSLC, PhD) co-authored a new case study in the winter issue of Stanford Social Innovation Review examining ecoAmerica’s innovative approach to climate action. In “Building an Adaptive Metanetwork to Fight Climate Change,” they explore how
- [Lynn Horan Publishes New Article on Servant-Leadership and Gendered Expectations](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/lynn-horan-publishes-new-article-on-servant-leadership-and-gendered-expectations/) - Lynn Horan ‘20 (GSLC, PhD) recently published the article “Exploiting Empathetic Women Leaders and the Shadow Side of Servant-Leadership” in the Journal of Management, Spirituality, and Religion’s Special Issue, “The Spiritual Dimensions of Love in Leadership: Critical Perspectives, Shadow Aspects, and Integral Approaches.” Her work highlights the need for more liberative and decolonizing ways of
- [Jude Bergkamp Presents New APA Competency Model at National Psychology Conference](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/jude-bergkamp-presents-new-apa-competency-model-at-national-psychology-conference/) - Jude Bergkamp, Co-Chair and core faculty in Applied Psychology and Counseling and Family Therapy at Antioch University Seattle, recently presented at the 50th Annual National Council of Schools and Programs of Professional Psychology, where he is currently serving as Past-President. His presentation reviewed an important new competency-training model for health service psychology—a culmination of five
- [Shannon McIntyre Advances Therapeutic Empathy Research and Global Training](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/shannon-mcintyre-advances-therapeutic-empathy-research-and-global-training/) - In October 2025, Shannon McIntyre, Core Faculty in Clinical Psychology at Antioch University’s New England Campus, presented at the New England Psychological Association’s Annual Conference on “The Empathic Dialectic: A Contemporary Framework for Therapeutic Empathy.” The talk led to an invitation to teach Ukrainian clinicians and educators through the VeLa Well-being program, focusing on therapeutic
- [Lorraine Mangione, PhD, Strengthens Clinical Supervision Through Practicum Partner Workshops](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/lorraine-mangione-phd-strengthens-clinical-supervision-through-practicum-partner-workshops/) - Lorraine Mangione, PhD, Professor and Director of Practica in Counseling, Psychology, & Therapy at Antioch University’s New England campus, has recently led workshops and presentations for several practicum sites, a Veterans Administration Hospital, and an inpatient forensic hospital, focused on challenges and best practices in clinical supervision. Mangione’s sessions emphasize the critical importance of the
- [Thomas J. Doherty Featured in APA Monitor on the Transformative Power of Walking Therapy](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/thomas-j-doherty-featured-in-apa-monitor-on-the-transformative-power-of-walking-therapy/) - Thomas J. Doherty, PsyD ’02 (Clinical Psychology, Antioch New England) was featured in the APA Monitor on Psychology, “How to integrate walking therapy into your practice.” In the piece, he notes that for some clients, walking sessions can reach a “spiritual” level, creating space to reflect on mortality, purpose, and meaning. Doherty is a Portland,
- [Antioch Voices Contribute to New Hampshire Agricultural Policy Discussion](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/antioch-voices-contribute-to-new-hampshire-agricultural-policy-discussion/) - Suzanne Green, Director of the Office of Internships and Career Support at Antioch University’s New England campus, joined Environmental Studies faculty emeritus and New Hampshire State Representative Jim Gruber, along with Environmental Studies alumni Lea Kablik, MS (Community Garden Coordinator for Keene Housing), at the 2026 Monadnock Agricultural Policy Forum. The group participated in discussions
- [Protecting Essential Care: Elaine F. Campbell Speaks Out](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/protecting-essential-care-elaine-f-campbell-speaks-out/) - Elaine F. Campbell ’09 (New England, PsyD) was featured in the Daily Hampshire Gazette in a story examining how the brief reversal of federal cuts to SAMHSA grants sent “shockwaves” through behavioral health providers across western Massachusetts. As senior vice president of clinical services at ServiceNet, Campbell underscored how fragile funding streams can threaten essential
- [Duncan Watson Retires After Nearly 34 Years of Public Service](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/duncan-watson-retires-after-nearly-34-years-of-public-service/) - Duncan Watson ’92 (New England, MS in Resource Management and Administration) was featured in the recent Keene Sentinel article, “City official hangs up fluorescent orange jacket after nearly 34 years.” The article marked Watson’s retirement from the City of Keene’s Public Works Department, where he capped a nearly 34-year career in municipal service. His tenure
- [Elaine F. Campbell '09](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/elaine-f-campbell-09/) - Dr. Elaine F. Campbell '09 (New England, PsyD in Clinical Psychology) was quoted in the article "Mental health care – a crisis for teens and children in Western Mass" in The Reminder speaking about a crisis currently happening in the mental health care field - that there are not enough resources to meet the growing need for
- [Andrea Tate Reflects on Parenting, Expectations, and Letting Go](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/andrea-tate-reflects-on-parenting-expectations-and-letting-go/) - Writer and Antioch University faculty member Andrea Tate ’12 (Santa Barbara, BA) recently shared a deeply personal essay in Newsweek’s My Turn section about her experience parenting her son and how a single car ride reshaped their expectations around childhood aspirations and success. In the piece, “I Wanted My Son To Be a Child Star—One
- [Lynn M. Horan Publishes on the Shadow Side of Servant Leadership](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/lynn-m-horan-publishes-on-the-shadow-side-of-servant-leadership/) - Lynn M. Horan ‘20 (GSLC, PhD) recently published the article “Exploiting Empathetic Women Leaders and the Shadow Side of Servant-Leadership" in the Journal of Management, Spirituality & Religion special issue, “The Spiritual Dimensions of Love in Leadership: Critical Perspectives, Shadow Aspects, and Integral Approaches.” Horan's work highlights the need for more liberative and decolonizing ways
- [Jessica Tomich Sorci: Advancing Maternal Mental Health](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/jessica-tomich-sorci-advancing-maternal-mental-health/) - Jessica Tomich Sorci ’09 (Los Angeles, CA) graduated from Antioch in 2009 while six months pregnant with her daughter and experienced firsthand the challenges of early motherhood and postpartum adjustment. That lived experience became the foundation of her work. She went on to establish a group practice specializing in maternal mental health and has since
- [Ken Williams Publishes New Research on School Climate and Gender](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/ken-williams-publishes-new-research-on-school-climate-and-gender/) - Ken Williams, Professor of Leadership, Organizational Change and Learning, Antioch University’s PhD in Leadership and Change program, has published a new peer-reviewed article in the Journal of Research in Comparative and International Education titled “School Climate Inside St. Vincent and the Grenadines Schools: Examining gendered patterns.” Drawing on a national school climate survey in St.
- [Jeff Fouche-Camargo Co-Authors Peer-Reviewed Study On Antiracist Nursing Education](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/jeff-fouche-camargo-co-authors-peer-reviewed-study-on-antiracist-nursing-education/) - Jeff Fouche-Camargo, core faculty and Director of Antioch University’s Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program, co-authored a peer-reviewed article in Nursing Education Perspectives titled “Empowering Students as Advocates for Health Equity: A Multisite Multimethod Study.” The study examines how integrating antiracist pedagogies in perinatal nursing courses can strengthen students’ understanding of systemic racism’s impact on
- [New Research Tracks Long-Term Genetic Diversity Declines in Four Warbler Species](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/new-research-tracks-long-term-genetic-diversity-declines-in-four-warbler-species/) - Michael Akresh, Core Faculty in Environmental Studies at Antioch University's New England campus, co-authored an article published in BMC Biology titled, “Signals of corresponding genetic diversity loss in four warbler species exhibiting regional or range-wide declines.“ The study tracked genetic diversity across four warbler species over roughly the last two centuries. Using DNA from museum
- [Yolanda Davis-Overstreet Featured in the Los Angeles County Natural History Museum’s “L.A. on Wheels” Series](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/yolanda-davis-overstreet-featured-in-the-los-angeles-county-natural-history-museums-l-a-on-wheels-series/) - Yolanda Davis-Overstreet ’18 (Los Angeles, MA) was featured in the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County’s L.A. on Wheels, an online series celebrating the diversity of Los Angeles and its people through the lens of creative modes of transportation. Davis-Overstreet was spotlighted in "Justice and Joy on Bikes", which highlights her movement and 2021
- [Professor Rengin B. Firat Co-Edits New Edition of The Handbook of Neurosociology](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/professor-rengin-b-firat-co-edits-new-edition-of-the-handbook-of-neurosociology/) - Rengin B. Firat, Professor of Leadership and Change for Antioch’s PhD in Leadership and Change, co-edited the new edition of The Handbook of Neurosociology (Springer-Verlag). Building on the landmark 2013 volume, this updated handbook documents major theoretical, empirical, and methodological advances in neurosociology, adds nearly two dozen new chapters, and showcases emerging interdisciplinary work connecting
- [Karen Neri Publishes New Article on Supporting Inter-Ethnoracial Couples in Therapy](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/karen-neri-publishes-new-article-on-supporting-inter-ethnoracial-couples-in-therapy/) - Karen A. Neri, a PhD candidate in the Couple and Family Therapy program at the New England campus, recently published an article titled "Racially Conscious Sociocultural Attuned Emotionally Focused Therapy with Inter-Ethnoracial Couples." This article examines the marginalization of inter-ethnoracial relationships using critical race theory and intersectionality. It also offers a conceptual frame to address the relational effects
- [Mohammed Raei Interviews Ileya Grosman on his Podcast](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/mohammed-raei-interviews-ileya-grosman-on-his-podcast/) - Mohammed Raei ’18 (GSLC, PhD) recently interviewed Ileya Grosman ’25 (GSLC, PhD) on his podcast, Epistemic Alchemy. In the episode “The Space Between: Relational Cultural Theory and the Art of Connection,” Grosman—an artist, scholar, and practitioner whose work bridges leadership, education, and the arts through the lens of relational cultural theory (RCT)—shares her journey from
- [Susie Erenrich Publishes New Book](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/susie-erenrich-publishes-new-book/) - Susie Erenrich ’10 (GSLC, PhD) has published a new book, Wasn’t That a Time: A Cultural Activist Love Letter for the Next Generation. The book offers an inspiring roadmap for grassroots leadership and social change through the arts. Drawing on decades of movement work, Erenrich weaves together personal stories and practical wisdom shaped by experiences
- [Peter Thurrell Publishes Badji’s Tales](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/peter-thurrell-publishes-badjis-tales/) - Peter Thurrell ’94 (New England, MS in Environmental Studies) has written a memoir of true-life stories spanning nearly 60 years of exploring psychedelic spirituality and trauma healing. Badji's Tales is a transmission, encoded in story, that reminds us what is truly important about being human and why we are here. It is a collection of
- [Roselind Amaker Featured in UConn HDFS Alumni Spotlight](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/roselind-amaker-featured-in-uconn-hdfs-alumni-spotlight/) - Roselind Amaker, a PhD student in the Couples and Family Therapy program, was featured as the October 2025 HDFS Alumni Spotlight by the University of Connecticut’s Department of Human Development and Family Sciences. The article highlights her journey as a first-generation academic and her commitment to advancing mental health support for individuals, families, and communities.
- [Toni Ann Johnson Returns with Award-Winning New Story Collection](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/toni-ann-johnson-returns-with-award-winning-new-story-collection/) - Acclaimed writer Toni Ann Johnson ’08 (Los Angeles, MFA) will release a new short story collection that asks a question many people spend a lifetime trying to answer: Where is home—and who gets to feel they truly belong there? But Where’s Home?, forthcoming from Screen Door Press in February 2026 (an imprint of the University
- [New Encyclopedia Entry Rethinks Global Citizenship, Diversity, and Responsibility](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/new-encyclopedia-entry-rethinks-global-citizenship-diversity-and-responsibility/) - Yulia Tolstikov-Mast, teaching faculty for the PhD in Leadership and Change, and doctoral student, Aleesha Ikayuk Towns-Bain, have co-authored a new encyclopedia entry titled “Global citizenship and diversity: Complexities and contested models,” in the Encyclopedia of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Spirituality. Through a broader, more relational understanding of diversity, their chapter reimagines and expands the
- [Antioch Doctoral Supervisors Lead International Consultation in Mexico City](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/antioch-doctoral-supervisors-lead-international-consultation-in-mexico-city/) - Four Antioch University doctoral supervisors recently served as special guests at the Universidad de Londres in Mexico City, where they participated in the university’s first Conversatorio en Psicoterapia Internacional. The event brought together nearly 50 psychology students for a live, interactive case consultation led by Antioch faculty and supervisors. Representing Antioch were Pamela M. Anderson,
- [Ileya Grosman Shares Connection-Centered Leadership Teaching and Mentorship Insights](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/ileya-grosman-shares-connection-centered-leadership-teaching-and-mentorship-insights/) - Ileya Grosman ’25 (GSLC, PhD) is teaching upper-level undergraduates about leadership through the lens of connection, exploring topics such as self-as-leader, leadership and power, difference, and leadership as an ongoing process at the University of Denver. As part of the course, students visited the University of Denver’s art gallery to practice “artful thinking” and build adaptability
- [Leury Peña Receives AAMFT Dissertation Award](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/leury-pena-receives-aamft-dissertation-award/) - Leury Peña ’24 (New England, PhD) has been honored with a Dissertation Award from the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT). Her dissertation, “Parentification and the Protective Factor of Familismo in the Latine Community,” offers insights into the complexities of parentification within Latine families and highlights how familismo can serve as a protective
- [Russell Thornhill Serves as Chairperson for World AIDS Day](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/russell-thornhill-serves-as-chairperson-for-world-aids-day/) - Russell E. Thornhill, EdD ’13, ‘14 (Los Angeles, BA in Liberal Studies; MA in Organizational Management), teaching faculty in Undergraduate Studies at Antioch University and co-director of the Bridge Program, served as chairperson for the World AIDS Day event at the Minority AIDS Project (MAP), where he also serves as Board Secretary. MAP welcomed clients,
- [Steve Curtis Named Fellow by the American Psychological Association](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/steve-curtis-named-fellow-by-the-american-psychological-association/) - Steve Curtis, affiliate faculty in Counseling, Psychology, & Therapy at Antioch University Seattle, has been named a Fellow representing Division 55, the Society for Prescribing Psychology, by the American Psychological Association. Curtis brings deep expertise in pediatric psychology and psychopharmacology, enriching Antioch students’ learning and advancing the field over many years. Fellow status recognizes APA
- [Adrienne Kupper Named VP of Operations and Chief of Staff at CredLens](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/adrienne-kupper-named-vp-of-operations-and-chief-of-staff-at-credlens/) - Adrienne Kupper ’23 (Online, MBA) began a new role in summer 2025 as Vice President of Operations and Chief of Staff at CredLens. CredLens delivers actionable insights into credential, employment, and wage outcomes—helping credential issuers, policymakers, and funders make evidence-based decisions that drive impact. In her role, Adrienne leads strategic initiatives, strengthens day-to-day operations, and
- [Markie Twist Leads Digisexuality Workshop, Wins 2025 AASECT Sexuality Educator Award](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/markie-twist-leads-digisexuality-workshop-wins-2025-aasect-sexuality-educator-award/) - Markie Twist, teaching faculty in the Division of Relational Therapies, School of Counseling, Psychology, and Therapy at Antioch University’s New England and Seattle campuses, co-led an advanced workshop at the American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors, and Therapists (AASECT) in Las Vegas, Nevada. The session, titled “Human-Technology Relationships: Advanced Sexual Attitude Reassessment on Digisexuality, Digital
- [Antioch Faculty Member Co-Authors Study on Striped Bass Angler Perceptions and Conservation](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/antioch-faculty-co-authors-study-on-striped-bass-angler-perceptions-and-conservation/) - Meaghan L. Guckian, Core Faculty in Environmental Studies at Antioch University's New England campus, has co-authored an article in Marine and Coastal Fisheries titled “Understanding beliefs, perceptions, and attitudes of anglers in the Striped Bass recreational fishery along the Atlantic coast of the United States,” part of a themed issue on Atlantic Striped Bass population
- [Environmental Studies Alum’s Picture Book Included on National Best-of-2025 Lists](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/environmental-studies-alums-picture-book-included-on-national-best-of-2025-lists/) - Author-illustrator and Antioch alum Kari Percival’s new picture book Safe Crossing, which was published by Chronicle Books this past January, has landed on some high-profile end of the year must-read lists. Safe Crossing was named as one of only eleven chosen as Best Picture Books of the Year by Book Page, one of twenty books
- [Antioch University Advances Commitment to Veterans and Military-Connected Learners](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/antioch-university-advances-commitment-to-veterans-and-military-connected-learners/) - Antioch University’s Veterans and Military-Connected Strategic Vision Committee, composed of faculty and staff from the University’s Management, Leadership, and Change programs, has completed the first phase of a major initiative to strengthen support for veteran and military-connected students. Established to explore and recommend ways to more effectively serve this student population, the committee took a
- [Hang Yin Candy Lo Receives National Award for Outstanding Achievement in Dance/Movement Therapy](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/hang-yin-candy-lo-receives-national-award-for-outstanding-achievement-in-dance-movement-therapy/) - Hang Yin Candy Lo, Senior Lecturer at Antioch University, has received the Outstanding Achievement Award from the American Dance Therapy Association (ADTA). This national honor is presented annually to an ADTA member who has made a significant and specific contribution to the advancement of dance/movement therapy in their local community. Each year, ADTA recognizes individuals
- [GSLC Professor Rengin B. Firat Co-Authors Research Paper on Person–Culture Match and Cultural Heterogeneity](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/antioch-universitys-rengin-b-firat-co-authors-cross-national-research-on-person-culture-fit-and-life-satisfaction/) - Rengin B. Firat, Professor of Leadership & Change at Antioch University’s Graduate School of Leadership & Change, and Hye Won Kwon (Dong-A University), have co-authored an article, “Cultural Nuances of Agency–Wellbeing Relationship: Testing the Person–Culture Match and Cultural Heterogeneity Hypotheses,” in The Journal of Happiness Studies. The article examines how cultural environments influence the relationship
- [Jacob Goodwin to Publish Book on Teaching Like a Community Organizer](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/jacob-goodwin-to-publish-book-on-teaching-like-a-community-organizer/) - Jacob Goodwin ’21 (New England, Certificate in Educational Leadership) will publish his first book, Teach Like a Community Organizer: Practical Tools for Community-Building, Civic Engagement, and Progressive Change, on April 8, 2026. The book is an invitation for teachers to engage with their students in the “world as it is.” When you teach like a
- [PsyD Student Shirley Lo Wins APA Dissertation Award](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/psyd-student-shirley-lo-wins-5000-apa-dissertation-award/) - Shirley Lo, a trilingual fifth-year doctoral student in the PsyD program in Seattle, under the mentorship of Jude Bergkamp, PsyD, has won a $5,000 American Psychological Association Dissertation Award. Her dissertation, The Psychological Process of Decolonizing the Colonized Self: A Grounded Theory Based on Hong Kongers’ Decisions After the 2019 Protest, explores how individuals engage
- [Jamie Sipps Joins Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/jamie-sipps-joins-akron-canton-regional-foodbank/) - Jamie Sipps ‘23 (Online, MBA) has started a new position as a Partner Relations Coordinator at the Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank. The Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank was formed in 1982 by a group of community leaders who made a commitment to provide emergency food to neighbors in need. Today, the Foodbank provides food and other essential items
- [Harriet L. Schwartz Shares Relational Teaching Insights on Wholehearted Voice Pedagogy Podcast](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/harriet-l-schwartz-phd-shares-insights-on-relational-teaching/) - Harriet L. Schwartz, PhD, was recently a featured guest on the Wholehearted Voice Pedagogy Podcast in the episode titled “Setting Healthy Boundaries with Students.” In this conversation, Schwartz, author of Connected Teaching, discusses the importance of establishing healthy, flexible boundaries with students. Drawing on Relational-Cultural Theory (RCT). In the conversation, she offers valuable insights and
- [Antioch Faculty and Students Attend Annual Association for Play Therapy International Conference](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/antioch-faculty-and-students-attend-annual-association-for-play-therapy-international-conference/) - Cary M. Hamilton, Director of Play Therapy, joined nine students from Antioch’s Play Therapy program at the Annual Association for Play Therapy (APT) International Conference in Houston, Texas. The APT Conference is recognized as a leading gathering for professionals across the field, offering advanced post-graduate training, opportunities for collaboration, and a vibrant exchange of ideas.
- [New Scholarship Supporting Leaders Who Drive Meaningful Change](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/new-scholarship-supporting-leaders-who-drive-meaningful-change/) - We are pleased to share that Mitch Kusy, PhD, has completed his seventh business book, The Playbook for Leading Change: Proven Strategies for Success, co-authored with Dr. Mike Valentine, a graduate of Antioch’s PhD in Leadership and Change program and a valued research associate. Designed as a practical, research-based guide for leaders navigating organizational transformation,
- [LauraLynn Jansen Leads Human-Centered Leadership Workshop on “Third Space” at ISODC](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/lauralynn-jansen-leads-human-centered-leadership-workshop-on-third-space-at-isodc/) - LauraLynn Jansen ’23 (GSLC, PhD in Leadership and Change) and her colleague Kenadie Cobbin-Richardson, CEO of Kengen Consulting, presented their experiential learning model of Human-Centered Leadership in a session titled Cultivating the Third Space: Aligning Leadership for Organizational Growth at the International Society for the Advancement of Organization Development and Change conference at Sacred Heart
- [Martha Freymann Miser Serves as 2025 Co-Annalist for Her 50th Reunion](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/martha-freymann-miser-serves-as-2025-co-annalist-for-her-50th-reunion/) - Martha Freymann Miser ’11 (GSLC, PhD), founder and president of Aduro Consulting, recently served as 2025 Co-Annalist for her 50th college reunion at Hamilton College. In the reunion letter, she reflects on her experience at Kirkland College, the short-lived women’s coordinate college later absorbed by Hamilton in 1978, which she describes as deeply “Antiochian” in
- [Rami Aizic Shares His Unconventional Journey to Fatherhood in Memoir](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/rami-aizic-shares-his-unconventional-journey-to-fatherhood-in-memoir/) - Rami Aizic ’96 (Los Angeles, MA) has recently published a courageous and heartfelt memoir, My Dream of Fatherhood: An Unconventional Journey (Franklin Publishers). In it, Aizic opens up about the challenges he faced as a gay man in the 1980s and 1990s, when the idea of men like him pursuing parenthood—let alone biological fatherhood—was virtually
- [Markie Twist Presents Keynote on Digisexuality at the Nordic Association of Clinical Sexology Conference](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/markie-twist-presents-keynote-on-digisexuality-at-the-nordic-association-of-clinical-sexology-conference/) - Markie Twist, teaching faculty in the Division of Relational Therapies, School of Counseling, Psychology, and Therapy at Antioch University’s New England and Seattle campuses, delivered an invited keynote at the Nordic Association of Clinical Sexology (NACS) annual conference in October 2025 in Malmö, Sweden. Their keynote, “Exploring Organic/Human–Synthetic/Technology Relationships: A Look at Digisexuality and Digisexual
- [Honoring Ana Guadalupe Reyes: Advancing Equity And Excellence In Counselor Education](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/honoring-ana-guadalupe-reyes-advancing-equity-and-excellence-in-counselor-education/) - Ana Guadalupe Reyes, Core Faculty in the MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling programs at Antioch University’s New England and Seattle campuses, received two distinguished awards at the Association for Counselor Education and Supervision (ACES) National Conference, held from October 8 through 12 in Philadelphia, PA. Reyes was honored by the ACES Qualitative Interest Network
- [CFT Faculty Sar Surmick Writes Chapter in Routledge Collection on Decolonizing Family Therapy](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/antioch-seattle-faculty-member-authors-chapter-in-new-routledge-collection/) - Sar Surmick, faculty in the Couple and Family Therapy (CFT) Program and the Sex Therapy Certificate Program at Antioch University’s Seattle campus, authored Chapter 3 in the forthcoming Routledge volume Decolonizing Family Systems, Relationships, and Practices: Intersectional Perspectives. The collection, written by practitioners, educators, and scholars, critiques the colonial roots of foundational family therapy models
- [Seattle PsyD Chair Bergkamp to Offer Free CE Webinar on “Hidden Strengths: The Invisible Burden of International Students and Needed Changes”](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/hidden-strengths-the-invisible-burden-of-international-students-and-needed-changes-october-29-2025/) - On October 29, PsyD Program Co-Chair Dr. Bergkamp will be presenting during a free, continuing education webinar: Hidden Strengths: The Invisible Burden of International Students and Needed Changes, joined by colleagues from the American Psychological Association and other academic institutions. Register through the link below, using the access code CPSC2025. Those who have never logged
- [Kaaland Publishes The Children’s Literature Selection Handbook](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/kaaland-publishes-the-childrens-literature-selection-handbook/) - Antioch University proudly celebrates the publication of The Children's Literature Selection Handbook by faculty member Christie Kaaland, EdD, released by internationally recognized academic publisher Bloomsbury Academic Publishers. This essential new resource explores the art and practice of selecting books that inspire young readers, offering educators a thoughtful and joyful guide to engaging children through literature.
- [Antioch Faculty Member Publishes Chapter on Single-Session Therapy for Survivors of Acid Attack Violence in Cambodia](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/antioch-faculty-publish-chapter-in-implementing-single-session-psychotherapy-when-no-appointment-is-necessary/) - We are pleased to announce that Jason J. Platt, PhD, from Antioch University New England's Counseling, Psychology, & Therapy department, has published a new chapter in a significant volume on single-session psychotherapy. The chapter, entitled "Single-Session Therapy for Survivors of Acid Attack Violence in Cambodia," was authored by Miller, J. K., Platt, J.J., & Marn,
- [Collaborative Study Highlights Key Threats to Wood Turtle Survival](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/alumna-and-faculty-publish-research-on-wood-turtle-conservation/) - Jessica Meck ’18 (New England, MS) and Research Faculty Liz Willey, PhD, co-authored a paper titled ”Quantifying the relative importance of survival threats to a long-lived reptile using expert elicitation,” in the journal Endangered Species Research (ESR), published by Inter-Research. The study used expert elicitation and demographic modeling to identify which threats most affect the
- [Nikki Huijun Li Launches Inclusive Virtual Practice, Kitchen Table Psychotherapy](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/nikki-huijun-li-launches-inclusive-virtual-practice-kitchen-table-psychotherapy/) - Nikki Huijun Li, ’23 (New England, MA, Dance/Movement Therapy), opened Kitchen Table Psychotherapy, a virtual therapy practice based in Massachusetts. The practice is built with care and intention—to center and serve marginalized populations, particularly Queer, POC, and Neurodivergent adults and couples. Li integrates tools from dance/movement therapy, relational work, and social justice–focused approaches to help
- [Mike Young Named Senior Fellow at Eisenhower Media Network](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/mike-young-named-senior-fellow-at-eisenhower-media-network/) - Mike Young, Lieutenant Colonel (ret.) ‘14 (GSLC, PhD), recently joined the Eisenhower Media Network (EMN) as one of their senior fellows. EMN offers alternative analyses untainted by Pentagon or defense industry ties and counters Washington’s establishment narrative on most national security issues of the day. EMN opposes systemic corruption, nepotism, and the undue influence that
- [Nan Koltnow Chase Co-Authors Exploration of America’s Evolving Cannabis Culture](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/nan-koltnow-chase-co-authors-exploration-of-americas-evolving-cannabis-culture/) - Nan Koltnow Chase ‘76 (College, BA) is co-author of How I Got You Your Ounce: A Pot Dealer's Journey Through American History with researcher David Belmont. Published by BookBaby, this memoir is an insider's view of how American popular culture and weed culture grew side-by-side during the late 20th and early 21st centuries. Jimmy X
- [Luanne Johnson Quoted in GBH Article on Snake Habitat Project](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/luanne-johnson-quoted-in-gbh-article-on-snake-habitat-project/) - Luanne Johnson ’16 (New England, PhD in Environmental Studies) was quoted in “Massachusetts ecologists build a winter ‘hotel’ for snakes” on GBH 89.7 Boston Public Radio. The story highlights ecologists in Massachusetts who have built a subterranean “hotel,” a 20×20-foot hibernaculum reaching 11 feet below ground, to give snakes a safe winter refuge. In the
- [Beyond Boundaries: The Expansive Scholarship of Antioch’s Leadership and Change Faculty](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/beyond-boundaries-the-expansive-scholarship-of-antiochs-leadership-and-change-faculty/) - The faculty of Antioch University’s PhD in Leadership and Change program exemplifies a rare blend of scholarly rigor, interdisciplinary reach, and social commitment. Their work spans psychology, sociology, education, leadership studies, organizational change, literature, the arts, and neuroscience—united by a shared purpose: advancing leadership that serves justice, equity, and transformation. This commitment takes concrete form.
- [Megan Moon Featured in Dayton Daily News for Her Inspiring Nonprofit Leadership and Advocacy](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/megan-moon-featured-in-dayton-daily-news-for-her-inspiring-nonprofit-leadership-and-advocacy/) - Master of Arts in Nonprofit Management student Megan Moon was recently featured in the Dayton Daily News for her extensive contributions to the nonprofit sector and her dedication to humane education, sustainability, and community well-being. Moon has worked across sectors, including education, environmental advocacy, and animal protection. In 2017, she founded the Humane Education Coalition
- [Grant Chemidlin to Publish Poetry Collection Celebrating Queer Love, Queer Joy, and Chosen Connection](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/grant-chemidlin-to-publish-poetry-collection-celebrating-queer-love-queer-joy-and-chosen-connection/) - Grant Chemidlin’s ‘23 (Los Angeles, MFA) will have his new poetry collection, In the Middle of a Better World, published by Central Avenue and distributed by Simon & Schuster on February 3, 2026. Chemidlin describes the book as a defiant celebration of queer love, queer joy, and chosen connection. As he says, “I am incredibly
- [Antioch University Advances Relational-Cultural Theory Across Scholarship And Practice](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/antioch-university-advances-relational-cultural-theory-across-scholarship-and-practice/) - Antioch is enhancing its leadership in Relational-Cultural Theory (RCT) through new initiatives in partnership with the International Center for Growth in Connection (ICGC). Together, they are creating spaces for relational practice to thrive across disciplines, strengthening community, amplifying voices, and promoting social change. This commitment is evident in the Relational-Cultural Theory Fellowship, which provides resources
- [Belinda Marie Preston-Cash Earns PsyD in Research and Leadership](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/belinda-marie-preston-cash-earns-psyd-in-research-and-leadership/) - Chaplain Belinda Marie Preston-Cash ‘03 (Antioch McGregor, MA) earned her PsyD in Research and Leadership in 2025. She is known for her compassionate chaplaincy and innovative approach to empowering individuals and communities.Through her private practice, Tears for Tay Recovery LLC, she integrates clinical assessments, life coaching, and SAP/DOT certification with evidence-based best practices. Her work
- [Lynn Horan Featured on Epistemic Alchemy Podcast](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/lynn-horan-featured-on-epistemic-alchemy-podcast/) - Lynn Horan ‘20 (GSLC, PhD) was a recent guest on the Epistemic Alchemy podcast, hosted by leadership scholar, author, editor, and GSLC alum Mohammed Raei, '16. The episode, “Feminist Constructivist Grounded Theory,” explores Horan’s pioneering research on the lived experiences of millennial women clergy who have left active ministry due to violations of interpersonal boundaries
- [Cyndi Cain Fitzgerald Contributes to 2025 EDUCAUSE Horizon Report on Data and Analytics](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/cyndi-cain-fitzgerald-contributes-to-2025-educause-horizon-report-on-data-and-analytics/) - Cyndi Cain Fitzgerald ’25 (Online, BA) was honored to be selected as an expert panelist for the 2025 EDUCAUSE Horizon Report | Data and Analytics Edition, an influential annual publication that identifies the trends, technologies, practices, and skills shaping the future of data and analytics in higher education. “The Data and Analytics Horizon Report research
- [Gianina Casale Highlights Dance/Movement Therapy at Arts Forward Fort Worth](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/gianina-casale-highlights-dance-movement-therapy-at-arts-forward-fort-worth/) - Gianina Casale ‘24 (New England, CFT, DMT) recently served as a panelist at Arts Forward Fort Worth—an inaugural citywide arts summit at Texas Wesleyan University that brought together industry leaders, creatives, and community advocates to explore the transformative role of the arts in health, education, and social change. She joined fellow art and music therapists
- [Kim Snyder Joins Mass Audubon’s Tidmarsh Wildlife Sanctuary as Education Coordinator](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/kim-snyder-joins-mass-audubons-tidmarsh-wildlife-sanctuary-as-education-coordinator/) - Kim Snyder ‘20 (New England, ES, Conservation Biology) accepted the position as an Education Coordinator for Mass Audubon's Tidmarsh Wildlife Sanctuary. “While I was a student at Antioch, I took advantage of the flexibility to pursue my target degree (Conservation Biology) while also exploring my interest in Environmental Education,” said Snyder. “Because of my time
- [James Womick Publishes New Novel, The Art of Murder](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/james-womick-publishes-new-novel-the-art-of-murder/) - James Womick ‘85 (Antioch School of Law) has released his novel The Art of Murder is now available as an eBook and paperback on Amazon. “AI is at the forefront of discussions, from the dinner table to the classroom to the boardroom,” Womick says. “Haunted by doubt and driven by a need for justice, the
- [April Brucker Headlines International Comedy Special](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/april-brucker-headlines-international-comedy-special/) - April Brucker ’19 (Los Angeles, MFA) headlined internationally with her new comedy special, April Backstage. Written and performed by Brucker, the special offered a behind-the-scenes, no-holds-barred look at the life of a comedian and is streaming on Uncaged TV in the UK. “Because of my Antioch MFA, I can do anything and write anything,” said
- [Froswa’ Booker Honored for Exemplary Community Leadership](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/froswa-booker-honored-for-exemplary-community-leadership/) - Froswa’ Booker ’14 (GSLC, PhD) has been honored with two awards recognizing her service and leadership in the Dallas community. Booker is this year’s recipient of The Spirit of Social Venture Partners (SVP) Dallas Award, presented to a community leader who exemplifies innovation and uses their professional expertise to create meaningful change. This honor recognizes
- [Laura Thomas and Nelia Rath Spotlight Chunking in Edutopia](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/laura-thomas-and-nelia-wrath-spotlight-chunking-in-edutopia/) - Laura Thomas, Education faculty at Antioch University’s New England campus, and Nelia Rath, ‘05 graduate of the Integrated Learning Program, Antioch New England, published an article, “Teaching Students to Use Chunking to Tackle Complex,” on Edutopia. The article explores one aspect of the Critical Skills Classroom, called Chunking. The article advocates teaching middle and high
- [Brad Daniel Honored with Namesake Award at Western Carolina University](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/brad-daniel-honored-with-namesake-award-at-western-carolina-university/) - Brad Daniel ‘23 (New England, PhD Environmental Studies) has been recognized by his colleagues at Western Carolina University with a new award named in his honor.
- [Bernadette Arakwiriye Appointed Rwanda’s Minister of the Environment](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/bernadette-arakwiriye-appointed-rwandas-minister-of-the-environment/) - Bernadette Arakwiriye ’14 (New England, MS) was sworn in on July 25, 2025, as the Minister of the Environment of the country of Rwanda. Her appointment comes at a pivotal time as Rwanda continues to lead in environmental sustainability and land restoration initiatives across Africa. Arakwiye is a seasoned expert in land restoration and environmental
- [Anastasia Ashe Publishes Review of Somatic-Based Therapy Strategies](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/ashe-conducted-a-review-of-somatic-based-strategies-in-therapy/) - Anastasia Ashe, PsyD, has published a review of somatic-based strategies in therapy. The article, titled “Somatic Work in Couple Therapy” was published in The Family Journal on June 10. The review highlights somatic-based strategies’ effectiveness in improving emotional connections and trauma resolution. It draws from various therapeutic approaches and emphasizes the importance of somatic awareness.
- [Ashley Hartman Contributes Paintings to 2025 Arthaus Residents and Allies Exhibition in Ithaca, NY](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/ashley-hartman-cmhc-art-therapy/) - Ashley Hartman, Faculty Member in Art Therapy at Antioch University, New England, contributed paintings to the 2025 Arthaus Residents and Allies Exhibition in Ithaca, NY. Titled Complex or Collective? A Grief Series, the show brought together artists of all ages living at the Ithaca Arthaus, participants in the Cherry Open Art Hive, and community members,
- [Fayth Parks elected President-elect of NARMH](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/fayth-parks-elected-president-elect-of-narmh/) - Fayth M. Parks, Professor of Leadership and Psychology in the Graduate School of Leadership and Change, has been elected President-elect of the National Association for Rural Mental Health (NARMH), a leading national organization dedicated to advancing behavioral health across rural and frontier communities. In her new role as Vice President, Dr. Parks will provide key
- [Paul Bocko, PhD to Present at the 2025 National Place-Based Education Conference](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/paul-bocko-phd-to-present-at-the-2025-national-place-based-education-conference/) - Paul Bocko, PhD, Chair and Faculty in the AUNE Education Department at Antioch University’s New England Campus, will present at the 2025 National Place-based Education Conference in Ypsilanti, Michigan. In collaboration with public, charter, and independent schools across the U.S., Paul Bocko and colleagues from Teton Science Schools (TSS) and Cottonwood School of Civics &
- [Amy Morrison Presents Workshop at International Expressive Arts Therapy Association Conference](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/amy-morrison-presented-a-workshop-at-the-16th-international-expressive-arts-therapy-association-ieata-conference/) - Amy Morrison, Program Director of the Clinical Mental Health Counseling (CMHC) Art Therapy Concentration in the School of Counseling, Psychology, and Therapy at Antioch University New England, presented a workshop at the 16th International Expressive Arts Therapy Association (IEATA) Conference—the only international nonprofit organization dedicated to intermodal expressive arts in therapeutic settings. Morrison’s workshop, Contemplative
- [Elana Micahl Haviv Appointed to New Role at Rutgers University](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/elana-micahl-haviv-appointed-to-new-role-at-rutgers-university/) - Elana Haviv ‘08, ‘23 (Midwest, MA; GSLC, PhD) has been appointed a visiting scholar at the Center for the Study of Genocide and Human Rights (CGHR) at Rutgers University. In this new role, she will contribute to interdisciplinary research, collaborate on projects focused on atrocity prevention and transitional justice, and engage in public education in
- [Jill Tracy Explores Moral Courage in Leadership in New Scholarly Publication](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/jill-tracy-explores-moral-courage-in-leadership-in-new-scholarly-publication/) - Jill Tracy, PhD in Leadership and Change student and Chief Executive Officer of United Planet, has published a new chapter titled “Morally Courageous Leadership and Motivation: Nobel Peace Laureate Shirin Ebadi” in The Palgrave Encyclopedia of Leadership and Organizational Change (Palgrave Macmillan, Cham). The chapter offers a compelling exploration of leadership, moral courage, and motivation
- [Susan J. Erenrich to Release New Volume on Music and Grassroots Leadership for Social Change](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/susan-j-erenrich-to-release-new-volume-on-music-and-grassroots-leadership-for-social-change/) - Susan (Susie) J. Erenrich ’10 (GSLC, PhD) will publish Volume 2 of A Grassroots Leadership & Music for Social Change Primer for Educators, Organizers, Activists & Rabble-Rousers in 2025. This compelling volume features contributions from authors around the world who are expanding the field of leadership through bottom-up, collaborative, and horizontally-based approaches. It continues a
- [Jimmy Karlan Inspires Hands-On Science Learning Through “Very BIG tiny Challenge”](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/jimmy-karlan-inspires-hands-on-science-learning-through-very-big-tiny-challenge/) - Jimmy Karlan, EdD ’82 (New England, MST with K–12 biology certification), Faculty Emeritus in Antioch’s Environmental Studies Department, continues to spark curiosity and wonder in young scientists. Recently featured in the Brattleboro Reformer, Karlan’s “Very BIG tiny Challenge” invited students to explore the natural world through close observation and creative storytelling. Using science journals, magnifiers,
- [Carolyn Love Inducted into the Colorado Women’s Hall of Fame](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/carolyn-love-inducted-into-the-colorado-womens-hall-of-fame/) - Carolyn Love ’13 (GSLC, PhD) was recently inducted into the prestigious Colorado Women’s Hall of Fame. A visionary changemaker and fierce advocate for justice, she is widely recognized for her leadership and unwavering commitment to equity and social transformation. A nationally respected consultant, educator, and thought leader, Love serves as an affiliate professor of nonprofit
- [Atim Eneida George Champions Ethical Leadership, Cultural Storytelling, and Global Impact](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/atim-eneida-george-champions-ethical-leadership-cultural-storytelling-and-global-impact/) - Atim Eneida George ’20 (GSLC, PhD) is making a profound impact through her leadership at the intersection of education, technology, and cultural storytelling. Affectionately known as Dr. G, she continues to inspire and transform communities around the world. In March 2025, George partnered with Emmanuel Dorley, PhD, to co-lead the Osun State Study Tour, presenting
- [Donna Pearce Co-Authors Groundbreaking Book on Transformational Leadership](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/donna-pearce-co-authors-groundbreaking-book-on-transformational-leadership/) - Donna Pearce ’85 (BA) co-authored a bold and timely new book, STOP! Shift the Energy at Work: A New Approach for Leaders & Teams, published by Alchemy at Wrk (2024). The book offers a fresh perspective on leadership and organizational transformation, emphasizing the power of energy, intention, and co-creation in shaping human systems. Pearce brings
- [Amy Coleman Appointed Executive Vice President, Chief People Officer at Microsoft](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/amy-coleman-appointed-executive-vice-president-chief-people-officer-at-microsoft/) - Amy Coleman ‘95 (Seattle, MA) has been appointed Executive Vice President and Chief People Officer at Microsoft. In this new role, Coleman will lead Microsoft’s global Human Resources organization, supporting more than 220,000 employees worldwide, and continue to foster a culture of innovation, inclusion, and excellence. She joins Microsoft’s senior leadership team, reporting directly to
- [Ruth Rosenhek Releases Gripping Debut Novel Set in a Dystopian Near-Future Australia](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/ruth-rosenhek-releases-gripping-debut-novel-set-in-a-dystopian-near-future-australia/) - Ruth Rosenhek ’95 (New England, MS) published her debut novel, The Meeting Place, a dystopian thriller set in the near-future Northern Rivers region of New South Wales, Australia. The story follows three women—Gale, Lis, and Sara—who navigate a society unraveling under environmental disasters, pandemics, and authoritarian control. As government forces implement mass detainments and surveillance,
- [Atim Eneida George ‘20](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/dr-atim-eneida-george-18-gslc-phd/) - Dr. Atim Eneida George ‘20(GSLC, PhD) completed her Postdoctoral Fellowship with the University of California’s Santa Barbara (UCSB) Center for Black Studies Research (CBSR). Atim’s principal research at CBSR is entitled Black Mothers Matter!. This past May, she presented “Respect: Making Your Mess, Your Message: What I Learned About Courageous Truth-telling from Gender-based Violence” as
- [Atim Eneida George Awarded One of Four 2023 Archie Green Fellowships](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/atim-eneida-george-18/) - Atim Eneida George ’20 (GSLC, PhD) has been awarded one of four 2023 Archie Green Fellowships from The American Folklife Center (AFC) at the Library of Congress. The Fellowships are intended to support original, independent field research on the culture and traditions of contemporary American workers and occupational groups. George’s project entitled, “Playing the Angel’s
- [Atim George ‘20](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/atim-george-18/) - Dr. Atim George ‘18 (GSLC, PhD) published “Reimagining Leadership through the Lesson of the Life of Aurelia Erskine Brazeal” in The International Journal of Public Leadership.
- [Blaisdell, Dietz, and Howard  publish an article in Ethnic and Racial Studies](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/blaisdell-dietz-and-howard-publish-an-article-in-ethnic-and-racial-studies/) - Syntia Santos Dietz, Associate Faculty in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Antioch New England, along with Howard, C. M., and Blaisdell, B., published an article in Ethnic and Racial Studies, titled “I’ll still continue to rise: Black Women’s Experiences in Academia.” This article examines the challenges faced by early-career Black women faculty at Predominantly White Institutions
- [Cyndi Cain Fitzgerald to Present on Data Feminism in National Webinar Series](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/cyndi-cain-fitzgerald-to-present-on-data-feminism-in-national-webinar-series/) - Cyndi Cain Fitzgerald '25 (Online, BA) has been selected to present at the Women in Data Management & Governance monthly webinar, a new series sponsored by Dataversity, the educational arm of Data Management International (DAMA). Her presentation, based on her 2025 Student Success Symposium research titled “Data Feminism Principles in Higher Education: Cultivating Equity and
- [Kate Maruyama featured on the Los Angeles Public Library blog](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/kate-maruyama-featured-on-the-los-angeles-public-library-blog/) - Kate Maruyama ’09 (Los Angeles, MFA) is featured on the Los Angeles Public Library blog about her new novel, Alterations. In the article, Maruyama shares her inspiration, influences, and process for writing the novel. Alterations is about a seamstress who works for Edith Head at Paramount Pictures and secretly falls in love with a bit
- [Yulia Tolstikov-Mast, Featured Guest Speaker for World Council on Intercultural and Global Competence](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/yulia-tolstikov-mast-featured-guest-speaker-for-world-council-on-intercultural-and-global-competence/) - Yulia Tolstikov-Mast, teaching faculty in the Graduate School of Leadership and Change, was a guest speaker for the World Council on Intercultural and Global Competence. Speaking for the Graduate Student Group, which is dedicated to supporting graduate students in intercultural and global competence work, Tolstikov-Mast’s session, "Uncovering Authentic Cultural Knowledge: Research Integrity Beyond Western Standards,"
- [GSLC Faculty Book Reading: Essentials of Constructivist Critical Incident Technique- GSLC](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/gslc-faculty-book-reading-essentials-of-constructivist-critical-incident-technique-gslc/) - Harriet Schwartz, Professor of Relational Practice and Higher Education, and Elizabeth Holloway, Faculty Emerita of the Graduate School of Leadership and Change, co-hosted a book reading and discussion featuring their publication, Essentials of Constructivist Critical Incident Technique (American Psychological Association, 2024). In front of a packed audience, Schwartz and Holloway shared insights from their collaborative
- [Ali Corey and Lem Waston publish in the Journal of Higher Education Policy and Leadership Studies](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/ali-corey-and-lem-waston-publish-in-the-journal-of-higher-education-policy-and-leadership-studies/) - Ali Corey, Associate Professor of Applied Psychology and Program Director of Clinical Mental Health Counseling, and Lemuel Watson, Senior Associate Vice Chancellor of Academic Affairs and Vice Provost of Community Engagement and the Coalition of Common Good, at Antioch University, New England, have published a groundbreaking article, titled “Navigating Change and Trauma: Essential Leadership Insights
- [Cecily Moore awarded Fellowship from Postpartum Support International](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/cecily-moore-awarded-fellowship-from-postpartum-support-international/) - Cecily Moore, Clinical Faculty in the Counseling Division in the School of Counseling, Psychology and Therapy, at Antioch University’s New England Campus, was awarded an Alliance Fellowship through Postpartum Support International’s (PSI) Perinatal Mental Health Alliance for People of Color (PMHA-POC). Through her fellowship, Moore is collaborating with her cohort to explore strategies for decolonizing
- [Fayth Parks to Present on Integrating Cultural Healing Beliefs and Mental Health Practices ](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/fayth-parks-to-present-on-integrating-cultural-healing-beliefs-and-mental-health-practices/) - Fayth M. Parks, Professor of Leadership and Psychology in the Graduate School of Leadership and Change, will present at the National Association for Rural Mental Health (NARMH) Conference in Alaska this May. Her session titled "Bridging Worlds: Integrating Cultural Healing Beliefs and Mental Health Practices" explores the vital role of mental healthcare in fostering psychological
- [Bernell Elzey and Taylor Sweet-Cosce present at the National Counselors for Social Justice conference](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/bernell-elzey-and-taylor-sweet-cosce-present-at-the-national-counselors-for-social-justice-conference/) - Two faculty members from Antioch University’s Seattle Campus Counseling Division, Bernell Elzey and Taylor Sweet-Cosce, presented at the 2025 National Counselors for Social Justice (CSJ) conference in San Juan, Puerto Rico, this April. The CSJ conference brought together counselor educators, practitioners, and advocates committed to dismantling systemic barriers and advancing equity through personal and collective
- [Amy Morrison selected to participate in the 2025 Therapeutic Arts Paraprofessional Training in Africa (TAPTA) program ](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/amy-morrison-selected-to-participate-in-the-2025-therapeutic-arts-paraprofessional-training-in-africa-tapta-program/) - Amy Morrison, Program Director of the Art Therapy Concentration in the School of Counseling, Psychology, and Therapy, Counseling Division, at Antioch University’s New England campus, participated in the 2025 Therapeutic Arts Paraprofessional Training in Africa (TAPTA) program in Kenya last February. Sponsored by the Global Alliance for Africa, this initiative brought together creative arts therapists
- [Cathy Linh Che receives the Short Film Jury Award for Non-Fiction at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/cathy-linh-chereceives-the-short-film-jury-award-for-non-fiction-at-the-2025-sundance-film-festival/) - Cathy Linh Che, a Core Poetry Faculty of Antioch University at Los Angeles MFA Creative Writing Program, received the Short Film Jury Award for Non-Fiction at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival, the largest independent film festival in the United States. The documentary We Were the Scenery was produced and written by Che and directed by Christopher
- [Amy Morrison, CMHC Faculty, featured on Creative Pulse podcast](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/amy-morrison-cmhc-faculty-featured-on-creative-pulse-podcast/) - Amy Morrison, Program Director of the Art Therapy Concentration in the School of Counseling, Psychology, and Therapy, Counseling Division, at Antioch University’s New England campus, is featured on the Creative Pulse Podcast. In Season 1, Episode 4 of the Creative Pulse Radio Show, hosted by Dr. Krystal L. Demaine, Amy Morrison shares her insights as
- [Laurie Barton Publishes New Poetry Chapbook, Coco Sinatra](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/laurie-barton-publishes-new-poetry-chapbook-coco-sinatra/) - Laurie Barton '08 (Los Angeles, MFA) has released Coco Sinatra, a deeply moving poetry collection. Coco Sinatra is a lyrical journey through solitude, aging, and loss—balanced by a reverence for life’s quiet wonders. With lines that shimmer like "diamonds dipped in suntan oil," Barton’s poems invite readers into tender, sometimes fractured moments: a family home up for rent, a
- [Tracking Goshawks: Student Chris Liazos Co-Authors Article in NH Bird Records](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/tracking-goshawks-student-chris-liazos-co-authors-article-in-nh-bird-records/) - Chris Liazos, a student in the MS in Environmental Studies, Conservation Biology program, recently co-authored an article with Phil Brown, Bird Conservation Director and Land Specialist at the Harris Center for Conservation Education in Hancock, NH. Their piece, "Tracking (and Tracking Down) Goshawk Breeding Territories," appears in the latest issue of NH Bird Records, a
- [Susie Spikol  Receives 2023 Educator of the Year Award](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/susie-spikol-94-2/) - Susie Spikol ‘94 (New England, MS) was honored by the Cheshire County Conservation District (CCCD) as their 2023 Educator of the Year. CCCD chose its awardees based on “the recipient’s efforts to steward a conservation ethic and awareness through their personal and professional work.” Spikol serves as the Community Programs Director and a Teacher-Naturalist at
- [Shonda Buchanan '10](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/shonda-buchanan-10-3/) - Shonda Buchanan '10 (Los Angeles, MFA) was awarded a California Arts Council Individual Artist Fellowship. Buchanan is the author of five books, including the award-winning memoir, Black Indian. A Pushcart Prize nominee, Oxfam Ambassador, USC Los Angeles Institute for the Humanities Fellow and City of Los Angeles (COLA) Department of Cultural Affairs Master Artist Fellow, Buchanan is also
- [Kathy Hoffman '22](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/kathy-hoffman-22-3/) - Kathy Hoffman ‘22 (GSLC PhD) has been appointed as an Advisor in the Director's Office of the Washington State Department of Labor and Industries. She joined the agency in 2018. In her new role, she will provide policy, analytic, research, and legislative management advice and support to the Director and executive leadership on policy issues
- [Janet Dewart Bell Joins Tavis Smiley to Discuss Her New Book](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/janet-dewart-bell-joins-tavis-smiley-to-discuss-her-new-book/) - Janet Dewart Bell ’74, ’15 (Maryland, BA and GSLC, PhD; and a member of Antioch’s Board of Governors) recently joined Tavis Smiley to discuss her new book, Blackbirds Singing: Inspiring Black Women’s Speeches From the Civil War to the Twenty-First Century (The New Press, 2024). Dewart Bell is a communications strategist and management consultant with a multimedia background,
- [Jimmy Karlan Featured for Innovative School-Wide Wildlife Camera Challenge](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/jimmy-karlan-featured-in-the-guilford-gazette-for-the-gsc-wildlife-camera-challenge/) - Jimmy Karlan '82 (New England, MST with a K-12 biology Certification) was recently featured in The Guilford Gazette. A devoted wildlife enthusiast, Karlan is a Faculty Emeritus in the Environmental Studies Department, where he was Core Faculty for 25 years and directed the Science Teacher Certification for middle and high school science teachers. He has
- [New YA Novel from Rayne Lacko Explores Music, Addiction, and Empathy](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/new-ya-novel-from-rayne-lacko-explores-music-addiction-and-empathy/) - Rayne Lacko ‘21, ’23 (Online, BA, MA Individual Studies) is the author of A Song for the Road, an Eric Hoffer Book Award finalist. She continues to delve into themes of addiction and mental health in her upcoming novel, The Secret Song of Shelby Rey (SparkPress, June 3, 2025). This gritty upper YA novel follows
- [Antioch Connections Spark Student-Centered Environmental Collaboration](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/antioch-connections-spark-student-centered-environmental-collaboration/) - Jess (Skinner) Boynton ’10 (New England, Science Teacher Certification) reconnected with a fellow Antioch University graduate in a surprising and meaningful way while teaching science at Sant Bani School in Sanbornton, NH. Seeking local partners to support student engagement with the Newfound Lake watershed, she reached out to the Newfound Lake Region Association—and quickly realized
- [Amy Climer Publishes Deliberate Creative Teams, Guiding Leaders to Foster Innovation](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/amy-climer-publishes-deliberate-creative-teams-guiding-leaders-to-foster-innovation/) - Amy Climer ‘16 (PhD, GSLC) has published her first book, Deliberate Creative Teams: How to Lead for Innovative Results, a practical guide for leaders looking to enhance creativity and innovation within their teams. Drawing from her doctoral research and years of consulting experience, Climer introduces the Deliberate Creative Team system, offering a clear roadmap for
- [Coumar publishes Inquiry-Based Psychotherapy: Applying The Work of Byron Katie in Clinical Settings](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/coumar-publishes-inquiry-based-psychotherapy-applying-the-work-of-byron-katie-in-clinical-settings/) - Anil Coumar ‘94 (Seattle, MA) published a book titled Inquiry-Based Psychotherapy: Applying The Work of Byron Katie in Clinical Settings. Coumar uses engaging case studies, exercises, and guidance to teach practitioners to integrate The Work into their therapeutic approaches. This will help to address anxiety, depression, addiction, relationship issues, and more. It is a guide
- [Amanda Suzzi-Simmons Had Research Cited](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/amanda-suzzi-simmons-had-research-cited/) - Amanda Suzzi-Simmons, Core Faculty in Environmental Studies and Sustainability and Director of the Spatial Analysis Lab at Antioch University’s New England campus, had research cited in NASA’s Image of the Day for January 19, 2025. Suzzi-Simmons’ article, Status of Deforestation of Madagascar, in the Journal of Global Ecology and Conservation, examines deforestation in Madagascar over
- [Philomena Essed Honored with the Academy Medal for Groundbreaking Work on Racism](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/philomena-essed-honored-with-the-academy-medal-for-groundbreaking-work-on-racism/) - Philomena Essed, PhD, Professor of Critical Race, Gender, and Leadership Studies at Antioch University’s Graduate School of Leadership and Change, has been awarded the Academy Medal by the Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences. This prestigious honor recognizes her profound contributions to the study of racism, both in the Netherlands and globally. Essed’s work,
- [Mike Young Publishes Book on U.S. Army Leadership Doctrine](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/mike-young-publishes-book-on-u-s-army-leadership-doctrine/) - Mike Young ‘14 (GSLC, PhD) has published The Evolution of U.S. Army Leadership Doctrine: A Brief Critique (Lulu Publishing, Morrisville, NC), offering a critical analysis of the Army’s leadership philosophy since 1946. In his book, Young examines the 14 iterations of Army leadership doctrine and argues that the institution has largely failed to integrate transformational
- [Micah Depper Recognized with Prestigious Milken Educator Award](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/micah-depper-recognized-with-prestigious-milken-educator-award/) - Micah Depper ‘23 (New England, MS in Environmental Studies) has been honored with a 2024-25 Milken Educator Award, one of education’s most prestigious national recognitions. As the sole recipient in Maine this year and the first-ever honoree from Regional School Unit 1 (RSU 1), Depper was surprised with the award during a school-wide assembly at
- [Lynn Horan to Release Book on Clergy Women and Church Culture](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/lynn-horan-to-release-book-on-clergy-women-and-church-culture/) - Lynn Horan ‘24 (GSLC, PhD) will release her book Dismantled: Abusive Church Culture and the Clergy Women Who Leave this spring through Tehom Center Publishing. Based on her dissertation, “Feminized Servanthood, Gendered Scapegoating, and the Disappearance of Gen-X/Millennial Protestant Clergy Women,” the book explores the systemic challenges women face in church leadership. Horan’s research will
- [Martha Freymann Miser Publishes Article on Leadership and Organizational Culture](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/martha-freymann-miser-publishes-article-on-leadership-and-organizational-culture/) - Martha Freymann Miser ‘11 (GSLC, PhD), founder and president of Aduro Consulting, recently published an article in Coaching Perspectives, a UK-based journal. The piece titled "Do Not Obey in Advance: Comply or Rebel?" examines the risks of autocratic systems within organizations and explores how coaches may inadvertently reinforce control-oriented cultures. Drawing on historical and personal
- [Trisha A. Swed Publishes New Book on Youth Leadership Development](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/trisha-a-swed-publishes-new-book-on-youth-leadership-development/) - Trisha A. Swed ‘23 (GSLC, PhD) has published Ecosystems of Youth Leadership Development: Pathways to New Programs, a thought-provoking exploration of youth leadership development. The book amplifies the voices of young people who have felt excluded from traditional programs, challenging adult-centric, success-driven narratives in the field. Drawing on her expertise as a leadership development practitioner
- [Flourishing in the Moment: A Transformational Journey with Jan Byars and Axis Mundi Academy](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/flourishing-in-the-moment-a-transformational-journey-with-jan-byars-and-axis-mundi-academy/) - Jan Byars ’09 (GSLC, PhD) is partnering with Axis Mundi Academy to offer an ongoing community of support to meet this critical moment. It begins with a new course called Flourishing in the Moment: A Call to Wholeness. The program helps individuals stay grounded in our interconnection while navigating the current reality of our daily
- [Unzila Chowdury Named Director of Development at Laal, Advancing Support for Bangladeshi Immigrant Women in the Bronx](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/unzila-chowdury-named-director-of-development-at-laal-advancing-support-for-bangladeshi-immigrant-women-in-the-bronx/) - Unzila Chowdury ’24 (MA, GSLC) has been named Director of Development at Laal. Chowdury drives the organization’s groundbreaking work in providing essential resources and support to underserved Bangladeshi immigrant women in the Bronx, New York. Before joining Laal, Chowdury worked in business development at the intersection of multifamily affordable housing and clean energy, focusing on
- [Mo Raei Launches "The Epistemic Alchemy Podcast" to Explore Scholarship and Research](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/mo-raei-launches-the-epistemic-alchemy-podcast-to-explore-scholarship-and-research/) - Mo Raei ‘18 (PhD, GSLC) has launched a new podcast, The Epistemic Alchemy Podcast. This series delves into topics such as research, academic writing, and scholarship within the social sciences and humanities, offering valuable insights for scholars, students, and practitioners. The inaugural episode on Constructivist Critical Incident Technique spotlights the scholarship and practice of Graduate
- [Taylor Sweet-Cosce and Faculty present at Social Justice Conference](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/taylor-sweet-cosce-and-faculty-present-at-social-justice-conference/) - Taylor Sweet-Cosce, Core Faculty member in the School or Counseling, Psychology, and Therapy (CPT), Counseling Division, and colleagues, Jordan Mike and Nia Page, MA, NCC, are presenting an educational session at the 2025 Counselors for Social Justice Conference in San Juan, Puerto Rico, April 11-12, 2025. Their conference presentation is entitled "To Counselors and Counselor
- [Jude Bergkamp hosts NCSPP 2025 Mid-Winter Conference](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/jude-bergkamp-hosts-ncspp-2025-mid-winter-conference/) - Jude Bergkamp, core faculty in the Clinical Psychology Department at Antioch University Seattle, hosted the NCSPP 2025 Mid-Winter Conference in New Orleans from January 20-24, 2025. Bergkamp serves as President of the National Council of Schools and Programs of Professional Psychology (NCSPP). His theme was “The Lotus & The Sword: Revisioning the NCSPP Training Model
- [Michael Simpson, Faculty Emeritus](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/michael-simpson-faculty-emeritus/) - Michael Simpson, Faculty Emeritus of the Environmental Studies & Sustainability program at Antioch University’s New England campus, interviewed author Peter Hill about his recent book, River Profiles: The People Restoring Our Waterways, published by Columbia University Press. Hill has worked as a specialist in stream restoration for over two decades, first in Washington, DC, and
- [Jane Feinberg presents at the SEL Exchange](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/jane-feinberg-presents-at-the-sel-exchange/) - Jane Feinberg, PhD ‘23, GSLC, recently presented at the SEL Exchange, a national conference hosted by the Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning (CASEL), where she discussed the ways her research has shaped the mission of Power of Place Learning Communities, bridging the gap between theory and practice. Feinberg’s session entitled, "Being and Becoming
- [Huijun "Nikki" Li Receives Leader of Tomorrow Award from the American Dance Therapy Association](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/huijun-nikki-li-receives-leader-of-tomorrow-award-from-the-american-dance-therapy-association/) - Huijun "Nikki" Li '23 (New England, Dance and Movement Therapy) was honored with the American Dance Therapy Association (ADTA) Leader of Tomorrow Award. It is given to a dance/movement therapist and Professional Member of the ADTA who demonstrates leadership within the first five years after becoming a Professional member of the ADTA. Criteria for the
- [Tera McIntosh Leads Animal Rescue Support After Hurricane Helene](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/tera-mcintosh-leads-animal-rescue-support-after-hurricane-helene/) - Tera McIntosh '12 (GSLC, PhD), faculty for the Master of Human Services Administration, MBA, and MA in Nonprofit Management, and a member of Antioch's Anti Racism Task Force, and her wife Amy McIntosh '20 (Online, BA) distributed close to 14K in donations to their community in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene. As founders of Misfit Mountain,
- [Russell Thornhill Featured in Los Angeles Black Oral History Project](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/russell-thornhill-featured-in-los-angeles-black-oral-history-project/) - Russell E. Thornhill ’13, ‘14 (Los Angeles, BA in Liberal Studies; MA in Organizational Management) is featured in the Los Angeles Black Oral History project with 14 other community leaders. Spearheaded by the UCLA Center for Oral Histories Research, the Stories from Los Angeles Black LGBTQ Community Leaders project captures narratives from Black LGBTQ community members
- [Michelle M. Ehle Featured in Seattle Times for Election Stress Support](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/michelle-m-ehle-featured-in-seattle-times-for-election-stress-support/) - Michelle M. Ehle ‘20 (Clinical Psychology, Seattle) was interviewed by the Seattle Times for the article “Expert Advice for Coping with Election Stress.” Ehle, a therapist based in Olympia, shared insights into how she supports clients navigating the emotional challenges of a contentious presidential election season. In response to growing anxiety, Ehle introduced a weekly
- [Nicole White ‘22 has been appointed Assistant Professor](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/nicole-white-22-has-been-appointed-assistant-professor/) - Nicole White, PhD ‘22, an alum of Antioch University’s Graduate School of Leadership and Change, has been appointed Assistant Professor at Cincinnati Children’s Division of Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics and named the Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology's Fellow of the Future. Fellows for the Future is a 12-month program for early-career researchers from historically excluded groups, offering mentorship, leadership training,
- [Marcea Daiter, a GSLC Student, Co-hosts a Panel Discussion ](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/marcea-daiter-a-gslc-student-co-hosts-a-panel-discussion/) - Marcea Daiter, a student in Antioch’s Graduate School of Leadership and Change, recently co-hosted a panel discussion titled "The Style and Politics of Talley Beatty’s Dance" at the New York Public Library for the Performing Arts. This engaging event brought together dance historians, students, professionals, and artistic directors who have worked with or been influenced
- [Kenta Estrada-Darley appointed Chief Community Innovation Officer at CRDC](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/kenta-estrada-darley-appointed-chief-community-innovation-officer-at-crdc/) - Kenta Estrada-Darley ‘17 (Los Angeles, MA, GSLC) has been appointed Chief Community Innovation Officer at the Coalition for Responsible Community Development (CRCD). The CRCD is devoted to educating and empowering historically disadvantaged youth and residents of South Los Angeles. Estrada-Darley is responsible for initiatives, innovative service models, and partnerships to enhance workforce development and education
- [Carol Barrett publishes a new poetry collection, Reading Wind](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/carol-barrett-publishes-a-new-poetry-collection-reading-wind/) - Carol Barrett, affiliate faculty at Antioch University's Graduate School of Leadership and Change, has published a new poetry collection, Reading Wind. These poems celebrate the life of the author's father, a rural physician, an accomplished musician, and a man who was one with the earth. She takes the reader on an imagery-rich journey of mourning
- [Two GSLC Graduates Present Their Research](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/two-gslc-graduates-present-their-research/) - Ileya Grosman, PhD ‘24, and LauraLynn Jansen, PhD ‘22, alums of Antioch’s Graduate School of Leadership and Change, presented their research at The University of New Mexico Mentor Institute Conference and published an article in The Chronicle of Mentoring & Coaching titled “Humanizing Moments within the Mentor-Mentee Relationship.” Their research pushes against Western philosophies that
- [GSLC Graduate Partners with Health New Zealand](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/gslc-graduate-partners-with-health-new-zealand/) - Dani Chesson, PhD ‘17 (GSLC, Los Angeles), has partnered with Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora, which delivers public health services across New Zealand. Together, they will lead a qualitative research study focusing on community views and expectations about digital health technologies. Working across multiple ethnicities, cultures, and communities with low trust in government
- [Book, Listening to Our Teachers, published by Antioch Education, Core Faculty](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/book-listening-to-our-teachers-published-by-antioch-education-core-faculty/) - Torin M. Finser, PhD, Core Faculty in Education (New England) and Antioch's Director of Waldorf Programs, published a book titled Listening to Our Teachers. This book (first published as Silence Is Complicity) began at an Antioch University Waldorf program for educators. Its goal is to introduce students to action research, philosophy, and methodology for transformative
- [Antioch Graduate Publishes The Ideal Wealth Grower: How to Journey to the Time Freedom Point and Beyond](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/antioch-graduate-publishes-the-ideal-wealth-grower-how-to-journey-to-the-time-freedom-point-and-beyond/) - Axel Meierhoefer, MA, PhD ‘11 (GSLC, Los Angeles) has published The Ideal Wealth Grower: How to Journey to the Time Freedom Point and Beyond. In the book, Meierhoefer explores the roots of real estate investment, offering knowledge on investor types, overcoming the victim mindset during investing, diversifying investment portfolios and assets, and adopting the IWG
- [Kenny Alexander, PhD publishes Leadership Unlocked](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/kenny-alexander-phd-publishes-leadership-unlocked/) - Kenny Alexander, PhD ‘19 (GSLC, Los Angeles), a distinguished graduate of Antioch University’s PhD in Leadership and Change program, a current AU Board of Governors member, and the Mayor of Norfolk, Virginia, has published a book with Orange Frazer Press titled, Leadership Unlocked: Exploring the Dynamics of Effective Leadership, Theory, Practice, and Emerging Trends. Leadership
- [MA in Clinical Psychology Program Participates in One Billion Rising](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/ma-in-clinical-psychology-program-participates-in-one-billion-rising/) - The Los Angeles Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology community participated in the One Billion Rising Campaign "Rise for Freedom" by dancing to the song "Break the Chain" at the AULA Courtyard on February 27. One Billion Rising is the biggest mass action to end violence against women (cisgender, transgender, and those who hold fluid
- [Jen Sturge Honored with the Calvert County Women of the World Award](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/jen-sturge-honored-with-the-calvert-county-women-of-the-world-award/) - Jen Sturge, EdD, Antioch’s Director of the School Library Endorsement Program and Core Faculty, recently received the Calvert County Women of the World (WOW) award at the annual WOW Awards Celebration. This event, a collaborative effort between the League of Women Voters-Calvert County and the Calvert County Commission for Women, honored the remarkable contributions of
- [Amy Lesen to Help Develop 2029 Coastal Master Plan](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/amy-lesen-to-help-develop-2029-coastal-master-plan/) - Amy Lesen, PhD, Professor of Environmental Leadership and Participatory Change in the Graduate School of Leadership and Change, has been invited by The State of Louisiana’s Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority (CPRA) to be a Regional Workgroup member to develop the 2029 Coastal Master Plan. The Master Plan's aims are to develop Louisiana initiatives that
- [Antioch Researchers Publish Paper on Forest Bathing and Adolescent Connection to Nature](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/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 a paper in the Journal of Ecopsychology titled, “Forest Bathing Increases Adolescent Connection to Nature: A Mixed Methods Study.” This study looked at high school
- [Exploring Resilience and Healing in Comfort, Texas: Randa Jo Downs Publishes Poignant Memoir](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/exploring-resilience-and-healing-in-comfort-texas-randa-jo-downs-publishes-poignant-memoir/) - Randa Jo Downs ’01 (Creative Writing, Seattle) has released her powerful memoir, Comfort, Texas. This deeply moving book delves into the complex dynamics of her family, exploring why her father caused harm and why her mother failed to protect her. More than a story of survival, Comfort, Texas is a testament to the resilience of
- [Mindith R. Rahmat Publishes Insightful Article on Compassionate Teaching in Faculty Focus](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/mindith-r-rahmat-publishes-insightful-article-on-compassionate-teaching-in-faculty-focus/) - Mindith R. Rahmat, PsyD, core faculty of the Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology (MACP) program at Antioch University’s Santa Barbara campus, published an article in Faculty Focus, titled “Start with the Heart: Building Compassionate Connections From Day One.” The article covers the emotional and relational aspects of teaching. Beyond pedagogical approaches, Rahmat writes that
- [Jill Tracy Named CEO of United Planet: Advancing Global Community and Cross-Cultural Understanding](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/jill-tracy-named-ceo-of-united-planet-advancing-global-community-and-cross-cultural-understanding/) - Jill Tracy, a PhD student in the Graduate School of Leadership and Change, has been hired as Chief Executive Officer of United Planet, a nonprofit organization dedicated to fostering a global community through meaningful connections, service, and cross-cultural understanding. United Planet, based in Boston, MA, is in its 23rd year of promoting peace, empathy, and
- [Advocating for Mental Health: Camryn Adams’ Journey in Enhancing Support for First Episode Psychosis](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/advocating-for-mental-health-camryn-adams-journey-in-enhancing-support-for-first-episode-psychosis/) - As part of a course in Antioch University’s Clinical Mental Health Counseling (CMHC) program, Camryn Adams collaborated with peers on an Advocacy Project aimed at enhancing community education for individuals experiencing First Episode Psychosis. Building on this initiative, Adams adapted the proposal for her employer, a local community mental health provider, and plans to present
- [MFA Alum Mark Gozonsky Featured in "Los Angeles Times"](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/mfa-alum-mark-gozonsky-featured-in-los-angeles-times/) - Mark Gozonsky ‘14 (Los Angeles, MFA) published an article in the Los Angeles Times entitled “How to Experience L.A. Like a Poet,” in which he gives practical advice to being more mindful in our approach to viewing everyday points of interest. In the article, Gozonsky walks around Los Angeles with several local poets to see
- [Diego Ortiz Quintero is the New Director of Media Relations at Mount Sinai Health System](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/diego-ortiz-quintero-is-new-director-of-media-relations-at-mount-sinai-health-system/) - Diego Ortiz Quintero ‘17 (Los Angeles, MA in Nonprofit Management) recently became Public Affairs and Media Director at Mount Sinai Health System, the largest hospital network in New York City. He will lead its media relations efforts for Cancer and Nursing. Ortiz Quintero previously served for seven years at the American Heart Association. Ortiz Quintero
- [Bernell Elzey Presents on Ethical Counseling in an Anti-LGBTQ+ Climate at SACES Conference](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/bernell-elzey-presents-on-ethical-counseling-in-an-anti-lgbtq-climate-at-saces-conference/) - Bernell Elzey, PhD, a faculty member in the counseling division and Program Director of Seattle's CMHC program, was invited to the Southern Association for Counselor Education and Supervision (SACES) as one of their featured pre-conference presenters. SACES cultivates an inclusive community of counselor educators and supervisors who develop leaders and counselors committed to professional advocacy
- [Stephanie Hunter Jones Publishes Inspiring Book on Heroism and Personal Growth](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/stephanie-hunter-jones-publishes-inspiring-book-on-heroism-and-personal-growth/) - Stephanie Hunter Jones ‘12, ‘13 (Los Angeles, BA, MAP) published a book titled, Clara's Journey: A Superhero's Guide to Understanding, Healing, and Confronting Antiheroes and Supervillains. The book is a heartfelt and empowering story exploring heroism and personal growth. Through Hunter Jones' journey, readers of all ages will be inspired to find their own Superhero
- [New England Counseling Faculty Present at the SACES Conference](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/new-england-counseling-faculty-present-at-the-saces-conference/) - Faculty from the New England Counseling Division presented at the annual conference of the Southern Association for Counselor Education and Supervision (SACES) from November 7 to 9, 2024, in Dallas, Texas. Taqueena Quintana, EdD, Associate Professor of Clinical Mental Health Counseling, and Sonia Gooden-Alexis, PhD, Teaching Faculty, School of Counseling, Psychology, and Therapy (CPT), Counseling
- [PhD in Leadership and Change Faculty and Student Publish Framework for Tackling Climate Change in Humanistic Management Journal](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/phd-in-leadership-and-change-faculty-and-student-publish-framework-for-tackling-climate-change-in-humanistic-management-journal/) - Tim Staub, a student in the PhD in Leadership and Change program, and Aqeel Tirmizi, PhD, Professor of Leadership and Organizational Practice, have published an article titled: "Navigating Emerging Climate Crises Through Adaptive Polycentric Meta-networks" in The Humanistic Management Journal. Urgent large-scale approaches are needed to advocate for citizens and fight the climate crisis. Staub
- [Lillian Drakeford Named Interim Dean of Newly Merged Colleges at Central State University](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/lillian-drakeford-named-interim-dean-of-newly-merged-colleges-at-central-state-university/) - Lillian Drakeford ‘10, ‘06 (GSLC, PhD; Midwest, MEd) is assuming the role of Interim Dean for the newly merged Colleges of Education and Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences at Central State University. Central State University is Ohio's only public Historically Black College or University (HBCU) and a distinguished 1890 Land-Grant Institution. This merger aims to
- [Karen Sprinkel Ancelet Publishes “The Thriving Self: A Holistic Guide to Healing Trauma”](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/karen-sprinkel-ancelet-publishes-the-thriving-self-a-holistic-guide-to-healing-trauma/) - Karen Sprinkel Ancelet ‘93 (Seattle, MA) published her book, “The Thriving Self: A New Paradigm for Healing Trauma in the Mind, Body and Spirit and Moving Beyond It.” This comprehensive guide uniquely explores the new diagnostic dimension of how individuals store or locate trauma—in the mind, body, or spirit. The book provides insights on using
- [Lee Schwartz Varon Publishes a Kids Book About Overdose to Educate and Support Families](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/lee-schwartz-varon-publishes-a-kids-book-about-overdose-to-educate-and-support-families/) - Lee Schwartz Varon ‘95 (Los Angeles, MA) published A Kids Book About Overdose. Varon wrote this book to support, educate, and encourage families going through addiction recovery. The book explains how a drug overdose can happen, what an addiction is, what it may look like if someone overdoses, and what emergency medical help may look
- [Colleen Donaldson Featured in New Book Highlighting Dance/Movement Therapy as a Vital Alternative in Psychiatric Care](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/colleen-donaldson-featured-in-new-book-highlighting-dance-movement-therapy-as-a-vital-alternative-in-psychiatric-care/) - Colleen Donaldson ‘14 (New England, MA) was featured in Rob Wipond's book, Your Consent is Not Required: The Rise in Psychiatric Detentions, Forced Treatment, and Abusive Guardianships, published by BenBella Press. The interview explores Donaldson’s use of dance/movement therapy (DMT) in inpatient hospitals to effectively address issues like paranoia and catatonia, emphasizing the need for
- [Tiffany Thomas Has Story Featured in New Book on Bravery and Self-Healing](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/tiffany-thomas-has-story-featured-in-new-book-on-bravery-and-self-healing/) - Tiffany Thomas ‘18 (Los Angeles, MAP) has a story in the recently published collection titled, How to Be Brave: Self-Healing Tools for Love Warriors. Published by Brave Healer Productions, this collection features stories from experts across many fields sharing their experiences of bravery. The book explores how bravery can manifest in unexpected ways. Through its
- [Lynn Horan Explores Embodied Social Change and Psychological Safety for Women Leaders on "The Edge of Everyday" Podcast](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/lynn-horan-explores-embodied-social-change-and-psychological-safety-for-women-leaders-on-the-edge-of-everyday-podcast/) - Lynn Horan ‘24 (GSLC, PhD) was a recent guest on the Edge of Everyday Podcast with actor, theologian, and leadership coach Sandra Bargman. The conversation focuses on Horan’s recent chapter on embodied social change in the recently published Routledge anthology, Leadership at the Spiritual Edge: Emerging and Non-Western Concepts of Leadership and Spirituality (edited by
- [Brook Hale Joins Stanford University of School of Medicine as a Qualitative Researcher](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/brooke-hale-joins-stanford-university-of-school-of-medicine-as-a-qualitative-researcher/) - Brook Hale ‘24 (GSLC, PhD) joined the team of scientists at Stanford University of School of Medicine as a qualitative researcher following the publication of her dissertation titled: "The Anatomy of Physician Fulfillment: Strategies Beyond Burnout.” Hale’s research explores the tension and power struggle between healthcare executives and physicians. She highlights the importance of meaningful
- [Sokthea Phay Named as Executive Director of Wang YMCA of Greater Boston](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/sokthea-phay-named-as-executive-director-of-wang-ymca-of-greater-boston/) - Sokthea Phay, a student in the MA in Nonprofit management, has been named the next Executive Director of the Wang YMCA of Greater Boston. He is the first individual of Khmer (Cambodian) descent to be appointed to the Executive Director role of a YMCA in the United States. At the age of 19, Sokthea started his professional career as the founding
- [Christine Gonzalez Honored as 2024 Leader of Influence by Los Angeles Business Journal](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/christine-gonzalez-honored-as-2024-leader-of-influence-by-los-angeles-business-journal/) - Christine (Posadas) Gonzalez ‘20 (Los Angeles, MA in Nonprofit Management) has been recognized as a 2024 esteemed Leader of Influence by the Los Angeles Business Journal. She is co-director of AmeriCorps Seniors at L.A. Works and this recognition highlights her incredible dedication and impact in the nonprofit sector. The article highlights her work: “Gonzalez has
- [Brian Greenberg Appointed Chief Information Officer at Leading Leadership Consulting Firm RHR International](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/brian-greenberg-appointed-chief-information-officer-at-leading-leadership-consulting-firm-rhr-international/) - Brian Greenberg ‘03 (Seattle, MA in Whole Systems Design/Systems Theory) joined RHR International as Chief Information Officer. RHR International is one of the world’s preeminent leadership consulting firms, composed of behavioral scientists and practitioners. Their mission is to help CEOs, boards, senior executives, teams, and tomorrow’s leaders master the art and science of leadership. Greenberg
- [Beth Boynton Publishes "The Medical Improv Toolkit"](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/beth-boyton-publishes-the-medical-improv-toolkit/) - Beth Boynton ‘03 (New England, MS) has published a book titled, The Medical Improv Toolkit: 10 Simple Activities to Promote Safe Care, Healthy Workplaces, & Rewarding Careers! The book provides healthcare professionals and paraprofessionals a way to develop critical interactive skills, which contribute to positive relationships, dynamic teamwork, transformative leadership, and a culture of safety.
- [Stephen Southern Quoted in "Fodor"](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/stephen-southern-quoted-in-fodor/) - Stephen Southern, EdD, core faculty member of the Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology (MACP) program at Antioch University’s Santa Barbara campus, was recently quoted in an article in Fodor exploring why vacation settings often enhance couples’ intimacy. The article, titled “Here’s Why Vacation Sex Is Better, According to Experts,” gathers insights from relationship specialists
- [Nicola Smith-Kea Joins as Senior Project Manager to Lead Hate Crimes Prevention Initiative](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/nicole-smith-kia-joins-as-senior-project-manager-to-lead-hate-crimes-prevention-initiative/) - Nicola “Nikki” Smith-Kea, PhD, ‘20 (GSLC, PhD) has been hired as Senior Project Manager to manage a $1.2 million grant award through the U.S. Department of Justice for the Matthew Shepard and James Byrd, Jr. Hate Crimes Program. Smith-Kea will lead the implementation of a comprehensive hate crime prevention program, which will include law enforcement training,
- [Anastasia Ashe Publishes Article in Journal of Sexual and Relationship Therapy](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/anastasia-ashe-publishes-article-in-journal-of-sexual-and-relationship-therapy/) - Anastasia Ashe, PsyD, teaching faculty and director of new student support for the Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology program at Antioch’s Santa Barbara campus published an article in the Journal of Sexual and Relationship Therapy titled, “Sensate focus: addressing potential preconceived notions of Black sexuality.” The article looks at how stigmas and stereotypes of
- [Fayth Parks Elected to Technical Assistance Collaborative Board of Directors](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/fayth-parks-elected-to-technical-assistance-collaborative-board-of-directors/) - Fayth Parks, PhD, Professor of Leadership and Psychology in the Graduate School of Leadership and Change, has been elected to serve a three-year term on the Board of Directors for the Technical Assistance Collaborative (TAC), a national nonprofit based in Boston, Massachusetts. TAC focuses on developing solutions for housing and community support services for low-income
- [Renee Bradford Joins Board of Directors for the Berrett-Koehler Foundation](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/renee-bradford-joins-board-of-directors-for-the-berrett-koehler-foundation/) - Renee Bradford, PhD in Leadership and Change candidate, has joined the Board of Directors for the Berrett-Koehler Foundation. The foundation’s mission is to "create equitable, regenerative, and loving spaces that draw wisdom from all of the Berrett-Koehler community to support changemakers in co-creating a world that works for all.” Bradford’s research explores the intersections of contemplative
- [Techa L. Smalls-Brown Appointed Director of the College of Charleston's Sisters of Septima Program](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/techa-l-smalls-brown-appointed-director-of-the-college-of-charlestons-sisters-of-septima-program/) - Techa L. Smalls-Brown, PhD in Leadership and Change student, has been named Director of the College of Charleston’s Sisters of Septima Program. The Sisters of Septima (SOS) is a new initiative in the School of Education named after educational and Civil Rights trailblazer, Septima P. Clark. The teacher leadership development program, which just formed its
- [Angie Bryan Receives the Recovery Champion Award from the Association of Recovery in Higher Education](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/angie-bryan-receives-the-recovery-champion-award-from-the-association-of-recovery-in-higher-education/) - Angie Bryan ‘11 (Santa Barbara, MA) received the Recovery Champion Award from the Association of Recovery in Higher Education. This award honors an individual or organization that has championed collegiate recovery in a transformative and astounding manner. The Collegiate Recovery Champion Award is the highest annual honor recognized by ARHE. Bryan is the founder of
- [Faculty and Alum Publish Paper on Road Mortality as a Conservation Challenge for Freshwater Turtles](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/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 Turtle) in the Florida Panhandle” in the Northeastern Naturalist. Their paper looks at road mortality as a conservation challenge for freshwater turtles. For this study,
- [Antioch Environmental Studies Researchers Publish Paper on Avian Nest Materials in Ecology and Evolution](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/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 director of the Conservation Biology concentration published an article in Ecology and Evolution titled, “Differential use of nest materials and niche space among avian species
- [Mike Bills Publishes Insightful Article on Optimism Bias in Trusteeship Magazine](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/mike-bills-publishes-insightful-article-on-optimism-bias-in-trusteeship-magazine/) - Mike Bills ’20 (GSLC, PhD) published an article entitled, “Optimism Bias: How It Can Impact Decision Making on Boards” in the May/June 2024 issue of the Trusteeship Magazine. The article focuses on the challenges that higher education faces today due to lack of enrollment and the complications of trustees over budgeting. It aims to educate
- [Harriet Schwartz and Elizabeth L. Holloway Co-Author Groundbreaking Book on Constructivist Critical Incident Technique](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/harriet-schwartz-and-elizabeth-l-holloway-co-author-groundbreaking-book-on-constructivist-critical-incident-technique/) - Harriet Schwartz ’09 (GSLC, PhD) Professor of Relational Practice and Higher Education in the Graduate School of Leadership and Change, and Elizabeth L. Holloway, PhD, Professor Emeritus, have co-authored the book Essentials of Constructivist Critical Incident Technique. Published by the American Psychological Association, it is the first book on Critical Incident Technique (CIT), a method
- [Amy Rutstein-Riley  Publishes Book on Leadership Enrichment and Development](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/amy-rutstein-riley-publishes-book-on-leadership-enrichment-and-development/) - Amy Rutstein-Riley, Dean of the Graduate School of Leadership and Change, has published a book titled, Leadership Enrichment and Development: Peer and Self-Mentoring Women in Higher Education (Routledge, 2024). The book shares the LEAD (Leadership Enrichment and Development) method, a framework for supporting and facilitating leadership identity development for women in higher education. Guided by
- [Paula Lowe Impacts Caregivers Worldwide with her Publications](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/paula-lowe-impacts-caregivers-worldwide-with-her-publications/) - Paula Lowe’s '24 (GLSC, PhD) book CarePooling: How to Get the Help You Need to Care for the Ones You Love has been recognized as a valuable resource by the Medical College of Wisconsin Cancer Center to support cancer caregivers. It was recently featured at the Wisconsin Cancer Collaborative's annual statewide Care for the Cancer
- [Atim George to be Featured Presenter and Facilitator of a Roundtable Discussion at Fulbright Conference](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/atim-george-to-be-featured-presenter-and-facilitator-at-the-47th-annual-fulbright-conference/) - Atim George ’20 (GSLC, PhD), Adjunct Faculty Member and Mentor in the IMA Program, will be a featured roundtable facilitator for the discussion entitled “Exploring the Arts and Generative Leadership in Nigeria” at the 47th annual Fulbright Conference: The World at a Crossroads, October 25-26 in Washington, DC. The Fulbright Association’s mission is to extend
- [Calib Miller Joins Aspen Institute’s Food Leaders Fellows Third Cohort](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/calib-miller-joins-aspen-institutes-food-leaders-fellows-third-cohort/) - Calib Miller, PhD Candidate in the Graduate School of Leadership and Change, will join the 2024 cohort of the Aspen Institute’s Food Leaders Fellows, which creates a larger community to change the food system for the better. Over the next 18 months, he will work with the Aspen Institute to reimagine the future of food
- [Gloria Ramón Appointed Chief Strategy Officer at Third Sector New England](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/gloria-ramon-appointed-chief-strategy-officer-at-third-sector-new-england/) - Gloria Ramón, a PhD Candidate in the Graduate School of Leadership and Change, will become the Chief Strategy Officer at Third Sector New England (TNSE), a consulting firm for social change. TSNE, based in Boston, MA, is a capacity-building organization that partners with nonprofit organizations to provide the services, programs, and resources they need to
- [Ana Guadalupe Reyes Publishes Book Chapter and Teaching Brief](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/ana-guadalupe-reyes-publishes-book-chapter-and-teaching-brief/) - Ana Guadalupe Reyes, PhD, Core Faculty in the School of Counseling, Psychology, and Therapy in Seattle, published a chapter in the textbook Group Dynamics and Group Processes: Human Interactions in Counseling, Human Services, and Leadership, designed to invite mental health professionals and allied practitioners to create culturally affirming groups. This chapter is a comprehensive introduction
- [Christopher Key Publishes New Science Fiction Novel](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/christopher-key-publishes-new-science-fiction-novel/) - Christopher Key ‘94 (Seattle, BA) is a multiple award-winning journalist and photographer who has recently published a seven-book series of science-fiction novels titled Planetbase Universe. Key is working on a new book due out this summer. Learn more about his work here.
- [Bernell Elzey Will Co-Present at SACES Conference](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/bernell-elzey-will-co-present-at-saces-conference/) - Bernell Elzey, PhD, Program Director and Teaching Faculty in the Low-Residency MA Counseling: Clinical Mental Health and Teaching Faculty in the MA Counseling: School Counseling in Seattle, will co-present at the Southern Association of Counselor Education and Supervision (SACES) Conference. His presentation titled, "Reality vs Ethics: A Counselor's Role in Supporting Their Clients in an
- [Yulia Tolstikov-Mast Selected as a Fulbright Specialist](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/yulia-tolstikov-mast-selected-as-a-fulbright-specialist/) - Yulia Tolstikov-Mast, PhD, a global leadership and followership expert, international researcher, and award-winning educator and Teaching Faculty within Antioch University's Graduate School of Leadership and Change, has been selected as a Fulbright Specialist to serve at Starz University in Monrovia, Liberia. Her project titled, "Empowering Academic Excellence: Enhancing Instructional Techniques and Professional Development for Teachers
- [Yulia Tolstikov-Mast To Lead  Workshop on Context and Language in International Followership Studies](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/yulia-tolstikov-mast-to-lead-workshop-on-context-and-language-in-international-followership-studies/) - Graduate School of Leadership and Change Teaching Faculty member Yulia Tolstikov-Mast, PhD, will lead a workshop on context and language in international followership studies and a discussion about global followership as a force for global change at the Global Followership Conference at the University of Strathclyde this coming April. Followership studies are about engagement, succession
- [Jennifer Sampson and Sar Surmick Featured in AAMFT Docuseries](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/jennifer-sampson-and-sar-surmick-featured-in-aamft-docuseries/) - Jennifer Sampson, PhD, LMFT, CST, and Sar Surmick, LMFT, were featured in the AAMFT docuseries Jobs of Tomorrow—Marriage and Family Therapy. This six-episode educational series explores the profession of marriage and family therapy, highlighting the unique paths to becoming a licensed marriage and family therapist (MFT). The series features interviews with MFTs with diverse backgrounds
- [Nichole Kain Presents at National Adaptation Forum ](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/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 focus on established and emerging climate adaptation issues. Kain presented her work, Aging in Place with Extreme Heat: A Residential Checklist. The project's purpose is
- [LaToya Jordan Wins 2023 Shirley Jackson Award for Debut Novella](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/latoya-jordan-wins-2023-shirley-jackson-award-for-debut-novella/) - LaToya Jordan ’09 (Los Angeles, MFA) won the 2023 Shirley Jackson Award for her debut novella To the Woman in the Pink Hat (Aqueduct Press). The Shirley Jackson Awards were established "for outstanding achievement in the literature of psychological suspense, horror, and the dark fantastic" and voted upon by a jury of professional writers, editors,
- [Wendy Chen ’15](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/wendy-chen-15/) - Wendy Chen ’15 (Los Angeles, BA) has opened the Callisto Tea House in Pasadena, CA. Callisto Teas House seeks out women-owned estates, farms, producers, and distributors of tea, as well as women artists for the images on their site. To sustain the Earth, and the tea it provides, they use 100% recycled in biodegradable/compostable packaging
- [Maria Chávez-Haroldson Elected Vice-Chair of the Board of Trustees for Oregon State University](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/maria-chavez-haroldson-elected-vice-chair-of-the-board-of-trustees-for-oregon-state-university/) - Maria Chávez-Haroldson ’20 (GSLC, PhD) was recently elected Vice-Chair of the Board of Trustees for Oregon State University. She began her service, appointed by Oregon Governor Brown and confirmed by the state Senate in 2021. Chávez-Haroldson is an international/national trainer, and her work focuses on organizational development, which is built upon equitable, diverse, and inclusive
- [Shelita Birchett Benash Presents at IASWG Symposium and Conference](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/shelita-birchett-benash-presents-at-iaswg-symposium-and-conference/) - PhD in Leadership and Change student Shelita Birchett Benash, MSW, is a Board Member-at-Large and Marketing Committee Co-Chair for the International Association for Social Work with Groups (IASWG), the premier international association for social workers and allied helping professionals engaged in group work. Remotely, she led the digital literacy and social media engagement campaign for the IASWG
- [Lorraine Mangione's Book a Finalist in the 18th Annual National Indie Excellence Awards](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/lorraine-mangiones-book-a-finalist-in-the-18th-annual-national-indie-excellence-awards/) - Lorraine Mangione, PhD, Professor of Clinical Psychology at Antioch University in New England, and writer Donna Luff, were honored as Finalists in the 18th Annual National Indie Excellence Awards for their book Mary Climbs In: The Journeys of Bruce Springsteen’s Female Fans. The award celebrates self and independent publishing excellence. The honor is bestowed on books
- [Fayth Parks Keynotes A Gathering of Communities Conference](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/fayth-parks-keynotes-a-gathering-of-communities-conference/) - Professor of Leadership and Psychology Fayth Parks, PhD, was the 2023 keynote speaker for the Communities of United Chicago’s A Gathering of Communities conference. The theme of the conference was Strategizing for a Healing Centered City. Parks' keynote, “We All Have a Right To the Tree of Life” was in response to present-day and historical
- [Atim Eneida George Collaborates with Leaders from Keur Maba Diakhou Society](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/atim-eneida-george-collaborates-with-leaders-from-keur-maba-diakhou-society/) - Atim Eneida George ‘20 (GSLC, PhD) is an artist, educator, storyteller, and transformational speaker. George recently traveled to Senegal on May 18, 2024, as part of Winrock International’s Farmer-to-Farmer program. Winrock International is an implementing partner to the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID). During this trip, she had the opportunity to collaborate with a
- [Lize Booysen Elected to International Research Advisory Board of GIBS Business School](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/lize-booysen-elected-to-international-research-advisory-board-of-gibs-business-school/) - PhD in Leadership and Change Professor of Organizational Behavior Lize Booysen, DBL, has been elected to the International Research Advisory Board of GIBS Business School (Gordon Institute of Business Science) at the University of Pretoria in South Africa. GIBS is committed to advancing world-class business practices across the continent and globally. With a focus on
- [Fayth Parks Participates in Video Recordings of Coalition to Name Susie King Taylor Square](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/fayth-parks-participates-in-video-recordings-of-coalition-to-name-susie-king-taylor-square/) - Fayth Parks, PhD, Graduate School of Leadership and Change, recently participated in history-makers video recordings of Coalition to Name Susie King Taylor Square members in Savannah Georgia. After 170 years, the Savannah City Council voted to change the name of the square formerly named after John C. Calhoun who was an advocate for keeping slavery,
- [Cara Meixner Receives Two Honors from James Madison University](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/cara-meixner-receives-james-madison-university-graduate-student-association-impact-award/) - Cara Meixner '08 (GSLC, PhD) received the James Madison University Graduate Student Association Impact Award, chosen by students to honor an exemplary teacher, mentor, or advisor. Meixner also received the Provost’s Award for Excellence in Learning Improvement which is presented each year to faculty and staff who have made extraordinary contributions to the University. Learn
- [Reverend Tawana Angela Davis Appears on Podcast "No Longer Silent: Patient Access Stories"](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/reverend-tawana-angela-davis/) - Reverend Tawana Angela Davis ’21 (GSLC, PhD) shares her eight-year journey battling metastatic HER2-positive breast cancer in the podcast series entitled No Longer Silent: Patient Access Stories, which amplifies the voices of real patients navigating the murky waters of the American healthcare system. Throughout her journey, she emphasized the importance of community support, self-advocacy, and
- [Tammy O'Connor Named Principal of Peterborough Elementary School](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/tammy-oconnor-named-new-principal-of-peterborough-elementary-school/) - Tammy O'Connor ‘10, ‘18 (New England, MEd, Principal Certification) has been named Principal of Peterborough Elementary School. Located in the ConVal School District of New Hampshire, O’Connor brings decades of expertise in education working with children, teens, and young adults. Her approach focuses on cultivating character traits and instilling the importance of lifelong learning students,
- [Jen Baron's Amplify Arts Project Empowers Young Women Through Music and Arts](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/jen-barons-amplify-arts-project-empowers-young-women-through-music-and-arts/) - Jen Baron '15 (Santa Barbara, BA) was featured in an article in the VCReporter about her work as the Founder and Executive Director of Amplify Arts Project (formerly Girls Rock), a renowned music and arts camp for girls and young women. While a student at Antioch University in Santa Barbara, she was asked to present
- [Valerie Johns Publishes Poetic Memoir "Ashes in the Milk"](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/valerie-johns-publishes-poetic-memoir-ashes-in-the-milk/) - Valerie Johns ’90 (Los Angeles, MA) published a new, poetic memoir, Ashes in the Milk on August 27, 2024. Ashes in the Milk bridges the gap between self-help, vulnerable narrative, and poetry. Johns began writing Ashes in the Milk during the pandemic, identifying a need where readers are looking for guidance on their journey of
- [Lana Hechtman Ayers’ "The Autobiography of Rain" Nominated for National Book Award in Poetry](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/lana-hechtman-ayers-the-autobiography-of-rain-nominated-for-national-book-award-in-poetry/) - Lana Hechtman Ayers ‘96 (New England, MA) published a new, national book award-nominated poetry collection The Autobiography of Rain. Its poems explore the healing power of nature in a world that is as rife with grief as it is ripe with beauty. Ayers is a poet, novelist, and publisher who lives with her husband and
- [Philomena Essed's Work Provides the Foundation for the Film "Everyday Dignity"](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/philomena-esseds-work-provides-the-foundation-for-the-film-everyday-dignity/) - Philomena Essed, PhD, Professor of Critical Race, Gender, and Leadership Studies at Antioch University’s Graduate School of Leadership and Change, is renowned for her groundbreaking research and teaching on everyday racism and gendered racism, which span national, cultural, and disciplinary boundaries. Her work has provided the foundation for the film Everyday Dignity, directed by Ida
- [Laura Santana Provides Leadership Development](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/laura-santana-provides-leadership-development/) - Laura Santana '09 (PhD, GSLC) provides leadership development to those actively working to bring about positive change in the quality of life for Latin America. She coaches senior officials at the Inter-American Development Bank's think tank (IDB Lab), the top 40 women leaders in the newly elected Guatemalan government, and leadership at the 2nd largest
- [Aqeel Tirmizi Publishes Chapter on Perspectives on Self and Leadership Development from the Tradition of Sufism](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/aqeel-tirmizi-publishes-chapter-on-perspectives-on-self-and-leadership-development-from-the-tradition-of-sufism/) - Graduate School of Leadership and Change Professor of Leadership and Organizational Behavior, Aqeel Tirmizi, PhD, recently published the chapter “Perspectives on Self and Leadership Development from the Tradition of Sufism” included in the edited volume, Leadership at the Spiritual Edge: Emerging and Non-Western Concepts of Leadership and Spirituality (Routledge, 2024). The philosophy and traditions of
- [Taqueena Quintana Publishes Article in The Professional Counselor](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/taqueena-quintana-publishes-article-in-the-professional-counselor/) - Taqueena Quintana, PhD, faculty in the Counseling Division and Clinical Mental Health at Antioch University, recently published the article “Military Spouses’ Perceptions of Their Resilience” in The Professional Counselor, the official, peer-reviewed, open-access, electronic journal of the National Board for Certified Counselors, Inc. and Affiliates (NBCC). Military spouses face many challenges due to the military
- [Syntia Santos Dietz Publishes Article "Reflections about School Counseling in Latin America: A Call for Action"](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/syntia-santos-dietz/) - Syntia Santos Dietz, PhD, Associate Professor in New England's Clinical Mental Health Counseling program and MA in School Counseling Program Director, published her article: "Reflexiones Sobre la Orientación Educativa en América Latina: Un Llamado a la Acción" (Reflections about School Counseling in Latin America: A Call for Action) as part of a special edition of the
- [Mitch Kusy to Present Keynote at National Conference of The Association Of Occupational Health Professionals](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/mitch-kusy-to-present-keynote-at-national-conference-of-the-association-of-occupational-health-professionals/) - Mitch Kusy, PhD, Professor of Organization Learning and Development in Antioch’s Gradaute School of Leadership and Change, will be the keynote speaker at the national conference of the Association of Occupational Health Professionals, September 4 in Dallas-Ft. Worth. Kusy will co-present with Steve Wiesner, MD, former Medical Director for the Healthcare Organization, Kaiser Permanente. The
- [Liz Donalds Publishes Book Series on Adoption](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/liz-donalds-publishes-book-series-on-adoption/) - Liz Donalds '12 (New England, PsyD) has published the third book in her series Exploring Adoption with Dr. Liz. Assignment: Family Tree (May 2024) joins the previously published Who is That? (Feb. 2024) and Emily's Big Question (Oct. 2023). This compassionate children's book series follows the journey of a group of adopted children as they
- [LaTonya Branham Appointed Assistant Vice President and University Registrar at Wilberforce University](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/latonya-branham-appointed-assistant-vice-president-and-university-registrar-at-wilberforce-university/) - LaTonya Branham ’17 (GSLC, PhD) was recently appointed Assistant Vice President and University Registrar at Wilberforce University. Branham is an experienced educator, author, consultant, and higher education professional who has been dedicated to advancing efforts to lead optimal academic and life experiences for decades. Learn more about her impactful work here. Read her dissertation Interpretative
- [Harriet Schwartz Serves as Keynote Speaker at Tufts University-Wide Teaching Conference](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/harriet-schwartz-serves-as-keynote-speaker-at-tufts-university-wide-teaching-conference/) - Harriet Schwartz ’09 (GSLC, PhD), Graduate School of Leadership and Change Professor of Relational Practice and Higher Education, served as keynote speaker at the 36th Annual Tufts University-Wide Teaching Conference on May 22, 2024. Schwartz's presentation entitled, "Navigating a New Landscape: Connected Teaching in Times of Stress and Rapid Change," anchored the conference, which focused
- [Eduardo Martinez Receives Graduate Excellence in Teaching Award](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/eduardo-martinez-receives-graduate-excellence-in-teaching-award/) - Eduardo Martinez ’83 (Antioch, MA) recently received the 2024 Graduate Excellence in Teaching Award from American Public University. The award recognizes outstanding faculty and staff members who have demonstrated excellence in teaching and service. Martinez is a graduate of the Antioch Center for Legal Studies, then located in Washington, DC. After working in the U.S.
- [Lejla Bilal Accepts New Position as Senior Advisor, Leadership Development Programs and Strategy](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/lejla-bilal-accepts-new-position-as-senior-advisor-leadership-development-programs-and-strategy/) - Lejla Bilal ‘20 (GSLC, PhD) recently transitioned from her role as Organizational Change Manager to Senior Advisor, Leadership Development Programs and Strategy with the Talent and Organizational Development Department at Catholic Relief Services. Learn more about Bilal and read her dissertation Teaming at a Distance: The Work Experience on Global Virtual Teams.
- [Curt Cardine Publishes New Book](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/curt-cardine-publishes-new-book/) - Curt Cardine ‘87 (New England, MED) has published a new book entitled, Horace's Hope, Friedman's Folly (Rowman & Littlefield, 2024). The book explains the forces behind the current efforts to privatize education. It also works to debunk the idea that public education should be based on a capitalistic model of action that places the education
- [Maria Kim Publishes Article in Art Therapy and is Featured in American Art Therapy Association](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/maria-kim-published-article-in-art-therapy-and-is-featured-in-american-art-therapy-association/) - Maria Kim, PhD, faculty in the Art Therapy/Couple and Family Therapy Program, had her article, "Understanding Open Studio Process in School Settings: Facilitators’ Insights" was published in Art Therapy, the journal of American Art Therapy Association. This article contains important information about the Open Studio Process that has not been studied before, and therefore, it holds significance
- [Sue Fagalde Lick Publishes Two Books and One Forthcoming](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/sue-fagalde-lick-publishes-two-books-and-one-forthcoming/) - Sue Fagalde Lick ‘03 (Los Angeles, MFA) has just published a new poetry chapbook, Blue Chip Stamp Guitar (The Poetry Box) and a full-length collection, Dining Al Fresco with My Dog (Moonpath Press). Her memoir, No Way Out of This: Loving a Partner with Alzheimer’s, will be published in June by She Writes Press. Individual
- [Tim Cummings' Young Adult Novel to be Published](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/tim-cummings-young-adult-novel-to-be-published/) - Tim Cummings ‘18 (Los Angeles, MFA) will have his young adult novel, The Thistle, The I-H, & The 8 Hugging Snakes, will be published by Black Rose Writing in the summer of 2025. Cummings is the author of the best-selling coming-of-age novel, Alice the Cat, published in 2023 by Fitzroy Books/Regal House. It was chosen
- [Kirk Adams Honored With Henry Viscardi Achievement Award](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/kirk-adams-honored-with-henry-viscardi-achievement-award/) - Kirk Adams ’19 (GSLC, PhD) was recently honored with the prestigious recognition of a 2024 Henry Viscardi Achievement Award. The international award recognizes individuals with disabilities who have demonstrated significant accomplishments and dedication to enhancing the lives of people with disabilities and the overall disability community. Kirk Adams is a longtime champion of people who
- [Jerome Glenn Works to Tackle Management Ghallenges faced in the Governance of AGI](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/jerome-glenn-works-to-tackle-management-ghallenges-faced-in-the-governance-of-agi/) - Jerome Glenn '71 (New England, MAT) is a futurist, executive director, and co-founder of The Millennium Project. Glenn specializes in global futures research, strategies to address global challenges, managing a global participatory think tank, and collective intelligence. He is currently tackling management challenges faced in the governance of Artificial General Intelligence (AGI). He and his team
- [Paul Belz Publishes Two Books](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/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. The Association for Northern California Historical Research published his most recent book, Bidwell Park: Personal Reflections and Casual Conversations About Chico's Crown Jewel, in December
- [Margaret Anne Kean Publishes Four Poems](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/margaret-anne-kean-published-four-poems/) - Margaret Anne Kean ’20 (Los Angeles, MFA) had four poems published in the San Antonio Review. Kean’s debut chapbook collection, Cleaving the Clouds, was published by Kelsay Books in 2023.Her work has appeared or is forthcoming in poems.for.all.com, Eunoia Review, Drizzle Review, EcoTheo Review, and Tupelo Quarterly. Learn more about Kean and her work here.
- [Zoe Weil Releases Eighth Book](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/zoe-weil-releases-eighth-book/) - Zoe Weil, President of the Institute for Humane Education (IHE), released her eighth book, The Solutionary Way with a foreword by Jane Goodall, on June 25 through New Society Publishers. The Solutionary Way achieved #1 New Release in Social Philosophy and Popular Applied Psychology on Amazon and is already receiving high praise from early readers.
- [Susan McKevitt Presents  Dissertation Findings at Stanford University](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/susan-mckevitt-presents-dissertation-findings-at-stanford-university/) - Susan McKevitt ‘10 (GSLC, PhD) recently presented the findings of her dissertation, “What Keeps Them Going: Factors that Sustain U.S. Women’s Lifelong Peace and Social Justice Activism" to Stanford University student/staff activists along with current student activists attending the Multigenerational Student Activist 50th Reunion.
- [Dana Kedziora Raises Awareness and Funds for Hike for Mental Health](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/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 Hike for Mental Health in 2018 and climbing the 10.2-mile round trip up the Jewell Trail on Mt. Washington in Bretton Woods, NH, to raise awareness and
- [Susie Halsell Appointed by UNICEF to the role of Technical Expert](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/susie-halsell-appointed-by-unicef-to-the-role-of-technical-expert/) - Susie Halsell '18, ’23 (Santa Barbara, BA, Online, MA) was appointed by UNICEF to the role of Technical Expert for the establishment of a skateboarding program for street children in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Bangladesh Street Kids Aid is actively investing in the future of marginalized youth by providing community and connecting people of diverse backgrounds. They
- [Claudia Ford Awarded a Fulbright Scholar Fellowship](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/claudia-ford-awarded-a-fulbright-scholar-fellowship/) - Claudia Ford ’86, ‘15 (San Francisco, MBA; New England, PhD) was awarded a Fulbright Scholar fellowship for 2024-25 and will be teaching environmental literature and environmental justice at University of Klagenfurt, Austria. The Fulbright Program, the United States government’s flagship program of international educational and cultural exchange, offers passionate and accomplished students and scholars in more
- [Onita Morgan-Edwards and Whitney Bell Publish Anthology](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/onita-morgan-edwards-and-whitney-bell-publish-anthology/) - Onita Morgan-Edwards ’17 (Midwest, BA in Management) and Whitney Bell ‘16 (Midwest, MA in Creative Writing) published A Gathering of Flowers: An Anthology in Essay, a collection of essays from women with varied experiences and storytelling journeys. “Whitney Bell and I put together an anthology of essays by nine women, including me, that cover a
- [Claudia Kielich Publishes Greek Island Adventures](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/claudia-kielich-published-greek-island-adventures/) - Claudia Kielich ’04, ’06 (Los Angeles, BA and MA in Organizational Management) recently published Greek Island Adventures: Escapades for the Sophisticated Traveler, which includes tales of romance, humorous escapades, charming local traditions, and delicious Greek recipes. Kielich has written short stories, plays and poetry and now has tried her hand at narrative non-fiction with her
- [Tom Pyun to Publish Debut Novel](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/tom-pyun-to-publish-debut-novel/) - Tom Pyun ‘21 (Los Angeles, MFA) will have his debut novel, Something Close To Nothing, published this fall. The book provides a darkly comedic perspective on a troubled relationship within the confines of the couple's home, juxtaposed with the facade of perfection projected on social media to the outside world. It follows the journey of
- [Lucy Barbera Publishes Chapter in "The Expressive Use of Masks Across Cultures and Healing Arts"](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/lucy-barbera-publishes-chapter-in-the-expressive-use-of-masks-across-cultures-and-healing-arts/) - Lucy Barbera ’09 (GSLC, PhD) published "The Avatar: Masks of Hope and Healing" in the book The Expressive Use of Masks Across Cultures and Healing Arts (Routledge 2024). The Expressive Use of Masks Across Cultures and Healing Arts explores the interplay between masks and culture and their therapeutic use in the healing arts, such as music,
- [Charlotte Dungan Named Program Architect of the Mark Cuban Foundation AI Bootcamps](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/charlotte-dungan-named-program-architect-of-the-mark-cuban-foundation-ai-bootcamps/) - Charlotte Dungan ‘08 (Midwest, BA) is now the Program Architect of the Mark Cuban Foundation AI Bootcamps, which offer free AI learning opportunities for high school students at various host companies across the country. She will lead the team responsible for organizing these free AI boot camps nationwide. Founded by Mark Cuban in 2019, the
- [Andromeda Romano-Lax Publishes "The Deepest Lake"](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/andromeda-romano-lax-publishes-the-deepest-lake/) - Andromeda Romano-Lax ‘12 (Los Angeles, MFA) had her novel The Deepest Lake published by Soho Crime on May 7, 2024. It was an Editors' Pick at Amazon and listed as one of the best thrillers for May by CrimeReads. Romano-Lax worked as a freelance journalist and travel writer before turning to fiction. Her first novel,
- [Kate Maruyama Featured in Shoutout LA](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/kate-maruyama-featured-in-shoutout-la/) - Kate Maruyama ’09 (Los Angeles, MFA) was interviewed by Shoutout LA for the article “Kate Maruyama writes, teaches, edits, cooks, and eats in Los Angeles.” In the article, Maruyama shares what inspires her, how she got to where she is today, and her favorite places to eat and things to do in Los Angeles. Maruyama’s novel
- [Peter Nichols Publishes Crime Thriller](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/peter-nichols-publishes-crime-thriller/) - Maine author Peter Nichols ‘12 (Los Angeles, MFA) just released his latest crime thriller, "Granite Harbor," a fictional story based on his own life as a single father living in the small, coastal town of Camden, Maine. Nichols is known for his bestselling novel "The Rocks," currently in development as a TV miniseries. He has
- [Lorraine Mangione Featured on  Conversations with our Curator](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/lorraine-mangione-featured-on-conversations-with-our-curator/) - The Bruce Springsteen Archives and Center for American Music (BSACAM) recently hosted an online conversation featuring Lorraine Mangione, Professor of Clinical Psychology at Antioch University in New England, and writer Donna Luff, for the March 2024 Women's History Month edition of "Conversations with our Curator," discussing their book Mary Climbs In: The Journeys of Bruce
- [Chris Tompkins '22](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/chris-tompkins/) - Chris Tompkins '22 (Los Angeles, MA in Clinical Psychology, LGBT-Affirmative Psychology Specialization) had their book, Raising LGBTQ Allies: A Parent's Guide to Changing the Messages from the Playground, published by Rowman & Littlefield on May 14, 2021. The purpose of the book is to prevent queerphobia and bullying before they begin. “After I had been
- [Miranda Doyle Honored with the Oregon Library Association Intellectual Freedom Champion Award](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/miranda-doyle-honored-with-the-oregon-library-association-intellectual-freedom-champion-award/) - Miranda Doyle, adjunct faculty in Seattle's Endorsement in K-12 Library Media program, recently received the OLA Intellectual Freedom Champion Award, which honors individuals or groups who show exceptional commitment to protecting intellectual freedoms in Oregon. Given by the Intellectual Freedom Committee of the Oregon Library Association, this recognition highlights Doyle's tireless advocacy for free expression
- [Carolyn V. Hamilton's Dare to Survive Honored as a Finalist in International Book Awards Contest](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/carolyn-v-hamilton-publishes-dare-to-survive/) - Carolyn V. Hamilton ‘86 (Seattle, BA) recently garnered attention with her latest publication, “Dare to Survive.” The book chronicles the true story of a woman deceived and imprisoned in South America for drug trafficking. Among thousands of entries, Hamilton’s work distinguished itself with exceptional writing, design, and broad market appeal, securing a finalist position in
- [Michael Akresh and Christian Carson Featured Guests on St. Vincent TV](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/michael-akish-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 on St. Vincent TV. They have been working on a project in St. Vincent in collaboration with the Department of Forestry and Birds Caribbean, learning
- [Kyoko Robertson Appointed Graduate Student Representative for the Association of Counseling, Sexology, and Sexual Wellness](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/kyoko-robertson/) - Clinical Mental Health Counseling in New England student Kyoko Robertson has been appointed as the graduate student representative for the Association of Counseling, Sexology, and Sexual Wellness (ACSSW). ACSSW’s core mission is recognizing the significance of acknowledging sexuality as a universal human experience and striving to establish a unified perspective within the counseling field. Robertson is also a
- [Jamie Moyer is a Featured Guest on the Podcast "Faith in Progress"](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/jamie-moyer-is-a-featured-guest-on-the-podcast-faith-in-progress/) - Jamie Moyer, PhD in Leadership and Change student and inaugural Associate Director of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Justice Initiatives at Colorado State University's Health Network, was a featured guest on Faith in Progress, a podcast that explores people, organizations, issues, and events in Northern Colorado from a multi-faith perspective. Moyer is a restorative justice facilitator
- [Atim Eneida George Participates in Indiana University’s Institute for Advanced Study](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/atim-eneida-george-participates-in-indiana-universitys-institute-for-advanced-study/) - Atim Eneida George ‘20 (GSLC, PhD) will participate in Indiana University’s Institute for Advanced Study. With funding from the National Endowment for the Humanities, she will attend the Summer Institute entitled, Content Warning: Engaging Trauma and Controversy in Research Collections, to be held in Bloomington, Indiana in July 2024. The Summer Institute will convene an
- [Katie Eastman Published Book on Loss, Change, and Growth](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/katie-eastman-published-book-on-loss-change-and-growth/) - Katie Eastman ‘97 (New England, PsyD) published the book UPLIFTING: Inspiring Stories of Loss, Change, and Growth Inspirited by the work of Dr. Elisabeth Kübler-Ross (Balboa Press). In UPLIFTING, she shares the principles of her re-create model for transformational change after loss. Eastman doesn’t simply focus on the psychological aspects of change but also takes
- [Dana Waters Publishes "Bite-Sized Autism 2: A Deeper Dive"](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/dana-waters-publishes-bite-sized-autism-2-a-deeper-dive/) - Associate Chair and Core Faculty for Seattle’s Doctoral Program in Clinical Psychology Dana Waters, PsyD, released her second book, Bite-Sized Autism 2: A Deeper Dive. After being diagnosed as Autistic at the age of 53, Waters founded The Autistic World Advocacy/Activism Knowledge and Empowerment Project, which provides psychoeducation via her website, social media platforms, and
- [Rosalyn Price English Creates ADHD Support for Adult Students Virtual Community](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/rosalyn-price-english-creates-adhd-support-for-adult-students-virtual-community/) - Undergraduate student Rosalyn Price English’s personal experiences as an adult student with ADHD led her to advocate for other neurodivergent students by creating a virtual community that provides resources, support, practical strategies, and encouragement. This group, ADHD Support for Adult Students, is located on Facebook and is open to any Antioch University neurodivergent students as
- [Terry Wolverton Publishes Season of Eclipse](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/terry-wolverton-publishes/) - Terry Wolverton, a long-time faculty in Antioch's MFA in Creative Writing program, recently published Season of Eclipse (Bella Books). The thriller, set after a chance encounter with terrorism at JFK, leaves celebrated novelist Marielle thrust into the Witness Protection program and stripped of her vibrant life and identity. With only her cat for company, Marielle
- [Ronnie Hagerty Reappointed to the OneStar National Service Commission](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/ronnie-hagerty-reappointed-to-the-onestar-national-service-commission/) - Ronnie Hagerty ’12 (GSLC, PhD) has been reappointed by Texas Governor Greg Abbott to the OneStar National Service Commission. The commission promotes volunteerism in Texas and oversees the administration of the AmeriCorps programs for the state. The term is set to expire on March 15, 2027. Hagerty is assistant vice president of community relations and
- [Emily Emerson to Present at Conference](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/emily-emerson-to-present-at-conference/) - Emily Emerson, a student in the Couple and Family Therapy program in Seattle, was awarded the World Family Therapy Congress Student Scholarship for her proposed presentation to the International Family Therapy Association's Congress on April 8-13, 2024, in Toyama, Japan. Emerson will attend the conference to present "What's Coming Up for Me? A Call for
- [Elana Haviv Presents at Two Events](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/elana-haviv-presents-at-two-events/) - Elana Haviv ’23 (GSLC, PhD) will be a featured guest at The University of Wisconsin's "A Community Café Conversation" a cross-cultural conversation focused on topics relevant to both the global and local communities. Additionally, Haviv will join the Jewish Museum Milwaukee for a special Teacher Meet Up to explore the concept and complexities of peace
- [Julia Goren Joins Board of Trustees for the Cloudsplitter Foundation](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/julia-goren-joins-board-of-trustees-for-the-cloudsplitter-foundation/) - Julia Goren '07 (New England, MS) has been elected to the Board of Trustees for the Cloudsplitter Foundation. The Cloudsplitter Foundation is a 38-year-old local grant-making not-for-profit whose mission is to improve the environment economies, and lives of the people of the Greater Adirondacks through innovative and leveraged philanthropic programs. Goren is the Deputy Executive
- [Anna K. Scotti's Story Selected for Inclusion in Best Mystery Stories](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/anna-k-scottis-story-selected-for-inclusion-in-best-mystery-stories/) - Anna K. Scotti '06 (Los Angeles, MFA) had her story, "It's Not Even Past" selected for inclusion in The Best Mystery Stories of the Year 2024 (Mysterious Press). This is the second time Scotti's work has been included. The guest editor who selected her story is Anthony Horowitz, best-selling author of James Bond and Alex Rider
- [Hop Hopkins Appointed WildEarth Guardians' New Executive Director](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/hop-hopkins-appointed-wildearth-guardians-new-executive-director/) - Hop Hopkins ’23 (Los Angeles, MA) is the WildEarth Guardians' new Executive Director. He was chosen unanimously by the board and staff to lead the organization. The WildEarth Guardians protect and restore wildlife, wild places, wild rivers, and health of the American West. Hopkins was born in Texas, has lived across the West, and has been organizing for over 25
- [Janet Dewart Bell Publishes New Book](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/janet-dewart-bell-publishes/) - Janet Dewart Bell ’74, ’15 (Maryland, BA and GSLC, PhD; and a member of Antioch’s Board of Governors) has published a new book entitled Blackbirds Singing: Inspiring Black Women’s Speeches From the Civil War to the Twenty-First Century (The New Press, 2024). The book features an uplifting collection of speeches by African American women, which were curated
- [Laura Thomas and Susan Dreyer Leon Appear on Podcast](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/laura-thomas-and-susan-dreyer-leon-appear-on-podcast/) - Laura Thomas '01 (New England, MEd), Director of the Experienced Educators program and Core Faculty in New England and Susan Dreyer Leon, chair of the Department of Education at the New England campus, were featured on The Edge ISTE Community Leader Podcast. The episode, entitled “Mindfulness in our Schools with Laura Thomas and Susan Dreyer Leon,” explores
- [Lisa Whited Receives IFMA's Distinguished Author Award](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/lisa-whited-published-first-book/) - Lisa Whited ’02 (New England, MS) published her first book, Work Better. Save The Planet: The Earth-First Workplace Is Good For People, Great For Business in March 2022. In the fall of 2023 Lisa received IFMA's Distinguished Author Award for her book. “The Distinguished Author Award was a highlight of my professional career,” says Whited.
- [F. Randy Vogenberg Releases Updated Book](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/f-randy-vogenberg-releases-updated-book/) - F. Randy Vogenberg ’81 (College, MEd) released his fully updated book titled Integrated Pharmacy Benefits for Specialty Pharmaceuticals: Access and Management, available online through the Employer Provider Council of the Hospital Quality Foundation, where he is also a Board member. In addition to the book, he authors a regular column in the Journal of Clinical
- [Beth White Featured in a PBS Video About Her Work](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/beth-white-featured-in-a-pbs-video-about-her-work/) - Beth White ‘03 (New England, MS) has been doing amazing work with Big Picture Learning, an organization that helps schools center youth around their learning by sending young people out two days a week to work alongside adults in areas of their interest. They then build a curriculum around these interests. After getting her pilot’s
- [Netera Pratt-Gutierrez Presents at Journey Towards Liberation Conference](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/netera-pratt-gutierrez-presents-at-journey-towards-liberation-conference/) - Netera Pratt-Gutierrez ’21 (Seattle, MA) presented at Journey Towards Liberation, a conference sponsored by the Martinez Foundation. Pratt-Gutierrez is an elementary librarian, Executive Board Member for Kent Education Association, and Kent Educators of Color Network member. She is an abolitionist teacher and leader who works to effect change in her school, district, and region. Her presentation is
- [Tiffany Thomas Published Chapter in Book on Divorce Grief](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/tiffany-thomas-published-chapter-in-book-on-divorce-grief/) - Tiffany Thomas ‘18 (Los Angeles, MA) recently wrote a chapter on divorce grief as part of book collaboration called The Grief Experience: Tools for Acceptance, Resilience, and Connection. Thomas is a therapist in Studio City, CA who helps individuals and couples struggling with addiction, codependency, and unhealthy relationship patterns. She specializes in helping individuals cope
- [Aperr Naadzenga Nominated to the United Nations Roster of Experts](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/aperr-naadzenga-nominated-to-the-united-nations-roster-of-experts/) - Aperr Naadzenga ’19 (New England, MS) was nominated to the United Nations Roster of Experts for his home country, Nigeria. Carefully drawn from around the world, each expert consistently receives training on a regular basis to be able to fit into the responsibilities and the status of an expert reviewer, to be qualified to undertake
- [Maya Townsend Co-Publishes First Peer-Reviewed Article](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/maya-townsend-co-publishes-first-peer-reviewed-article/) - PhD in Leadership and Change student Maya Townsend, had their first peer-reviewed article, co-authored by Sjoerd Romme, “The Emerging Concept of the Human-Centered Organization: A Review and Synthesis of the Literature” published by Humanistic Management Journal. As Romme wrote: "We review and synthesize the literature in order to offer an integrated model of the human centered
- [Rhoda Weiss Named to Becker Hospital Review's List of "Great Healthcare Leaders to Know"](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/rhoda-weiss-named-to-becker-hospital-reviews-list-of-great-healthcare-leaders-to-know/) - Rhoda Weiss ’09 (GSLC, PhD) was named to Becker Hospital Review's 2023 list of "Great Healthcare Leaders to Know." Weiss is President and Founder of Rhoda Weiss Consulting Group, Inc. specializing in marketing, branding, communications, crisis management, and business development. She was selected among 80 leaders from across the country who are “expertly navigating the
- [Iva Vurdelja Executive Produces Documentary](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/iva-vurdelja-executive-produces-documentary/) - Iva Vurdelja ’11 (GSLC, PhD) is the Executive Producer of the new documentary Forging a Life, directed by Marko Stanic. The film tells the story of the evolution and the legacy of Otto Laske, a poet, a musician, an artist, and a social scientist. Widely educated, he works at the intersection of philosophy, psychology, and
- [Lynn Horan Appears on "Live the Width of Your Life" Podcast](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/lynn-horan-appears-on-live-the-width-of-your-life-podcast/) - GSLC student Lynn Horan was a guest on the Live the Width of Your Life podcast, hosted by transformational leadership coach Aneta Ardelian Kuzma. Horan’s episode, entitled "Breaking Down Toxic Systems and Leading at the Spiritual Edge," highlights her dissertation research focused on the psychological safety of young women clergy and includes a preview of
- [Scott J. Allen to Chair Annual Global Gathering](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/scott-j-allen-to-chair-annual-global-gathering/) - Scott J. Allen ’06 (GSLC, PhD) has recently announced his position as Global Conference Chair for the International Leadership Association annual global gathering this fall. This year's theme “Architects of Change: Leaders, Followers, and Communities,” will bring together leaders and leadership scholars, educators, and development professionals from around the world at this premier event to
- [Rachel Kunert-Graf Reviews Collection in "Inks"](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/rachel-kunert-graf-reviews-collection-in-inks/) - Rachel Kunert-Graf, PhD, Writing Support Faculty at Antioch University’s Seattle campus, has a publication in Inks: The Journal of the Comics Studies Society. She reviews a new collection, Jewish Women in Comics: Bodies and Borders edited by Heike Bauer, Andrea Greenbaum, and Sarah Lightman. In the review, Kunert-Graf examines what the book brings forward about
- [Lauren Arienzale Publishes Debut Poetry Collection](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/lauren-arienzale/) - New England PsyD in Clinical Psychology student Lauren Arienzale recently published her debut poetry collection, Mud Pie. “As a lifelong writer, and a psychologist in training, I am continuously fascinated by the power of written word and the therapeutic advantages that come along with it,” said Arienzale. Mud Pie is an unapologetic deep dive into
- [Fayth Parks Serves as Keynote Speaker for a Gathering of Communities Conference](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/fayth-parks-serves-as-keynote-speaker-for-a-gathering-of-communities-conference/) - Graduate School of Leadership and Change Professor of Leadership and Psychology, Fayth Parks, PhD was the 2023 keynote speaker for the Communities of United Chicago’s A Gathering of Communities conference. The theme of the conference was Strategizing for a Healing Centered City and her keynote entitled, “We All Have a Right To the Tree of
- [Kimberly Yost Publishes New Book "Courageous Companions: Followership in Doctor Who"](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/kimberly-yost-publishes-new-book-courageous-companions-followership-in-doctor-who/) - Kimberly Yost '12 (GSLC, PhD) has published her newest book, Courageous Companions: Followership in Doctor Who (Emerald Publishing Limited, 2024). Yost is Assistant Professor of Management at Pennsylvania Western University. She is a leadership studies scholar and educator whose research and teaching centers on the ways popular culture can influence how we think and feel
- [Shannon Kringen Publishes New Book of Poetry](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/shannon-kringen-publishes-new-book-of-poetry/) - Shannon Kringen ’13 (Seattle, UGS) published a poetry book entitled Kringonian Pizzazz: KringSPEAK Poetry Goddess KRING. The inspiration for this book was Kringen’s synesthesia, which is when your brain routes sensory information through multiple unrelated senses, causing you to experience more than one sense simultaneously. Some examples include tasting words or linking colors to numbers
- [Jordan Trimble Raising Awareness of Benefit Concert](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/jordan-trimble-sponsors-music-for-food/) - Jordan Trimble ‘17 (Online, UGS), is a board member of University Settlement, a nonprofit working to improve the lives of underserved communities in Cleveland, Ohio. Trimble is working to raise awareness for a benefit concert with Music for Food and the Cleveland Institute of Music, which is designed to raise money for University Settlement’s in-house
- [Barbara Berg Publishes Two Poems](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/barbara-berg-publishes-two-poems/) - Barbara Berg ‘10 (Los Angeles, MFA) had two poems published in issue TQ27 of Tupelo Quarterly, "Something about vibration and sensory neurons" and "Even in this mess, something smells good outside the balcony." Berg has had poems published in In Posse Review, Lunch Ticket, Lady/Liberty/Lit, and Poemeleon. She is a member of Women Who Submit and currently lives
- [Mikki Itzigsohn Presents "Songwriters" Gallery Art Show](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/mikki-itzigsohn-presents-first-gallery-show/) - Mikki Itzigsohn ‘13 (Los Angeles, BA) is having her first gallery show at Yard Dog in Austin, TX. The art show, entitled “Songwriters,” will run from February 15 - March 30 and will be on view through SXSW for those traveling to Austin for the film and music festival. “I am proud to be having
- [Crystal Cook Marshall Publishes "Big Rural: Rural Industrial Places, Democracy, and What Next"](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/crystal-cook-marshall-publishes-book-big-rural-rural-industrial-places-democracy-and-what-next/) - Crystal Cook Marshall ’05 (Los Angeles, MFA) published Big Rural: Rural Industrial Places, Democracy, and What Next with Lexington Books, an imprint of Rowman & Littlefield. Inspired by her family’s involvement with the coal industry, Cook Marshall intends to challenge people to do better by rural people and places. “My main goal with this research
- [Ashley Benson Named Vice President of Student Affairs at Lourdes University](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/ashley-benson-named-vice-president-of-student-affairs-at-lourdes-university/) - Ashley Benson ’20 (GSLC, PhD) has been named Vice President of Student Affairs at Lourdes University and will assume her role on March 19, 2024. Benson’s work centers around issues of equity and diversity in higher education, reflecting her passion for facilitating access and success for individuals seeking higher education opportunities, particularly first-generation college students.
- [Froswa Booker-Drew Featured in Article in "Dallas Doing Good"](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/froswa-booker-drew-features-in-article/) - Froswa Booker-Drew ’12 (GSLC, PhD) was featured in Dallas Doing Good. The article, entitled “Froswa Booker-Drew: Cultivating Philanthropy and Collaboration for Community Transformation in Dallas,” describes Booker-Drew’s work at Soulstice Consultancy, which she founded. Her company provides consultations, training, and coaching to individuals and organizations focused on making a meaningful impact in their communities. Her
- [Amy Lesen Co-Authors Article](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/amy-lesen-co-authors-article/) - Graduate School of Leadership and Change Professor of Environmental Leadership and Participatory Change Amy Lesen, PhD, co-authored the article “Saltwater Intrusion and Sea Level Rise threatens U.S. rural coastal landscapes and communities” in the journal Anthropocene. The overarching themes of Lesen's work are climate, environmental, and health justice: the interrelatedness between environmental and human social
- [Rachel M. Roberts Featured on Better Leaders, Better Schools Podcast](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/rachel-m-roberts-featured-on-better-leaders-better-schools-podcast/) - Rachel M. Roberts (GSLC, PhD) was recently featured on the most downloaded podcast for school leaders, Better Leaders, Better Schools, with Danny Bauer. During her interview, Roberts shared research from her dissertation as well as the challenges women face in public school leadership and the impacts of mental models on leadership. Listen to Roberts's interview
- [Alum and Faculty Publish Paper on the Nesting Ecology of Spotted Turtles](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/alumni-and-faculty-publish-paper-on-the-nesting-ecology-of-spotted-turtles/) - John Garrison ’22 (New England, MS) and Lisabeth L. Willey, PhD, research faculty in the Environmental Studies Department, published a paper entitled “Nesting Ecology of Spotted Turtles (Clemmys Guttata) at an Anthropogenic Site in Massachusetts, USA” in Herpetological Conservation and Biology. This paper describes when nesting takes place, egg incubation duration, how many eggs are
- [Dawn A. Murray Travels to Bhutan to Share her Collaborative Book on Monpa Medicinal Plants](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/dawn-a-murray-travels-to-bhutan-to-share-book-on-monpa-medicinal-plants/) - Dawn A. Murray, PhD, a Professor in Antioch’s Environmental Studies Department, recently traveled to Bhutan, a small kingdom in the Himalayas, to deliver her book to the Monpa people. Her collaborative work with the Monpa people and book on Indigenous Monpa Plant Medicine describes the wisdom of these first inhabitants of Bhutan. Murray’s book emerged from her personal
- [bria stare Co-Authors Article](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/bria-stare-co-authors-article/) - bria stare, PhD, faculty in the New England Clinical Mental Health Counseling Department, published an article through Centers for American Indian & Alaska Native Health. The article is entitled Trickster Discourse and American Indian Identity in Counselor Education: A Critical Phenomenological Inquiry, and it is co-authored by Stephenie N. Wescoup, MEd. In this qualitative study,
- [Etta Jackson Accepted to the Fulbright Specialist Program](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/etta-jackson-20/) - Etta Jackson '20 (GSLC, PhD) has been accepted to the Fulbright Specialist Program. She will be working directly with The Regional Centre for Mapping of Resources for Development, which provisions geo-information and allied technologies for sustainable development, in Kenya. Jackson is Board Chair, Founder, and CEO of the Institute for Conscious Global Change. Learn more
- [Shandell Maxwell Publishes "Keep Going: A JEDI Journal for Activists"](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/shandell-maxwell-21/) - Shandell Maxwell '21 (GSLC PhD) recently self-published a new journal entitled Keep Going: A JEDI Journal for Activists. The resource aims to inspire activists to reflect and document lived experiences and social observations for meaning, motivation, affirmation, and reconciliation. She was also featured in Canvas Rebel Magazine, which utilizes storytelling to highlight small business owners,
- [James Van Auken Assumes Role of Business and Organizational Leadership Coach at Consolidated Analysis Center](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/james-van-auken-19/) - James Van Auken ‘19 (PhD, GSLC) assumed the role of Business and Organizational Leadership Coach at Consolidated Analysis Center, Inc., which is renowned for delivering unique expertise and cutting-edge technology to support critical national security missions and government modernization initiatives for U.S. government customers. Van Auken's doctoral research centered on leaders who integrate mindfulness into
- [Beth Dennison Releases "The Co-Regulation Revolution"](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/beth-dennison-10/) - Beth Dennison '10 (New England, MA), a master somatic psychotherapist and author based in Massachusetts, released The Co-Regulation Revolution in September 2023, which recently achieved the status of #1 New Release in Clinical Psychology on Amazon. This publication combines co-regulation theory and applied psychology with simple practices for immediate use, marking the latest addition to
- [Jennifer Sturge Participates in  Panel Discussion on Book Challenges, Bans and Promoting Inclusive Literature ](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/jennifer-sturge/) - Jennifer Sturge, Core Faculty in Education, specifically in the school library endorsement program, participated in a panel discussion titled Off the Shelf: Book Challenges, Bans and Promoting Inclusive Literature sponsored by ADL Education and the American Association of School Librarians. Book challenges and bans have been increasing across the country, both in schools and districts
- [Consuelo Flores Has Play Featured in One-Act Festival](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/consuelo-flores-06-08-2/) - Consuelo Flores ’06, ‘08 (Los Angeles, BA, MFA) is a writer member of the Fierce Backbone Theatre Company. Her play, “Imperfect Lives," is featured in their one-act festival, Think & Imagine. The play explores how labels can adversely affect family relationships. Think & Imagine contains 18 one-act plays and runs the first three weekends in
- [Lemuel Watson](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/lemuel-watson-3/) - Lemuel Watson, EdD, Graduate School of Leadership and Change Professor of Inclusive Leadership and Change, recently participated in California Institute Integral Studies' "Creative Futures Author Series." Watson focused on the chapter he co-authored entitled, "A World with Space for All to Be: Generative Mindfulness, Awareness-Based Action Research, and Inclusion" in Routledge Handbook for Creative Futures
- [Shana Hormann Co-Publishes Article](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/shana-hormann-co-publishes-article/) - Shana Hormann ‘07 (GSLC, PhD) recently co-published the article entitled “Could an Organization Be Suffering from PTSD?” in the Organization Development Review. Hormann specializes in addressing organizational trauma, building organizational resilience, leadership development. Learn more about her work here and read her dissertation Organizational Trauma: A Phenomenological Study of Leaders in Traumatized Organizations here.
- [Fayth Parks Featured on Podcast](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/fayth-parks-featured-on-podcast/) - Fayth Parks, PhD, Graduate School of Leadership and Change (GSLC) Professor of Leadership and Psychology, was a recent guest on The Health Promotion Practice (HPP) Journal HPP Podcast entitled "Exploring Persistent Myths about HIV/AIDS." Parks joined as a Core Faculty member of GSLC officially in July 2022. As a counseling psychologist by training and profession,
- [Jennifer Sturge Publishes Article in "Alki: The Washington Library Association Journal"](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/jennifer-sturge-publishes-article-in-alki-the-washington-library-association-journal-2/) - Jennifer Sturge, EdD, Core Faculty in Education, specifically in the Endorsement in K-12 Library Media program, published an article entitled “Find the Helpers” in Alki: The Washington Library Association Journal. This article deals with the uncertainties around being a school librarian at a time when the political landscape across the U.S. brings so many challenges
- [Dale Franzen ’85](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/dale-franzen-85/) - Dale Franzen ’85 (Los Angeles, BA) is producer for Anais Mitchell’s “Hadestown.” A 2018 New York Times article discussed a staging at the National Theater in London, before the show releases on Broadway in 2019.
- [Anita Davis DeFoe ’86](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/anita-davis-defoe-86/) - Anita Davis DeFoe ’86 (Philadelphia, MA) joined Businessuite Media Group a Division of Blackslate Holdings Group Limited as its new Editorial Director for Businessuite Women. DeFoe is a global business and leadership development solutionist.
- [Claudia Ford ’86, ’15](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/claudia-ford-86-15/) - Claudia Ford ’86, ’15 (San Francisco, MA; New England, PhD) was awarded the 2018 John R. Frazier Award for Excellence in Teaching at Rhode Island School of Design and the 2018 Environmental Excellence Alumna Award from AUNE.
- [Donna Hastings ’86](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/donna-hastings-86/) - Donna Hastings ’86 (New England, PsyD) was promoted to Mental Health Chief for the American Red Cross New Hampshire/Vermont Region. She has been a Red Cross disaster mental health volunteer since 1992 when she responded to the aftermath of Hurricane Andrew in Florida. She also spent six weeks in Puerto Rico as individual disaster care
- [Winona LaDuke ’89](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/winona-laduke-89/) - Winona LaDuke ’89 (Midwest, MA) delivered a seminar and lecture as a University of Montana President’s Lecture Series guest, “Be the Ancestor Your Descendants Would Be Proud Of,” the annual Brennan Guth Memorial Lecture in Environmental Philosophy. She also presented, “The Next Energy Economy: Grassroots Strategies to Mitigate Global Climate Change and How We Move
- [Clarice Ford ’92, ’95](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/clarice-ford-92-95/) - Clarice Ford ’92, ’95 (Seattle, BA, MEd) was named the 2018 recipient of the Outstanding Commitment in Education award by the Illinois State Treasurer’s Office. The honor was awarded during a Black History Month Celebration held in the Illinois State Capitol Rotunda. Ford is currently the University of Illinois Springfield vice chancellor for student affairs.
- [Bethany Saltman ’92](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/bethany-saltman-92/) - Bethany Saltman ’92, (Antioch College, BA) was interviewed for a Refinery 29 article on the issue of Consent. Saltman co-wrote Antioch College’s Sexual Offense Prevention Policy in the 1990s. Saltman has an award-winning editing, writing, research, and consulting career. Her work can be seen in magazines like the New Yorker, New York Magazine, the Atlantic
- [Shari Foos ’94, ’97](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/shari-foos-94-97/) - Shari Foos ’94, ’97 (Los Angeles, BA, MA) opened the DIY Human Studio in Santa Monica, CA. The space serves as a brick and mortar location for DIY Human, a “social movement that creates radical human connection in an age when loneliness is at epidemic proportions.” She also published an article published in Thrive Global,
- [Jacqueline Quinn ’94](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/jacqueline-quinn-94/) - Jacqueline Quinn ’94 (Santa Barbara, BA) was elected President of Santa Barbara Estate Planning Council. Quinn, a professional fiduciary, is Founder and Owner of Quinn Fiduciary Services in Santa Barbara. She specializes in trust management and serving vulnerable senior citizens.
- [Jennifer Messner ’95](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/jennifer-messner-95/) - Jennifer Messner ’95 (New England, MHSA) was hired as Director of Community Investments for United Way of the Coastal Empire.
- [Marybeth Carty ’96](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/marybeth-carty-96/) - Marybeth Carty ’96 (Santa Barbara, BA) was appointed executive director of The Natalie Orfalea Foundation. Carty was previously corporate philanthropy programs for Venoco, Inc. and served as an administrator for Carpinteria Unified School District’s grant funded programs.
- [Jana Dean ’96](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/jana-dean-96/) - Jana Dean ’96 (New England, MEd) is one of 38 U.S. teachers selected for the highly competitive Fulbright Distinguished Awards in Teaching fellowship to the Netherlands. As a recipient, Dean was in the Netherlands from January 15 to June 15, 2019 to learn about teaching mathematics so that it is rigorous, relevant, and engaging for
- [Mardi McGregor ’96](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/mardi-mcgregor-96/) - Mardi McGregor ’96 (New England, MA) had work exhibited in a group show at The Northeast Kingdom Artisans Guild in St. Johnsbury, Vermont, which featured work in stone and clay and cut paper.
- [Jody Larson ’97](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/jody-larson-97/) - Jody Larson ’97 (New England, MS) published a poem “Will the Earth Survive Us” in Elephant Journal. She primarily writes Haiku, Tanka, and other short forms.
- [Mark Hower ’98, ’12](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/mark-hower-98-12/) - Mark Hower ’98, ’12 (Seattle, MS; GSLC, PhD) was named Provost and CEO for Antioch’s Los Angeles campus. He served as Interim Provost since 2017. As campus provost and CEO, Dr. Hower provides comprehensive leadership for all educational programs and activities. He is responsible for the administration of all campus operations, strategic academic planning, curriculum
- [Jennifer Kretser ’98](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/jennifer-kretser-98/) - Jennifer Kretser ’98 (New England, MS) was honored with one of the 2019 Environmental Excellence Awards. She received the Alumni Award, which is given to an alumna or alumnus who has made outstanding contributions to the sustainability of the environment through professional or personal action. Sy Montgomery, a naturalist, author, and scriptwriter, was the recipient
- [Terri J. Raymond ’01](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/terri-j-raymond-01/) - Terri J. Raymond ’01 (Seattle, MA) began a one-year term as the 2019-2020 President of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, the world’s largest organization of food and nutrition professionals. She is a registered dietitian nutritionist.
- [Rebecca Kuder ’01](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/rebecca-kuder-01/) - Rebecca Kuder ’01 (Los Angeles, MFA) contributed a short story “The Only Flower That Mattered” to newly published, multi-author anthology The Book of Flowering. The book features new short fiction that explores the concepts of fatal beauty and impermanence.
- [Wendy Chamberlain ’02](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/wendy-chamberlain-02/) - Wendy Chamberlain ’02 (Seattle, MA) was appointed as the Director of Expansion and Innovation with The BOMA Project, a U.S. nonprofit and Kenyan NGO with a transformative approach to alleviating poverty and building resiliency in the drylands of Africa.
- [Jeanette Grisham ’02](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/jeanette-grisham-02/) - Jeanette Grisham ’02 (Seattle, MA) is the new Principal of Lakewood High School in Lakewood, CA. Grisham has been a math teacher, facilitator and regional math coordinator. Most recently she was assistant principal at Bellingham High School.
- [Sekai K. Ward ’02](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/sekai-k-ward-02/) - Sekai K. Ward ’02 (Los Angeles, MFA) was interviewed in the online literary journal, The Muffin (WOW! Women on Writing). She was a runner-up in the Quarter 4 Creative Nonfiction Essay Contest for her essay, "The Passing." Ward is in private practice and utilizes bibliotherapy and expressive writing to help clients struggling with depression, anxiety,
- [Paloma Arnold ’04](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/paloma-arnold-04/) - Paloma Arnold ’04 (Santa Barbara, MA) was recognized as the Outstanding Administrator of the Year 2019 by the SBCC Advancing Leadership Association. The award, which honors colleagues who demonstrate excellence in their administrative role at SBCC and who are exemplary role models for all administrators, was announced at the Santa Barbara City College Board of
- [Debra Gaskill ’04](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/debra-gaskill-04/) - Debra Gaskill ’04 (Midwest, MA) received the 2018 Silver Falchion Best Suspense Award at the Killer Nashville International Writer’s Conference for her latest novel, Kissing Fitz. Gaskill was an award-winning journalist for 20 years, writing for a number of Ohio newspapers covering the cops and courts beat, and the Associated Press. She retired as the
- [Joan Dempsey ’05](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/joan-dempsey-05/) - Joan Dempsey ’05 (Los Angeles, MFA) and fellow Maine novelist and friend, Margaret Broucek read from their work and discussed becoming debut authors later in life and the joys of a literary friendship at the Southwest Harbor Public Library in August 2018. Dempsey’s Novel, This is How it Begins, was published by She Writes Press
- [Vanessa Dominguez ’05](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/vanessa-dominguez-05/) - Vanessa Dominguez ’05 (New England, MA) is the Director of Disabled Students Programs and Services at Orange Coast. Dominguez previously served as the Director of Disability Services and Adjunct Professor in the Physician’s Assistant program at the Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences.
- [Carolyn Back ’06](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/carolyn-back-06/) - Carolyn Back ’06 (Seattle, BA) was hired in January 2018 as Director of Planning with Tulsa firm, KKT Architects. Back has more than seventeen years of experience in her field, and her directorship allows the firm to add land planning services and pre-development research through site analysis and due diligence reports.
- [Sean Creighton ’06](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/sean-creighton-06/) - Sean Creighton ’06 (GSLC, PhD) has been named president of The New American Colleges and Universities (NACU). NACU is a national consortium of selective independent higher education institutions dedicated to the integration of liberal education, professional studies, and civic engagement.
- [Karen Gilliam ’06](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/karen-gilliam-06/) - Karen Gilliam ’06 (GSLC, PhD) was selected to serve as the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Chief Learning Officer and Organization Development Capability Lead. Additionally, Dr. Gilliam recently obtained the Associate Certified Coaches credential from the International Coach Federation (ICF).
- [Robert L. “Bob” Jackson ’06](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/robert-l-bob-jackson-06/) - Robert L. “Bob” Jackson ’06 (Midwest, MA) was appointed as President of Murray State University.
- [Tracy Rector ’06](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/tracy-rector-06/) - Tracy Rector ’06 (Seattle, MA) exhibited at the Seattle Art Museum (SAM). Her show, “Double Exposure: Edward S. Curtis, Marianne Nicolson, Tracy Rector, Will Wilson,” included films Ch’aak’ S’aagi (the first virtual-reality video by a Native artist) and Clearwater: People of the Salish Sea. Each film had an enriched viewing environment in the gallery, created
- [Emily Mastaler ’08](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/emily-mastaler-08/) - Emily Mastaler ’08 (New England, MA) has been named CEO of Bay River Hospital in Alexandria Bay, NY. Mastaler has been chief operating officer of Health Care and Rehabilitation Services (HCRS) in Springfield, VT since 2014.
- [Rob Montoya ’08](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/rob-montoya-08/) - Rob Montoya ’08 (Los Angeles, MFA) received a Fulbright grant to work with the nation of Kosovo. Montoya will be partnering with the U.S. Embassy and the National Library of Kosovo to create a national Information and Library Science program.
- [Nikia Chaney ’09](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/nikia-chaney-09/) - Nikia Chaney ’09 (Los Angeles, MFA) was profiled in the Precinct Reporter Group about her educational trajectory. From growing up in poverty in South LA and San Bernardino, to receiving her BA from San Bernardino Valley College, which inspired her to later pursue and receive two master's degrees. Chaney is the fourth Inlandia Literary Laureate,
- [Cati Porter ’10](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/cati-porter-10/) - Cati Porter ’10 (Los Angeles, MFA) was interviewed for an Artist’s Spotlight in the Daily Bulletin (SoCal) in August, 2018. Porter is currently executive director of the Inlandia Institute, the largest literary organization in Southern California’s Inland Empire. Her third book of poems, The Body at a Loss, came out from CavanKerry Press in 2019.
- [Wendy Vincent ’10](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/wendy-vincent-10/) - Wendy Vincent ’10 (New England, PsyD) and Clinical Psychology faculty member, Dr. Lorraine Mangione, co-chaired the 2018 Massachusetts Psychological Association’s Annual Conference, “We Need to Talk: A Changing Culture, A Changing World, Our Changing Selves.”
- [Jane Alexandre ’11](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/jane-alexandre-11-2/) - Jane Alexandre ’11 (GSLC, PhD) was a Selected Scholar of the Women in Dance Leadership 2018 conference held in New York City. Dr. Alexandre’s paper presentation titled “Women Leading Dance: Theory into Practice” explored change and forward movement through performance, choreography, teaching, writing, organizing, directing and more. Dr. Alexandre is an independent dance artist and
- [Sasha Purpura ’11](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/sasha-purpura-11/) - Sasha Purpura ’11 (New England, MBA) was interviewed on WGBH’s PBS NewsHour Shares program. Purpura is Executive Director of Food for Free, a food rescue group based in Cambridge, MA. Food For Free launched a program where student volunteers package 1,200 pounds of leftover food into microwaveable meals for those in need.
- [Brent French ’12](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/brent-french-12/) - Brent French ’12 (GSLC, PhD) retired from the Air Force as a Colonel after twenty-seven years of service. Dr. French continues as Director of Finance and Operations for Worcester Polytechnic Institute’s Foisie Business School where he teaches graduate courses in organizational behavior and has recently become involved in a funded research project to map the
- [George Woods ’12](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/george-woods-12/) - George Woods ’12 (Seattle, BA) is Co-Founder of WIM SHOES LLC, a socially conscious e-commerce site.
- [Teresa (Segovia) Alvarez ’13](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/teresa-segovia-alvarez-13/) - Teresa (Segovia) Alvarez ’13 (Santa Barbara, MA) was appointed as associate director at the Carpinteria Children’s Project (CCP).
- [Cerissa Desrosiers ’13](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/cerissa-desrosiers-13/) - Cerissa Desrosiers ’13 (New England, PsyD) is the Clinical Director of Endurance Behavioral Health, a group-based behavioral health practice for adolescents in Seabrook, NH, which specializes in partial hospitalization (PHP) and intensive outpatient (IOP) programs. Dr. Desrosiers is in the process of creating a new intensive day program for obsessive compulsive disorders (OCD) and anxiety
- [Kim Nolan ’13](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/kim-nolan-13/) - Kim Nolan ’13 (GSLC, PhD) was appointed by The Speaker of the Vermont House of Representatives, Mitzi Johnson, to serve a four-year term on the Vermont Commission on Women. Dr. Nolan is an Executive Leadership Team member and Senior Director of City Market Co-op, a community-owned food cooperative with two locations in Burlington.
- [Daniel José Older ’13](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/daniel-jose-older-13/) - Daniel José Older ’13 (Los Angeles, MFA) had an essay “I Rejected Spanish As a Kid. Now I Wish We’d Embrace Our Native Languages” published in Time magazine. Older is the New York Times bestselling author of the Middle Grade historical fantasy series Dactyl Hill Squad, the Bone Street Rumba urban fantasy series, Star Wars:
- [Froswa’ Booker-Drew ’14](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/froswa-booker-drew-14-2/) - Froswa’ Booker-Drew ’14 (GSLC, PhD) was interviewed for ideamensch, an online journal, on topics of consulting and leadership. Dr. Booker-Drew has been widely quoted in various media outlets including Forbes and Huffington Post, related to her experience in leadership, nonprofit management, partnership development, training, and education. She is currently the Director of Community Affairs for
- [Jennifer Carlo ’14](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/jennifer-carlo-14-2/) - Jennifer Carlo ’14 (GSLC, PhD) was appointed Executive Director of Circus Smirkus, the award-winning international circus arts education organization headquartered in Greensboro, Vermont.
- [Michael Davis ’14](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/michael-davis-14/) - Michael Davis ’14 (GSLC, PhD) was recently appointed to the Ohio Commission on Fatherhood, a state-wide commission whose mission is to enhance the well-being of Ohio’s children by providing opportunities for fathers to become better parents, partners, and providers. He was also featured in a training DVD created by the National Institute of Corrections and
- [Sam Jaffe ’14](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/sam-jaffe-14/) - Sam Jaffe ’14 (New England, MS) was featured in an article on Mother Nature Network titled “What’s not to love about caterpillars?” Jaffe is a scientist and photographer who has received international attention for his work with caterpillars.
- [Stephanie VanHouten ’14, ‘17](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/stephanie-vanhouten-14-17/) - Stephanie VanHouten ’14, ‘17 (Midwest, BA, MEd) was selected to give a Ted Talk at TedxDayton on October 12, 2018. Her talk centered around the Reggio Emilia Approach and the current view of young children in the American educational system.
- [Sylvia Asante ’15](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/sylvia-asante-15-2/) - Sylvia Asante ’15 (GSLC, PhD) was appointed Dean of Labor at Berea College in Berea, Kentucky. Dr. Asante was recently recognized by alumni of Gettysburg College who voted to honor her work by renaming the Gettysburg College Award of Distinction to the Sylvia E. M. Asante Award of Distinction.
- [Jen Baron ’15](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/jen-baron-15/) - Jen Baron ’15 (Santa Barbara, BA) is the Founder and Executive Director of Girls Rock. She was honored by the Association for Women in Communications, Santa Barbara Chapter (AWC-SB) and was presented with the Lois Phillips Founders Award for her efforts to help girls find their voices and become more confident through music.
- [Tom Borrup ’15](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/tom-borrup-15-2/) - Tom Borrup ’15 (GSLC, PhD) was the keynote speaker for the 2018 Gwangju Urban Design Forum in Korea. He also published the chapter titled, “Creative Placemaking: Arts and Culture as a Partner in Community Revitalization” in Arts and Cultural Management with Bloomsbury Academic. Dr. Borrup is the Principal for Creative Community Builders and Director of
- [Alpha Woodward ’15](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/alpha-woodward-15/) - Alpha Woodward ’15 (GSLC, PhD) was hired as director of music therapy at Wartburg College in Waverly, Iowa. Dr. Woodward taught at Concordia University in Montreal; served as course director for the master’s in music therapy program at the Irish World Academy of Music and Dance in Limerick, Ireland; and was the interim director of
- [Amy Climer ’16](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/amy-climer-16/) - Amy Climer ’16 (GSLC, PhD) shared insight based on her dissertation research at TEDxAsheville. Her presentation “The Power of Deliberative Creative Teams” highlights the ways in which tapping into collective team creativity leads to innovation. Owner of Climer Consulting, Dr. Climer delivers engaging, experiential training programs that teach people to leverage creativity.
- [Katie Furden ’16](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/katie-furden-16/) - Katie Furden ’16 (Santa Barbara, MEd) has received the honor of Distinguished New Educator for her work as a fifth-grade teacher at Franklin Elementary School in the Santa Barbara Unified School District.
- [Abigail Abrash Walton ’16](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/abigail-abrash-walton-16/) - Abigail Abrash Walton ’16 (GSLC, PhD) published a research article, “Positive Deviance and Behavior Change: A Research Methods Approach for Understanding Fossil Fuel Divestment,” in the Elsevier Journal of Energy Research and Social Science. The article focuses on the need for global institutional leaders to divest from fossil fuels.
- [Jane-Rebecca Cannarella ’17](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/jane-rebecca-cannarella-17/) - Jane-Rebecca Cannarella ’17 (Los Angeles, MFA) published a story in an issue of Ellipsis Zine, an online literary journal. Cannarella is the editor of HOOT Review and Meow Meow Pow Pow Lit.
- [Megan Lyons ’17](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/megan-lyons-17/) - Megan Lyons ’17 (New England, PsyD) was interviewed for St. Eau Claire, Wisconsin’s The Country Today on mental health as an increasingly pressing issue in all communities, including rural areas. Dr. Lyons is a postdoctoral therapist at Phoenix Behavioral Health in Two Rivers, WI.
- [Nicole Martin ’17](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/nicole-martin-17/) - Nicole Martin ’17 (Los Angeles, MA) was hired as the inaugural head coach of Loyola Marymount University Athletic’s Spirit Squad.
- [Onita Morgan-Edwards ’17](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/onita-morgan-edwards-17/) - Onita Morgan-Edwards ’17 (Midwest, BA) had her essay, "Shadows and Benefits of Doubt" published in the Wright Memorial Public Library's Art & Literary Zine (Glide).
- [Jessica Abughattas ’18](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/jessica-abughattas-18/) - Jessica Abughattas ’18 (Los Angeles, MFA) was featured in a review on Entropy Magazine's "11 Palestinian-American Poets to Read" list.
- [Tim Cummings ’18](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/tim-cummings-18/) - Tim Cummings ’18 (Los Angeles, MFA) was honored with a third LA Drama Critics Circle Award.
- [Brianne Fagan ’18](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/brianne-fagan-18/) - Brianne Fagan ’18 (New England, MS) was hired as a web assistant with Wells Reserve at Laudholm, estuarine research reserve in Maine.
- [Akemi Imai ’18](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/akemi-imai-18/) - Akemi Imai ’18 (Los Angeles, MA) was hired as Programs Manager of the Oakland Asian Cultural Center. Imai served as a founding board member and the inaugural executive director for Makoto Taiko, a nonprofit taiko drumming group in Pasadena. She was also a performer and instructor in Makoto Taiko for 17 years.
- [Noah Christensen, Kelsee Luttgens, Rose Nayar, Angelika Bowles ’19](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/noah-christensen-kelsee-luttgens-rose-nayar-angelika-bowles-19/) - Noah Christensen, Kelsee Luttgens, Rose Nayar, Angelika Bowles ’19 (Los Angeles, BA) were accepted to present their original research in oral sessions at the Southern California Conference for Undergraduate Research (SCCUR), an annual celebration of excellence in undergraduate research.
- [Adrien Kade Sdao ’19](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/adrien-kade-sdao-19/) - Adrien Kade Sdao ’19 (Los Angeles, MFA in Creative Writing) had an essay “Dear Glitch” published in Lady/Liberty/Lit, and “Homeless/Hopeless/Helpless,” appeared in Unlikely Stories. Sdao was accepted into the MA in Children’s Literature program at Kansas State University.
- [Kate O’Neil](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/kate-oneil/) - Kate O'Neil, fourth-year PsyD student, and faculty member Marti Straus have published a timely article in the current Psychotherapy Networker magazine titled Playing Together Apart: Figuring Out Teletherapy for Kids.
- [Theordore Burnes Elected to CALPCC Board](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/theordore-burnes-elected-to-calpcc-board/) - Professor and Core Faculty in Los Angeles' Clinical Psychology program Dr. Theordore Burnes, was elected to the California Association for Licensed Professional Clinical Counselors (CALPCC) Board of Directors. Dr. Burnes began his three-year term on July 1, 2020. Committed to advancing the recognition of the LPCC across the state of California, Dr. Burnes has 14 years
- [Jake Bailey ‘20](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/jake-bailey-20/) - Jake Bailey ‘20 (Los Angeles, MFA in Creative Writing) read his poem, "Hallucinatory Experiment No. 8," for Illanot Review's Toxic virtual launch party. Bailey had several poems published including “Portrait of a Mouth” in Tab Journal, “Schizo Sees the Man in/on a Coffee Shop” in Booth, “Balloon of Blood,” in The American Journal of Poetry,
- [Consuelo Flores](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/consuelo-flores/) - Consuelo Flores ’06 ’08 (Los Angeles, BA, MFA) was featured by the Los Angeles Times in a cover story about the Chicano Moratorium and its vast 1970 march that ended in police brutality. Flores, who attended the march as a nine-year-old, remembers the day fifty years ago when she wore her prized red tennis shoes
- [Ronnell Hampton](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/ronnell-hampton/) - MA in Urban Sustainability alum Ronnell Hampton was a panelist at Encompass: Inclusive Architecture, an annual convening of the American Institute of Architects, Los Angeles chapter (AIA|LA) on September 2, 2020. The virtual gathering aimed to "refocus our commitment to environmental justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion. As our ongoing pandemic has highlighted the severe inequities
- [Georgia Cassimatis '15](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/georgia-cassimatis-15/) - Georgia Cassimatis '15 (New England, MS in Sustainable Development and Climate Change) was the subject of a second article in the Keene Sentinel about her successful projects encouraging public arts, including ownership of 17ROX, a for-profit loft for artists; running The Friends of Public Art, a non-profit advocate for incorporating art in public spaces; and
- [Deborah A. Lott](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/182250/) - Los Angeles Undergraduate Writing Faculty Deborah A. Lott's essay “My Cultural Appropriation” was published in the online journal Scoundrel Time. As I began to take small-scale social action, my world and my limited notions of other people grew. The movement enabled me to engage with a world larger than my family, my school, my community. The
- [Caryn Park](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/caryn-park/) - Antioch Seattle School of Education teaching faculty Dr. Caryn Park was featured in a CBC story "How to talk to kids about race, and why you should start now." Caryn Park, part of the education faculty at Antioch University Seattle, said many parents of young children have had "that moment": their kids ask about another's skin colour out
- [Kate Maruyama '09](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/kate-maruyama/) - Kate Maruyama '09, (Antioch University Los Angeles, MFA in Creative writing) will have her new book Family Solstice published by Omnium Gatherum on October 17, 2020. Her novel, Harrowgate was published by 47North in 2013. Her short story, “Akiko” is featured in Phantasma: Stories and “Crying Wolf” is featured in Winter Horror Days. “La Calavera” can be found in Halloween Carnival:
- [Adonia Lugo](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/adonia-lugo-3/) - Chair of AULA’s MA in Urban Sustainability, was quoted in an LA Times article called "Nine ideas for making our city's public space more race equitable" by Carolina Miranda. Dr. Lugo’s wrote on supporting community groups that exist.
- [Erin Aubry Kaplan](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/erin-aubry-kaplan/) - Erin Aubry Kaplan, writing faculty for AULA’s Undergraduate and Bridge programs, published an op-ed in The New York Times titled “Everyone’s an Antiracist. Now What? Recognizing that Black people deserve dignity isn’t progress.”
- [Jane Paul](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/jane-paul/) - Jane Paul, head of AULA’s Undergraduate Studies Urban Studies Concentration and teaching (and founding) faculty in the MA in Urban Sustainability program, offers five things you can do today, from wherever you are in “How to Change the World — in One Afternoon” on Medium.
- [Alistair McCartney](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/alistair-mccartney/) - AULA Undergraduate Studies faculty member, has a poem Negation #19 up at LIT magazine, the journal of The MFA program at the New School in NYC. The poem is about Keats and Prada and Coronavirus and grammar.
- [Sue Fagalde Lick ‘03](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/sue-fagalde-lick-03/) - Sue Fagalde Lick ‘03 (Antioch University Los Angeles, MFA in Creative Writing) had four poems published: "Gopher Tails" in Naugatuk River Review, “Is Anyone Driving to Seal Rock” in the fall issue of Windfall, "Sacrilege" in the anthology The Poeming Pigeon: Pop Culture, and “Finders Keepers in the Time of COVID-19” in Poetry Super Highway. Lick presented a
- [Hazel Kight Witham](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/hazel-kight-witham/) - Hazel Kight Witham '08 (Los Angeles, MFA in Creative Writing) was named one of the 10 Teachers of the Year by the Los Angeles County Office of Education. A teacher at Venice High School, Witham was honored for her work and dedication during the pandemic and beyond. The top 10 educators in the county were selected
- [Carol V. Davis](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/carol-v-davis/) - Carol V. Davis, Adjunct Faculty in Creative Writing in the AULA Undergraduate Program and a former Senior Fulbright Scholar, Russia, (2005 and 1996-97), has been selected to join the Fulbright Specialist Program, as part of the U.S. Department of State with funding provided by the U.S. Government and administered by World Learning. The program pairs
- [Erica Holmes](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/erica-holmes-featured-in-jobs-panel/) - Dr. Erica Holmes was featured in a recent round-table of leading psychology experts, discussing job prospects in psychology and the impact of the pandemic on the field. Dr. Holmes, who is Associate Program Chair and Director of the Psychological Trauma Studies Specialization in the MA in Clinical Psychology Program at Antioch University Los Angeles says in
- [Rasheena Fountain ‘17](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/rasheena-fountain-17-2/) - Rasheena Fountain ‘17 (Antioch University Seattle, MA in Education with Urban Environmental Education) wrote an article for the NRDC's website about Alexis Cureton, whose childhood was split between Tulsa, Oklahoma, Duluth, Georgia, and Indianapolis and how those experiences shape Cureton’s lens at NRDC, where he advocates for California’s low-income communities of color to be at
- [Jessica O’Dwyer ‘18](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/jessica-odwyer-18-2/) - Jessica O’Dwyer ‘18 (Antioch University Los Angeles, MFA in Creative Writing) was interviewed about her novel, Mother Mother, by Mutha Magazine and by alum Diane Gottlieb in WomanPause.
- [Aliah Lavonne Tigh's ‘20 ](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/aliah-lavonne-tighs-20/) - Aliah Lavonne Tigh's ‘20 (Antioch University Los Angeles, MFA in Creative Writing) poem, "Love Swimming This River America," appeared in Storyscape.
- [Stephen Phinney ’68](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/stephen-phinney-68/) - Dr. Stephen Phinney ’68 (Antioch College, BS) is an internationally renowned physician-researcher in the area of nutrition, inflammation, and metabolic health and Chief Medical Officer at Virta Health. He presented two programs at the Pathways to Regeneration: Soil, Food, and Plant Medicine Conference.
- [Julia Reichert ’70](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/julia-reichert-70-2/) - Julia Reichert ’70 (Antioch College, BA) won an Academy Award for the best feature-length documentary American Factory. She co-directed it with her longtime partner and collaborator, Steve Bognar, and her nephew Jeff Reichert. American Factory is the first documentary released by Barack and Michelle Obama’s production company. This was Reichert’s fourth Oscar nomination. She launched
- [Jerome Glenn ’71](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/jerome-glenn-71/) - Jerome Glenn ’71 (New England, MA) completed and presented a three-year global study Work/Technology 2050: Scenarios and Actions on what to do about the potential futures of work and technology.
- [Idris Ackamoor ’73](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/idris-ackamoor-73-2/) - Idris Ackamoor ’73 (Antioch College, BA) and The Pyramids returned with a new opus, Shaman! It features original 1970s Pyramids member Dr. Margaux Simmons ’77 (Antioch College, BA) on flute, Bobby Cobb on guitar, Sandra Poindexter on violin, Ruben Ramos on bass, Gioele Pagliaccia on drums, and Jack Yglesias on percussion.
- [Scott Ryan ’78](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/scott-ryan-78/) - Scott Ryan ’78 (Antioch College, BA) was listed as one of the Best 15 Architects in Reno and Tahoe by builddirect.com.
- [Maria Gitin ’79](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/maria-gitin-79/) - Dr. Maria Gitin ’79 (Midwest, BA) was the featured lecturer at Mercer University’s celebration of Women’s History Month. Her presentation, “This Bright Light of Ours: Stories from the Voting Rights Fight,” featured seldom-seen historical photos and stories of her experiences.
- [Glenn Kaufman ’80](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/glenn-kaufman-80/) - Glenn Kaufman ’80 (New England, MEd) is a volunteer for Target Rock Preserve on Long Island and facilitated a cleanup day with Target Department Store employees from all over Long Island.
- [Ron Salisbury ’83](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/ron-salisbury-83/) - Ron Salisbury ’83 (Antioch College, BA) was appointed the City of San Diego’s first Poet Laureate. He will be an ambassador for poetry, spoken word, and literary arts, producing engaging original works inspired by and in response to San Diego.
- [Janet Lucy ’84](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/janet-lucy-84/) - Janet Lucy ’84 (Santa Barbara, MA) published Mermaid Dreams (2019), a children's book that centers around Maya, a little girl who desires to become a mermaid.
- [Sheila Conroy ’86](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/sheila-conroy-86/) - Sheila Conroy ’86 (New England, MA) was contracted by the Diocese of Burlington, VT as a Victim’s Assistance Coordinator for survivors of child abuse by priests and other personnel.
- [Carolyn V. Hamilton ’86](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/carolyn-v-hamilton-86/) - Carolyn V. Hamilton ’86 (Seattle, BA) published Help! I Married a Comedian (2020) about her marriage to legendary stand-up comedian, Cork Proctor.
- [Claudia Dery ’89](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/claudia-dery-89/) - Claudia Dery ’89 (New England, MS) was named Educator of the Year by the Harris Center for Conservation Education in Hancock, NH.
- [Barbara Skelly ’87](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/barbara-skelly-87/) - Barbara Skelly ’87 (Seattle, MA) published Treasure Houses, Stories of Precious Gems and Diamonds in the Rough (2018), detailing her life as an artist, art therapist, and licensed mental health counselor. One of her paintings was awarded a grant by the Ryan Lich Sang Bipolar Foundation and exhibited in Insights II, An Art Exhibition of
- [David Moon ’90](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/david-moon-90/) - David Moon ’90 (New England, MS) led the program “Climate Change: The Greatest Challenge of Our Time—The Case of the North Shore of Massachusetts” at the Amesbury Friends Meeting House.
- [Pamela Sackett ’90](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/pamela-sackett-90-2/) - Pamela Sackett ’90 (Seattle, BA) published I Can: Twelve Ways to Witness the Heart (2019), which explores key concepts of emotional literacy, focusing on self authority. This text is especially geared toward those who play pivotal roles in the lives of children, helping them to navigate and articulate their feelings, wants, and needs.
- [Lisa Conger ’91](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/lisa-conger-91/) - Lisa Conger ’91 (Seattle, MA) read “You Would Like to Write a Poem About Medicine” by Kenneth Darcy on Spokane Public Radio.
- [Padma Gordon ’91](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/padma-gordon-91/) - Padma Gordon ’91 (New England, MEd) introduces essential principles and simple tools to have a thriving long-term relationship, providing a roadmap to happiness, and opening doors to experience freedom in true and lasting love in her new book Being Together: Practical Wisdom for Loving Yourself and Your Partner (2020).
- [Kathryn Washington ’91](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/kathryn-washington-91/) - Kathryn Washington ’91 (Antioch College, MA) was promoted to Vice President, Television Programming by the Corp. for Public Broadcasting (CPB). Washington will help further CPB’s investmentsin TV and digital productions and its support of independent filmmakers and content creators.
- [Linda Field ’94](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/linda-field-94/) - Linda Field ’94 (New England, MA) served as the moderator for the talk “They Said It Couldn’t Be Done: Illustrating Philosophical Ideas with Jokes!” at the Monadnock Summer Lyceum.
- [Evan Howell ’94](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/evan-howell-94/) - Evan Howell ’94 (Antioch College, BS) is the new Director of NOAA’s Office of Science and Technology. He will advocate and ensure a sound scientific basis for NOAA Fisheries science programs and resource conservation and management decisions.
- [Mary Baures ’95](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/mary-baures-95/) - Dr. Mary Baures ’95 (New England, PsyD) extends her plea against using our brother and sister species as commodities in Awakening Awe—An illustrated Journey Toward Reverence (2020). Her narrative, woven around encounters with leopards, snow monkeys, grizzlies, jaguars, and orphan orangutans, is an urgent warning for us to end our cult of superiority and our
- [Luzmaria Espinosa ’95](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/luzmaria-espinosa-95/) - Luzmaria Espinosa ’95 (Santa Barbara, MA) is the new Ventura County Poet Laureate, a position that enables her to promote poetry reading to the residents of the region. Her poetic themes typically focus on Chicano and indigenous culture and issues of social justice, especially as they relate to women.
- [Amy Evans ’95](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/amy-evans-95/) - Amy Evans ’95 (Santa Barbara, MA) was awarded the Public Policy Leader of the Year by the Santa Barbara chapter of the National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO-SB). She is the Executive Director of Devereux Behavioral Health California.
- [Heather Kiley ’95](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/heather-kiley-95/) - Heather Kiley ’95 (New England, MS) took over as Executive Director of the Carroll County YMCA Camp Huckins. Kiley has 25 years of experience in residential camping and youth development.
- [Tammy Delatorre ’06](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/tammy-delatorre-06/) - Tammy Delatorre ’06 (Los Angeles, MFA) was named a 2021 Steinbeck Fellow with the Martha Heasley Cox Center for Steinbeck Studies.
- [Luane Davis Haggerty ’06](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/luane-davis-haggerty-06-2/) - Dr. Luane Davis Haggerty ’06 (GSLC, PhD) directed one of the first known productions of August Wilson’s Fences performed simultaneously in spoken English and American Sign Language. The show won the Kennedy Center College Theater Festival award for Excellence in Ensemble Performance.
- [Taci Jones ’06](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/taci-jones-06/) - Taci Jones ’06 (Midwest, MEd) received the Excellence in Teaching Award sponsored by the Springfield, OH Rotary Club, Ohio Edison, The Springfield Foundation, and the Chamber of Greater Springfield.
- [Anna Scotti ’06](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/anna-scotti-06/) - Anna Scotti ’06 (Los Angeles, MFA) published Big and Bad (2020), a young adult novella with teeth–gritty and street smart with a heart. It is a gripping story about a California teen, whose mom dies and whose alcoholic father is unable to care for her.
- [Susan Southard ’06](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/susan-southard-06/) - Susan Southard ’06 (Los Angeles, MFA) had an opinion piece in the Washington Post about the questions Americans ask, and often neglect to ask, about the 1945 atomic bombings of Japan.
- [Rebecca Anderson ’07](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/rebecca-anderson-07/) - Rebecca Anderson ’07 (Santa Barbara, MA) is the new Executive Director of Ganna Walska Lotusland, becoming the fourth executive director in Lotusland’s 36-year history.
- [Gleah Powers ’05, ’07](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/gleah-powers-05-07/) - Gleah Powers ’05, ’07 (Los Angeles, BA, MFA) published Million Dollar Red (2019), a dark and compelling memoir set against a backdrop of cacti-covered deserts in Arizona to the glossy skylines of New York. Powers’ worldwide journey spans from a 14-year-old in search of authenticity to an adult artist’s transformation and rebirth.
- [Jeremy Rathbun ’07](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/jeremy-rathbun-07/) - Jeremy Rathbun ’07 (New England, MEd) was awarded the New Hampshire School Administrators Association Outstanding Service Award, a statewide educational service award.
- [Naomi Arad-Broome ’08](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/naomi-arad-broome-08/) - Naomi Arad-Broome ’08 (New England, MA) led free “Move to Heal” Dance/Movement Workshops at The Connection in Summit, New Jersey.
- [Carly Bass ’08](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/carly-bass-08/) - Carly Bass ’08 (Santa Barbara, MA) was appointed Director of Development of Girls Inc. of Carpinteria.
- [Toni Ann Johnson ’08](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/toni-ann-johnson-08/) - Toni Ann Johnson ’08 (Los Angeles, MFA) was the winner of Accents Publishing Inaugural Novella Contest for her novella Homegoing.
- [Lucy Barbera ’09](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/lucy-barbera-09-2/) - Dr. Lucy Barbera ’09 (GSLC, PhD) launched the Trauma-Informed Creative Art Therapy Certificate Program, a new program sponsored by the University of Albany’s School of Social Welfare for Licensed Social Workers and Mental Health Professionals.
- [Angela M. Brommel ’09](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/angela-m-brommel-09/) - Angela M. Brommel ’09 (Los Angeles, MFA) tantalizes the reader’s taste buds with a delicious poetry collection that drips with vivid imagery and bold language. Mohave in July (2019) is both intelligent and imaginative, abiding in the untraversed space between desert and neon, natural and social, science and culture.
- [Melissa Chadburn ’09](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/melissa-chadburn-09/) - Melissa Chadburn ’09 (Los Angeles, MFA) published two essays, “The Archive” in The Paris Review and “The Forgotten Babies” in Alta Journal.
- [Mindy Coleman ’09](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/mindy-coleman-09/) - Mindy Coleman ’09 (New England, MA) was honored with the Governor’s Award of Excellence in Customer Service for her work with adults with severe comorbidities.
- [Colleen Echohawk ’09](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/colleen-echohawk-09/) - Colleen Echohawk ’09 (Seattle, BA) was awarded the Martin Luther King Medal of Distinguished Service. The annual award recognizes individuals whose work has answered the question asked by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. “What are you doing for others?” She is the Executive Director of the Chief Seattle Club and founder of the Coalition to
- [Seth Fischer ’09](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/seth-fischer-09/) - Seth Fischer ’09 (Los Angeles, MFA) was featured on a Times Square billboard on Broadway and West 43rd in New York along with other bi+ activists in support of bi+ visibility, bi+ health, and BiNet USA. He is a board member of BiNetUSA.
- [Kim Langmaid ’09](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/kim-langmaid-09-2/) - Dr. Kim Langmaid ’09 (New England, PhD) accepted a position as Associate Professor of Sustainability Studies at Colorado Mountain College Vail Valley at Edwards.
- [Tisha Marie Reichle-Aguilera’s ’09](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/tisha-marie-reichle-aguileras-09/) - Tisha Marie Reichle-Aguilera’s ’09 (Los Angeles, MFA) flash fiction piece “What He Needs to Know” was published in Toho.
- [Kate Maruyama ’09](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/kate-maruyama-09/) - Kate Maruyama ’09 (Los Angeles, MFA) had her essay “Breathe and Push: Being a Better Ally” was published by Women Who Submit.
- [Laura Santana ’09](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/laura-santana-09/) - Dr. Laura Santana ’09 (GSLC, PhD) is expanding her global leadership development outreach in two collaborations with The Center for Creative Leadership. Her global work included visits to the Gothenburg Camp X Innovation Labs, the Mass Transit Headquarters of Brazil, and a visit to Hangzhou, China to challenge these leaders to envision a future different
- [Sakena Jwan Washington ’09](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/sakena-jwan-washington-09/) - Sakena Jwan Washington ’09 (Los Angeles, MFA) published an article, “My City was Named The ‘Worst Place for Black Women to Live.’ Is That My Cue To Leave?” in the Huffington Post.
- [Rhoda Weiss ’09](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/rhoda-weiss-09/) - Dr. Rhoda Weiss ’09 (GSLC, PhD) was the recipient of The Public Relations Society of America’s (PRSA) 2019 Gold Anvil Award. This award is the highest individual honor recognizing lifetime achievement from PRSA.
- [Emily Beck ’10](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/emily-beck-10/) - Emily Beck ’10 (New England, MS) is the current Director of Sustainability and Bay Studies at the Gunston School and will assume the role of Chesapeake Watershed Director.
- [Jennifer Bowman ’10](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/jennifer-bowman-10/) - Jennifer Bowman ’10 (New England, MS) joined the Delaware Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs as a historic-site interpreter. In her new role, she will be interpreting history at the Zwaanendael Museum.
- [Shonda Buchanan ’10](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/shonda-buchanan-10/) - Shonda Buchanan ’10 (Los Angeles, MFA) was the winner of the 2020 Next Generation Indie Book Award in the Memoir category for Black Indian.
- [Jessica Elisheva ’10](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/jessica-elisheva-10/) - Jessica Elisheva ’10 (Los Angeles, MFA) won second place in the 2020 First Pages prize with an excerpt from her novel From the Verb.
- [Susie Erenrich ’10](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/susie-erenrich-10-2/) - Dr. Susie Erenrich ’10 (GSLC, PhD) edited The Cost of Freedom: Voicing a Movement after Kent State 1970 (2020) a multi-genre anthology commemorating the May 4, 1970 shootings by the Ohio National guard that killed four and wounded nine Kent State students. The anthology reflects on the impact and aftermath of that fateful day, calling
- [Lisa Goldstein Graham ’10](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/lisa-goldstein-graham-10/) - Dr. Lisa Goldstein Graham ’10 (GSLC, PhD) was a featured speaker at Alabama’s largest leadership event, the Momentum Conference 2020.
- [Kristin Leong ’10](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/kristin-leong-10-2/) - Kristin Leong ’10 (Seattle, MA) is the Community Engagement Producer at Seattle’s local public radio station, KUOW. She launched a website called Rock Paper Radio, a “dispatch for misfits & unlikely optimists.”
- [Joanna Dodd Massey ’10](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/joanna-dodd-massey-10/) - Dr. Joanna Dodd Massey ’10 (Los Angeles, MA) wrote Culture Shock: Surviving Five Generations in One Workplace (2020), a lighthearted, straightforward lesson in business from a psychological perspective.
- [Lynn Olsen ’10](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/lynn-olsen-10-2/) - Dr. Lynn Olsen ’10 (GSLC, PhD) was recently elected Chair of the Adjunct Faculty Council (AFC) at the University of St. Thomas.
- [Isis Castañeda ’11](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/isis-castaneda-11/) - Isis Castañeda ’11 (Santa Barbara, BA) was elected to The Santa Barbara Education Foundation Board of Directors. Castañeda is currently the project coordinator for the Isla Vista Coalition for Healthy Communities.
- [Amy Climer ’11](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/amy-climer-11/) - Dr. Amy Climer ’11 (GSLC, PhD) presented her Deliberate Creative Team Scale, which measures three elements teams need to be creative together, at the Southern Oregon University Creativity Conference.
- [Elizabeth Earley ’11](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/elizabeth-earley-11/) - Elizabeth Earley ’11 (Los Angeles, MFA) weaves a philosophical novel with a coming-of-age story in Like Wings, Your Hands (2019), producing a beautiful hybrid work that explores the dynamics of a mother-son relationship complicated by disability and interdependence.
- [Kara Malenfant ’11](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/kara-malenfant-11/) - Dr. Kara Malenfant ’11 (GSLC, PhD) co-edited Library Partnerships in International Liberal Arts Education: Building Relationships Across Cultural and Institutional Lines (2020) which explores effective practices, collaborations, and ideas for the future being developed by librarians, library staff, and faculty at international, American-modeled institutions.
- [Kate O’Neill ’11](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/kate-oneill-11/) - Dr. Kate O’Neill ’11 (GSLC, PhD) is working at the American University of Afghanistan in Kabul as an Associate Professor of Management.
- [Iva Vurdelja ’11](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/iva-vurdelja-11/) - Dr. Iva Vurdelja ’11 (GSLC, PhD) authored the chapter “Dialectical Thinking, Adult Development and Thinking” in Maturing Leadership: How Adult Development Impacts Leadership (2020).
- [Marianne Woods Cironne ’12](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/marianne-woods-cironne-12/) - Marianne Woods Cironne ’12 (Los Angeles, MFA) provides instruction on how to make yoga sequences safer, more comfortable, and effective in From Alignment to Enlightenment, Using Props to Achieve Stability and Ease in Yoga Poses (2020).
- [Chip Espinoza ’12](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/chip-espinoza-12/) - Dr. Chip Espinoza ’12 (GSLC, PhD) published an article, “Millennials are Getting Stung by Back-to-Back Global Crisis” in Bloomberg Business.
- [Les Etienne ’12](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/les-etienne-12/) - Dr. Les Etienne ’12 (GSLC, PhD) assumed a joint appointment as Visiting Professor of Urban Teacher Education in the School of Education and Africana Studies in the School of Liberal Arts at Indiana University-Purdue, where he is the Interim Director of Africana Studies.
- [Arturo Sande ’12](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/arturo-sande-12/) - Arturo Sande ’12 (Los Angeles, MFA) was featured in Anything Is Possible For Miami Editor With Help From His Mentor on Miami’s CBS affiliate that highlighted his mentorship with South Florida youth.
- [Kirsten H. Aherron ’13](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/kirsten-h-aherron-13/) - Kirsten H. Aherron ’13 (New England, MBA) became the Main Street Coordinator of Altavista on Track, an accredited Virginia Main Street Program.
- [Wayne Curtis ’13](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/wayne-curtis-13/) - Dr. Wayne Curtis ’13 (GSLC, PhD) co-authored Knowledge Economies and Knowledge Work, Working Methods for Knowledge Management (2019). The book examines our global economy’s transformation from industrial-focused to knowledge-focused and offers practical knowledge on navigating a changing economy.
- [Armenta Hinton, ’13](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/armenta-hinton-13/) - Dr. Armenta Hinton, ’13 (GSLC, PhD) is Harrisburg Area Community College’s new Vice President of Inclusion and Diversity. She will also serve as the Title IX coordinator for the College and oversee Student Access Services.
- [Tanya Ko Hong ’13](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/tanya-ko-hong-13/) - Tanya Ko Hong ’13 (Los Angeles, MFA) published The War Still Within: Poems of the Korean Diaspora (2019), a stunning collection that honors the experiences of Korean and Korean-American women. She crafts each poem with passion, tenderness, and truth, exploring subjects, including immigration, abuse, and identity.
- [Tera McIntosh ’13](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/tera-mcintosh-13-2/) - Dr. Tera McIntosh ’13 (GSLC, PhD) was appointed the Program Chair of the Master’s in Mindful Leadership program at Atlantic University.
- [Froswa’ Booker Drew ’14](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/froswa-booker-drew-14-5/) - Dr. Froswa’ Booker Drew ’14 (GSLC, PhD) presented “Proximity+Presence: Social Capital and Polarization” at TEDxSMU. She received The United Way Public Service Award, which is presented to individuals who use their influences to instill a commitment to philanthropy and volunteerism in communities.
- [Chastity Chartier ’14](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/chastity-chartier-14/) - Dr. Chastity Chartier ’14 (New England, PsyD) is the new Licensed Clinical Psychologist at The Austin Hatcher Foundation for Pediatric Cancer.
- [Kristen Geagan ’14](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/kristen-geagan-14/) - Kristen Geagan ’14 (New England, MS), the Director of Stewardship of the Sheriff’s Meadow Foundation, gave a multimedia presentation on native wildflowers of Martha’s Vineyard.
- [Helen Chin ’14](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/helen-chin-14/) - Helen Chin ’14 (Los Angeles, MA) was named Assistant to the City Manager on Homelessness in Culver City. This newly-created role will focus on developing, coordinating, and supporting efforts to address the local and regional homelessness crisis.
- [Moudy Elbayadi ’14](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/moudy-elbayadi-14/) - Dr. Moudy Elbayadi ’14 (GSLC, PhD) was named Senior Vice President and Chief Technology Officer of Shutterfly, Inc in February 2020.
- [Brian Kavanaugh ’14](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/brian-kavanaugh-14/) - Brian Kavanaugh ’14 (New England, PsyD) contributed to a nationally sampled article on Autism Spectrum Disorder.
- [Kiko Suarez ’14](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/kiko-suarez-14/) - Dr. Kiko Suarez ’14 (GSLC, PhD) published After Walking through the Fire (2020), a collection of real-life stories about leading change in a complex world that can be used as a practical everyday leadership guide.
- [Jose Hernandez Diaz ’15](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/jose-hernandez-diaz-15-2/) - Jose Hernandez Diaz ’15 (Los Angeles, MFA) introduces readers to a mime, a skeleton, and the man in the Pink Floyd t-shirt in his debut chapbook The Fire Eater: Poems (2020). Surreal, playful, and always poignant, the prose poems explore the ordinary and the not-so-ordinary occurrences of life.
- [Tami France ’15](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/tami-france-15/) - Dr. Tami France ’15 (GSLC, PhD) co-authored “The Importance of a Radiologist-Administrator Partnership to Future Healthcare” in The Journal of the American College of Radiology.
- [Claudia D. Hernandez ’15](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/claudia-d-hernandez-15/) - Claudia D. Hernandez ’15 (Los Angeles, MFA) had her memoir, Knitting the Fog (2019), chosen as one of the 15 Great New Books by Latinos for Hispanic Heritage Month by Rigoberto Gonzalez, and it was listed as a top ten book on Literary Hub.
- [Jessica Litwak ’15](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/jessica-litwak-15-2/) - Dr. Jessica Litwak ’15 (GSLC, PhD) published “Audience Engagement in Theatre for Social Change” in The Engaged Scholar Journal. Her play My Heart is in the East was produced in London, and she was commissioned to write a play about the California suffrage movement.
- [Andrew Morrison ’15](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/andrew-morrison-15/) - Andrew Morrison ’15 (New England, MS) took over Forest Care, a forestry consulting business. He previously worked for Land Stewardship, Inc.
- [Shirley Vilca ’15](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/shirley-vilca-15/) - Shirley Vilca ’15 (Los Angeles, MA) is the Associate Director of Development at Rock the Vote.
- [Rachel Vogel ’15](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/rachel-vogel-15/) - Rachel Vogel ’15 (Los Angeles, MFA) published her short fiction “Skinny” in The Harvard Review.
- [Adrian Ernesto Cepeda ’16](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/adrian-ernesto-cepeda-16/) - Adrian Ernesto Cepeda ’16 (Los Angeles, MFA) had his poem “40 por ciento” published in Seattle Escribe’s Poemas para la cuarentena.
- [Cynthia Espinosa Marrero ’16](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/cynthia-espinosa-marrero-16/) - Cynthia Espinosa Marrero ’16 (New England, MS) accepted a position with the City of Holyoke as the Senior Project Manager.
- [Ismael Paredes Ulloa ’16](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/ismael-paredes-ulloa-16/) - Ismael Paredes Ulloa ’16 (Santa Barbara, MA) was featured in The Channels, Santa Barbara City College’s (SBCC) newspaper discussing his position as Student Program Advisor for Extended Opportunity Programs and Services.
- [Mo Raei ’11, ’16](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/mo-raei-11-16/) - Dr. Mo Raei ’11, ’16 (Seattle, MS, GSLC, PhD) co-authored the chapter “I’ll Only Follow You if I Trust You: Using Adult Development to Accelerate Trust” in Maturing Leadership: How Adult Development Impacts Leadership (2020).
- [Delbert Richardson ’16](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/delbert-richardson-16-2/) - Delbert Richardson ’16 (Seattle, BA) is the founder and curator of the American History Traveling Museum: The Unspoken Truths, which was showcased at the John Stanford Center for Educational Excellence for Seattle Public Schools.
- [Mike Valentine ’16](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/mike-valentine-16/) - Dr. Mike Valentine ’16 (GSLC, PhD) published “Contextual Coaching: Leveraging Context for Alignment in the System” which is featured in Philosophy of Coaching: An International Journal.
- [Tiffany Adams ’17](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/tiffany-adams-17/) - Tiffany Adams ’17 (Seattle, MEd) was featured in a Yes! Magazine article, “Rare Birder Sightings: Bird Watching is Booming, Yet Black Birders are as Rare as a Bird Exists.”
- [Marcia Tate Arunga ’17](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/marcia-tate-arunga-17/) - Dr. Marcia Tate Arunga ’17 (GSLC, PhD) was appointed Academic Dean of Evergreen State College’s Tacoma campus.
- [LaTonya Branham ’17](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/latonya-branham-17/) - Dr. LaTonya Branham ’17 (GSLC, PhD) assumed an added role within DePauw University as Dean of Academic Services. Branham contributed to Chicken Soup for the Soul: Think Positive, Live Happy: 101 Stories about Creating Your Best Life (2019) and The Total Woman (2019).
- [Dani Chesson ’17](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/dani-chesson-17/) - Dr. Dani Chesson ’17 (GSLC, PhD) co-authored the article “Design Thinker Profile: Capabilities for Driving Change in Healthcare” with Dr. Mitch Kusy. It was published in the Journal of Medical Practice Management and the Organization Development Journal.
- [Anna Dorn ’17](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/anna-dorn-17/) - Anna Dorn ’17 (Los Angeles, MFA) has a new novel Vagablonde (2020). It is a darkly humorous, rollercoaster ride through the Los Angeles music scene about a woman who wants two things, the first is to live without psychotropic medication, and the second is to experience success as an artist.
- [Rasheena Fountain ’17](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/rasheena-fountain-17/) - Rasheena Fountain ’17 (Seattle, MA) was featured in the KBCS interview “More Than One Kind of Nature,” which discussed what shapes our view of the environment and our relationship with it.
- [Jennifer Hunter ’17](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/jennifer-hunter-17/) - Dr. Jennifer Hunter ’17 (GSLC, PhD) published Taro the Zen Cat: Seasons of Change (2020) which spotlights Taro, a cat on a quest to answer the age-old question: Who am I?
- [Michelle Wrinkles ’17](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/michelle-wrinkles-17/) - Michelle Wrinkles ’17 (Santa Barbara, MBA) was promoted to partner in Mission Wealth Owners Group.
- [Jessica Abughattas ’18](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/jessica-abughattas-18-2/) - Jessica Abughattas ’18 (Los Angeles, MFA) was the winner of the 2020 Etel Adnan Poetry Prize for her debut poetry collection Strip (2020), a captivating debut about desire and dispossession and that tireless poetic metaphor—the body.
- [Kristen Brock ’18](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/kristen-brock-18/) - Kristen Brock ’18 (New England, MEd) was awarded a mini-grant from the Association for Middle-Level Education (AMLE) for her work with students at Colegio Americano de Guatemala.
- [Micki Colbeck ’18](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/micki-colbeck-18/) - Micki Colbeck ’18 (New England, MS) published an article, “Joining the Older Scholar’s Club” in the Valley News.”
- [Lisa Croce ’18](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/lisa-croce-18/) - Lisa Croce ’18 (Los Angeles, MFA) published her short story “Paroled” in Obelus Journal.
- [Jessica O’Dwyer ’18](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/jessica-odwyer-18/) - Jessica O’Dwyer ’18 (Los Angeles, MFA) published Mother Mother (2020). A married couple in California grapples with power and race, deception and love when their son comes home from a Guatemalan orphanage. It is a piercing story of empathy and sacrifice and what it means to be a mother.
- [Nichole Klocksiem ’18](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/nichole-klocksiem-18/) - Nichole Klocksiem ’18 (Seattle, MA) organized the panel Queer and Geeky Educators Q&A for GeekGirlCon, an event that empowers girls to pursue their “geeky” passions, whatever they might be.
- [Colin MacKenzie Mitchell ’18](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/colin-mackenzie-mitchell-18/) - Colin MacKenzie Mitchell ’18 (Santa Barbara, MFA) signed a deal with IHeartMedia to produce, write, and direct a season of his own original scripted podcast series The Laundronauts: A Potentially Untrue Tale Based on Actual Events. The series will star Ed Asner.
- [Jesus Sierra ’18](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/jesus-sierra-18/) - Jesus Sierra ’18 (Los Angeles, MFA) published the essay “Expiring Candles” in Solstice.
- [Amy Weidensaul ’18](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/amy-weidensaul-18/) - Dr. Amy Weidensaul ’18 (New England, PhD) already director of Mass Audubon’s Ipswich Sanctuary, was also named director of Mass Audubon North Shore. In this role, Weidensaul will continue to oversee Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary, as well as Joppa Flats Education Center in Newburyport, Rough Meadows Wildlife Sanctuary in Rowley, Straitsmouth Island Wildlife Sanctuary in Rockport,
- [Becca Wild ’18](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/becca-wild-18/) - Becca Wild ’18 (Los Angeles, MFA) had a story, “The Astronaut’s Girlfriend,” published in Waxwing.
- [Kenny Alexander ’19](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/kenny-alexander-19/) - Dr. Kenny Alexander ’19 (GSLC, PhD) was re-elected Mayor of Norfolk, Virginia. This new term will be his second consecutive time in this office.
- [Kaya Arnoux ’19](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/kaya-arnoux-19/) - Kaya Arnoux ’19 (Los Angeles, MFA) had three poems published in Tinderbox Poetry; two poems published in The Seventh Wave; and “a diagnosis of our daughter’s sleep apnea” published in The Rumpus.
- [Kate Carmody ’19](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/kate-carmody-19/) - Kate Carmody ’19 (Los Angeles, MFA) received a $1,000 grant from the CINTAS Foundation to support artists born in Cuba or of Cuban descent.
- [Erica Charis-Molling ’19](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/erica-charis-molling-19/) - Erica Charis-Molling ’19 (Los Angeles, MFA) published an essay, “On Endurance,” in Vida.
- [Gabby Clayman ’19](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/gabby-clayman-19/) - Gabby Clayman ’19 (Los Angeles, MA) has been hired as a consultant for The Help Group to be part of their new social enterprise Silverlining, a resale shop and vocational center.
- [Barbara Fant ’19](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/barbara-fant-19/) - Barbara Fant ’19 (Los Angeles, MFA) had her poem, “My Dad Buried Two Dogs in the Backyard,”selected as the Poem-a-Day on July 29, 2020 by the Academy of American Poets.
- [Caylin Gans ’19](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/caylin-gans-19/) - Caylin Gans ’19 (New England, MS) published Forest Schooled: The Book (2019), a selection of posts from her blog.
- [Diane Gottlieb ’19](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/diane-gottlieb-19/) - Diane Gottlieb ’19 (Los Angeles, MFA) had her essay “Another A&P (My Apologies to John Updike)” published in Hippocamus Magazine.
- [Julia Caroline Knowlton ’19](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/julia-caroline-knowlton-19/) - Julia Caroline Knowlton ’19 (Los Angeles, MFA) depicts survival from illness and sexual violence, and also paints a portrait of the artist striving to find living, literary mothers and sisters in her new book One Clean Feather (2019). In poems "sharp as silver, clean and stunning" Knowlton invites her readers on a flight from darkness
- [Steve Langford ’19](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/steve-langford-19/) - Steve Langford ’19 (Santa Barbara, MFA) sold another episode to the TV series, Creepshow.
- [Lindsay Lyons ’19](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/lindsay-lyons-19/) - Dr. Lindsay Lyons ’19 (GSLC, PhD) co-authored “Building the Capacity for Student Leadership in High School: A Review of Organizational Mechanisms from the Field of Student Voice” that was published in the Journal of Educational Administration.
- [Cristina Medina ’19](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/cristina-medina-19/) - Cristina Medina ’19 (Los Angeles, MFA) was selected as a finalist for North America Review’s James Hearst Poetry Prize by Guest Judge Ilya Kaminsky for her poem “Etymology of a Name.”
- [Erica Charis Molling ’19](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/erica-charis-molling-19-2/) - Erica Charis Molling ’19 (Los Angeles, MFA) produced and launched “In This Place (An American Lyric),” a video featuring recitations of National Youth Poet Laureate Amanda Gorman and 16 other poets.
- [Sabrina Moore ’19](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/sabrina-moore-19/) - Sabrina Moore ’19 (Los Angeles, MA) is now working as a Development Associate at the Santa Barbara Museum of Art. The position supports the director, campaign committees, and the board.
- [Yolanda Davis-Overstreet ’18](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/yolanda-davis-overstreet-18/) - Yolanda Davis-Overstreet ’18 (Los Angeles, MA) is producing a series called “Black Lives Roll’en” through KPFK radio show Bike Talk.
- [Andrew Parsons ’19](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/andrew-parsons-19/) - Andrew Parsons ’19 (Seattle, MA) received the Teacher of the Year award at Park Orchard Elementary School in the Kent School District for the 2019-2020 school year.
- [Michelle Suzanne Snyder ’19](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/michelle-suzanne-snyder-19/) - Michelle Suzanne Snyder ’19 (Los Angeles, MA) began working as an arts educator at CSU-Long Beach. She also launched her own business, DreamOut People’s Project, a customized workshop that blends oral history, writing, and visual art for community building.
- [Mindy Velasco ’19](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/mindy-velasco-19/) - Mindy Velasco ’19 (Los Angeles, MA) serves as California Program Manager for the Latino Coalition for Community Leadership.
- [Gabriella Souza Emmett ‘19](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/gabriella-souza-emmett-19/) - Gabriella Souza Emmett ‘19 (Los Angeles, MFA in Creative Writing) received the Carlisle Family Scholarship to attend the Community of Writers Fiction Workshop in the summer of 2021.
- [Victoria Chang](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/victoria-chang/) - Victoria Chang, Chair of AULA's MFA in Creative Writing, has had her fifth book of poems, Obit, selected by Time magazine as one of 100 “Must-Read” books of 2020. The Time editors say that Chang captures the “visceral, heart-stopping ache” of grief in these poems, which were written in the wake of the death of
- [Noah McIntyre ](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/noah-mcintyre/) - Noah McIntyre (Online, IMA) was interviewed by Kelle Sparta on her podcast “Spirit Sherpa.” The episode, titled "Graditute with Noah McIntyre,” is a deep discussion of the practice of gratitude and the impact it can have on everyday life. He talks about his experiences being taught to meditate by Thich Nhat Hanh, working as an
- [Andressa Lutiano](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/andressa-lutiano/) - Andressa Lutiano (Online, IMA) was interviewed about her work at Wish School, the bilingual school in São Paulo that she directs. The interview covers the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, remote learning, and the importance of innovation. Lutiano is interviewed in Portuguese, however auto-generated English subtitles can be turned on, and they work great. Find
- [Alex Simand ‘16](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/alex-simand-16/) - Alex Simand’s ‘16 (Los Angeles, MFA in Creative Writing) piece, “How to Write Through a Pandemic,” was nominated for Best Small Fiction by Meow Meow Pow Pow.
- [Melissa Greenwood ‘16](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/melissa-greenwood-16/) - Melissa Greenwood’s ‘16 (Los Angeles, MFA in Creative Writing) essay, “The Stain,” was nominated for Best Small Fiction by Meow Meow Pow Pow.
- [Yodit Semu](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/yodit-semu/) - MA in Urban Sustainability alumna Yodit Semu was featured on podcast The Accidental Safety Pro on October 28, 2020 discussing her work in urban sustainability. Yodit is currently the coordinator of the environmental career worker training program at UCLA's Labor Occupational Safety and Health Division. She is also an educator, providing environmental justice and most
- [Kate Sipe '02](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/kate-sipe02-ma-in-education/) - What if classrooms were envisioned as a small democracy? What if our students practiced democracy in their classroom year after year? Further, what if they knew they deserved it? Kate Sipe, '02, Seattle MA in Education with Graduate Teacher Preparation and an adjunct faculty who teaches Classroom Management courses, published a timely post in Medium in
- [Erica Charis-Molling ‘19](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/erica-charis-mollings-19/) - Erica Charis-Molling's ‘19 (Los Angeles, MFA in Creative Writing) chapbook, “How We Burn,” was a finalist for the 2020 Orison Chapbook Prize.
- [Aleshanee Akin ’11](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/aleshanee-akin-11/) - Aleshanee Akin ’11 (New England, MEd) introduces readers of all ages to the art of finger knitting. Bare Hand Knitting: Tool-free Knitting at Its Finest (2019) gives whole-hand knitting techniques with illustrated step-by-step instruction.
- [Janis Clapoff '98](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/janis-clapoff-98/) - Janis Clapoff '98 (Santa Barbara, MS in Organizational Management) was appointed the General Manager at Belmond El Encanto in Santa Barbara. She has previous leadership positions at the Four Seasons Resort The Biltmore Santa Barbara, San Ysidro Ranch, the Simpson House Inn and the Ojai Valley Inn. At Belmond El Encanto, according to a news
- [Kate Maruyama ’09](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/kate-maruyama-09-2/) - Kate Maruyama’s (Los Angeles, MFA in Creative Writing) story, “Footprint,” was published in Asimov’s Science Fiction Magazine. Maruyama’s piece, “Writing Hope in Times of Trouble,” appeared in Asimov's blog From Earth to the Stars. Maruyama’s piece, “Halloween Haunts: Halloween Then and Now and in the New Now,” appeared in the Horror Writers Association’s blog.
- [Adonia Lugo](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/adonia-lugo/) - Adonia Lugo, PhD, Chair of the Urban Sustainability Department in Los Angeles participated in a panel discussion as part of the 3rd Annual Multimodal and Transportation Summit. Organized by the Center for Latino Progresses Hartford (CT) Academy, the Summit brings together local leaders, state legislators, transportation professionals, planners, engineers, construction firms, developers, students, and passionate
- [Cynthia Thomashow](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/cynthia-thomashow-2/) - Dr. Cynthia Thomashow contributed a chapter to the recently published book "Towards Critical Environmental Education," which provides a strong theoretical background to a rising field that is rapidly gaining in importance. Her chapter is titled “Education for Environmental Equity and Justice: A Graduate Degree in Urban Environmental Education.” Dr. Thomashow is the founding director and
- [Sarah Haas ‘20](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/sarah-haas-20/) - Sarah Haas ‘20 (Los Angeles, MFA in Creative Writing) review, "Justice by Seeing: Of Color by Jaswinder Bolina," appeared in The Rumpus. Haas's piece, "A Toy, a Tool, a Piece of Art: Sarah Haas on What a Book Can Be," appeared in LitHub.
- [Anne Stires '06](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/anne-stires-06-2/) - Anne Stires '06 (Antioch University New England, MA) joined the Tanglewood and Blueberry cove camps board. Stires founded and served as the executive director of Juniper Hill School for Place-Based Education. She is now the Director of Development, Outreach, and Advocacy and consults throughout Maine and beyond to support schools as they pivot to outdoor
- [Anne Stires '06](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/anne-stires-06/) - Anne Stires '06 (New England, MEd) has joined the Tanglewood and Blueberry cove camps board. Stires founded and served as the executive director of Juniper Hill School for Place-Based Education. She is now the Director of Development, Outreach, and Advocacy and consults throughout Maine and beyond to support schools as they pivot to outdoor learning
- [Bonnie Lee Black ‘07](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/bonnie-lee-black-07/) - Bonnie Lee Black’s ‘07 (Los Angeles, MFA in Creative Writing) book, Sweet Tarts for My Sweethearts: Stories & Recipes from a Culinary Career, was published by Nighthawk Press.
- [Shari Foos ‘97](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/shari-foos-97/) - Shari Foos ‘97 (Los Angeles, MA in Clinical Psychology) was named Culture Briefing Apprentice in sparks & honey, Omnicom’s technology-based cultural consultancy, second annual Cultural Apprentice Program, The program aims to engage curious lifelong learners who are eager to share and build upon their accumulated professional knowledge. An initiative designed specifically for individuals with decades
- [Jose Hernandez Diaz ‘15](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/jose-hernandez-diaz-15-3/) - Jose Hernandez Diaz ‘15 (Los Angeles, MFA in Creative Writing) had his poem, "Almost Buried," published in Poem-a-Day, four poems published in Chiricú Journal, and his poems, “Making Tamales with Mom on Christmas Eve” and “The Field,” were published in The Georgia Review.
- [Benjamin Perkins '94](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/benjamin-perkins-94/) - Benjamin Perkins '94 (Los Angeles, MA) was named CEO of Wholesome Wave, a nonprofit organization that addresses nutrition insecurity by making healthy produce available and affordable for people who need it most. A nonprofit veteran, Perkins previously served as Vice President, Health Strategies (formerly Vice President, Health Equity/Multicultural Initiatives) with the American Heart Association and
- [Ed Bullins ‘89](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/ed-bullins-89/) - Ed Bullins ‘89 (Antioch College, BA) won The Legacy Playwrights Awards, which aims to honor and advocate for elder playwrights who have fallen out of the public eye. Bullins is an African American playwright and author who began his professional playwriting career in 1965 with the production of How Do You Do, Dialect Determinism (or
- [Alisha Escobedo ‘20](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/alisha-escobedo-20/) - Alisha Escobedo’s ‘20 (Los Angeles, MFA in Creative Writing) poems, “disclaimer to marie in the britney spears t-shirt” and “After Demi Lovato’s 2020 GRAMMY’s Performance,” appeared in The Acentos Review’s December 2020 issue.
- [Julia Caroline Knowlton ‘19](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/julia-caroline-knowlton-16/) - Julia Caroline Knowlton ‘19 (Los Angeles, MFA in Creative Writing) read her poetry at an event for the Georgia Poetry Society. Her poem, "January Ars Poetica,” was published in One Art. Knowlton taught an online seminar about the art of the chapbook.
- [Jessica Abughattas ‘18](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/jessica-abughattas-18-3/) - Jessica Abughattas’ ‘18 (Los Angeles, MFA in Creative Writing) poem, “Dinner Party,” appeared in Literary Hub.
- [Johnny Horton](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/johnny-horton/) - Associate Faculty Johnny Horton's published a profound article "A Seattle professor on helping veterans find home in the humanities" in Crosscut about the classes he teaches to combat Veterans on classical literature through the Clemente Course, a free night class at Antioch University Seattle. The article features moving stories of some of his students. "No other classroom has
- [Nate Elias ‘18](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/nate-elias-18/) - Nate Elias ‘18 (Los Angeles, MFA in Creative Writing) was interviewed about his book, The Reincarnations, by alum Alex Thurnher for the Skylight Books podcast and by Fear No Lit.
- [Victoria Chang](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/victoria-chang-2/) - Antioch MFA in Creative Writing Program Chair Victoria Chang discussed her book, Obit, with Dr. Deborah Paredez, hosted by The Columbia Review.
- [Robert Morgan Fisher '14](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/robert-morgan-fisher-14/) - Robert Morgan Fisher '14 (Los Angeles, MFA) is 2nd Place Runner-up for the Saturday Evening Post 2021 Great American Fiction Prize, his story "Pipe Dream Paste" will appear in the magazine in early 2021 and in the digital anthology. His story "Superlative" appears in Feral Cat Publisher's new anti-fascist anthology Dear Leader Tales and he has stories in
- [Colin MacKenzie Mitchell '18](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/colin-mackenzie-mitchell-18-2/) - Colin MacKenzie Mitchell (Santa Barbara, MFA) "The Laundronauts: A Potentially Untrue Tale Based on Actual Events," an original, scripted, podcast adventure series, written, directed, and produced by inaugural MFA in Writing and Contemporary Media alum, Colin MacKenzie Mitchell, has been officially cast. The idea for the story was first conceived during Mitchell's time at AUSB and
- [Andromeda Romano-Lax ‘12](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/andromeda-romano-lax-12/) - Andromeda Romano-Lax’s ‘12 (Los Angeles, MFA in Creative Writing) forthcoming novel, Annie and the Wolves, was reviewed by Publisher’s Weekly.
- [Andromeda Romano-Lax ‘12](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/andromeda-romano-lax-12-2/) - Andromeda Romano-Lax’s ‘12 (Los Angeles, MFA in Creative Writing) upcoming novel, Annie and the Wolves, was recommended in Buzzfeed News' "75 Books To Add To Your 2021 TBR List."
- [Marcia Meier ‘12](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/marcia-meier-12/) - Marcia Meier ‘12 (Los Angeles, MFA in Creative Writing) had her memoir Face published by Saddle Road Press on January 12, 2021.
- [Katarina V. Eleby ‘16](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/katarina-v-eleby-16/) - Katarina V. Eleby ‘16 (Los Angeles, MA in Nonprofit Management) has been reappointed to the Physical Therapy Board of California, where she has served since 2013. Eleby has been Manager of Inventory and Distribution at Savage Valley since 2020. She was a Contracts and Grants Associate at Community Partners from 2017 to 2019, a Manager
- [Dasha Kelly Hamilton ’11](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/dasha-kelly-hamilton-11/) - Dasha Kelly Hamilton ’11 (Los Angeles, MFA in Creative Writing) was named the 2021-2022 Wisconsin Poet Laureate. Dasha is being honored for her work in the creative industry, the education and training of young poets and writers, and her many other contributions toward improving the industry in Wisconsin. Hamilton makes history as the first Black
- [Stephanie M. Lindberg ‘11](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/stephanie-m-lindberg-11/) - Stephanie M. Lindberg’s ‘11 (Los Angeles, MFA in Creative Writing) essay, “There Will Be Blood,” was published in Assure Press’ Iris Literary Journal.
- [Nora Traviss ‘08](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/nora-traviss-08/) - Dr. Nora Traviss ‘08 (New England, PhD in Environmental Studies) was recently featured in The Keene Sentinel. A professor of environmental studies at Keene State, one of her more notable research projects is the long-term monitoring and analysis of air quality in Keene, which is prone to atmospheric inversions that cause heavy concentrations of particulates
- [Mari Brunner '14](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/mari-brunner-14/) - Mari Brunner '14 (New England, MS), planner for the City of Keene’s Community Development Department, was featured in a profile story in the Sentinel Source on how she discovered her life's passion — sustainable development — in South Korea and came to Keene to study it further, realizing her best work could be done in
- [Aya de León ‘16](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/aya-de-leons-16/) - Aya de León's ‘16 (Los Angeles, MFA in Creative Writing) novel, A Spy in the Struggle, received a 5-starred review from Mal Warwick at Berkeleyside.
- [Carrie Stone ‘09](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/carrie-stone-09/) - Carrie Stone ‘09 (New England, MA) has been promoted to Director of Clinical Operations at Elevate Counseling Services. Stone joined Elevate Counseling Services nearly five years ago, first as a clinician, and was soon promoted to Associate Director. She provided clinical supervision to staff, and then Assistant Director. In her new and expanded role, her
- [Nia Keith ’09](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/nia-keith-09/) - Nia Keith ’09 (New England, MS) presented “Climate Justice, What Does it Mean and What Can You Do?” via Zoom in her role as the Statewide Climate Change Education Manager at Mass Audubon in partnership with the Chelmsford Climate Action Team. Keith previously served as the Director of Professional Development at the Museum of Science in
- [Tisha Marie Reichle-Aguilera ‘09](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/tisha-marie-reichle-aguilera-09/) - Tisha Marie Reichle-Aguilera’s ‘09 (Los Angeles, MFA in Creative Writing) essay, “Voices,” appeared in The Coachella Review.
- [Cary Gaunt ‘09](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/cary-gaunt-09/) - Dr. Cary Gaunt ‘09 (New England, PhD in Environmental Studies) was recently featured in a profile story in The Keene Sentinel about her work as the Director of Sustainability at Keene State College (KSC). She has been overseeing sustainability efforts at KSC since 2015, bringing to the college 30 years of experience working in sustainability
- [Marcia Meier '12](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/marcia-meier-12-2/) - Marcia Meier’s ‘12 (Los Angeles, MFA in Creative Writing) memoir, Face, was published by Saddle Road Press.
- [Kate Carmody ‘19](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/kate-carmodys-19/) - Kate Carmody’s ‘19 (Los Angeles, MFA in Creative Writing) poems, “trump wears shape-ups/666pence none the richer” and “Anniversary,” appeared in No Contact: Issue Sixteen. Her essay, "Family Piece" was published in Potomac Review, and “The #Midwessay: Selective Memories,” appeared in Essay Daily.
- [Michael Simpson ‘86](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/michael-simpson-86/) - Michael Simpson ‘86 (New England, MS) wrote “My Turn: Public works – an opportunity for bipartisanship” for the Concord Monitor, “An opportunity for bipartisanship in public works” for the Union Leader, and “Column: President Biden should go big on infrastructure” for Valley News.
- [Mary Sutton](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/182241/) - MA in Urban Sustainability alum Mary Sutton published had her article "Using Cooperatives to Empower Formerly Incarcerated People—An L.A. Story" published in the Nonprofit Quarterly. Mary is a social activist, artist, and designer of the Collective Remake, a non-profit she started during her studies in the Urban Sustainability program. Mary works full time to move
- [Khadijah Queen ‘06](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/khadijah-queen-06/) - Khadijah Queen's ‘06 (Los Angeles, MFA in Creative Writing) essay, "Craft Capsule: Rethinking Theory and Poetics," appeared in Poets & Writers. Her poetry collection Anodyne (Tin House, 2020) won the Poetry Society's 2021 William Carlos Williams Award.
- [Adonia Lugo](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/adonia-lugo-2/) - Dr. Adonia Lugo, Chair of the MA in Urban Sustainability, spoke on "The Human Infrastructure of Sustainable Transportation Systems: Human-Powered Mobility and Just Transition" as part of the UCLA Perloff Lecture Series on Thursday, February 18, 2021. Presented by the UCLA Department of Urban Planning and the UCLA Institute of Transportation Studies, the Perloff Lecture Series
- [Caley O’Dwyer](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/caley-odwyer/) - Caley O’Dwyer, MA, MFT, MFA, Undergraduate Studies and MA in Clinical Psychology faculty had three poems and a drawing published in the first issue of the Sentience Literary Journal: "Night Polo," "Certainly Valsartan," and "Death Ruins It." “Sentience Literary Journal is edited by a team of exceptionally talented writers who all graduated from AULA's Undergraduate
- [Lorinda Toledo ‘15](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/lorinda-toledo-15/) - Lorinda Toledo ‘15 (Los Angeles, MFA in Creative Writing) began a new role as acquisitions editor at Jaded Ibis Press. She had her short story, “What Grew From the Earth,” published in the literary journal The Normal School.
- [Andromeda Romano-Lax '12](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/andromeda-romano-lax-12-3/) - Andromeda Romano-Lax’s ‘12 (Los Angeles, MFA in Creative Writing) novel Annie and the Wolves was published by Soho Press.
- [Caroll Sun Yang ‘12](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/caroll-sun-yang-12/) - Caroll Sun Yang's ‘12 (Los Angeles, MFA in Creative Writing) piece, "Epona* of the Aisles," appeared in Pithead Chapel.
- [Xochitl-Julisa Bermejo ‘09](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/xochitl-julisa-bermejo-09/) - Xochitl-Julisa Bermejo’s ‘09 (Los Angeles, MFA in Creative Writing) poem, “Variations on a Wooden Spoon,” appeared in SFWP Quarterly.
- [John Charles Reedburg ‘16](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/john-charles-reedburg-16/) - John Charles Reedburg ‘16 (Los Angeles, MFA in Creative Writing) published his novel Cracks of Light. He was interviewed about his novel by NewInBooks and by ManyBooks.
- [Kris Martinez ‘20](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/kris-martinez-20/) - Kris Martinez ‘20 (Los Angeles, MFA in Creative Writing) had a piece, “Babyland,” published in The Manifest-Station and an essay, “Woven: Dick Coyote and the Camel’s Back,” published in Entropy.
- [Donald Strauss](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/donald-strauss-phd-mfa/) - Donald Strauss, PhD, MFA, founding chair of the Urban Sustainability Master of Arts program at Antioch University Los Angeles, was a signatory on the Scholars Warning letter on the risks of societal collapse. It was published in The Guardian and Le Monde in December 2020. By the end of the year, it had been signed by over 500 scientists
- [Jennifer Genest ‘05](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/jennifer-genest-05/) - Jennifer Genest ‘05 (Los Angeles, MFA in Creative Writing) was interviewed about her essay, “The Mills,” by The Colorado Review.
- [Gwynne Garfinkle ‘06](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/gwynne-garfinkle-06-2/) - Gwynne Garfinkle ‘06 (Los Angeles, MFA in Creative Writing) had a previously published story, "A Wild Patience," appear in three parts online as a podcast at Escape Pod.
- [Joselyn Sanchez ‘16](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/joselyn-sanchez-16/) - Joselyn Sanchez ‘16 (Santa Barbara, MA in Clinical Psychology) has been promoted to the adolescent treatment manager at the Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse’s Daniel Bryant Youth and Family Center locations in Santa Barbara and Santa Maria. In her new position, she will oversee a variety of services for clients ages 12 to 18,
- [Ellen Smith ‘87](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/ellen-smith-87/) - Ellen Smith ‘87 (New England, MA) joined the Brattleboro Area Hospice as part-time Development Director. She has over 20 years of experience in the field of fund development including her time as the vice president for institutional advancement at Landmark College. During her time there she helped lead two major campaigns while consistently increasing Annual
- [Chandra Hoffman ‘08](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/chandra-hoffman-08/) - Chandra Hoffman’s ‘08 (Los Angeles, MFA in Creative Writing) second novel, What Pretty Gets You, was published.
- [Melody Murray ‘14](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/melody-murray-14/) - Melody Murray ‘14 (Los Angeles, MA) was featured in an article in Business Insider Australia. Murray is a former reality TV producer who retrained as a therapist. In the article, she shares the story of her path to becoming a therapist and explains why people are addicted to reality TV. Read the full interview here.
- [Tammy Delatorre ‘06](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/tammy-delatorre-06-2/) - Tammy Delatorre's ‘06 (Los Angeles, MFA in Creative Writing) piece, "The Kissing Games," was published in Khôra.
- [Susan Vespoli ‘10](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/susan-vespolis-10/) - Susan Vespoli's ‘10 (Los Angeles, MFA in Creative Writing) poem, "How to Celebrate Your Daughter's 33rd Birthday...," appeared in Rattle.
- [Nathan Elias ‘18](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/nathan-elias-18/) - Nathan Elias’s ‘18 (Los Angeles, MFA in Creative Writing) debut, The Reincarnations: Stories, was published by Montag Press. He was interviewed by Southern Review of Books and the book was reviewed by Nashville Scene.
- [Maya Nordine ‘18](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/maya-nordine-18/) - Maya Nordine’s ‘18 (Los Angeles, MFA in Creative Writing) poem, “The Replacement,” appeared in The American Journal of Poetry.
- [Sarita Sidhu ‘18](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/sarita-sidhu-18/) - Sarita Sidhu’s ‘18 (Los Angeles, MFA in Creative Writing) piece, “Fading,” appeared in 100 Word Story.
- [Gabriella Souza ‘19](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/gabriella-souza-19/) - Gabriella Souza's ‘19 (Los Angeles, MFA in Creative Writing) piece, "To You I Come, Before You I Stand," was published in New South Issue 13.
- [Esther Belin ‘07](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/esther-belin-07/) - Esther Belin ‘07 (Los Angeles, MFA in Creative Writing) was a contributing editor on The Diné Reader: An Anthology of Navajo Literature published by the University of Arizona Press.
- [Gertrude Lyons ‘06](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/gertrude-lyons-06/) - Gertrude Lyons ‘06 (Midwest, MA) wrote about the importance of allowing children to express their emotions in a parenting article in MindBodyGreen. She encourages parents to validate their kids and allow children to embody all emotions (responsibly) in order to prepare them for the ups and downs they will face in their lives. Many parents
- [Mary Rechner ‘05](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/mary-rechner-05/) - Mary Rechner ‘05 (Los Angeles, MFA in Creative Writing) along with Core Productions, started the flash fiction podcast Treat on Spotify.
- [Luane Davis Haggerty](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/luane-davis-haggerty/) - Dr. Luane Davis Haggerty (PhD in Leadership and Change, GSLC) won the Rochester Institute of Technology’s (RIT) Four President's Award for 2021. The purpose of this award is to recognize a current member of the faculty or staff who, through their public service have been not only outstanding professionals but also caring members of the
- [Shana Hormann](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/shana-hormann/) - Dr. Shana Hormann (PhD in Leadership and Change, GSLC) was recently interviewed for Antioch University’s Writers’ Exchange Writers on Writing series. She has been an organizational consultant and professor for over 30 years. Shana currently serves with Antioch University’s Graduate School of Leadership and Change as Teaching Faculty and Senior Academic Program Developer. Her interview
- [Lisa Kreeger](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/lisa-kreeger/) - Dr. Lisa Kreeger (PhD in Leadership and Change, GSLC) has been appointed as Interim Dean of the School of Nursing and Health Sciences at Capella University. She is very excited by this opportunity and hopes to get the word 'Interim' dropped at some point in the future.
- [Jody Levison-Johnson](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/jody-levison-johnson/) - Dr. Jody Levison-Johnson (PhD in Leadership and Change, GSLC) has recently solidified the merger of the Council on Accreditation, an international nonprofit accrediting body for human and social service organizations and public sector systems, with the Alliance for Strong Families and Communities, a national nonprofit strategic social sector action network. Dr. Levison-Johnson, a licensed clinical
- [Tom Pyun ‘20](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/tom-pyun-20/) - Tom Pyun’s ‘20 (Los Angeles, MFA in Creative Writing) essay, “The Mundane Yet Extraordinary Experience of Living Through Pandemic San Francisco,” appeared in The Bold Italic.
- [Landere Naisbitt ‘19](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/landere-naisbitt-19/) - Landere Naisbitt ‘19 (New England, MS) is the outreach coordinator for the Blue Hill Heritage Trust. A recent video shot by the organization features its “Stewards Almanac” series and promotes just one of the many ways the trust has gotten creative with outreach programs during the pandemic. Naisbitt has had to adapt the program dramatically to
- [Maya Nordine ‘18](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/maya-nordine-18-2/) - Maya Nordine's ‘18 (Los Angeles, MFA in Creative Writing) poem, "Flight Cage," was published in Sentience Literary Journal.
- [Alisha Escobedo ‘20](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/alisha-escobedo-20-2/) - Alisha Escobedo's ‘20 (Los Angeles, MFA in Creative Writing) poems, "In Isolation (Drinking Too Much Again)" and "my new psychiatrist," were published in Sentience Literary Journal.
- [Eric Steineger ‘10](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/eric-steineger-10/) - Eric Steineger’s ‘10 (Los Angeles, MFA in Creative Writing) poem, “Sylvia, Becoming,” was published in The Shore.
- [John Treat ‘20](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/john-treat-20/) - John Treat ‘20 (Los Angeles, MFA) was named a finalist in the 18th Annual Saints and Sinners LGBTQ Literary Festival Poetry Contest and Fiction Contest. This is the first time an author has placed in the finals for both poetry and prose. http://sasfest.org
- [Sylvia Byrne Pollack ‘93](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/sylvia-byrne-pollack-93/) - Sylvia Byrne Pollack ‘93 (Seattle, MA) was featured in an article in the Seattle Times. Pollack is a Seattle poet and scientist who, at the age of 80, published her first book of poetry, entitled Risking It. She had a long career in research and was named research professor emeritus at the University of Washington.
- [Judy R. Ragsdale](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/judy-r-ragsdale/) - Dr. Judy R. Ragsdale (PhD in Leadership and Change, GSLC) co-authored the article entitled, “Proposing Religiously Informed, Relationally Skillful Chaplaincy Theory” in the Journal of Health Care Chaplaincy.
- [Steven Austin Stovall](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/steven-austin-stovall/) - Dr. Steven Austin Stovall (PhD in Leadership and Change, GSLC) is now Assistant Professor of Entrepreneurship and Management at Southeast Missouri State University in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. He began this new role in Fall 2018 after 17 years with Wilmington College in Ohio. Recently, he co-authored two journal articles, "Embracing Differences: Experiential Exercises for Teaching
- [Rhoda Weiss](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/rhoda-weiss/) - The Public Relations Society of America recently profiled Dr. Rhoda Weiss (PhD in Leadership and Change, GSLC) in Strategies & Tactics in the article “On Establishing Executive Presence” regarding her expertise and career (read here).
- [Harriet Schwartz](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/harriet-schwartz/) - Dr. Harriet Schwartz (PhD in Leadership and Change, GSLC) was the featured speaker for Scholar Rounds at the University of British Columbia's Department of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy. She presented "Connected Teaching: How a Relational Approach Fuels Learning and Builds Faculty Resilience".
- [Janet Dewart Bell](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/janet-dewart-bell/) - The board of Women's Media Center (WMC), a premier nonprofit organization founded by writers and activists Jane Fonda, Robin Morgan, and Gloria Steinem, has just unanimously elected Dr. Janet Dewart Bell (PhD in Leadership and Change, GSLC) as its new chair. The WMC focuses on ensuring that women are accurately portrayed and visible in the media.
- [Gail Cheney](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/gail-cheney/) - Dr. Gail Cheney (PhD in Leadership and Change, GSLC) has been named Senior Director of Organizational Development for the Central Council of the Tlingit and Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska, a tribal government representing over 32,000 Tlingit and Haida Indians worldwide. The sovereign entity serves Tlingit and Haida people throughout the United States. In this
- [Martha Freymann Miser](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/martha-freymann-miser/) - PhD in Leadership and Change (GSLC) alumna Dr. Martha Freymann Miser has just published a new article in Coaching Perspectives, The Association for Coaching's flagship international publication (read here). The new piece reminds leaders of the impact that images and words have in providing inspiration which is especially timely in these unprecedented times. Founder and President
- [Leslie K. Etienne](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/leslie-k-etienne/) - Dr. Leslie K. Etienne (PhD in Leadership and Change, GSLC) has been appointed the founding Executive Director of the Center for Africana Studies and Culture at Indiana University Purdue University, Indianapolis (IUPUI). Dr. Etienne is also a Clinical Associate Professor and Director of the Africana Studies Program. He will manage all aspects of the new
- [Tom Borrup](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/tom-borrup/) - Principal of Creative Community Builders (CCB) and PhD in Leadership and Change (GSLC) alumnus Dr. Tom Borrup has authored The Power of Culture in City Planning (Routledge, 2020). The book, which is very much in alignment with Borrup's work both at CCB and The University of Minnesota where he is the Arts and Leadership Program
- [Tera McIntosh](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/tera-mcintosh/) - Dr. Tera McIntosh (PhD in Leadership and Change, GSLC) recently co-published “An Exploration of Social & Emotional Factors Impacting Well-Being in Women Who Have Sex with Women (WSW)” in the Journal of Gay & Lesbian Social Services (read article here).
- [Patrick Oliver](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/dr-patrick-oliver/) - Dr. Patrick Oliver (PhD in Leadership and Change, GSLC) has been appointed as lead consultant (read here) for Ohio’s new Office of Law Enforcement Recruitment.
- [Pam Ferris-Olson](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/pam-ferris-olson/) - Dr. Pam Ferris-Olson (read bio here) (PhD in Leadership and Change, GSLC) has launched Women Mind the Water (website here), a new collaborative space that hosts a myriad of storytelling projects from across the country. The space aims to connect storytellers to share their experience with and passion for the ocean. Dr. Ferris-Olson is a
- [Froswa' Booker-Drew](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/froswa-booker-drew/) - Drs. Froswa' Booker-Drew and Harriet Schwartz (Cohort 5) (PhD in Leadership and Change, GSLC) recently joined together for a powerful discussion focused on race, power, privilege, and perspective. The Tapestry, a podcast aiming to bring people together to explore the rich, woven textures of shared narratives, is hosted by Dr. Booker-Drew who welcomed Dr. Schwartz
- [Jerrid Kalakay](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/jerrid-kalakay/) - Dr. Jerrid Kalakay (PhD in Leadership and Change, GSLC) has been appointed to the prestigious Ashoka U Exchange 2021 Agenda Council. Ashoka U helps break down barriers to institutional change and fosters a culture of social innovation in higher education. Each year Ashoka U and the Exchange convenes hundreds of thought leaders, faculty, staff, students
- [Moudy Elbayadi](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/moudy-elbayadi/) - Senior Vice President and Chief Technology Officer for Shutterfly Dr. Moudy Elbayadi (PhD in Leadership and Change, GSLC) has co-authored the informative new publication entitled, Big Breaches: Cybersecurity Lessons for Everyone (Apress, 2021). A recognized thought leader in the practical application of technology to deliver competitive business solutions, Dr. Elbaydi brings decades of expertise and
- [Tami France](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/tami-france/) - Dr. Tami France (PhD in Leadership and Change, GSLC) is serving the Mayo Clinic in a leadership capacity inside Workforce Learning and as Assistant Professor - Medical Education in the Mayo College of Medicine and Science. She is also involved in the organization’s international strategy, leveraging her expertise in leadership development and executive coaching. Specifically
- [Abigail Abrash Walton '16](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/abigail-abrash-walton/) - Abigail Abrash Walton '16 (PhD in Leadership and Change, GSLC) recently served as an invited reviewer for the 2021 United States Government Review, Working Group II contribution to Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) Sixth Assessment Report, Climate Resilient Development Pathways (Chapter 18). Additionally, Dr. Abrash Walton has coauthored “An Annotated Guide to Environmental and
- [Jessica Litwak](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/dr-jessica-litwak/) - Dr. Jessica Litwak (PhD in Leadership and Change, GSLC) has launched a new coaching business (click here for website) and has published "Puppets for the People" in the 90th Anniversary Issue of Puppet Notebook a UK publication. Additionally, late last year she wrote, performed, directed and produced two social justice theatre productions on Zoom entitled The
- [Mohammed Saleh Raei](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/mohammed-saleh-raei/) - Leadership and organization development scholar and consultant Dr. Mohammed Saleh Raei (PhD in Leadership and Change, GSLC) has self-published Spirituality, Meditation, and Kundalini: Almost Everything You Wanted to Know But Were Afraid to Ask (purchase here). Additionally, he is co-editing a volume titled Adaptive Leadership in a Global Economy: Perspectives for Application and Scholarship for Routledge
- [Holly King](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/holly-king/) - Dr. Holly King (PhD in Leadership and Change, GSLC) was recently promoted to Senior Vice President of Evaluation Services at Cognia. She has been with Cognia in progressively responsible roles since 2015, and now leads all aspects of accreditation and certification of PK-12 schools and systems throughout the United States.
- [Nate Woods](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/nate-woods/) - Senior Customer Support Manager for GE Aviation, Dr. Nate Woods (PhD in Leadership and Change, GSLC) has been appointed to the editorial board of The Journal of Asia-Pacific Business. The journal provides a blend of cutting-edge knowledge and practical applications on business management and marketing strategy as related to business in the Asia-Pacific region. The journal
- [Nikki Smith Kea](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/nikki-smith-kea/) - Dr. Nikki Smith Kea (PhD in Leadership and Change, GSLC) has published “Why the Gender Gap in Policing is a Public Safety Crisis” in The Crime Report (read here).
- [Shandell Maxwell](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/shandell-maxwell/) - Dr. Shandell Maxwell (PhD in Leadership and Change, GSLC) has co-launched Byrd and Maxwell Coaching Institute. Specializing in change management, the practice uniquely incorporates empathy, intuition, and experience with behavioral science and artistic experience in the coaching techniquest. Shandell is passionate about helping people, communities and organizations tackling issues around race relations. She was recently featured
- [Missy McGee](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/missy-mcgee/) - Dr. Missy McGee (PhD in Leadership and Change, GSLC) received the Associate Director's Award Recognition in December 2020 selected by the Associate Directors of the Smithsonian's National Museum of African American History and Culture for her leadership in assisting her department in pivoting training programs amid the pandemic.
- [Kenny Alexander](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/kenny-alexander/) - Mayor of Norfolk, Virginia, Dr. Kenny Alexander (PhD in Leadership and Change, GSLC) has been appointed Chancellor of Centura College, Aviation Institute of Maintenance, and Tidewater Tech. In this new role Dr. Alexander will oversee external affairs for their 19 campuses across the country.
- [Paula C. Lowe](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/dr-paula-c-lowe/) - Paula C. Lowe, student in the PhD in Leadership and Change program, has published the poems "Sourdough Starter / Heal" in The Pedestal Magazine and "The Orange Cat in Edmund Husserl's Kitchen" in Crosswinds, which is a finalist for the Crosswinds 2021 Poetry Award.
- [Mike Bills](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/mike-bills/) - Dr. Mike Bills (PhD in Leadership and Change, GSLC) has recently been named Chief Operating Officer for AtlasRTX. Dr. Bills is an experienced entrepreneur and C-Suite executive with a deep understanding across a range of industries and is a leading expert in using technology and data science to improve learning outcomes. Prior to joining AtlasRTX, he
- [Love Benton](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/love-benton/) - Dr. Love Benton (PhD in Leadership and Change, GSLC), leadership educator at Temple University and Columbus State, is serving on the Columbus Ohio Police Chiefs Advisory Council (watch here).
- [Lauren Bullock](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/dr-lauren-bullock/) - Lauren Bullock, student in the PhD in Leadership and Change program, is co-host of The Leadership Educator podcast (listen here) which has garnered almost 7,000 downloads and nearly 40 episodes posted. The most popular episode, with nearly 450 downloads, focused on teaching leadership education during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- [Greta E. Creech '21](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/dr-greta-e-creech/) - Dr. Greta E. Creech '21 (PhD in Leadership and Change, GSLC) published "Real” Insider Threat: Toxic Workplace Behavior in the Intelligence Community" in the August, 2020 issue of the International Journal of Intelligence and CounterIntelligence. She began her intelligence career as an analyst at the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency before transitioning to managerial roles. She also
- [Roz Cohen](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/roz-cohen/) - Dr. Roz Cohen (PhD in Leadership and Change, GSLC) recently presented “Do You Know What You're Measuring? One Company's Practical Approach to Assess Your DE&I Initiatives” at the Society of Human Resource Management Inclusion Conference. Additionally, Roz is currently co-chairing a national search for the new CEO of the Jewish Community Center of San Francisco (JCCSG)
- [Kader Gumus](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/dr-kader-gumus/) - Program Director for RELI Group, Inc. and PhD in Leadership and Change student Kader Gumus has been selected to lead a $70+ million opportunity for the company in light of a recent award from the federal government to provide IT Mission Support Services at DHS/TSA. Additionally, Kader's Change Project won the Community Partner of Excellence
- [Kathy Hoffman](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/kathy-hoffman-2/) - Dr. Kathy Hoffman (PhD in Leadership and Change, GSLC) will be presenting "Toward Socially Equitable Conditions: Leading Change in Washington State Cannabis Regulatory Reform"at the Spring 2021 American Society for Public Administration annual conference. The paper largely reflects the work of her PhD in Leadership and Change studies and her planned dissertation regarding the complexities of
- [Nicole White](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/nicole-white/) - Dr. Nicole White (PhD in Leadership and Change, GSLC) has published "Shifting Leadership in Times of Crisis: A Role for DAC" in the latest issue of the Journal Biomolecular Techniques. The piece highlights the ways in which the current COVID-19 pandemic has led to the opportunity for Direction, Alignment, and Commitment (DAC) in leadership throughout
- [Elena Haviv](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/dr-elena-haviv/) - Elena Haviv, Executive Director and Founder of Generation Human Rights, and student in the PhD in Leadership and Change program, has recently led the launch of unMasking: The Pandemic Curriculum Project. All around the world, we have put on masks to protect ourselves and prevent the spread of COVID-19. Yet, at the same time, the
- [Chanté Meadows](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/dr-chante-meadows/) - Chanté Meadows, student in the PhD in Leadership and Change program, was a featured #hometownheroes honoree! #hometownheroes is a recognition to honor essential workers who continue to serve and keep our economy going during the COVID-19 crisis. These unsung heroes include store clerks, bus drivers, sanitation workers, first responders, delivery drivers, restaurant workers, postal workers,
- [Marcus A. Rodriguez](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/dr-marcus-a-rodriguez/) - Marcus A. Rodriguez, student in the PhD in Leadership and Change program, has been appointed the Assistant Dean of Student Leadership, Involvement, and Community Engagement (SLICE) at Occidental College. Marcus is a seasoned student affairs professional specializing in identity building and civic engagement with a focus on cross-sector leadership development and transformative learning
- [Trisha Swed](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/dr-trisha-swed/) - Interim Director of Gratz College and PhD in Leadership and Change student Trisha Swed was recently featured in “Philly Faces” a monthly Q&A series, profiling local Philadelphia Jews in their 20s and 30s within the Jewish Exponent, the flagship publication of the Jewish Publication Group. Read the article here.
- [Ileya Grosman](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/dr-ileya-grosman/) - Community Builder, Educational Strategist, and PhD in Leadership and Change student Ileya Grosman, has just authored "Will COVID-19 Be a Disruption or an Interruption" for Medium. The piece examines the impacts of the worldwide COVID-19 pandemic and provides deep reflection regarding the ways in which it will drive transformation throughout communities, within individuals, and amongst
- [Brittany Pines](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/dr-brittany-pines/) - Brittany Pines, PhD in Leadership and Change student, has successfully garnered a new Department of Education Developing Hispanic Serving Institutions Title V grant to benefit students of Northeastern Illinois University (NEIU) where she is Project Director of an existing Title III grant entitled EXITO: Exit on Time in STEM. This new grant entitled, CASA: Creating
- [Maya Townsend](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/dr-maya-townsend/) - Maya Townsend, PhD in Leadership and Change student, recently co-published "The Road to Successful Change is Lined with Trade-Offs" in Strategy+Business, an award-winning management magazine focused on strategy, operations, human capital, and governance.
- [Kavon Ward](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/dr-kavon-ward/) - Community Organizer, Spoken Word Activist, and PhD in Leadership and Change student Kavon Ward, has teamed up with fellow activists in California to launch Anti-Racist Movements (ARMs) Around the South Bay (LA). The mission of ARMs is focused on “Mobilizing families to raise anti-racist children and enact change in our community through organized action.” The
- [Kimberly Ellingson ‘20](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/kimberly-ellingson-20/) - Kimberly Ellingson ‘20 (Los Angeles, MFA in Creative Writing) was accepted into the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee's PhD program in Creative Writing. Her poem "Sparrow Haibun," was published in Lost Balloon.
- [Kim Stoker ‘17](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/kim-stoker-17/) - Kim Stoker’s ‘17 (Los Angeles, MFA in Creative Writing) poem, “Pitch the Baby,” from Folio of Poetry by Korean American Women Poets, appeared in Pleiades. Stoker’s poem, “Ibyanga, Segyehwa,” was published in Nat.Brut.
- [Rosemary Conroy ‘92](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/rosemary-conroy-92/) - Rosemary Conroy ‘92 (New England, MS) is a wildlife painter and naturalist who got creative with her new firehouse gallery space during the COVID-19 pandemic. Unable to allow guests inside, she brought her art to the community by turning the doors on the front of the firehouse into an evolving canvas of creatures to mark
- [Lisa Croce ‘18](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/lisa-croce-18-2/) - Lisa Croce ‘18 (Los Angeles, BA in Liberal Studies) began her new role as a fiction editor at Variant Literatur piece. Her piece "Piano Forte" was published in Sentience Literary Journal.
- [Gwynne Garfinkle ‘06](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/gwynne-garfinkle-06/) - Gwynne Garfinkle’s ‘06 (Los Angeles, MFA in Creative Writing) novel, Can’t Find My Way Home, will be published by Aqueduct Press.
- [Jessica Emerson McCormick ‘10](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/jessica-emerson-mccormick-10/) - Jessica Emerson McCormick ‘10 (Los Angeles, MFA in Creative Writing) will be serving as Executive Director of the University of Arizona Hillel Foundation. She has worked in Jewish organizations, municipal government, and as a writer. Her new position will begin July 1, 2021. Jessica was selected after a national search and competitive selection process from
- [Yves P. Gakunde '12 and '20](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/yves-p-gakunde-12-and-20/) - Dr. Yves P. Gakunde ’20 (New England, PhD in Environmental Studies) and ’12 (New England, MS in Sustainable Development and Climate Change) assumed the position of Purchasing and Contract Services manager for the City of Keene after previously working as environmentally preferred purchasing program coordinator. He will assist the city in working toward its sustainability goals.
- [Khadijah Queen ‘06](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/khadijah-queen-06-2/) - Khadijah Queen ‘06 (Los Angeles, MFA in Creative Writing) was listed as one of Essence's "20 Poets You Should Know" for national poetry month. Queen's latest book of poetry Anodyne was named a finalist for a Colorado Book Award for Poetry.
- [Robert Morgan Fisher ’14](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/robert-morgan-fisher-14-2/) - Robert Morgan Fisher’s ’14 (Los Angeles, MFA) piece, "Pipe Dream Paste," 2021 Great American Fiction Contest Second Runner-Up, appeared in The Saturday Evening Post. His story, "Extremity," was a finalist for the Missouri Review's 2021 Perkoff Prize.
- [Tim Cummings ‘18](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/tim-cummings-18-3/) - Tim Cummings's ‘18 (Los Angeles, MFA in Creative Writing) debut novel, Alice the Cat, will be published by Regal House in 2023.
- [Vanessa Smith, ’03](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/vanessa-smith-03/) - Vanessa Smith ’03 (Los Angeles, BA) started a new job as the Shriver Family Law Attorney at Legal Access Alameda. In this role, she is supervising volunteer attorneys who represent low-income individuals at hearings in child custody cases. “I have wanted to work in the nonprofit legal sector since I was a student at Antioch
- [Claudia J. Ford '86, ‘15](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/claudia-j-ford-86-15/) - Dr. Claudia J. Ford '86, ‘15 (San Francisco, MA; New England, PhD), SUNY Postdam Interim Chief Diversity Officer, has been named to the 2021 Millennium Leadership Initiative, a premier leadership development program of the American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU). She was one of only 32 administrators from across the country to be chosen
- [Leonora Simonovis ‘20](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/leonora-simonovis-20/) - Leonora Simonovis’ ‘20 (Los Angeles, MFA in Creative Writing) Study of the Raft was selected by judge Sherwin Bitsui as the winner of the 2021 Colorado Prize for Poetry. The book will be published by the Center for Literary Publishing in November 2021.
- [Diane Gottlieb ‘19](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/diane-gottlieb-19-2/) - Diane Gottlieb ‘19 (Los Angeles, MFA in Creative Writing) had a piece, "Put Karen to Bed,” published in The Manifest-Station and "Dead Man's Float" appeared in Longridge Review. Her essay, "Heavenly Bodies in Seven Parts,” was named a nonfiction finalist in the Tiferet 2021 Writing Contest.
- [John Broadley ‘01](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/john-broadley-01/) - John Broadley ‘01 (New England, MA) was named the new principal at the union high school that serves the towns of Rockingham, Westminster, Athens, and Grafton. The board, in hiring Broadley, praised him and his dedication to the school. His appointment becomes effective July 1. He has been a special education teacher, math teacher, activities
- [David Barham '93](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/david-barham-93/) - David Barham '93 (New England, Master's in Education/Waldorf) is the Northeast/Quebec Regional Leader for the Association of Waldorf Schools of North America (AWSNA). He will serve a three-year term beginning in the 21-22 school year. AWSNA is a non­profit membership organization of independent Waldorf schools and institutes in Canada, the United States, and Mexico.
- [Deborah Anthony ‘02](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/deborah-anthony-02/) - Deborah Anthony ‘02 (Santa Barbara, MA), a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, appeared on “Women Leaders: Secrets to Success” with host Jessica Franzini. Anthony started her early work by helping survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence. She now works with addictions using motivational interviewing, guided imagery, and “acudetox” a 10 point acupuncture protocol to alleviate
- [Levi Rogers ‘16](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/levi-rogers-16/) - Levi Rogers ‘16 (Los Angeles, MFA in Creative Writing) published his first novel Utah A Novel! with Atmosphere Press. His piece, “Those Dead Spaces: When No One in Your Family Talks,” was nominated for Best Small Fiction by Meow Meow Pow Pow.
- [Melissa Greenwood ‘16](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/melissa-greenwood-16-2/) - Melissa Greenwood ‘16 (Los Angeles, MFA in Creative Writing) published several blogposts including “The Two-Way Stretchy Rubber Band: How Voice Lessons Deepened My Understanding of the Pilates Method” in The Core by Balanced Body, “Progress in Pilates: It Takes a While!” in Going More Joe, “Control Versus Flow” in The Movement Educators. She had an
- [Jennifer Lovett ‘14](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/jennifer-lovett-14/) - Jennifer Lovett ‘14 (New England, MS) is a Protect Our Wildlife board member and contributed their new bear report, which challenges Vermont’s approach to hunting its way out of bear conflicts. Read more here.
- [Diane Gottleib ‘19](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/diane-gottleib-19/) - Diane Gottleib’s ‘19 (Los Angeles, MFA in Creative Writing) piece, “All Ablaze” appeared in the Geographies of Justice issue of About Place Journal.
- [Cassandra Lane ‘03](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/cassandra-lane-03/) - Cassandra Lane's ‘03 (Los Angeles, MFA in Creative Writing) memoir We Are Bridges was published by Feminist Press on April 20, 2021.
- [LaToya Jordan ‘16](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/latoya-jordan-16/) - LaToya Jordan’s ‘16 (Los Angeles, MFA in Creative Writing) piece, “Offering,” appeared in Anomaly.
- [Carol Potter](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/carol-potter/) - Los Angeles MFA Poetry Faculty Carol Potter had four poems published: "Tickled Pink" and "When the archeologists" in Unbroken, "The Requisite Bad Hair" in The Laurel Review, and "I know it was not nice of me" in Hotel Amerika.
- [Joan Hunter Mayer ‘15](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/joan-hunter-mayer-15/) - Joan Hunter Mayer ‘15 (Santa Barbara, MBA) is a certified dog trainer in Santa Barbara. She has a unique educational background that blends fashion (a graduate of the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising), nursing (she studied at Ventura College and Stanford Medical School), business (an MBA from Antioch University), and multiple dog training and
- [Giselle Töngi-Walters ‘21](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/giselle-tongi-walters-21/) - Giselle Töngi-Walters ‘21 (Los Angeles, MA), the lead star of Peque Gallaga and Lore Reyes’ romantic-drama, “Diliryo” (1997), finished her graduate studies at the Antioch University in Los Angeles. Her focus for graduate studies was professional development and academic classes pertaining to the nonprofit sector. She thought of nonprofit management because it is similar to
- [Tanya Ko Hong ‘13](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/tanya-ko-hong-13-2/) - Tanya Ko Hong ‘13 (Los Angeles, MFA) participated in a conversation about anti-Asian racism and violence in the United States for the Writing Remix Podcast Episode #51. She was interviewed for the Writing Remix Podcast and by VoyageLA.
- [Toni Ann Johnson ‘08](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/toni-ann-johnson-08-2/) - Toni Ann Johnson’s ‘08 (Los Angeles, MFA in Creative Writing) Homegoing, winner of Accent Publishing’s novella contest, was published on May 1, 2021. Her piece, “Daughtered Out,” appeared in The Coachella Review.
- [Peter Bergquist ‘07](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/peter-bergquist-07/) - Peter Bergquist's ‘07 (Los Angeles, MFA in Creative Writing) poem, "At the Beach," was published in Broad River Review, and he has recently published three novels, available on Amazon.
- [Winona LaDuke ‘89](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/winona-laduke-89-2/) - Winona LaDuke ‘89 (Midwest, MA) is an author, activist, environmentalist, and a Harvard and Antioch University alumna. LaDuke, the Green Party vice-presidential candidate in the 1996 and 2000 elections, shared her revolutionary economic strategies called the “new green revolution” at the virtual Earth Day Symposium event hosted by Fullerton College’s Ethnic Studies Department. The proposal
- [April Brucker ’19](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/april-brucker-19/) - April Brucker ’19 (Los Angeles, MFA in Creative Writing) had her new book Don’t Read My Lips! — America’s Foremost Female Ventriloquist Reveals the Secrets of How to be a Successful Vent published CFBP Bestsellers on March 13, 2021. Brucker is a Las Vegas headliner and the special guest star in the Las Vegas revue
- [Carol Potter](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/carol-potter-2/) - Los Angeles MFA Poetry Faculty Carol Potter had four poems published: "Tickled Pink" and "When the archeologists" in Unbroken, "The Requisite Bad Hair" in The Laurel Review, and "I know it was not nice of me" in Hotel Amerika.
- [Marian Blue ‘08](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/marian-blue-08-2/) - Marian Blue ’08 (Seattle, Communications) recently had her book Sailing off the Hook published by Cyberwit Publishing. This collection of twenty short stories involves characters who abandon traditional methods of making decisions, developing relationships, enjoying life, and discovering the magic in life. “These short stories, not about sailing, cover decades of writing that has appeared
- [Katelyn Berezo](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/katelyn-berezo/) - Katelyn Berezo, Seattle MAEd alum, is living the Antioch mission. She has been advocating for first-generation college students for years. She currently serves as the Mentorship Manager at Thrive Scholars, which helps students from underrepresented, low-income communities reach their goals during college. Berezo was recently interviewed about what it means to be a mentor in
- [Brad Kessler](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/brad-kessler/) - Los Angeles MFA in Creative Writing Fiction Faculty Brad Kessler’s novel, North, will be published October 5th by Abrams Books.
- [Dréa Lewis ’07](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/drea-lewis-07/) - Dréa Lewis (Midwest, MA in Performing Arts) was honored to receive a directing award from The John F. Kennedy Center for her artistic leadership on “Tilikum” (produced in partnership with the University of Central Missouri). At the virtual awards ceremony that was held May 22, 2021, the production also received awards for Innovative Use of
- [Julia Ismae ‘12](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/julia-ismae-12/) - Julia Ismae ‘12 (Seattle, BA Liberal Studies) co-authored the article, "It Takes Heart, The Experiences and Working Conditions of Caring Educators" which was published in Radical Teacher, No 119, Spring 2021. Read the article here.
- [Laurel Dodge ‘93](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/laurel-dodge-93/) - Laurel Dodge ‘93 (New England, MS) is the newly hired gallery manager for River Arts in Damariscotta. Read the full story in the Boothbay Register or in the Village Soup.
- [Anna Scotti ‘06](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/anna-scotti-06-2/) - Anna Scotti’s ‘06 (Los Angeles, MFA in Creative Writing) first book of poems, Bewildered by All This Broken Sky was released by Lightscatter Press on April 30, 2021. It was the winner of the Lightscatter Press Prize for 2020 and was reviewed by Pasatiempo.
- [Kim Steutermann Rogers ‘07](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/kim-steutermann-rogers-07/) - Kim Steutermann Rogers ‘07 (Los Angeles, MFA in Creative Writing) published the article The world’s oldest known wild bird just turned 70—why she’s so special, in National Geographic; an essay My Old Friend, Wonder in Wild Roof Journal; and flash fiction, We Hadn’t Had the Best of Relationships, in Bending Genres.
- [Tim Cummings ‘18](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/tim-cummings-18-2/) - Tim Cummings ‘18 (Los Angeles, MFA) had his short story, Luke De Foncé Du Nuage published in Scare Street's horror anthology Night Terrors. He was interviewed about writing and the creative process for the Local Stories series in Shoutout LA, and was a guest editor for Critical Read, choosing micro-essays for their Art Is Essential series during
- [Kate Maruyama ’09](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/kate-maruyama-09-3/) - Kate Maruyama’s ’09 (Los Angeles, MFA) blog, "Harvests, Solstices, and Aliens: Genre Fiction and Social Commentary," appeared in Speculative Fiction Showcase. Her piece, “Dwelling on Ninth House by Leigh Bardugo,” appeared in Cultural Daily.
- [Kierstyn Hunter ‘07](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/kierstyn-hunter-07/) - Kierstyn Hunter ‘07 (Seattle, MA) was named VP for Academic Affairs and Chief Academic Officer at Berkshire Community College. She most recently served as Interim Vice President for Academic Affairs at American International College (AIC) in Springfield, Massachusetts, where she previously was Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs and Accreditation Liaison Officer. She has held
- [Desiree Kannel '08](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/desiree-kannel-08/) - Desiree Kannel's '08 (Los Angeles, MFA in Creative Writing) novel Lucky John was published June 2020 by Black Rose Writing and was named a finalist in African American Fiction from the 2021 Next Generation Indie Awards. Kannel began her novel while in the MFA program and finished it about 5 years later with the help
- [Malia Márquez ‘19](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/malia-marquez-19/) - Malia Márquez’s ‘19 (Los Angeles, MFA in Creative Writing) first novel, This Fierce Blood, will be published by Acre Books in October 2021. Her stories, “A House So Beautiful” was published in Coffin Bell, and “What Happens to the Heart” in Hobart.
- [Roberto Lovato '18](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/roberto-lovato-18/) - Roberto Lovato's (Los Angeles, MFA in Creative Writing) memoir Unforgetting: A Memoir of Family, Migration, Gangs, and Revolution in the Americas was selected by the Los Angeles Times on a curated list of the Best Books of 2020 and recommended by SF Weekly's Holiday Gift Guide. He was interviewed on The Laura Flanders Show discussing
- [Stephanie Molina ‘07](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/stephanie-molina-07/) - Stephanie Molina ‘07 (Santa Barbara, MACP) is the program director for employee assistance at Cottage Hospital. She has recently joined the New House Santa Barbara Board of Directors. Read more here.
- [Ari Banias](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/ari-banias/) - MFA Poetry Faculty Ari Banias’s next book, A Symmetry, will be published by W. W. Norton in October 2021.
- [Giselle Töngi-Walters ‘21](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/giselle-tongi-walters-21-2/) - Giselle Töngi-Walters ‘21 (Los Angeles, MA) was featured in a profile feature story in The Philippine Star about her career as an actress and her recent graduation from the MA in Nonprofit Management program. Giselle was still in her teens when she made a name for herself in Philippine showbiz. Some of her most memorable films
- [Teri Carns ‘17](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/teri-carns-17/) - Teri Carns ‘17 (Los Angeles, MFA in Creative Writing) had a haibun poem, "Summer's Wealth," appeared in Drifting Sands.
- [Lena Morán-Acereto '16](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/lena-moran-acereto-16/) - Lena Morán-Acereto '16 (Education with focus on Leadership and Social Justice, Santa Barbara) has joined the Board of the Wilderness Youth Project (WYP), the leading nature connection organization in Santa Barbara County. WYP Board members oversee governance, finance, and fundraising and act as ambassadors to the community. The mission of the Wilderness Youth Project is
- [Victoria Chang](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/victoria-chang-3/) - Los Angeles MFA in Creative Writing Program Chair and faculty Victoria Chang was interviewed by Daniel Handler on NPR’s City Arts & Lecture Series. Chang’s latest poetry book OBIT (Copper Canyon Press, 2020) was named a New York Times Notable Book & received the Los Angeles Times Book Prize, the Anisfield-Wolf Book Award, and the PEN Voelcker Award. It was
- [Janet Rodriguez ‘20](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/janet-rodriguez-20/) - Janet Rodriguez’s ‘20 (Los Angeles, MFA in Creative Writing) piece, “Pocha,” was published in Pangyrus, and her interviews "The Power of the Word: Talking with Roberto Lovato" and “Discovering the Thought: A Conversation With Andrés Cerpa” were published in The Rumpus.
- [Clara Fang](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/clara-fang/) - Clara Fang, PhD candidate in Environmental Studies at New England, was recently elected to the Board of Directors for The Association for Environmental Studies and Sciences (AESS). Fang officially took office following the close of the annual AESS conference, which was held virtually, June 28 - July 1. The Association for Environmental Studies and Sciences
- [Gabriella Hudson-Abbot ‘12](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/gabriella-hudson-abbot-12/) - Gabriella Hudson-Abbot ‘12 (Seattle, BA in Liberal Studies) painted a mural at South Lynnwood Park as a part of a $2.5 million renovation project. The mural features caring arms and takes inspiration from Native Americans who see themselves as stewards of the land. The mural is meant to inspire us to care for the Earth.
- [Shome Dasgupta ‘08](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/shome-dasgupta-08/) - Shome Dasgupta’s ‘08 (Los Angeles, MFA in Creative Writing) poetry collection, Iron Oxide, will be published by Assure Press and his chapbook, Spectacles, was published by word west.
- [Gillian Reingold '18](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/gillian-reingold-18/) - Gillian Reingold’s ‘18 (Los Angeles, MFA in Creative Writing) poem, “One Hundred Gates,” was published in So to Speak.
- [Alice Villarreal Redit ‘99](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/alice-villarreal-redit-99/) - Alice Villarreal Redit ‘99 (Santa Barbara, MA) has joined the Board of Directors at the Mental Wellness Center. “The Mental Wellness Center plays such an important role in our community by providing resources that truly support some of our most vulnerable community members," she said. Villarreal Redit has been employed with the Housing Authority of
- [Megan Turchetti '12](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/dr-megan-turchetti/) - Dr. Megan Turchetti '12, New England PsyD alum, was recently featured in this helpful New Hampshire Bulletin article sharing advice for families to adapt to decreases in pandemic spread. Read the full article here.
- [Marti Straus](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/dr-marti-straus/) - Dr. Marti Straus, Professor in New England's PsyD in Clinical Psychology program, was featured as a guest on a podcast on treating adolescent trauma for a series on dissociative disorder. Her talk is titled "System Speak: Dissociative Identity Disorder (Multiple Personality Disorder), Complex Trauma, and Dissociation." Listen to the podcast here.
- [Caroline Hopewell ‘08](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/caroline-hopewell-08/) - Caroline Hopewell ‘08 (New England, Waldorf Education Certificate) has been named as the new executive director of Sonoma’s Woodland Star Charter School. Read the full story in the Sonoma Index-Tribune here.
- [Nia Keith '09](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/nia-keith-09-2/) - Nia Keith '09 (New England, MS in Environmental Studies, Environmental Education) has been promoted to the role of Vice President for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice (DEIJ) at Mass Audubon. This is a new executive-level position that will help advance organization-wide DEIJ priorities for the organization. In her new role, Keith will be responsible for
- [Gabriella Souza ‘19](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/gabriella-souza-19-2/) - Gabriella Souza’s ‘19 (Los Angeles, MFA in Creative Writing) essay, “The #Midwessay: Far Enough,” appeared in Essay Daily and her interview, "Squaring Inherent Darkness and Femininity: A Conversation with Maria Adelmann," was published in The Adroit Journal.
- [Lena Morán-Acereto ‘16](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/lena-moran-acereto-16-2/) - Lena Morán-Acereto ‘16 (Santa Barbara, MEd) returned to the board of the Wilderness Youth Project (WYP) after a leave of absence taken while she served as a consultant advising WYP’s board and staff in their equity work. Operating summer camps, a nature preschool, afterschool programs, and a subsidized program in local public schools called the
- [Lisa Eve Cheby](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/lisa-eve-cheby/) - Lisa Eve Cheby's ‘10 (Los Angeles, MFA in Creative Writing) piece, "Weeding in the Patriarchy," appeared in Ethel.
- [Robert Jackson ‘06](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/dr-robert-jackson-06/) - Dr. Robert Jackson ‘06 (Midwest, MA in Higher Education Administration) was featured as the main speaker in the Paducah Area Chamber of Commerce’s June Power in Partnership virtual breakfast. Watch it here.
- [Adrian Ernesto Cepeda ‘16](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/adrian-ernesto-cepeda-16-2/) - Adrian Ernesto Cepeda's ’16 (Los Angeles, MFA in Creative Writing) poetry collection, We Are the Ones Possessed, will be published by CLASH Books in 2022. His poem, "Verses Almost Sent to a Lingering Flame," was published in Sentience Literary Journal and his poem, "Love by a Trash Can," appeared in Punk Noir Magazine.
- [Bruce Hoppe ‘04](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/bruce-hoppe-04/) - Bruce Hoppe's ‘04 (Los Angeles, MFA in Creative Writing) excerpt, "The Lark Buntings and the Doctor's Ride," appeared in Scarlet Leaf Review. Hoppe's excerpt, "The Dogie Steer," was included in Potato Soup's Best of 2019 Anthology.
- [Jeri Frederickson ‘20](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/jeri-frederickson-20/) - Jeri Frederickson's ‘20 (Los Angeles, MFA in Creative Writing) poem, “A Letter for the Pseudonyms at My Job,” was published in The Purposeful Mayonnaise.
- [Kim Steutermann Rogers ‘07](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/kim-steutermann-rogers-07-2/) - Kim Steutermann Rogers ‘07 (Los Angeles, MFA in Creative Writing) had her story, “Mango Madness,” published in Emerge Literary Journal.
- [Khavin Debbs](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/khavin-debbs/) - Khavin Debbs (Seattle, MA in Education with Urban Environmental Education) on his recent promotion to Deputy Executive Director of Preschool and Community Programs. In this role, Khavin will lead strategy and implementation for preschool and community programming at Tiny Trees, overseeing our Community Programs Coordinator, (two) Preschool Co-Directors, and our Equity Coordinator to ensure Tiny Trees
- [Lauren Kinney ‘17](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/lauren-kinney-17/) - Lauren Kinney ‘17 (Los Angeles, MFA in Creative Writing) taught a flash fiction workshop for 7th–12th graders this summer for the Austin Library Foundation's Badgerdog program.
- [Khavin Debbs ‘18](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/khavin-debbs-18/) - Khavin Debbs ‘18 (Seattle, MA in Education with Urban Environmental Education) was promoted to Deputy Executive Director of Preschool and Community Programs Tiny Trees Preschool. In this role, Debbs will lead strategy and implementation for preschool and community programming. He will oversee the Community Programs Coordinator, (two) Preschool Co-Directors, and the Equity Coordinator to ensure
- [William Stegemann ‘17](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/william-stegemann-17/) - William Stegemann ‘17 (Los Angeles, BA Liberal Studies) was welcomed as Colombia County Habitat for Humanity’s New ReStore Manager. He is responsible for overseeing all ReStore operations, ranging from donations and sales to employee management. Read more here.
- [Alan Verdi ‘03](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/alan-verdi-03/) - Alan Verdi ‘03 (New England, MS) was recently appointed Vice President of Sales for AlertOps, a leader in the Incident Management Software market space. Read more here.
- [Dara Padwo-Audick ‘21](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/dara-padwo-audick-21/) - Dara Padwo-Audick’s ‘21 (Santa Barbara, MFA in Writing) short screenplay, The Cardigan, won Best Short Screenplay at the Reale International Film Festival in February in Milan and was just selected to be featured at the UFVA Conference.
- [Lowell Blank ‘18](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/lowell-blank-18/) - Lowell Blank ‘18 (Santa Barbara, MFA in Writing) recently formed a production company with writer/director Lane Michael Stanley, called Secretly Famous Productions. They will begin production on their 2nd Independent Feature in October. Their first feature, Addict Named Hal, was an official selection at the 2021 Santa Barbara International Film Festival and won Best Narrative
- [Victoria Chang](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/victoria-chang-6/) - MFA Program Chair Victoria Chang's upcoming book, Dear Memory: Letters on Writing, Silence, and Grief, was included on Most Anticipated lists by both the Los Angeles Times and Time.
- [Jessica O'Dwyer ‘18](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/jessica-odwyer-18-3/) - Jessica O'Dwyer's ‘18 (Los Angeles, MFA in Creative Writing) novel Mother Mother was a 2021 San Diego Book Awards winner for Published General Fiction, a National Indie Excellence Awards finalist, and was reviewed in Literary Mama and by Kirkus.
- [Marva Hinton ‘10](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/marva-hinton-10-and-deesha-philyaw-10/) - Marva Hinton ‘10 (Los Angeles, MFA in Creative Writing) interviewed author Deesha Philyaw ‘10 (Los Angeles, MFA in Creative Writing) and author Brian Broome for the Read More podcast.
- [Anne Liu Kellor ‘06](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/anne-liu-kellor-06/) - Anne Liu Kellor’s ‘06 (Los Angeles, MFA in Creative Writing) memoir, Heart Radical: A Search for Language, Love, and Belonging, was published September 6, 2021 by She Writes Press. Her essay, “Shapeshifting: Discovering the ‘We’ in Mixed-Race Experiences,” appeared in YES!
- [Shonda Buchanan ‘10](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/shonda-buchanan-10-2/) - Shonda Buchanan ‘10 (Los Angeles, MFA in Creative Writing) led a generative workshop as part of the California Poets in the Schools Symposium.
- [Leslie Lehr ‘05](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/leslie-lehr-05/) - Leslie Lehr’s ‘05 (Los Angeles, MFA in Creative Writing) upcoming book, A Boob’s Life: How America’s Obsession Shaped Me…And You, was reviewed by Publishers Weekly.
- [Angela Brommel ‘09](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/angela-brommel-09/) - Angela Brommel’s ‘09 (Los Angeles, MFA in Creative Writing) essay and poem, "The Intimacy of Brevity: Praise for the Short Poem" and "O, White Columbine," appeared in the Nevada Humanities Double Down blog.
- [Erica Charis-Molling ‘19](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/erica-charis-molling-19-3/) - Erica Charis-Molling’s ‘19 (Los Angeles, MFA in Creative Writing) chapbook How We Burn won the Robin Becker Series prize and will be published by Seven Kitchens Press in 2022.
- [Angela La Voie ‘15](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/angela-la-voie-15/) - Angela La Voie’s ‘15 (Los Angeles, MFA in Creative Writing) essay, “The Icehouse,” appeared in Flying South.
- [Margaret Anne Kean ‘20](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/margaret-anne-kean-20/) - Margaret Anne Kean’s ‘20 (Los Angeles, MFA in Creative Writing) poem, “The Flow of Tides,” appeared in Eunoia Review.
- [Wendy Fontaine ‘12](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/wendy-fontaine-12/) - Wendy Fontaine’s ‘12 (Los Angeles, MFA in Creative Writing) story, “Fire Dancer,” was published in Yemassee.
- [Rebecca Kuder ‘01](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/rebecca-kuder-01-2/) - Rebecca Kuder’s ‘01 (Los Angeles, MFA in Creative Writing) essay, “A Trampoline,” was published in Los Angeles Review of Books.
- [Mary Birnbaum ‘17](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/mary-birnbaum-17/) - Mary Birnbaum’s ‘17 (Los Angeles, MFA in Creative Writing) essay, “Everything Was Wild, No One Was a Stranger,” was a 2021 Hunger Mountain Creative Nonfiction Prize finalist.
- [Jesus Francisco Sierra ‘18](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/jesus-francisco-sierra-18/) - Jesus Francisco Sierra ‘18 (Los Angeles, MFA in Creative Writing) was accepted into and attended a two-week residency at Mesa Refuge. His essay, "Twelve Grapes," was published in the Write Now! SF Bay anthology Essential Truths: The Bay Area in Color.
- [Jeri Frederickson ‘18](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/jeri-frederickson-18/) - Jeri Frederickson's ‘18 (University Los Angeles, MFA in Creative Writing) chapbook You Are Not Lost will be published by Finishing Line Press on October 1, 2021.
- [Theresa Daskalakis ‘14](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/theresa-daskalakis-14/) - Theresa Daskalakis ‘14 (University Los Angeles, BA) had a piece, “Silent Night,” appear in Tipping the Scales.
- [Gwynne Garfinkle ‘06](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/gwynne-garfinkle-06-3/) - Gwynne Garfinkle’s ‘06 (University Los Angeles, MFA in Creative Writing) piece, “Sinking, Singing,” was reprinted by Mermaids Monthly.
- [Anne Liu Kellor ‘06](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/anne-liu-kellor-06-2/) - Anne Liu Kellor’s ‘06 (University Los Angeles, MFA in Creative Writing) essay, “Shapeshifting: Discovering the ‘We’ in Mixed-Race Experiences,” appeared in YES!
- [Suzanne Edison ’82, '76](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/suzanne-edison-82/) - Suzanne Edison ’82, '76 (University Seattle, MA, and Yellow Springs & Baltimore, BA in Psychology and Dance) was appointed to the position of Mental Health Coordinator at the Cure JM Foundation. Her responsibilities will include oversight of Cure JM’s Mental Health and Emotional Wellness program. The goals of this new Cure JM program are to assist
- [Gayle Brandeis ‘01](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/gayle-brandeis-01/) - Gayle Brandeis ‘01 (Los Angeles, MFA) had her Modern Love essay, "We Wanted to Split Up. OkCupid Had Other Ideas," appear in The New York Times.
- [Thomas Wessels](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/thomas-wessels-publishes-new-book/) - Thomas Wessels, Professor Emeritus at New England and founder of the master’s degree program in Conservation Biology, had his latest book New England’s Roadside Ecology published by Timber Press. The book guides readers through 30 spectacular natural sites, all within an easy walk from the road. The sites include the forests, wetlands, alpines, dunes, and
- [Anne Liu Kellor ‘06](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/anne-liu-kellor-06-3/) - Anne Liu Kellor’s ‘06 (Los Angeles, MFA) memoir, Heart Radical: A Search for Language, Love, and Belonging was published by She Writes Press. It was listed as a top September pick by Ms.
- [Victoria Chang](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/victoria-chang-5/) - Los Angeles MFA in Creative Writing Program Chair Victoria Chang was interviewed by NPR about Dear Memory: Letters on Writing, Silence, and Grief.
- [Sarah Manguso](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/sarah-manguso/) - Los Angeles MFA in Creative Writing Faculty Sarah Manguso appeared on the Artist Reunion episode of the Shaddow//Yaddo podcast.
- [Dan Bellm](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/dan-bellm/) - MFA in Creative Writing Faculty Dan Bellm’s translation of Balam Rodrigo’s poem, “The Patron Saints,” appeared in Poem-a-Day by the Academy of American Poets.
- [Adrian Ernesto Cepeda ‘16](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/adrian-ernesto-cepeda-16-3/) - Adrian Ernesto Cepeda‘s ’16 (Los Angeles, MFA in Creative Writing) Speaking con Su Sombra was published in late September from Alegría Publishing.
- [Shameika Hanson '20](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/shameika-hanson-20/) - Shameika Hanson ‘20 (New England, MS in Environmental Studies, Sustainable Development and Climate Change) has been elected to the American Society of Adaptation Professionals’ (ASAP) Board of Directors. Hanson, a native of Huntington Station, is currently a Community Protection Specialist at the Nature Conservancy in New York. She began her board term in fall 2021,
- [Alum and Faculty Share Advancing Equity Grant with Washington State Professional Educator Standards Board](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/alum-and-faculty-share-advancing-equity-grant-with-washington-state-professional-educator-standards-board/) - Dr. Rachel Oppenheim, Associate Dean of our Graduate School of Education, and Kyla Crawford '13, '17 (Seattle, BA; Seattle, MA in Teaching) and a teacher-librarian in the Tukwila School District, participated in a panel event at the Washington State Professional Educator Standards Board meeting and shared about Antioch Seattle's Advancing Equity Grant project. The previous
- [Victoria Chang](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/victoria-chang-4/) - Los Angeles MFA Program Chair Victoria Chang was profiled by Kamran Javadizadeh for The New Yorker about her books Dear Memory (Milkweed) and Obit (Copper Canyon Press): "Chang has followed language to the edge of what she knows; the question her book asks is whether language can go further still, whether it can be trusted
- [Natashia Deón](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/natashia-deon/) - MFA in Creative Writing Faculty Natashia Deón's The Perishing was published on November 2nd by Counterpoint Press. It was listed as a must-read by Shondaland.
- [Jacqueline Swett ‘08](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/jacqueline-swett-08/) - Jacqueline Swett ‘08 (New England, MA in Dance/Movement Therapy) has opened a private practice in Fryeburg, Maine. A licensed clinical professional counselor, she works with clients to address issues such as depression, anxiety, trauma and major life transitions, using cognitive behavioral therapy skills coupled with movement approaches that can help with mind/body healing. She is
- [Marco Wilkinson](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/marco-wilkinson/) - MFA Faculty Marco Wilkinson’s memoir, Madder, was published by Coffee House Press.
- [Brad Kessler](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/brad-kessler-2/) - MFA in Creative Writing Faculty Brad Kessler's novel, North: A Novel, was published on October 5th from The Overlook Press.
- [Kim Langmaid ‘09](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/kim-langmaid-09/) - Kim Langmaid ‘09 (New England, PhD in Environmental Studies) was named Mayor of the town of Vail, Colorado and will serve a two-year term. She was unanimously elected by her colleagues following a swearing-in ceremony on December 7th, 2021. Langmaid served two terms for the Town Council in 2015 and in 2017, and served as
- [Chris Shorne ‘16](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/chris-shorne-16/) - Chris Shorne ‘16 (Los Angeles, MFA) has his essay "Your Grandpa's Gender Identity: An Open Letter to My Brother's Child," appear in After Happy Hour Review.
- [Melissa Chadburn ‘09](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/melissa-chadburn-09-2/) - Melissa Chadburn's ‘09 (Los Angeles, MFA) novel, A Tiny Upward Shove, will be published by Farrar, Straus and Giroux in 2022 and is available for preorder.
- [Lily Dulan ‘03, ‘06](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/186667/) - Lily Dulan ‘03, ‘06 (Los Angeles, MFA in Creative Writing and MA in Clinical Psychology) was featured in PsychCentral’s podcast, Inside Mental Health. In the Giving Grief Meaning After a Loss episode, Dulan shares her experience of losing a child to SIDS and her heart-centered system, The Name Work; a method of healing and moving
- [Leonora Simonovis ‘20](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/leonora-simonovis-20-2/) - Leonora Simonovis ‘20 (Los Angeles, MFA) was interviewed by 5280.
- [Shonda Buchanan ‘10](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/shonda-buchanan-10-antioch-los-angeles-mfa/) - Shonda Buchanan ‘10 (Los Angeles, MFA) was chosen as a City of Los Angeles Master Artist by the Department of Cultural Affairs and was chosen as a USC Los Angeles Institute for the Humanities Fellow. As Vice President of Beyond Baroque Literary Arts Center’s Board of Trustees, she also helped create the Amanda Gorman Future
- [Susan Vespoli ‘10](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/susan-vespoli-10-antioch-los-angeles-mfa/) - Susan Vespoli ‘10 (Los Angeles, MFA) was nominated for a Pushcart Prize by The New Verse News for her poem, "Thinking About Love During Covid and Coups."
- [John Charles Reedburg ‘17](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/john-charles-reedburg-17-antioch-los-angeles-mfa/) - John Charles Reedburg's ‘17 (Los Angeles, MFA) novel, Cracks of Light, won the 2021 Readers' Favorite Silver Medal in the Fiction/Urban genre.
- [Anna K. Scotti ‘06 (Antioch Los Angeles, MFA)](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/anna-k-scotti-06-antioch-los-angeles-mfa-2/) - Anna K. Scotti ‘06 (Los Angeles, MFA) won the Paterson Prize for Books for Young People Grade 7-12 for her novella, Big and Bad, along with Beth Kephart’s Cloud Hopper.
- [Ryane Nicole Granados ‘03 (Antioch Los Angeles, MFA)](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/ryane-nicole-granados-03-antioch-los-angeles-mfa/) - Ryane Nicole Granados ‘03 (Los Angeles, MFA) was named a 2021 Established Artist Fellow by the California Arts Council.
- [Melissa Greenwood ‘16 (Antioch Los Angeles, MFA)](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/melissa-greenwood-16-antioch-los-angeles-mfa/) - Melissa Greenwood ‘16 (Los Angeles, MFA) had two essays published: "From Beach Baby to Lawsuit, Baby!" in Potato Soup Journal and "A Lasting Love" in the Muleskinner Journal.
- [Kim Steutermann Rogers ‘07 (Antioch Los Angeles, MFA)](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/kim-steutermann-rogers-07-antioch-los-angeles-mfa/) - Kim Steutermann Rogers ‘07 (Los Angeles, MFA) had her news piece, “Wave of Hawaiian Bird Extinctions Stresses the Islands’ Conservation Crisis," published in Audubon, and her flash piece, “Family Photo,” published in The Centifictionist accompanied by an interview.
- [Megan Gidding ‘21 (Antioch Los Angeles, MFA)](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/megan-gidding-21-antioch-los-angeles-mfa/) - Megan Gidding ‘21 (Los Angeles, MFA) will have her second novel, The Women Could Fly, published by Amistad in 2022 and is available for preorder.
- [Nancy Kazar ‘17 (Antioch Los Angeles, MFA)](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/nancy-kazar-17-antioch-los-angeles-mfa/) - Nancy Kazar's ‘17 (Los Angeles, MFA) story, "Blue," was published by Literary Yard.
- [Luane Davis Haggerty ‘06](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/dr-luane-davis-haggerty-06-gslc-phd/) - Dr. Luane Davis Haggerty ‘06 (GSLC, PhD) principal lecturer with the National Technical Institute for the Deaf Department for Performing Arts at Rochester Institute of Technology recently brought live theatre back to her community through this summer’s production of The Tempest. Additionally, Luane published “Learning from Leaders-Deaf Theatre Innovations in the Time of COVID-19” within
- [Shana Hormann ‘07](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/dr-shana-hormann-07-gslc-phd/) - Dr. Shana Hormann ‘07 (GSLC, PhD) has recently contributed to the new book entitled, Role of Leadership in Facilitating Healing and Renewal in Times of Organizational Trauma and Change (IGI Global, 2021) and presented a keynote entitled, “Strengths and Shadows: Susceptibility to Trauma and Building Resilience at the North Carolina Coalition Against Sexual Assault. Additionally,
- [Lisa Kreeger ‘07](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/dr-lisa-kreeger-07-gslc-phd/) - Dr. Lisa Kreeger ‘07 (GSLC, PhD) was named Dean of the Capella University School of Nursing and Health Sciences.
- [Heather Forest ‘07](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/dr-heather-forest-07-gslc-phd/) - Dr. Heather Forest ‘07 (GSLC, PhD) performed EARTHSONG at the 2021 United SOLO theatre festival. This musical monologue about planetary ecology, offers insights into Mother Earth’s cosmological, geological, and anthropological history, through storytelling, science, and song.
- [Cara Meixner ‘08](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/dr-cara-meixner-08-gslc-phd/) - Dr. Cara Meixner ‘08 (GSLC, PhD) will serve as Professor of Graduate Psychology at James Madison University (JMU), working with the University’s new low-residency PhD program in Counseling and Supervision. Additionally, Cara was honored to be named the 2020-2021 Madison Scholar for JMU’s College of Health and Behavioral Studies. This is the highest scholarly distinction
- [Harriet L. Schwartz ‘09](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/dr-harriet-l-schwartz-09-gslc-phd/) - Dr. Harriet L. Schwartz ‘09 (GSLC, PhD), Professor of Relational Practice and Higher Education, has delivered keynote and other invited talks based on her book Connected Teaching: Relationship, Power, and Mattering in Higher Education (Stylus Publishing, 2019) for a number of faculty professionaL development programs including those hosted by: Simmons University, The College System of
- [Susie Erenrich ‘10](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/dr-susie-erenrich-10-gslc-phd/) - Dr. Susie Erenrich ‘10 (GSLC, PhD) has co-edited, A Grassroots Leadership and Arts For Social Change Primer For Educators, Organizers, Activists and Rabble-Rousers, a special project of the International Leadership Association. Additionally, a reprint of Freedom Is A Constant Struggle: An Anthology Of The Mississippi Civil Rights Movement (New South Books, 2021) has just been
- [Chip Espinoza ‘12](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/dr-chip-espinoza-12-gslc-phd/) - Dr. Chip Espinoza ‘12 (GSLC, PhD) was named Interim Provost at Vanguard University of Southern California.
- [Laura Santana ‘09](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/dr-laura-santana-09-gslc-phd/) - Dr. Laura Santana ‘09 (GSLC, PhD), a global leadership consultant, has affiliated with Greater China Center for Creative Leadership in a multi-year virtual project to identify, certify, and onboard new facilitators, coaches and associates for the Shanghai office. She conducted the New Coaching Orientation Certification, qualifying coaches with 800+ hours of experience on the CCL
- [Julie Johnson ‘12](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/dr-julie-johnson-12-gslc-phd/) - Dr. Julie Johnson ‘12 (GSLC, PhD) has authored “Leadership and Leader Development: Perspectives from Museum and Academic Library Professionals” within Curator: The Museum Journal.
- [Kate O’Neill ‘11](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/dr-kate-oneill-11-gslc-phd/) - Dr. Kate O’Neill ‘11 (GSLC, PhD), in addition to her continued role as an Associate Professor of Management at the American University of Afghanistan, is now Technical Lead and Primary Investigator for Business with the United States Agency for International Development's (USAID) Advancing Higher Education for Afghanistan’s Development (AHEAD) program. AHEAD’s Higher Education Networks aim
- [Mike Davis ‘14](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/dr-mike-davis-14-gslc-phd/) - Dr. Mike Davis ‘14 (GSLC, PhD) was a panelist featured during the 2021 National Returning Citizens Virtual Conference. The panel entitled, “Faith Leading the Way” provided a discussion regarding the role of faith-based communities in support of citizens and their families through hospitality, partnership, and prayer. Mike is also the keynote speaker of Gallia County,
- [Lisa Berkley ‘20](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/dr-lisa-berkley-20-gslc-phd/) - Dr. Lisa Berkley ‘20 (GSLC, PhD) had the honor of being one of the co-authors of Senate Concurrent Resolution (SCR) 18, titled “Compassionate California,” passed by the California Senate. Introduced into the Senate by Senator Dave Cortese, this resolution lays the groundwork for legislation and policy that may make us a compassionate country.
- [Pam Ferris-Olson ‘13](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/dr-pam-ferris-olson-13-gslc-phd/) - Dr. Pam Ferris-Olson ‘13 (GSLC, PhD) took what she learned as a writer/journalist and her exploration at Antioch of the stories of women and their importance in forming connections to create Women Mind the Water (WMW). WMW explores the intersection of women and water through storytelling. In 2020 Pam launched the Women Mind the Water
- [Abi Abrash Walton ‘16](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/dr-abi-abrash-walton-16-gslc-phd/) - Dr. Abi Abrash Walton ‘16 (GSLC, PhD) was recently appointed to the prestigious Advisory Board of the Columbia Center on Sustainable Investment, a joint center of the Columbia Law School and the Earth Institute of Columbia University. Additionally, Abi is the 2021 recipient of The Association of Environmental Studies and Sciences Freudenberg Lifetime Achievement Award.
- [Amy Climer ‘16](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/dr-amy-climer-16-gslc-phd/) - Dr. Amy Climer ‘16 (GSLC, PhD) was designated a Certified Speaking Professional (CSP) by the National Speakers Association in July. It’s a designation awarded based on skill, eloquence, and expertise on the stage. Less than 17% of all professional speakers earn the CSP designation.
- [Bishop Daniel Kyei-Poakwa ‘21](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/bishop-dr-daniel-kyei-poakwa-21-gslc-phd/) - Bishop Dr. Daniel Kyei-Poakwa ‘21 (GSLC, PhD), the Lead Pastor at House of Deliverance Church of God in Dorchester, Massachusetts, has launched The Open Heavens Devotional Series. This quarterly devotional series combines a variety of engagement points including daily scriptures and prayer points to provide a resource handbook for principles of excelling in a difficult
- [Ashley Benson ‘17](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/dr-ashley-benson-17-gslc-phd/) - Dr. Ashley Benson ‘17 (GSLC, PhD) has been named Dean of Student Engagement at Luther College in Decorah, Iowa.
- [Maria Chavez-Haroldson ‘20](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/dr-maria-chavez-haroldson-20-gslc-phd/) - Maria Chavez-Haroldson ‘20 (GSLC, PhD) was just promoted to Regional Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Director for Willamette Education Services District in Salem, Oregon. Through established partnerships with the Student Success Act (SSA) Team (CFEIA) and the Regional Educator Network (REN), Dr. Chavez-Haroldson will continue to serve as an EDI consultant, facilitator, guide, and thought
- [Leatrice Oram ‘16](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/dr-leatrice-oram-16-gslc-phd/) - Dr. Leatrice Oram ‘16 (GSLC, PhD) has been named the Chief of Staff at Keene State College in Keene, New Hampshire. Additionally, Leatrice was featured on “The Curious Driven Outliers” podcast and was guest contributor to “Quietly Visible,” a podcast created by Carol Stewart, executive coach and author of Quietly Visible: Leading with Influence and
- [Nate Woods ‘20](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/dr-nate-woods-20-gslc-phd/) - Dr. Nate Woods ‘20 (GSLC, PhD), Senior Customer Support Manager for GE Aviation in Africa, worked closely with the senior leadership of Hidaya Development Association to obtain a $12,500 grant from GE Africa to empower 200 women to start their own businesses and gain entrepreneurship skills. The program will include training on key topics such
- [Angela Quitadamo ‘19](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/dr-angela-quitadamo-19-gslc-phd/) - Dr. Angela Quitadamo ‘19 (GSLC, PhD) has accepted the position of Dean of Retention and Completion at Cape Cod Community College.
- [Jeanine Soucie ‘17](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/dr-jeanine-soucie-17-gslc-phd/) - Dr. Jeanine Soucie ‘17 (GSLC, PhD) is a newly recognized Dedoose Certified Trainer making her one of the first people in the world to hold the distinction. The team behind Dedoose is a group of professionally trained social-science researchers using psychological and anthropological research methods working at the cutting edge of mixed method research design,
- [Nikki Smith-Kea ‘18](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/dr-nikki-smith-kea-18-gslc-phd/) - Dr. Nikki Smith-Kea ‘18 (GSLC, PhD) Founder and Principal of Smith-Kea Consulting, is now additionally Executive in Residence at Philadelphia Police Department and Stoneleigh Fellow at Stoneleigh Foundation.
- [Kenny Alexander ‘18](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/dr-kenny-alexander-18-gslc-phd/) - Dr. Kenny Alexander ‘18 (GSLC, PhD) has published Persistence: Evelyn Butts and the African American Quest for Full Citizenship and Self-Determination (Orange Frazer Press, 2021).
- [Courtny Davis Olds ‘20](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/dr-courtny-davis-olds-20-gslc-phd/) - Dr. Courtny Davis Olds ‘20 (GSLC, PhD) was recently named President-Elect of the Academy of Religious Leadership. Courtny was also selected, in addition to GSLC alumna Dr. Atim George (Cohort 14), to participate in the 2021 International Leadership Association Women and Leadership Colloquium.
- [Krissy Van Winkle ‘19](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/dr-krissy-van-winkle-19-gslc-phd/) - Dr. Krissy Van Winkle ‘19 (GSLC, PhD) will be working as the California Global Education Project Coaching Project Director at the University of San Diego (USD) School of Leadership and Education Sciences in the Jacobs Institute for Innovation in Education in addition to teaching Spanish at North Tahoe High School.
- [Betty Johnson ‘21](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/dr-betty-johnson-21-gslc-phd/) - Dr. Betty Johnson ‘21 (GSLC, PhD) has just published a new book based on her Antioch dissertation research. Entitled Making Virtual Work: How to Build Performance and Relationships (Bridging The Difference LLC, 2021), the book is filled with the voices of her research participants’ straightforward recommendations for relieving the emotional exhaustion of virtual meetings, what’s commonly
- [Roz Cohen ‘21](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/roz-cohen-21-gslc-phd/) - Roz Cohen ‘21 (GSLC, PhD) has been asked to present “Creating a Sense of Belonging in Your Organization” at the Business Research and Intelligence Network’s January 2022 Workplace, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Summit in January 2022.
- [Stacey Guenther ‘20](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/stacey-guenther-20-gslc-phd/) - Stacey Guenther ‘20 (GSLC, PhD) was named one of three finalists for the Academy of Management’s Management, Spirituality, and Religion (MSR) special interest group’s 2021 Most Promising Dissertation Proposal Award for her proposal entitled, "A Phenomenological Inquiry into Group Beingness." The award is made annually to doctoral students beginning the formulation of their dissertation topics,
- [Kathy Hoffman ‘20](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/kathy-hoffman-20-gslc-phd/) - Kathy Hoffman ‘20 (GSLC, PhD) was appointed to the advisory board of the Tombolo Institute for Design Thinking at Bellevue College. In this role she joins other professionals from the private and public sectors in shaping the design thinking program at the college. She also authored three chapters concerning cannabis law in the Cannabis Law
- [Etta Jackson ‘20](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/dr-etta-jackson-20-gslc-phd/) - Dr. Etta Jackson ‘20 (GSLC, PhD) published “How to Think about the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals: A Primer” in the NonProfit Quarterly. Etta has additionally authored a series of books including, Unveiling the Secrets of the Feminine Principle (Lapis Communications, 2018).
- [Nicole White ‘20](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/nicole-white-20-gslc-phd/) - Nicole White ‘20 (GSLC, PhD) has published “Parental Perspectives on Research for Down Syndrome” in the Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities.
- [Kelly Bleach ‘21](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/kelly-bleach-21-gslc-phd/) - Kelly Bleach ‘21 (GSLC, PhD) has been awarded a research grant from the Social Security Administration’s (SSA’s) Analyzing Relationships between Disability, Rehabilitation and Work (ARDRAW) 2021 Small Grant Program. This one year grant is awarded to graduate-level students to conduct supervised independent research designed to foster new analysis of work, rehabilitation, and disability issues, which
- [Donna Ladkin](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/dr-donna-ladkin-professor-of-leadership-and-ethics-in-the-phd-in-leadership-and-change-program/) - Dr. Donna Ladkin, Professor of Leadership and Ethics in the PhD in Leadership and Change Program, has just published Mastering Ethics in Organizations (Edward Elgar Publishing, 2021).
- [Aqeel Tirmizi](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/dr-aqeel-tirmizi-professor-of-leadership-management-and-service-in-the-phd-in-leadership-and-change-program/) - Dr. Aqeel Tirmizi, Professor of Leadership, Management, and Service in the PhD in Leadership and Change program, was a recent guest presenter for The International Humanistic Management Association. His presentation, entitled “Responsible Leadership in Practice” focused on understanding key competencies of Responsible Leadership practice and discussing ways to strengthen individual Responsible Leadership practice.
- [Mitch Kusy](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/dr-mitch-kusy-professor-of-organization-learning-and-development-in-the-phd-in-leadership-and-change-program/) - Dr. Mitch Kusy, Professor of Organization Learning and Development in the PhD in Leadership and Change Program, has co-authored an article with Dr. Renee Thompson of the Healthy Workforce Institute. The article, “Has the COVID Pandemic Strengthened or Weakened Health Care Teams? A Field Guide to Healthy Workforce Best Practices,” was published in the June,
- [Julia Blumenreich ‘80](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/julia-blumenreich-80/) - Julia Blumenreich ‘80 (Antioch College, BFA) explores grief and loss in her newly published collection of poetry, The What of Underfoot. This latest collection, published by Finishing Line Press, is her fourth book, with much of the content written over the course of two and a half years and workshopped in the weekly Osage Poets'
- [Victoria Chang](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/185284/) - MFA in Creative Writing Faculty Victoria Chang will be editing the New York Times Magazine Poetry for the year.
- [James Osborne ’04](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/james-osborne-04/) - James Osborne ’04 (New England, MEd) was featured on an episode of the podcast "Diary of a Nation." James is one of the coldest people to ever survive dry land hypothermia. He watched his friend die of the same fate during a winter hike in the White Mountains, and then James went unconscious himself. He
- [50 CMHC Students Inducted Into Chi Sigma Iota Counseling Honor Society](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/50-cmhc-students-inducted-into-chi-sigma-iota-counseling-honor-society/) - Fifty Clinical Mental Health Counseling students were inducted into the CMHC New England Chapter (Alpha Nu Epsilon) of Chi Sigma Iota, the international honor society of the counseling profession. They joined the 40 current student members and many alumni of the program. The Chi Sigma Iota Chapter is instrumental in promoting scholarship and practices related
- [Toni Ann Johnson ‘08](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/toni-ann-johnsons-08/) - Toni Ann Johnson’s ‘08 (Los Angeles, MFA) piece, “This Side and That,” appeared in Aunt Chloe.
- [Sarita Sidhu ‘18](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/sarita-sidhus-18/) - Sarita Sidhu’s ‘18 (Los Angeles, MFA) piece, "How to Fall in Love,” was published in Emerge Literary Journal.
- [Jake Bailey ‘20](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/jake-bailey-20-2/) - Jake Bailey's ‘20 (Los Angeles, MFA) poems, "Thirteen Blackbirds" and "Ghost of my Ghost," appeared in Tipton Poetry Journal. His poem, "Schizo Sees the Man in/on a Coffee Shop," was nominated for Best of the Net.
- [Don Kingfisher Campbell ‘13](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/don-kingfisher-campbell-13/) - Don Kingfisher Campbell ‘13 (Los Angeles, MFA) appeared on the Quintessential Listening poetry podcast. His book, Kingfisher Kreates, was published by Cyberwit.
- [Lisa Cheby ‘10](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/lisa-cheby-10/) - Lisa Cheby’s ‘10 (Los Angeles, MFA) poem, “We don’t get to engage in violent language and exclusion,” appeared in Altadena Poetry Review.
- [Nicole D. Sconiers ‘10](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/nicole-d-sconiers-10/) - Nicole D. Sconiers ‘10 (Los Angeles, MFA) had her piece, “Black Lives Matter and the Karen Surveillance State,” appear in Cultural Daily.
- [Angela M. Brommel ‘09](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/angela-m-brommel-09-2/) - Angela M. Brommel's ‘09 (Los Angeles, MFA) poem, "Sober," was included in Timshel: An Anthology of Grief and Joy Vol. 2.
- [Julia Caroline Knolton ‘19](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/julia-caroline-knolton-19/) - Julia Caroline Knolton’s ‘19 (Los Angeles, MFA) poem, "Poem for Berthe Morisot," was published in Thimble Literary Magazine's fall 2021 issue.
- [Nia Keith ’09](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/nia-keith-09-3/) - Nia Keith ’09 (University New England, MS in Environmental Studies, Environmental Education) was featured in Mass Audubon's In My Own Words blog.
- [Jeri Frederickson ‘20](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/jeri-frederickson-20-2/) - Jeri Frederickson’s ‘20 (Los Angeles, MFA) review of JinJin Xu's There Is Still Singing in the Afterlife appeared in The Poetry Cafe.
- [Nathan Elias ‘18](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/nathan-elias-18-2/) - Nathan Elias’ ‘18 (Los Angeles, MFA) story “The Alligator Theory,” from his book The Reincarnations, was featured in “7 Magical Realism Short Stories Haunted By Emotional Ghosts” by Electric Literature.
- [Melissa Greenwood ‘16](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/melissa-greenwood-16-3/) - Melissa Greenwood’s ‘16 (Los Angeles, MFA) poem, “What Is It About Two Little Ears,“ appeared in Imposter.
- [Susan Vespoli‘10](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/susan-vespoli10/) - Susan Vespoli’s ‘10 (Los Angeles, MFA) poetry collection, Blame It on the Serpent, will be published by Finishing Line Press and is available for pre-sale.
- [Jesus Francisco Sierra ‘18](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/jesus-francisco-sierra-18-2/) - Jesus Francisco Sierra ‘18 (Los Angeles, MFA) reviewed Dariel Suarez’s The Playwright’s House for the Los Angeles Review of Books.
- [Kim Ellingson ‘20](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/kim-ellingson-20/) - Kim Ellingson ‘20 (Los Angeles, MFA) had three poems published in Wilderness House Literary Review.
- [D. E. Hardy ‘19](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/d-e-hardy-19/) - D. E. Hardy’s ‘19 (Los Angeles, MFA) story, “All the World Is Waiting for You,” appeared in HerStry.
- [Jonathan Berzer ‘09](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/jonathan-berzer-09/) - Jonathan Berzer’s ‘09 (Los Angeles, MFA) story, “Day Player,” appeared in the Blue Lake Review.
- [Adrien Ernesto Cepeda ‘16](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/adrien-ernesto-cepeda-16/) - Adrien Ernesto Cepeda ‘16 (Los Angeles, MFA) was selected as a featured poet for the Panamanian Film Festival's Poesía de Película event in Los Angeles.
- [Alistair McCartney ‘01](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/alistair-mccartney-01/) - Alistair McCartney's ‘01 (Los Angeles, MFA) excerpts, "Acid Dance" and "Poppies," appeared in Exquisite Pandemic, and two poems appeared in Altadena Poetry Review.
- [Janet Rodriguez ‘20](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/janet-rodriguez-20-2/) - Janet Rodriguez ‘20 (Los Angeles, MFA) was named an assistant interviews editor at The Rumpus.
- [Julia Caroline Knowlton ‘19](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/julia-caroline-knowlton-19-2/) - Julia Caroline Knowlton ‘19 (Los Angeles, MFA) was elected President of the Georgia Poetry Society and will be honored at a ceremony in January, 2022.
- [LaToya Jordan ‘09](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/latoya-jordan-09/) - LaToya Jordan's ‘09 (Los Angeles, MFA) story, "Offering," was included in the Best Small Fictions Anthologies Selections 2021 and Wigleaf Top 50 Very Short Fictions 2021.
- [Kolleen Carney Hoepfner ‘13](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/kolleen-carney-hoepfner-13/) - Kolleen Carney Hoepfner ‘13 (Los Angeles, MFA), Editor in Chief of Drunk Monkeys, celebrated the publication's 10 year anniversary.
- [Robert Morgan Fisher ‘14](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/robert-morgan-fisher-14-3/) - Robert Morgan Fisher's ‘14 (Los Angeles, MFA) story, "Our Fallen Tribute," was published in The Avenue. His story, "Hitler's Typewriter," was featured in The Whitefish Review Issue #26 as Winner of the Montana Prize for Humor judged by Jimmy Kimmel and Huey Lewis.
- [Wendy Fontaine ‘12](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/wendy-fontaine-12-2/) - Wendy Fontaine’s ‘12 (Los Angeles, MFA) piece, "Why You Should Write About What You Don't Remember," was included in Getting to the Truth: The Craft and Practice of Creative Nonfiction from Books by Hippocampus.
- [Tanya Ko Hong ‘13](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/tanya-ko-hong-13-3/) - Tanya Ko Hong ‘13 (Los Angeles, MFA) was interviewed by Revolution Books.
- [Scott MacFarlane ‘05](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/scott-macfarlane-05/) - Scott MacFarlane’s ‘05 (Los Angeles, MFA) book, The Bone Shrine, was reviewed by The Prairies Book Review.
- [Diane Gottlieb ‘19](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/diane-gottlieb-19-3/) - Diane Gottlieb ‘19 (Los Angeles, MFA) was awarded the 2021 “Dancing in the Rain” fellowship for writers of children’s or YA literature.
- [Kate Maruyama ‘09](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/kate-maruyama-09-4/) - Kate Maruyama’s ‘09 (Los Angeles, MFA) essay, “Shirley: The Demon Writer,” appeared in Cultural Daily.
- [Melissa Greenwood ‘16](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/melissa-greenwood-16-4/) - Melissa Greenwood's ‘16 (Los Angeles, MFA) poem, "Salt and Spoon," appeared in Pink Plastic House.
- [Melissa Chadburn ‘09](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/melissa-chadburn-09-3/) - Melissa Chadburn’s ‘09 (Los Angeles, MFA) piece, “Compton Fights Inequality With Universal Basic Income,” was published in Capital & Main.
- [Barbara Fant ‘19](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/barbara-fant-19-2/) - Barbara Fant’s ‘19 (Los Angeles, MFA) book, Mouths of Garden, will be published by Sundress Publications and is available for preorder.
- [Sue Fagalde Lick ‘03](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/sue-fagalde-lick-03-2/) - Sue Fagalde Lick ‘03 (Los Angeles, MFA) was elected president of the Oregon Poetry Association and recently published poems in Sage Soup and The Poeming Pigeon: From Pandemic to Protest anthology.
- [Rochelle Newman-Carrasco ‘16](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/rochelle-newman-carrasco-16/) - Rochelle Newman-Carrasco’s ‘16 (Los Angeles, MFA) piece, “The Price of Air,” was published in the Muleskinner Journal.
- [Robert Morgan Fisher ‘14](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/robert-morgan-fisher-14-4/) - Robert Morgan Fisher's ‘14 (Los Angeles, MFA) story "You Stay Here" appeared in Proud to Be: Writing by American Warriors Vol. 10, also featuring stories by two students from Fisher's UCLA Wordcommandos Creative Writing Workshop for veterans with PTSD.
- [Jesus Francisco Sierra ‘18](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/jesus-francisco-sierra-18-3/) - Jesus Francisco Sierra's ‘18 (Los Angeles, MFA) story, "Our Father," was published in Adelaide.
- [Tanya Ko Hong ‘13](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/tanya-ko-hong-13-4/) - Tanya Ko Hong ‘13 (Los Angeles, MFA) appeared on the Robust American Love Speaker Series and was a featured reader for Defunct Magazine’s live event.
- [Kate Maruyama ‘09](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/kate-maruyama-09-5/) - Kate Maruyama’s ‘09 (Los Angeles, MFA) piece, “Café Drago,” appeared in The Coachella Review.
- [Andromeda Romano-Lax ‘12](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/andromeda-romano-lax-12-4/) - Andromeda Romano-Lax’s ‘12 (Los Angeles, MFA) novel, Annie and The Wolves, was listed as one of Library Journal’s Best Books of 2021.
- [Kate Maruyama ‘09, Lisa Eve Cheby ‘10, Toni Ann Johnson ‘08](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/kate-maruyama-09-lisa-eve-cheby-10-toni-ann-johnson-08/) - Gathering: A Women Who Submit Anthology was published in November by Jamii Publishing and features work by alums Kate Maruyama ‘09 (Los Angeles, MFA), Lisa Eve Cheby ‘10 (Los Angeles, MFA), and Toni Ann Johnson ‘08 (Los Angeles, MFA).
- [Rebecca Kuder ‘01](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/rebecca-kuder-01-4/) - Rebecca Kuder ‘01 (Los Angeles, MFA) and partner Robert Freeman Wexler were profiled about their recent books in the Yellow Springs News.
- [Kate Carmody ‘19](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/kate-carmody-19-2/) - Kate Carmody ‘19 (Los Angeles, MFA) attended a residency at Ragdale in November.
- [Diane Gottlieb ‘19](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/diane-gottlieb-19-4/) - Diane Gottlieb ‘19 (Los Angeles, MFA) had three pieces published: “A Recurring Mistake” in 100 Word Story, “If You Ask” in Bending Genres, and an interview with poet Steven Reigns in The Rumpus. Gottlieb's short memoir, "Heavenly Bodies in Seven Pieces,” won the 2021 Tiferet Journal Writing Contest in nonfiction and was published in their
- [Jonathan Berzer ‘09](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/jonathan-berzer-09-2/) - Jonathan Berzer’s ‘09 (Los Angeles, MFA) story, “Death of a Bond Trader,” was published in 34th Parallel.
- [Rachael Warecki ‘13](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/rachael-warecki-13-2/) - Rachael Warecki’s ‘13 (Los Angeles, MFA) piece "Craft Lessons from Cleveland: How Browns Fandom Prepared Me for the Writing Life," was published in Jaded Ibis. Warecki also attended a residency at McDowell.
- [Jake Bailey ‘20](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/jake-bailey-20-3/) - Jake Bailey’s ‘20 (Los Angeles, MFA) poem, “On Illness,” appeared in Great River Review.
- [Adrian Ernesto Cepeda ‘16](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/adrian-ernesto-cepeda-16-4/) - Adrian Ernesto Cepeda’s ‘16 (Los Angeles, MFA) poem, “I Always Remember Dialing” from Speaking con su Sombra, was nominated for a Pushcart Prize by Alebrijes Review. Cepeda was the featured reader at the Sims Library of Poetry Book Fair.
- [Melissa Greenwood ‘16](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/melissa-greenwood-16-5/) - Melissa Greenwood's ‘16 (Los Angeles, MFA) piece, “Rest In Peace, Peacekeepers,” appeared in the Jewish Literary Journal.
- [Janet Rodriguez ‘20](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/janet-rodriguez-20-3/) - Janet Rodriguez’s ‘20 (Los Angeles, MFA) interview, “The Burden of Translation: Talking With Leonora Simonovis,” appeared in The Rumpus. Her memoir, Making an American Family: A Recipe in Five Generations, will be published by Prickly Pear Publishing in 2022.
- [Victoria Chang](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/victoria-chang-7/) - MFA Core Faculty Victoria Chang’s (Los Angeles, MFA) book, Dear Memory, was reviewed by Heather Scott Partington in Los Angeles Review of Books.
- [Sarah Manguso](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/sarah-manguso-2/) - MFA Faculty Sarah Manguso (Los Angeles, MFA) was profiled by Publishers Weekly about her upcoming novel Very Cold People.
- [Gwynne Garfinkle ‘06](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/gwynne-garfinkle-06-4/) - Gwynne Garfinkle’s ‘06 (Los Angeles, MFA) novel, Can't Find My Way Home, will be published on January 15 by Aqueduct Press.
- [Gabriella Souza ‘19](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/gabriella-souza-19-3/) - Gabriella Souza's ‘19 (Los Angeles, MFA) flash piece, “Little Feet,” was published in Cleaver and nominated for The Best Small Fictions anthology.
- [Toni Ann Johnson ‘08](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/toni-ann-johnson-08-3/) - Toni Ann Johnson ‘08 (Los Angeles, MFA) was a guest on the Missouri Review’s Miller Aud-cast podcast.
- [Nathan Elias ‘18](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/nathan-elias-18-3/) - Nathan Elias’s ‘18 (Los Angeles, MFA) novel, Coil Quake Rift, was published by Montag Press.
- [C. Imani Williams ‘10](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/c-imani-williams-10/) - C. Imani Williams’s ‘10 (Los Angeles, MFA) book, Rootwork: Triumph Over Trauma, was published.
- [Caitlin Coey ‘21](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/caitlin-coey-21/) - Caitlin Coey's ‘21 (Los Angeles, MFA) poem, "The rope and the hole," appeared in Awakened Voices and was nominated for a Pushcart Prize.
- [Victoria Chang](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/victoria-chang-8/) - MFA Core Faculty Victoria Chang (Los Angeles, MFA) and Dean Rader's review-in-dialogue of Douglas Kearney's Sho was one of LitHub's 10 Best Book Reviews of 2021. Chang was also named the New York Times Magazine poetry editor for 2022 and was interviewed on Tin House's Between the Covers podcast.
- [Heather Curl Co-authors Chapter in "Children’s Rights from International Educational Perspectives"](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/dr-heather-curl-co-authors-chapter/) - Education Faculty Dr. Heather Curl co-authored the chapter “Teaching and Learning Together”: One Model of Rights-Centred Secondary Teacher Preparation in the United States in the book Children’s Rights from International Educational Perspectives (Springer). Core Faculty in Seattle’s MAT, MAEd, UEE, and ARTC programs, Dr. Curl teaches courses in equity, policy, leadership, change, social studies methods
- [Arlie Ray ‘15](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/arlie-ray-15/) - Arlie Ray ‘15 (Midwest, BA in Management) is the new mental health counselor for Clark State College in Springfield, Ohio. Also an alum of Clark State College’s Human Resource Management program, and Wright State University’s Master of Rehabilitation Counseling degree, he has over 11 years of experience in student service. Ray has experience working within
- [Thomas Doherty ’02](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/thomas-doherty-02/) - Thomas Doherty ’02 (PsyD in Clinical Psychology, New England) was featured in a recent NY Times article “Climate Change Enters the Therapy Room.” Doherty is a psychologist who specializes in climate anxiety and climate change therapy. Read the article here.* *May need a subscription to read.
- [Luciana Lieff ‘18 and Tashira Collier ‘04](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/luciana-lieff-18-and-tashira-collier-04/) - Luciana Lieff ‘18 (Midwest, BA in Conflict Studies) and Tashira Collier ‘04 (MA in Conflict Resolution) are inaugural mediators for the Alternatives to Policing program in Dayton, Ohio.
- [Clinical Mental Health Counseling Faculty Present at Conference](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/clinical-mental-health-counseling-faculty-present-at-conference/) - Dr. Devona Stalnaker-Shofner, Associate Professor and Associate Chair, and Dr. Ernie Zullo, Assistant Professor in New England’s Clinical Mental Health Counseling program presented at the 7th Annual Law and Ethics in Counseling Conference held in New Orleans, LA on February 8 – 11, 2022. This annual national refereed professional conference brought together counselor educators, counseling
- [Lize Booysen](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/185622/) - PhD in Leadership and Change Professor of Leadership and Organizational Behavior, Dr. Lize Booysen co-edited a Special Collection on Women In Business in Africa and has published the editorial article “Women in Business in Africa: (Re) Claiming Our Agency” in the South African Journal of Business Management’s, special collection on Women in Business in Africa.
- [Falami Devoe](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/falami-devoe/) - Dr. Falami Devoe (GSLC, PhD) has published Self-Care Ritualistic Journal (Dr. Falami, LLC, December 24, 2021). The journal guides the reader through reflective writing focused on learning to understand and create rituals prioritizing mental, physical, spiritual, and emotional self-care practices that can be incorporated into one's daily life. Additionally, she was this year’s keynote speaker
- [Froswa’ Booker-Drew ’14](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/froswa-booker-drew-14-3/) - Dr. Froswa’ Booker-Drew ’14 (GSLC, PhD) was a recent guest on How To Create Philanthropy That Leaves a Lasting Legacy," a Medium series focused on featuring leaders regarding creating sustainable success.
- [Rick Williams ‘84](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/rick-williams-84/) - Rick Williams ‘84 (Antioch College, MA) has joined The Community Foundation San Luis Obispo County Board of Directors. Williams is the former CEO of the Sobrato Family Foundation and the Founder and President of Realize Consulting Group. He also previously served as the Director of the Asset Funders Network and the National Programs Director of
- [Zoe Marzo ’18](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/zoe-marzo-18/) - Zoe Marzo ’18 (BA in Liberal Studies, Creative Writing, Los Angeles) had her short story “The Lost Mermaid” published in Tahoma Literary Review. Her Craft essay “The Dark Pages: Updating Patterns of Rape in Fiction” was published in Grist Journal Blog.
- [Jan Byars '09](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/jan-byars/) - Dr. Jan Byars '09 (GSLC, PhD) President of LeadSync has published, A Call to Wholeness: Empowering Organizations Through Possibility (Balboa Press, 2021). Based on her dissertation, this new book shares a story about accepting power and recognizing possibility that is enhanced by tools and exercises that guide others into a new paradigm for life and business.
- [Greta Creech '21](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/greta-creech/) - Dr. Greta Creech '21 (GSLC, PhD) has accepted a position as Adjunct Professor of National Security Policy at Duke University. In this new position, she will be teaching Leadership in the National Security Policy Environment in their Master of National Security Policy program. Dr. Creech is also an Adjunct Professor of Intelligence and Security Studies
- [Kader Gumus](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/kader-gumus/) - PhD in Leadership and Change student Kader Gumus has contributed to the new book entitled, How Germany Became Home: 60 Years of the German-Turkish Recruitment Agreement (Özcan Mutlu, 2021). In this chapter, she reflects on the role of immigration trauma, the societal challenges of a broken immigration policy, the impact of exclusion and marginalization in
- [Kim Ellingson ‘20](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/kim-ellingson-20-2/) - Kim Ellingson’s ‘20 (Los Angeles, MFA) poem, "Until Further Notice,” was selected for Cagibi's annual printed anthology. Her piece, “Sparrow Haibun,” was nominated for 2021 Best Microfiction by Lost Balloon.
- [Roberto Lovato ‘18](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/roberto-lovato-18-2/) - Roberto Lovato’s ‘18 (Los Angeles, MFA) essay, “The Gentrification of Consciousness,” appeared in Alta.
- [Kolleen Carney Hoepfner ‘13](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/kolleen-carney-hoepfner-13-2/) - Kolleen Carney Hoepfner’s ‘13 (Los Angeles, MFA) poem, “Margaret calls me before bed and her voice is quieter every night,” was published in Twin Pies Literary.
- [Melissa Greenwood ‘16](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/melissa-greenwood-16-6/) - Melissa Greenwood's ‘16 (Los Angeles, MFA) book review of Frida Kahlo and My Left Leg by Emily Rapp Black was published in Drizzle.
- [Tanya Ko Hong ‘13](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/tanya-ko-hong-13-5/) - Tanya Ko Hong’s ‘13 (Los Angeles, MFA) poem, “Bleeding Heart Flower,” appeared in Poetrybay. She was also interviewed for “Life is Poetry” in Carruaje De Pájaros and was a featured guest in the Audacious with Chion Wolf podcast.
- [Robert Morgan Fisher ‘14](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/robert-morgan-fisher-14-5/) - Robert Morgan Fisher’s ‘14 (Los Angeles, MFA) short story, “Sign Spinner: The Movie,” received Honorable Mention for the 2021 Rick DeMarinis Prize.
- [Strengthening Community Resilience to Severe Weather Events in the Monadnock Region](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/strengthening-community-resilience-to-severe-weather-events-in-the-monadnock-region/) - We invite you to participate in two discussions on community resilience to help older adults and related agencies prepare for severe weather events—March 22 and April 12, 2022. As part of a pilot research project, the Climate and Health Resilience Initiative (CHRI) is designed to measure and strengthen the resilience of our region and its
- [David M. Kolb ’87](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/david-m-kolb-87/) - David M. Kolb ’87 (Los Angeles, MA in Clinical Psychology) has transitioned from counseling to corporate training of management and communication skills. He also published his book, Leading from the InsideOUT, where he identified seven capacities necessary to effectively lead. His book is a guide for developing authentic leadership. “In my work and in writing
- [Natashia Deón](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/natashia-deon-2/) - MFA in Creative Writing Faculty Natashia Deón was interviewed by The Coachella Review about her novel The Perishing.
- [Cherie Bridges Patrick ’20](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/cherie-bridges-patrick-20/) - Dr. Cherie Bridges Patrick ’20 (GSLC, PhD in Leadership and Change) and GSLC Professor of Leadership Ethics, Dr. Donna Ladkin have published “Whiteness in Leadership Theorizing: A Critical Analysis of Race in Bass’ Transformational Leadership Theory” in the journal Leadership.
- [Shana Hormann ‘07](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/shana-hormann-07/) - Dr. Shana Hormann '07 (GSLC, PhD) was a featured guest on the Principal Insights podcast entitled, "Thinking About Organizational Culture, Organizational Trauma and Healing in Schools." The episode focuses on organizational culture and its functions; characteristics of traumatized organizations; the importance of being aware of organizational health; and ways to create conditions for organizational healing.
- [Donna Ladkin](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/donna-ladkin/) - Graduate School of Leadership and Change Professor of Leadership Ethics, Dr. Donna Ladkin has published “From Sovereign to Subject: Applying Foucault's Conceptualization of Power to Leading and Studying Power Within Leadership” in The Leadership Quarterly.
- [Mursalata Muhammad](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/mursalata-muhammad/) - Graduate School of Leadership and Change student Mursalata Muhammad, an English professor at Grand Rapids Community College, has been selected by poet Thomas Lynch for a month-long residency at his home. Muhammad is taking part as the first recipient of the Sweeney Memorial Boat House Residency at Lines End. Encouraging emerging writers with this new
- [Cynthia Thomashow](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/cynthia-thomashow/) - Dr. Cynthia Thomashow, founding director and currently the Academic Manager of the MA in Education with Urban Environmental Education (UEE) program at Antioch Seattle, published the article “Moving toward Anti-Racism in the Environmental Field” in The Nature of Cities. Thomashow brings together stories from AUS urban environmental education BIPOC students after graduation in order to capture their
- [Kate Maruyama ‘09 ](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/kate-maruyama-09-6/) - Kate Maruyama ‘09 (Los Angeles, MFA in Creative Writing) had her novella, Family Solstice, named Best Fiction Book of 2021 in the latest issue of Rue Morgue Magazine. Kate is a Los Angeles Undergraduate faculty member in Creative Writing.
- [John Kachuba ‘96](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/john-kachubas-96/) - John Kachuba’s ‘96 (Midwest, MA) twelfth book, Shapeshifters: A History has been released by Reaktion Books. It was a finalist in the Horror Writers Association's Bram Stoker Award for Superior Achievement in Nonfiction. He is the award-winning author of several books, numerous articles, short stories, and poems. He is a member of the Historical Novel
- [Melissa Meszaros ‘12](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/melissa-meszaros-12/) - Melissa Meszaros ‘12 (Los Angeles, MFA in Creative Writing) had her memoir Heavy Metal Headbang published by Oil on Water Press on March 3, 2022. A writer and comics industry publicist, Meszaros’s memoir offers an inspirational first-hand account of what it was like to live through a life-changing brain injury and how she fought to
- [GSLC Alumni and Professor Appear on Podcast](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/gslc-alumni-and-professor-appear-on-podcast/) - Graduate School of Leadership and Change alumnae Marion Missy McGee '22 (GSLC, PhD) and Dr. Cherie Bridges Patrick '20 (GSLC, PhD) and GSLC Professor of Leadership Ethics Dr. Donna Ladkin were recent guests on Phronesis: Practical Wisdom for Leaders. Their episode is entitled, “Beyond Whiteness in Leadership Theorizing” and they were interviewed by fellow PhD
- [Grace Estle ‘15](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/grace-estle-15/) - Grace Estle ‘15 (Midwest, BA Creative Writing) published Chandler the Crocodile, a picture book that empowers toddlers and early readers to embrace what makes them special: their differences. The book spreads self-love and acceptance while celebrating diversity. “As an Asian American, I recognize the importance of cherishing diversity and embracing uniqueness,” said Estle. “If I
- [Chad Lensman ‘09](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/chad-lensman-09/) - Chad Lensman ‘09 (Midwest, BA) was hired as the new superintendent for the Fairlawn Local School District in Sidney, Ohio. His official duties are set to begin on August 1st, 2022. After graduating from Antioch in 2009, Lensman earned his Masters in Educational Leadership from Concordia University Chicago in 2014, and will earn his Superintendent’s
- [Rebecca Kuder ‘01](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/rebecca-kuder-01-3/) - Rebecca Kuder '01 (Los Angeles, MFA) had her debut novel, The Eight Mile Suspended Carnival, published by What Books Press. (More at https://rebeccakuder.com/.)
- [Clinical and Mental Health Faculty Present at Counselor Education Distance Learning Conference](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/clinical-and-mental-health-cmhc-faculty-present-at-counselor-education-distance-learning-conference/) - Dr. Amy Morrison (Program Director, CMHC and Art Therapy) and Dr. Deb Smith (CMHC Faculty) were selected to present at the Counselor Education Distance Learning Conference on Feb 25, 2022. Their presentation, Exploring Self-Care Practices for Counselor Educators Teaching in Online and Hybrid Programs, investigated how a counselor educator takes care of oneself within
- [Janet Dewart Bell ’74, ’15](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/janet-dewart-bell-74-15/) - Dr. Janet Dewart Bell ’74, ’15 (Maryland, BA and GSLC, PhD) Founder of LEAD Intergenerational Solutions, has been recognized as a recipient of the 2022 France Perkins Intelligence and Courage Award. Additionally, her work was featured in the book Taught By Women, Poems as Resistance Language, New and Selected (Third World Press, 2020) and most
- [Catherine Auman ‘84](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/catherine-auman-84/) - Catherine Auman ‘84 (Seattle, Psychology) published "Guide to Spiritual L.A.: The Irreverent, the Awake, and the True." A four-time author, Auman reveals a surprisingly rich and wide-ranging spiritual history that goes far beyond the stereotypical "new age" image evoked when most people think about the City of Angels. Auman's book is peppered with city trips
- [Chris Taylor ’16](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/chris-taylor-16/) - Dr. Chris Taylor ’16 (GSLC, PhD) is the Managing Director of Solar Thermal Australia and has led the organization to become one of the fastest-growing businesses as noted by The Australian Financial Review for 2022.
- [Heather Curl](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/dr-heather-curl/) - Seattle Education Faculty Dr. Heather Curl was quoted in an article in Grow talking about social class in a recent article about the difference between working and middle class. “Money was actually secondary for some to the visceral experience they felt they had,” Dr. Curl says of the aspects that divide working and middle class.
- [Heather Curl](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/heather-curl/) - Seattle Education Faculty Dr. Heather Curl was quoted talking about social class in a recent article about the difference between working and middle class. “Money was actually secondary for some to the visceral experience they felt they had,” Dr. Curl says of the aspects that divide working and middle class. Check out the full article
- [Tom Wessels](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/tom-wessels/) - Tom Wessels, New England Professor Emeritus and founder of the Master’s program in Conservation Biology, was featured in an episode of The Radical Centrist podcast. He discussed how his understanding of nature evolved from a therapeutic and innate understanding of the world to a deeper understanding of our social and civic relationships. Wessels is a
- [Katherine Soto-Vasquez ‘19](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/katherine-soto-vasquez-19/) - Katherine Soto-Vasquez ‘19 (Santa Barbara, MBA) was recognized by PATH Santa Barbara for Women’s History Month, for her work providing unhoused individuals with housing and social services resources. As the Associate Director of Housing Programs for PATH, Soto-Vasquez was instrumental in implementing the Coordinated Entry System (CES) in Santa Barbara County – the process through
- [Shoshana D. Kerewsky ’98](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/shoshana-d-kerewsky-98/) - Dr. Shoshana D. Kerewsky's ’98 (New England, PsyD) memoir, "Cancer, Kintsugi, Camino," describes her experiences in lyrical prose and poetry. A mosaic, the memoir builds the whole from bits and fragments, exploring not just breast cancer and the Camino de Santiago, but also Jewish, Buddhist, and atheist identities; relationships; AIDS and COVID; metaphors; haibun; and
- [Christopher Williams ‘90](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/christopher-williams-90/) - Christopher “Chris” Williams ‘90 (Antioch College, BA in Psychology) is the new Global Inclusion and Diversity (I&D) Leader role for Mercer, an American asset management firm. In this role, Williams leads inclusion and diversity strategy globally and drives measurable and visible outcomes in this space. Williams previously worked at HBO and Viacom and most recently
- [Tenika Jackson](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/tenika-jackson/) - Los Angeles faculty and newly appointed Chair of the MA in Clinical Psychology program, Dr. Tenika Jackson, was quoted in a Los Angeles Times article "It’s a ‘sad and scary time’ for LGBTQ students and their families" about the difficulties LGBTQ+ families are facing with "Don't Say Gay" bills becoming more prevalent. Read the article
- [Chelsi Day ‘12](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/chelsi-day-12/) - Dr. Chelsi Day ‘12 (New England, PsyD in Clinical Psychology) is a Sport Psychologist at The Ohio State University. She was quoted in a recent article about March Madness and why fans can identify with the little guy going up against a powerhouse school. "Kentucky has been a basketball powerhouse for a long time. That’s
- [Froswa’ Booker-Drew ’14](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/froswa-booker-drew-14-4/) - Dr. Froswa' Booker-Drew ’14 (GSLC, PhD) was a featured Unstoppable Woman by Dallas Fort Worth’s NBCDFW Telemundo 39 in recognition for her "spirit, determination and ability to affect change." Read the full article here.
- [Tera McIntosh ‘13](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/tera-mcintosh-13/) - Dr. Tera McIntosh ’13 (GSLC, PhD) co-published an article entitled, “Factors Influencing Social and Emotional Well-Being Among Women Who Sleep with Women: Minority Stress and Compartmentalization” in the Journal of Community and Applied Social Psychology. Read the article here. Read Dr. McIntosh’s dissertation entitled Show and Tell: Using Restorative Practices and Asset Based Community Development
- [Claudia J. Ford '86, ‘15](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/dr-claudia-j-ford-86-15/) - Dr. Claudia J. Ford '86, ‘15 (San Francisco, MA; New England, PhD) has been awarded an innovative fellowship through the Panel on Planetary Thinking at Justus-Liebig-Universität in Giessen, Germany. The four-year program aims to stimulate transdisciplinary dialogues between the humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, and the arts. Ford was chosen from among hundreds of applicants
- [Carol Davis](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/carol-davis/) - Carol V. Davis, Poet and Adjunct Faculty in Creative Writing in Los Angeles' Undergraduate Program had her new book, Below Zero, accepted by Stephen F. Austin State University Press. It will come out in 2023. This will be her 4th book of poetry. Read a profile on Carol and her third Fulbright Award here.
- [Angel Harper ‘10](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/angel-harper-10/) - Angel Harper ‘10 (Education Teaching Credential, Los Angeles) was an elementary school teacher for the Los Angeles Unified School District for 12 years, retiring in 2019. During COVID, she became certified as a Studio Teacher and is now an on-location Teacher for TV/Film. Learn more about Angel’s work on her website here or follow her
- [Kari Percival ‘01](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/kari-percival-01/) - Kari Percival ‘01 (New England, Environmental Science, General Science Teaching) released How To Say Hello To A Worm: A First Guide To Outside, a gardening picture book for ages 2-4. It was released on February 2, 2022, by Rise x Penguin Workshop at Penguin Random House. “I was inspired to write this guide to gardening
- [Seattle Faculty Publish Book](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/antioch-seattle-faculty-publish-book/) - Three Seattle faculty members published Resilience-Centered Counseling: A Liberating Approach to Change and Wellbeing. Written by Dr. Colin Ward, Dr. William Heusler, and Dr. Katherine Fort, the text recognizes that people are far more than the challenges they face and that counseling is a collaborative invitation to better oneself. The book reimagines how clinicians can
- [Nicole White '22](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/nicole-white-22/) - Dr. Nicole White'22 (GSLC, PhD) has received a grant from the University of Cincinnati’s Center for Clinical and Translational Science & Training (CCTST) to focus on Integration of Specialized Populations. Her study will focus on the development of community engagement between caregivers and daycare providers to foster the development of inclusive practices so children with
- [Macall Gordon '08](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/macall-gordon-08/) - Macall Gordon '08 (Seattle, MA) has conducted and presented research on the influence of what researchers term a "difficult" temperament on infant/child sleep and sleep training efforts, as well as whether there are "upsides"/strengths that accompany that temperament. "My research challenges the popular notion that extinction is quick, effective, and without side effects for every
- [Harriet Schwartz ‘09](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/harriet-schwartz-09/) - Dr. Harriet Schwartz ’09 (GSLC, PhD) is Professor of Relational Practice and Higher Education in Antioch’s Graduate School of Leadership and Change. Dr. Schwartz discusses teaching as a relational practice in her interview with Steven Robinow in his new podcast Teaching for Student Success (Ep 5). Listen to the podcast here. While Dr. Schwartz often
- [Arianna Alexsandra Collins ’01](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/arianna-alexsandra-collins-01/) - Arianna Alexsandra Collins ’01 (New England, Environmental Administration) became the new Executive Director of the Hoosic River Watershed Association (HooRWA) on December 2021. This is a part-time position so she is happily still able to do her wild edibles land inventories work through her business Offerings for Community Building while rounding out her desire to
- [Mohammed Raei ‘16](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/mohammed-raei-16/) - Dr. Mohammed Raei ‘16 (GSLC, PhD) was recently featured on the podcast Getting Smart regarding the book he recently co-edited entitled Adaptive Leadership in a Global Economy: Perspectives for Application and Scholarship (Routledge, 2021). Listen to the podcast episode here. You can read Dr. Raei’s dissertation Development and Validation of the Adaptive Leadership with Authority
- [Rachel Roberts](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/rachel-roberts/) - PhD in Leadership and Change student and immediate past principal of Columbia Elementary School in Brevard County, Florida, Rachel Roberts, has been honored for her transformational leadership. She was a recipient of the Florida TaxWatch 2021-22 Principal Leadership Awards (PLA). This prestigious award recognizes educational leaders who are creating impactful change in their students’ lives
- [Mariaimeé Gonzalez](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/dr-mariaimee-gonzalez/) - Dr. Mariaimeé Gonzalez, Chair & Core Faculty in Seattle’s MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling program, was chosen to be featured in The Professional Counselor Journal for this year's Lifetime Achievement Series. Each year TPC presents an interview with a seminal figure in counseling as part of its Lifetime Achievement in Counseling series. This year I am honored
- [Anthony Pennant and Zain Shamoon Present at Conference](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/anthony-pennant-lmft-and-zain-shamoon-phd/) - Anthony Pennant, LMFT, and Zain Shamoon, PhD, Faculty in the Seattle MA in Couple and Family Therapy (CFT) program, recently presented at the International Family Therapy Association speaking about the Person of the Therapist (POTT) model. The POTT model is currently being taught in the MA in CFT program at Antioch Seattle and provides students
- [Mitch Kusy](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/mitch-kusy/) - Graduate School of Leadership and Change Professor of Organization Learning and Development, Dr. Mitch Kusy’s latest article entitled, “Developing Physician Leaders’ Complex Problem-Solving Skills,” was published in the March-April, 2022 issue of Physician Leadership Journal. He co-authored the piece with Dr. Steve Wiesner who was assistant physician-in-chief at Kaiser Permanente East Bay Medical Center and
- [Cherie Bridges Patrick ’20](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/cherie-bridges-patrick-20-2/) - Dr. Cherie Bridges Patrick ’20 (GSLC, PhD) recently traveled to Nairobi, Kenya for a strategic partner workshop supporting the efforts of the Albany Associates' Women to Women Security Project in Somalia. Partners attending the workshop explored ways in which to best support communities, as well as how to help women, girls and other marginalized groups
- [Sara Powell ‘15](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/sara-powell-15/) - Sara Powell ‘15 (New England, MS) co-led a 7-week farmer business planning course with its first successful cohort completed in April 2022. Following her graduation from Antioch and several years of working in the Monadnock Region, Powell began her position as Program Director at The Hannah Grimes Center for Entrepreneurship. The Specialty Crop Producers Farmer
- [Joël Barraquiel Tan ‘04](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/joel-barraquiel-tan-04/) - Joël Barraquiel Tan ‘04 (Los Angeles, MFA in Creative Writing) has been named the executive director of the New Wing Luke Museum in Seattle, WA. He started his new position on April 15, 2022. He was previously Director of Community Engagement at San Francisco’s Yerba Buena Center for the Arts, and Executive Leader for the
- [Claudia J. Ford '86, ‘15](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/claudia-j-ford-86-15-2/) - Dr. Claudia J. Ford '86, ‘15 (Antioch College, MA; New England, PhD in Environmental Studies) has been awarded an innovative fellowship through the Panel on Planetary Thinking at Justus Liebig University of Giessen, Germany. This summer, she will travel to Germany to complete her fellowship. Fellows of the Planetary Scholars and Artists in Residence Program
- [Nonye Ogoamaka ‘11](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/nonye-ogoamaka-11/) - Nonye Ogoamaka ‘11 (Santa Barbara, MA in Clinical Psychology) was named the new Director of Nursing at Hillside in Santa Barbara, a residential facility serving 59 individuals living with intellectual and developmental disabilities. As director of nursing, Ogoamaka will take on the direct supervision of all Nursing Department staff and perform a range of nursing
- [David Sobel](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/dr-david-sobel/) - New England Education faculty, Dr. David Sobel, was quoted My BackYard and The Northend Agent's about the best ways to discuss climate change with children!
- [Rocky Casillas Aguirre ‘16](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/rocky-casillas-aguirre-16/) - Rocky Casillas Aguirre ‘16 (New England, MS in Environmental Studies, Conservation Biology) was hired as the new executive director at Sharing Our Roots, a nonprofit organization that owns a 100-acre parcel of land in Northfield that will be used this year by a diverse group of vegetable and livestock farmers. Sharing Our Roots mission is
- [Elise Lark ‘14](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/elise-lark-14/) - Dr. Elise Lark ‘14(GSLC, PhD) Founder of the nonprofit Circle of Friends for the Dying, recently secured the bequest of the home to establish Jim & Lisa’s Circle Home, located in the heart of Kingston’s Rondout National Historic District in New York state, it will be a comfortable and peaceful dwelling for hospice-eligible individuals in
- [Courtny Davis Olds ‘20](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/courtny-davis-olds-20/) - Rev. Dr. Courtny Davis Olds ‘20 (GSLC, PhD) became Executive Minister/CEO of American Baptist Churches of Rhode Island in April 2022. In this role, Dr. Davis Olds provides strategic leadership to the organization that resources the 68 American Baptist churches in the state and functions as a link between the local churches and the national
- [Pamela Harmon Rogers ’08](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/pamela-harmon-rogers-08/) - Pamela Harmon Rogers ’08 (New England, Environmental Studies, Science Teacher Certification) was named Middle School Science Department Chair at her school as well as her school's Collins Award for outstanding Middle School educator of the year. She also became certified as a Nature and Forest Therapy guide.
- [Rona Conti ‘64](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/rona-conti-64/) - Rona Conti ‘64 (Antioch College, BA of Arts) exhibited her original pulp paintings with Japanese calligraphy at Tokatlyan Gallery in Belmont, MA. She has exhibited her work in many countries outside the United States including Japan, China, and Australia. Read the full article here.
- [Nicole Williams](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/nicole-williams/) - PhD in Leadership and Change student Nicole Williams recently presented the plenary session entitled "Finding and Embracing Your Leadership Identity: Exploratory Perspectives of Justice, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging Intersections" at Merrimack College's Higher Education Master’s 10th Anniversary Celebration and Symposium. Nicole is Merrimack's Assistant Dean of Student Affairs and Director for their Unity House.
- [Jody Levison-Johnson ’20](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/jody-levison-johnson-20/) - Dr. Jody Levison-Johnson ’20 (GSLC, PhD in Leadership and Change) has been appointed to the Syracuse University David B. Falk College of Sport and Human Dynamics Advisory Board. The College offers degree programs in exercise science, food studies, human development and family science, marriage and family therapy, nutrition science and dietetics, public health, social work,
- [Gopal Krishnamurthy](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/gopal-krishnamurthy/) - Dr. Gopal Krishnamurthy, Core Faculty in the New England Environmental Studies and Sustainability Department and Director of the Science Teacher Certification, was the moderator for Protecting the Promise of Public Education, a fundraiser to support Critical Explorers. Critical Explorers is a nonprofit that promotes a vision of education that is centered on learners, invites investigation,
- [Mitch Kusy](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/mitch-kusy-2/) - GSLC Professor of Organization Learning and Development and Leading for Transformative Change Certificate Convenor, Dr. Mitch Kusy’s was featured on the Association of Occupational Health Professionals in Healthcare's Caring for Healthcare Professionals podcast. The episode covers covert incivility, its destructive power in healthcare, and impact on team performance and patient safety. During the podcast they
- [Amy Chappell ‘73](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/amy-chappell-73/) - Amy Chappell M.D. ‘73 (Antioch College, BA) has been appointed as an Independent Strategic Advisor for Xalud Therapeutics, a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing DNA-delivered therapeutics. Chappell will work with Xalud senior management and other advisors to provide strategic input and direction for Xalud's R&D programs, including XT-150, a nonviral DNA-based delivery platform with potential for
- [Victoria Chang](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/victoria-chang-9/) - As part of NPR's celebrations of National Poetry Month, NPR asked Antioch MFA in Creative Writing Faculty Victoria Chang to share her favorite poetry submissions for All Things Considered. Listen to interview here.
- [Amanda Martinez ‘08](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/amanda-martinez-08/) - Amanda Martinez ‘08 (Santa Barbara, MAT) has been hired as the assistant superintendent of Pupil Services at the Goleta Union School District (GUSD). For the last four years, Martinez has been the principal of El Camino Elementary School, one of the nine schools in the GUSD. Before that, she was the district’s coordinator of special
- [Julia Caroline Knowlton ’19](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/julia-caroline-knowlton-19-3/) - Julia Caroline Knowlton ’19 (Los Angeles, MFA) had her chapbook, Poem at the Edge of the World, published by Alice Greene & Co. She was elected President of the Georgia Poetry Society.
- [Peter Price '91](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/peter-price-91/) - Peter Price ‘91 (Midwest, Music Recording and Performance) released his first album of original music entitled Department of the Interior in February of 2022. The Department of the Interior is an album that explores, spirituality, living, loving, loss, and even has a 21st-century political protest song named Common Ground. As the album title suggests, ideas
- [Betty Johnson ’21](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/betty-johnson-21/) - Dr. Betty Johnson ’21 (GSLC, PhD) and PhD in Leadership and Change Professor Dr. Beth Mabry published “Remote Work Video Meetings: Workers’ Emotional Exhaustion and Practices for Greater Well-being” in the German Journal of Human Resource Management (GHRM). Read Dr. Johnson’s dissertation Video Meetings in a Pandemic Era: Emotional Exhaustion, Stressors, and Coping here.
- [Jessica Litwak ’15](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/jessica-litwak-15/) - Dr. Jessica Litwak ’15 (GSLC, PhD) in conjunction with the MHiiTE project, performed My Heart is in the East at the Romemu Center in New York City. The play deals with East and West, Jews and Muslims, Men and Women, offering a vision of peace. At the core of the story is a rich and
- [LaTanya White ’22](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/latanya-white-22/) - Dr. LaTanya White ’22 (GSLC, PhD) was recommended by a Peer Review Panel of the United States (U.S.) Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) and World Learning for placement on the Fulbright Specialist Roster for a tenure of four years. Recognized as a Specialist in the areas of Education and Business
- [David Roemer ‘91](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/david-roemer-91/) - David (Dave) Roemer ‘91 (College, BA in Environmental Communications) has been hired as the new superintendent for Glacier National Park. He is in charge of managing the over one million acres that make up the park. Roemer was hired due to his strong experience working with community and Tribal partners, and he has a strong
- [Cari Simson ’05](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/cari-simson-05/) - Cari Simson ’05 (Seattle, MA in Whole Systems Design) is an artist and an environmentalist who thinks in whole systems and has an impressive career working for social and environmental justice. She talks about her exhibit "Our Plastic Planet" which was presented as part of the opening event for the Our Blue Planet exhibition at
- [Elizabeth Sampson ’17](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/elizabeth-sampson-17/) - Elizabeth Sampson ’17 (Online, BA in Liberal Studies, with a specialization in Literature) was a member of The Road Theater's Under Construction Playwriting Group, where she developed her newest play, The Skeleton Flower. The play had two staged readings for the Road, one on Zoom in 2020 and another on the Road Stage in Fall
- [Angela M. Franklin ‘20](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/angela-m-franklin-20/) - Angela M. Franklin ‘20 (Los Angeles, MFA in Creative Writing) conducted Our Soul wRITES: Sexual Trauma Undressed, a two-part healing and writing workshop series, presented through the Anansi Writers Workshop during women's history month in March 2022. The events were held at The World Stage in Leimert Park, in Los Angeles. “After attending several poetry
- [PhD in Leadership and Change Students and Alum to Present at Conference](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/186219/) - PhD in Leadership and Change students LauraLynn Jansen, Cindy Mako Robinson, Kader Gumus, and alumna Dr. Shana Hormann will present at the International Association's Women in Leadership Conference in Portsmouth, United Kingdom June 15-17, 2022. The conference includes three days of programming including keynotes, reflective conversations, workshops, panels, presentations, and more. The conference will provide
- [Greta Creech '21](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/greta-creech-2/) - Dr. Greta Creech ’21 (GSLC, PhD) published a new article entitled, "Misaligned Perspectives on Diversity and Inclusion in the Intelligence Community" in the International Journal of Intelligence and Counter Intelligence. Read Dr. Creech’s dissertation Holding on to Who They Are: Pathways for Variations in Response to Toxic Workplace Behavior Among U.S. Intelligence Officers here.
- [Leatrice Oram ’16 and Martha Miser ’11](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/leatrice-oram-16-and-martha-miser-11/) - Dr. Leatrice Oram ’16 (GSLC, PhD) and Dr. Martha Miser ’11 (GSLC, PhD) co-authored the article "All Ears: The Gift of the Introvert" that appeared in Coaching Perspectives. Read Dr. Oram’s dissertation A Method to My Quietness: A Grounded Theory Study of Living and Leading with Introversion here. Read Dr. Miser’s dissertation The Myth of
- [LeVan D. Hawkins ’11](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/levan-d-hawkins-11/) - LeVan D. Hawkins ’11 (Los Angeles, MFA) has been awarded a Pushcart Prize for his essay, “Both Sissies,” which was published in the Chicago Quarterly Review in 2021. “Both Sissies” is selected for reprint in Pushcart Prize XLV11: Best of Small Presses (2023 edition) November 2022.
- [Kathy Hoffman](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/kathy-hoffman/) - Kathy Hoffman, PhD in Leadership and Change student, was awarded the Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board Director's Office Employee of the Year Award in recognition of the way in which she changed the agency's business related to stakeholder engagement, public processes and outreach, and overhauled their policy and regulatory development. Additionally, she was invited
- [Russell E. Thornhill ’13, ‘14](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/russell-e-thornhill-13-14/) - Russell E. Thornhill ’13, ‘14 (Los Angeles, BA in Liberals Studies; MA Organizational Management) received the Claremont School of Theology’s Distinguished Alumna/us Award for 2022. This award is bestowed upon extraordinary Claremont School of Theology graduates who live the mission and values of the school. Thornhill is being recognized for his work in the leadership
- [Melissa Chadburn '09](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/melissa-chadburn-09-4/) - Melissa Chadburn’s 09 (Los Angeles, MFA) forthcoming novel, A Tiny Upward Shove, was reviewed by Publisher’s Weekly.
- [Janet Rodriguez '20](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/janet-rodriguez-20-4/) - Janet Rodriguez’s '20 (Los Angeles, MFA) interview with Antioch MFA Faculty Sharman Apt Russell, on her book Within Our Grasp, appeared in The Rumpus.
- [Aliah Lavonne Tigh ‘20](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/aliah-lavonne-tigh-20/) - Aliah Lavonne Tigh’s ‘20 (Los Angeles, MFA) book, Weren’t We Natural Swimmers, will be published by Tram Editions and is available for preorder.
- [Barbara Fant ‘19](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/barbara-fant-19-3/) - Barbara Fant’s ‘19 (Los Angeles, MFA) book, Mouths of Garden, was published by Sundress Publications.
- [Cristina Medina ‘19](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/cristina-medina-19-2/) - Cristina Medina ‘19 (Los Angeles, MFA) led a K-Pop and Beyond workshop for young writers at the Hammer Museum.
- [Angela M. Franklin ‘20](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/angela-m-franklin-20-2/) - Angela M. Franklin ‘20 (Los Angeles, MFA) had three poems appear in Spectrum: Close Encounter.
- [MFA Faculty Natashia Deón](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/antioch-mfa-faculty-natashia-deon/) - MFA Faculty Natashia Deón was interviewed by The Coachella Review about her novel The Perishing.
- [MFA Special Guest Diane Seuss](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/antioch-mfa-special-guest-diane-seuss/) - December 2021 MFA Special Guest Diane Seuss was awarded the Pulitzer Prize in Poetry for the collection frank: sonnets.
- [Janet Rodriguez ‘20](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/janet-rodriguez-20-5/) - Janet Rodriguez’s ‘20 (Los Angeles, MFA) memoir, Making an American Family: A Recipe in Five Generations, will be released by Prickly Pear Publishing on May 30, 2022, and is available for pre-order. Rodriguez also interviewed MFA Core Faculty Victoria Chang for the Rumpus.
- [Kim Steutermann Rogers ‘07](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/kim-steutermann-rogers-07-3/) - Kim Steutermann Rogers ‘07 (Los Angeles, MFA) had two pieces published: "Saving Paradise" in Sundial Magazine and "Bones of You" in Five South.
- [Tim Cummings ‘18](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/tim-cummings-18-4/) - Tim Cummings ‘18 (Los Angeles, MFA) will teach a class in Middle-Grade Literature for UCLA Extension Writers' Program.
- [Jessica O'Dwyer ‘18](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/jessica-odwyer-18-4/) - Jessica O'Dwyer's ‘18 (Los Angeles, MFA) piece "Perspective" was broadcast on KQED-FM.
- [Erica Charis-Molling ‘19](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/erica-charis-molling-19-4/) - Erica Charis-Molling's ‘19 (Los Angeles, MFA) book of poetry, How We Burn, was published by Seven Kitchens Press.
- [Nathan Elias ‘18](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/nathan-elias-18-4/) - Nathan Elias's ‘18 (Los Angeles, MFA) novel, Coil Quake Rift, was named a 2022 finalist for the Eric Hoffer Book Award.
- [Malia Márquez ‘19](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/malia-marquez-19-2/) - Malia Márquez's ‘19 (Los Angeles, MFA) translation of "Journey" by Alfonsina Storni and the translation note "On 'Journey'" were published in Poetry Magazine.
- [Malia Márquez ‘19](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/malia-marquez-19-3/) - Malia Márquez's ‘19 (Los Angeles, MFA) novel This Fierce Blood won an Independent Publisher Book Awards silver medal for multicultural fiction.
- [Sharman Apt Russell ‘20](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/sharman-apt-russell-20/) - Sharman Apt Russell's ‘20 (Los Angeles, MFA) essay, “A Fairly Fed World,” was published in Aeon magazine and Russell's essay “A Stone in Our Pocket” was published in the anthology First & Wildest: The Gila Wilderness at 100 by Torrey House Press.
- [Sarah Manguso](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/notes/antioch-mfa-affiliate-faculty-sarah-manguso/) - MFA Affiliate Faculty Sarah Manguso's latest book, Very Cold People, was reviewed in The Guardian.

## Podcast

- [Antioch’s Incoming President Says “This Is Our Moment”](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/podcast/antiochs-incoming-president-says-this-is-our-moment/) - Today, Antioch University is announcing our next President: Lori Erica Varlotta. In preparation for this announcement, we sat down with Lori for a wide-ranging conversation about what makes Antioch special, her experiences and wisdom drawn from decades as a leader in higher education, and the challenges and opportunities that she, as our next university leader,
- [Zoe Weil Says “Education Is the Root System Underlying All Other Societal Systems”](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/podcast/zoe-weil-says-education-is-the-root-system-underlying-all-other-societal-systems/) - In a world facing many crises, where should we focus our efforts? For today’s guest, Zoe Weil, the answer is clear: education. “If we can transform educational systems,” she says, “then we may be able to transform our economic system, our political system, our food system, our production system, our legal system, all these different
- [Can Studying Songbirds Help Us Form Bonds Across Borders?](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/podcast/can-studying-songbirds-help-us-form-bonds-across-borders/) - Many Americans know the seasonal rhythms of our songbird neighbors: they arrive in the spring and leave in the fall. But where do the birds go in winter? For biologist Mike Akresh, studying Kirtland’s warbler, wood thrush, and whistling warbler has led him all over the Caribbean and Central America. But the most remarkable connection
- [Thinking About Outdoor Classrooms With the Director of Antioch Forests](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/podcast/thinking-about-outdoor-classrooms-with-the-director-of-antioch-forests/) - Peter Palmiotto believes that outdoor classrooms can be much more intentional than the cliché of students enjoying a sunny day out on a manicured quad. Instead, he says, outdoor classrooms can be designed to work in any weather—and the natural world can be a key part of the learning they facilitate. Peter should know: he
- [A Conversation With the Inventor of “Environmental Grief”](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/podcast/a-conversation-with-the-inventor-of-environmental-grief/) - Over 20 years ago, Kriss Kevorkian coined the term “environmental grief” to describe the emotional impacts experienced by scientists and activists working around the clearcutting of redwood forests. In the intervening decades, more and more people have taken up this term to explain and explore their own emotions during a time of changing climate and
- [Athletic Training Started in D-1 Athletics. It Can Be So Much More.](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/podcast/athletic-training-started-in-d-1-athletics-it-can-be-so-much-more/) - What if warehouse workers, first responders, and high school athletes had access to the same athletic trainers who keep D-1 football stars healthy? As our guest today explains, this vision of athletic trainers embedded across workplaces and schools is starting to be a reality. And the implications for physical—and mental—health are profound. In this conversation
- [How to Design a Nursing Program that Emphasizes Justice and Community Health](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/podcast/s9e1-how-to-design-a-nursing-program-that-emphasizes-justice-and-community-health/) - In higher education, we rarely have the chance to stop, take a year, and thoughtfully redesign entire programs. But that’s just what the faculty of Antioch University’s newly founded Graduate School of Nursing and Health Professions have been doing this last year: taking the highly regarded programs previously offered through our partner, Otterbein University, and
- [Nurses See Health Inequities Every Day. Can Doctoral Study Help Them Tackle These Problems?](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/podcast/s9e2-nurses-see-health-inequities-every-day-can-doctoral-study-help-them-tackle-these-problems/) - From their position on the frontlines of healthcare, nurses intimately understand the issues facing their patients and communities. To tackle these big-picture problems, mid-career nurse practitioners are increasingly returning to school to get their Doctor of Nursing Practice degree (DNP). As today’s guest, Jeffrey Fouche-Camargo explains, “It's all about the clinical settings and how we
- [How Do Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners Treat Trauma “From Every Angle”?](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/podcast/how-do-psychiatric-nurse-practitioners-treat-trauma-from-every-angle/) - Physical and mental health are deeply connected, yet the medical field too often treats these as entirely separate domains. Deana Batross says that this is unfortunate, because medical procedures (like heart transplants) often have psychological side effects, and mental health conditions (like complex PTSD) often have physical causes. Luckily, Deana is a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
- [Millions of Americans Have Unfinished PhDs. Can We Help Them Graduate?](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/podcast/millions-of-americans-have-unfinished-phds-can-we-help-them-graduate/) - Over 30% of people who start a PhD don’t graduate within ten years. This can be a grand disappointment and a real setback—and it can hold learners back from contributing to their full ability. But today, degree completion programs are helping some of these students to return to the academy, finish their studies, complete their
- [The Students Healing Educational Trauma by Studying Literature, History, Art, and Philosophy](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/podcast/s5-e10-the-students-healing-educational-trauma-by-studying-literature-history-art-and-philosophy/) - Higher education is not just about getting a job—and the Clemente program suggests that study of the humanities can be life-changing and empowering.
- [Two Writers Discuss Democracy, War, and Identity](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/podcast/s7-e3-cathy-che-and-viet-nguyen/) - How do we make art in times of oppression? Do artists have a responsibility to explore questions of democracy, censorship, and human rights? In this conversation, Pulitzer Prize-winning writer Viet Thanh Nguyen talks with poet and Antioch faculty member Cathy Linh Che about their experiences of democracy as Vietnamese American immigrant writers whose work engages
- [The Role of Black Women in Democracy: A Panel Discussion](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/podcast/s7-e4-the-role-of-black-women-in-democracy-a-panel-discussion/) - Black women have long stood at the crossroads of democracy and liberation. Their voices, advocacy, and resilience have driven progress toward equity and justice, yet the full acknowledgment of their contributions remains elusive. In this wide-ranging conversation, three formidable leaders—Judge Ashleigh Parker, Judge Faye R. Chess, and Cassandra Stokes—come together to share their experiences and
- [From ’64 Freedom Summer to the ’24 Election: Three Antiochians on the Long Fight for Social Justice](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/podcast/s7e5-from-64-freedom-summer-to-the-24-election-three-antiochians-on-the-long-fight-for-social-justice/) - For both Judy Richardson and David Goodman, 1964 was a pivotal year. That year, Judy moved to Mississippi to help organize “Freedom Summer,” the famous drive to register Black voters in the heart of the Jim Crow South—work that led her to a career as a civil rights-focused activist, filmmaker, and educator. Meanwhile, 1964 touched
- [Five Librarians on Defending Democracy, Book Bans, and the Freedom to Read](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/podcast/s7e6-five-librarians-on-defending-democracy-book-bans-and-the-freedom-to-read/) - Five librarians discuss questions of democracy, censorship, libraries, and books. The panelists—Antioch’s Jen Sturge and Miranda Doyle, incoming AASL President Becky Calzada, 2023 Maryland School Librarian of the Year Sheri Anita Massey, and University of Baltimore librarian Allison Jennings-Roche—discuss how librarians can best serve students in the current political reality, the duty to present a
- [Making the Positive Case for DEI in Higher Education](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/podcast/s8e1-making-the-positive-case-for-dei-in-higher-education/) - When people mention Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion—DEI for short—it’s often in the context of political fights and high-stakes arguments about what universities should and shouldn’t be allowed to do. But what if we backed up and asked, What is the positive case for DEI in higher education? For this episode, we talk to Stephanie Helms
- [Therapists Are Using Creative Writing to Treat Complex PTSD—and Build Resilience](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/podcast/s8-e-2-therapists-are-using-creative-writing-to-treat-complex-ptsd-and-build-resilience/) - Therapy is so often based around conversation and storytelling that it’s been called “the talking cure.” But recently, mental health professionals have been finding healing power in asking their clients to write down their stories. Can keeping a journal, writing a memoir, or otherwise engaging in “expressive writing” help heal the wounds in our minds?
- [In This Grad Program, Students Earn University Credit for Their Life Experiences](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/podcast/in-this-grad-program-students-earn-university-credit-for-their-life-experiences/) - Our society places high value on advanced degrees. So what happens when students are able to claim the growth experiences that naturally occur in the course of a human life—from a career change to an experience of oppression—and bring it into their graduate studies, not just reflecting on what they learned but also earning credits
- [Bi+ Mental Health Is a Crisis. Why Is No One Talking About It?](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/podcast/s8e5-bi-mental-health-is-a-crisis-why-is-no-one-talking-about-it/) - Surveys show that almost half of bisexual folks report experiencing moderate to severe psychological distress in the last year. These rates are roughly double that of straight, gay, and lesbian populations. So why isn’t it being treated as a crisis? In this conversation with the psychologist and researcher Rachel Chickerella, we discuss this mental health
- [How Sharing and Listening to Stories Can Stop Us From Othering Our Neighbors](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/podcast/s3e7-how-sharing-and-listening-to-stories-can-stop-us-from-othering-our-neighbors/) - Our life experiences not only define us but they can also connect us to people in our community or even people on the other side of the world. Alum and current Antioch professor, Jocelyn Robinson joins guest host Lauren Instenes to discuss how preserving the stories of the past and those of people today can unite communities and educate the world. Jocelyn, is a radio producer, educator, and oral historian, who is working with the radio station WYSO to document the stories of a local community in Dayton, Ohio, and is also running a project to preserve archival radion content at Historically Black Colleges & Universities.
- [Stuck On Autopilot, We Ignore Daily Injustices. Can Art Shake Us Awake?](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/podcast/s3e6-stuck-on-autopilot-we-ignore-daily-injustices-can-art-shake-us-awake/) - The idea of “defamiliarization” says that we sometimes become so used to our world that we grow numb to it. It takes powerful art to remind us of how strange an experience the opera can be, or how cruel it is that our society forces people to live without shelter on the freeway on-ramps. In this episode we interview the novelist and professor Alistair McCartney about his recent seminar on the Russian theorist Viktor Shklovski and his theory of “defamiliarization.” We talk about what exactly this term means, how it plays out in the works of Leo Tolstoy and Toni Morrison, and how this practice can be used both in and outside of literature to create a more empathetic world.
- [Expanding Our Definition of Literacy is Necessary for Justice](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/podcast/s3e8-expanding-our-definition-of-literacy-is-necessary-for-justice/) - Words are how we tell our stories, form our identities, and advocate for ourselves within society. But are schools doing a good job preparing students to be confident, empowered writers? In this interview with the literacy expert Heather Hebard, she discusses how writing education and literacy education are unequally distributed across our nation’s schools, and she challenges our understanding of what counts as literacy. Join us in this conversation to learn about the unequal ways that different kinds of literacy are accorded power in our society, and what we can do to change that.
- [We Need to Face Racism. Womanism Offers a Path Towards Healing.](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/podcast/s3e5-we-need-to-face-racism-womanism-offers-a-path-towards-healing/) - It’s been almost ten years since the founding of the Movement for Black Lives, which kicked off a decade of activism and creativity comparable to the abolitionist movement and the Civil Rights Movement. And yet, even after the work of these powerful movements we still see racism in this country. In this conversation with Dr. Tawana Davis we learn about her work creating the Facing Racism program.
- [To Grow Emotional Literacy, a Classroom Must Become a Community](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/podcast/s3e9-to-grow-emotional-literacy-a-classroom-must-become-a-community/) - Students learn more than reading, writing, and arithmetic in school, classrooms are also where students practice their social and emotional skills. But how can teachers support a sudent’s growth in these areas, and should this be treated as equally important as more test-able skills? To find out, we talked with Laura Thomas, an expert on collaborative learning communities who has served for 20 years in the education department at Antioch New England. In this conversation, Laura discusses how we should understand emotional intelligence, the importance of cultural respect, and current attacks on public education.
- [When Toxic Behavior Is Tolerated at Work, Good People Quit. Is There a Different Way?](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/podcast/s3e4-when-toxic-behavior-is-tolerated-at-work-good-people-quit-is-there-a-different-way/) - From spreading rumors and giving condescending feedback to undercutting decisions and meddling to try to bring down a team, toxic behaviors are all too common in the workplace. In this interview with Dr. Mitchell Kusy, author of the book, Why I Don’t Work Here Any More, we learn more about these toxic behaviors and what we can do to make sure they don’t derail our organizations.
- [Developing Math and Science Literacy Means Moving Beyond the “Right” Answer](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/podcast/s3e10-developing-math-and-science-literacy-means-moving-beyond-the-right-answer/) - When using the “Scientific Method,” we ask questions, observe the world, and interpret what we find. Sometimes this leads us to change our initial ideas—but no matter what, we lead with curiosity. So why is it that science education today so often focuses on memorizing facts and solving tidy problems with right and wrong answers? In this interview with Dr. Gopal Krishnamurthy we ask these questions. Topics covered include foul-smelling childhood experiments, an engagement with non-standard mathematical notation, and the ways that today, “despite the best efforts of our teachers, learning is critically endangered.”
- [The Tools of Sex Therapy Can Nurture Healthier Relationships](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/podcast/s3e3-the-tools-of-sex-therapy-can-nurture-healthier-relationships/) - Sexual education is extremely important and we need more of it. In the second episode of our mini-series about human sexuality we talk with Dr. Theodore Burns about the need for educators to go beyond the “SexEd” class, incorporating open and sex-positive discussions about sexuality, and gender also across young people’s educations. Dr. Burns, a therapist and educator specializing in sexuality and gender, shares with us key strategies to create culturally responsive, sex-positive learning environments that make children safer.
- [Antioch and Otterbein Leaders Discuss First of its Kind National University System ](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/podcast/s4e1-antioch-and-otterbein-leaders-discuss-first-of-its-kind-national-university-system/) - This is the first episode of Season Four of the Seed Field Podcast! To start a great season, we are bringing you a very special conversation with two leaders in higher education: Antioch University’s Chancellor Bill Groves and the President of Otterbein University, John Comerford.
- [In Place of Fear and Shame, We Need Sex-Positive Education](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/podcast/s3e2-in-place-of-fear-and-shame-we-need-sex-positive-education/) - Sexual education is extremely important and we need more of it. In the second episode of our mini-series about human sexuality we talk with Dr. Theodore Burns about the need for educators to go beyond the “SexEd” class, incorporating open and sex-positive discussions about sexuality, and gender also across young people’s educations. Dr. Burns, a therapist and educator specializing in sexuality and gender, shares with us key strategies to create culturally responsive, sex-positive learning environments that make children safer.
- [Using Somatic Therapy to Understand the Trauma in Our Bodies](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/podcast/s4e2-using-somatic-therapy-to-understand-the-trauma-in-our-bodies/) - When we experience trauma, it affects our minds and bodies in ways we may not even be aware of.
- [Beyond ‘The Talk’—Supporting Young People As They Explore Sexuality and Gender](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/podcast/s3e1-beyond-the-talk-supporting-young-people-as-they-explore-sexuality-and-gender/) - We’re kicking off our third season with a three-episode mini-series on sexuality and the ways that it intersects with the many subjects taught at Antioch University. For our first guest we interview Dr. Markie L.C. Twist, an acclaimed sexuality educator, sexologist, relationship therapist, and author. In this conversation we discuss expanding our ideas around relational diversity and gender identity to support young people as they find their way in our current world.
- [Understanding and Treating Addiction on a Societal and Individual Level](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/podcast/s4e3-understanding-and-treating-addiction-on-a-societal-and-individual-level/) - Addiction is widespread in our society, yet there is still so much stigma about the disease and treatment.
- [How We Can Support Children Through Hard Times By Being Better Listeners](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/podcast/s1e6-how-we-can-support-children-through-hard-times-by-being-better-listeners/) - In this episode, Dr. Gina Pasquale shares insights into what this year has been like for children all over the country, and provides some invaluable strategies for supporting not only children but all of the people we care about, as we face the next big transition – and the rest of our lives.
- [Health Psychology Fosters Wellness for the Body and Mind](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/podcast/s4e4-health-psychology-fosters-wellness-for-the-body-and-mind/) - Health Psychology is a way of looking at wellness in a whole new way that involves fulfilling the needs of both the mind and body.
- [To Challenge Dominant Narratives, Activist Memory Workers Reclaim History](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/podcast/s1e7-to-challenge-dominant-narratives-activist-memory-workers-reclaim-history/) - Kirsten Grimstad discusses the importance of holding ourselves and our countries accountable for past harm – and of promoting reparations and healing in the present.
- [Affirming LGBTQIA+ Youth is Imperative—And Sometimes a Challenge](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/podcast/s4e5-affirming-lgbtqia-youth-is-imperative-and-sometimes-a-challenge/) - It’s vital that communities support LGBTQ youth—but for clinical psychologists seeking to provide affirming care, this treatment can be a minefield.
- [Why Antioch’s Chancellor Believes Universities Must Build and Protect Democracy](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/podcast/s1e8-why-antiochs-chancellor-believes-universities-must-build-and-protect-democracy/) - In this episode, Antioch’s Chancellor, William Groves, discusses the vital role he believes higher education plays in building and maintaining democracy through educating voters and taking thoughtful stands on social injustices.
- [Alum Panel: The Intersection of Activism and Career](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/podcast/s4e6-alum-panel-the-intersection-of-activism-and-career/) - So many of us seek to meaningfully improve our communities and world—but it’s not always clear how we can combine that work with our careers. Seeking answers, we talked to three Antioch alumni who have grappled with this question in their own lives and work.
- [How Affirmation Helps Queer Youth Thrive Despite Ongoing Discrimination](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/podcast/s1e9-how-affirmation-helps-queer-youth-thrive-despite-ongoing-discrimination/) - As Pride Month comes to an end, we discuss the continued need for LGBTQ+ activism, the challenges facing youth today, and ways to radicalize pride in the fight for social justice with Cynthia Ruffin, the director of COLORS LGBTQ Youth Counseling. As director of this free therapy service, Cynthia has great insight into how these young people continue to experience discrimination and trauma in our country, and she urges us to find new ways to show up for the LGBTQ+ community.
- [We Can Build an Equitable Economy By Starting Small—and Right Now](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/podcast/s4e7-we-can-build-an-equitable-economy-by-starting-small-and-right-now/) - Activist and educator Jane Paul thinks an economy that works for everyone is not only possible but achievable, through creative solutions that we can implement starting today.
- [To Have Just Classrooms, We Must Decolonize and Reimagine Our Disciplines](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/podcast/s1e10-to-have-just-classrooms-we-must-decolonize-and-reimagine-our-disciplines/) - For this episode we talk with two members of the Social Justice Pedagogy Committee in the Clinical Mental Health Counseling program, Cathy Lounsbury and Syntia Santos Dietz, about the insights they have gained from starting this process, why engaging in these kinds of dialogues is so important, and how others might undertake similar work.
- [Writing for Film and Stage Requires Collaboration—and Sometimes Just Doing It Yourself](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/podcast/s4e8-writing-for-film-and-stage-requires-collaboration-and-sometimes-just-doing-it-yourself/) - The worlds of theater and film often seem impenetrable and full of barriers, especially for people from less privileged backgrounds—how can we navigate it?
- [A World in Crisis Calls for Conscious and Courageous Leadership](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/podcast/s1e11-a-world-in-crisis-calls-for-conscious-and-courageous-leadership/) - As the world faces many serious problems, from climate change to global health crises, we need leaders who serve humanity in a conscious and courageous way. This week’s guest host, Dr. Y. Falami Devoe, is joined by leadership scholar Dr. Aqeel Tirmizi to discuss what steps we can take as individuals and communities to train and develop the kinds of leadership we want to see in the world.
- [Ask Students to Solve Sustainability Problems, and They Will Learn and Grow Empowered](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/podcast/s5-e1-ask-students-to-solve-sustainability-problems-and-they-will-learn-and-grow-empowered/) - In traditional American classrooms, students memorize textbook material for discrete subjects and later are evaluated through written tests. But is this truly the best way to prepare and empower them to solve the complex problems that they will encounter in the wider world?
- [To Reopen Schools, Teachers Took Their Students Outside. Should They Stay There?](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/podcast/s2e1-to-reopen-schools-teachers-took-their-students-outside-should-they-stay-there/) - With Season Two kicking off in just one week, the Seed Field Podcast team wanted to take a look back at some of the knowledge our guests shared in Season One. Over these Outdoor learning was an educational trend that took off when the pandemic made the indoors unsafe. Now, many students and teachers have experienced the benefits of this way of learning. Will students ever want to go back inside? And should they? To find out, we had a conversation with two Antioch faculty, Ellen Doris and Liza Lowe, who specialize in place-based and nature-based education. They talk about the many benefits of outdoor education and share some great tips for those interested in creating safe and fun outdoor experiences for their students.
- [Co-Designing With Marginalized Communities Requires Curiosity, Being Quiet, and Sharing Power](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/podcast/s5-e2-co-designing-with-marginalized-communities-requires-curiosity-being-quiet-and-sharing-power/) - It’s only too common that organizations and governments bring funds and programs to communities that have been marginalized, only to end up finding that what they create is not even used by the people its designed for. The concept of co-design strives to change this pattern.
- [Reflect, Act, Repeat. How Cycles of Inquiry Help Us Challenge Dominant Narratives](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/podcast/s1e12-reflect-act-repeat-how-cycles-of-inquiry-help-us-challenge-dominant-narratives-2/) - Mapmaking? Birdwatching? Political activism? Dr. Sue Woehrlin sees in each of these activities the importance of narrative—and she teaches her students to see and master these narratives. Stories are the way we make sense of the world, so it’s important for us to understand the stories of our cultures, our communities, and ourselves. Dr. Woehrlin joins the Seed Field Podcast for the final episode of our first season to discuss ways of studying and questioning the stories around us. Through a fascinating conversation about maps, birds, and narrative, we explore ways that changemakers can take back control of the stories being told, reimagining the world, and work to make it more just.
- [Reconciling Psych’s Problematic Foundations With Its Transformative Potential](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/podcast/s5-e3-reconciling-psychs-problematic-foundations-with-its-transformative-potential/) - Jude Bergkamp is working to reform therapy—but he doesn’t believe this can happen without reconciling the field’s problematic foundations.
- [To Heal Our Communities, We Need to Explore the Unconscious Mind](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/podcast/s2e2-to-heal-our-communities-we-need-to-explore-the-unconscious-mind/) - Psychologist and teacher Dr. Monqiue Bowen believes that the benefits of psychoanalysis extend far beyond the healing and personal growth that can come from exploring one’s subconsciousness. In a country built on whiteness and systemic racism, the act of analyzing unconscious thoughts and behaviors can provides an opportunity for community healing across communities. Having a safe space to have these conversations is essential. In this conversation, Dr. Bowen discusses how therapy can be a place of healing not only for the patient but also for the therapist—and for the community at large.
- [Centuries of Oppression Built the Racial Wealth Gap. Can Black Entrepreneurs Heal It?](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/podcast/s5-e4-centuries-of-oppression-built-the-racial-wealth-gap-can-black-entrepreneurs-heal-it/) - White Americans are 60% of the population but hold 84% of total U.S. wealth—while Black Americans make up 13% of the population but hold only 4% of the wealth. This injustice has many causes, but for PhD in Leadership and Change alum LaTanya White, the more interesting question is how to empower individuals to solve it for themselves and their own families.
- [Through Eating, Sharing, and Studying Food We Can Build Sustainable Communities](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/podcast/s2e5-through-eating-sharing-and-studying-food-we-can-build-sustainable-communities/) - Do you know where your food comes from? Whether it is the food we are getting at a grocery store, farmer’s market, restaurant, or our backyard, understanding the way food is produced and the larger systems it is a part of can help us fight for more sustainable and equitable access to food. Scholar and dedicated food educator Jon Garfunkel talks with guest host Mair Allen about the ways that acts like reclaiming public spaces for gardening, having conversations with local food providers, and volunteering to help to feed your community can help us understand and correct problems in the food systems we currently depend on—both locally and globally.
- [Cultural Self-Assessment Is a Practice With Transformative Potential](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/podcast/s5-e5-cultural-self-assessment-is-a-practice-with-transformative-potential/) - What if we took this practice of cultural self-assessment—and went further? What if we used it as a jumping off place to really develop skills to navigate cultural differences and combat discrimination? That’s what today’s guest, Mariela Marin, encourages their students in the MA in Clinical Psychology program to do.
- [Art Therapy Can Provide Healing Beyond Words](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/podcast/s2e6-art-therapy-can-provide-healing-beyond-words/) - Words sometimes limit our ability to express ourselves and our experiences, however, using art in a therapeutic space provides an opportunity for a different kind of communication. In this episode, we talk with two practitioners and professors of art therapy, Amy Morrison and Beth Donahue, about the benefits of this alternative and engaging form of therapy, and how their new online program has made this profession more accessible than ever.
- [To Build a Better World, Business Leaders First Have to Envision It ](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/podcast/s5-e6-to-build-a-better-world-business-leaders-first-have-to-envision-it/) - As economic, environmental, and social crises accelerate, business must evolve. But how? Kenneth Baker, the co-founder, and chair of Antioch University’s MBA, has some ideas. In this conversation with guest host Jane Paul, he talks about the necessity of innovation and change for sustainability and social justice—and how a rising tide of crisis is being met by a new generation of business leaders who seek to address these issues at all scales.
- [Latinx/e Communities Deserve Culturally Responsive Mental Health Care](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/podcast/s2e7-latinx-communities-deserve-culturally-responsive-mental-health-care/) - everyone. In this episode, we talk with Dr. Mariaimeé Gonzalez about the work she is doing to make sure that counseling for Latinx communities is done by diverse individuals who understand the unique issues they face here in the US.
- [Taking Emotional Intelligence Seriously Helps Us Cultivate Great Places to Learn](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/podcast/taking-emotional-intelligence-seriously-helps-us-cultivate-great-places-to-learn/) - “Emotions are neurohormones,” says Joshua Freedman. “And these little chains of chemicals affect every living cell in our brains and bodies.” But for as much power as emotions have over our lives and selves, too often, our educational systems emphasize subject area mastery over cultivating emotional intelligence.
- [Envisioning a Writing World Full of Good Literary Citizens with Victoria Chang](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/podcast/s2e3-envisioning-a-writing-world-full-of-good-literary-citizens-with-victoria-chang/) - generosity, and mutual aid are regular features. In both her life as a writer and in her role as chair of Antioch’s Creative Writing MFA program, Victoria embodies these qualities, which together she calls “literary citizenship.” And she inspires her students to do the same. In this conversation we explore what being a good literary citizen means to Victoria, how this ethos has influenced her own work and career, and how building a more inclusive writing community benefits everyone.
- [Leadership Is Worth Studying—And Reforming](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/podcast/s2e4-leadership-is-worth-studying-and-reforming/) - generosity, and mutual aid are regular features. In both her life as a writer and in her role as chair of Antioch’s Creative Writing MFA program, Victoria embodies these qualities, which together she calls “literary citizenship.” And she inspires her students to do the same. In this conversation we explore what being a good literary citizen means to Victoria, how this ethos has influenced her own work and career, and how building a more inclusive writing community benefits everyone.
- [We Understand Dyslexia Better Than Ever, Yet Most Students Still Don’t Get Help](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/podcast/s5-e8-we-understand-dyslexia-better-than-ever-yet-most-students-still-dont-get-help/) - Twenty percent of people live with dyslexia, yet our public school systems are, for the most designed for students who don’t have difficulty reading. In the past thirty years, the science around dyslexia has come a long way.
- [To Find Solutions to Our Most Global Problems, We Must Go Into the Field](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/podcast/s2e8-to-find-solutions-to-our-most-global-problems-we-must-go-into-the-field/) - Solving global problems requires looking at the whole picture—and sometimes that means getting your hands dirty. In this conversation with environmental studies experts Jim Jordan and Dawn Murray, we hear why their work often involves studying across disciplines—and across the globe. They are clear about the benefits they see from studying in different environments all around the world—from gaining a deeper understanding of the problems our planet faces to creating meaningful connections across cultures.
- [Creative Writing Offers a Chance to Take Yourself Seriously](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/podcast/s5-e9-creative-writing-offers-a-chance-to-take-yourself-seriously/) - It can be hard to find time and emotional space within our busy lives to sustain a creative writing practice. At the same time, writing offers a key space to process and make sense of our experiences. Navigating the writing life is a productive challenge, says this week’s guest Lisa Locascio Nighthawk, the Chair of the Antioch MFA in Creative Writing.
- [A Problem as Big as Climate Change Calls for Diverse Ways of Knowing](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/podcast/s1e5-a-problem-as-big-as-climate-change-calls-for-diverse-ways-of-knowing/) - “We need to expand our understanding of the word environment,” says Dr. Jean Kayira, a scholar of sustainability and Indigenous Knowledge. “In my view, environment is really about interconnectedness and the interdependence of everything.” Jean directs Antioch’s PhD in Environmental Studies, and she is a leader in this interdisciplinary field that tries to deepen our understanding of the world – and to keep the world from changing it so much that it’s no longer hospitable. In this episode, Jean shares with us why multiple knowledge systems are better than just one, how dancing on mountaintops can be part of rigorous scholarly inquiry, her passion for the Malawian concept of umunthu, and the importance of planting seeds (sometimes literally) in your own community.
- [Supporting Non-Traditional Learners Starts With Respecting Their Knowledge](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/podcast/supporting-non-traditional-learners-starts-with-respecting-their-knowledge/) - For those of us who have been shut out of higher education in the past, the path back to being a successful student is full of obstacles. The right support can make this a little easier, though. In this episode, we explore this question with Russell Thornhill and Kathryn Pope, the Co-Directors of the BRIDGE program on Antioch’s Los Angeles campus—a financially free program that has helped over 700 students gain experience and credit studying at the college level. We try to answer how best to support each other as we advance in knowledge and power.
- [Why Environmental Justice Requires Education and a Focus on Equity](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/podcast/s1e4-why-environmental-justice-requires-education-and-a-focus-on-equity/) - In this episode, Institute for Humane Education founder Zoe Weil talks with our co-hosts to dive into the history of humane education, how to move from being a problem solver to being a “solutionary,” and the impact she believes humane education could have on our country and world – especially as we emerge from a global pandemic.
- [To Create a World Where All Can Thrive, Education Must Change](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/podcast/s1e3-to-create-a-world-where-all-can-thrive-education-must-change/) - In this episode, Institute for Humane Education founder Zoe Weil talks with our co-hosts to dive into the history of humane education, how to move from being a problem solver to being a “solutionary,” and the impact she believes humane education could have on our country and world – especially as we emerge from a global pandemic.
- [How Therapy is Evolving to Support Mental Health in Unprecedented Times](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/podcast/s1e2-how-therapy-is-evolving-to-support-mental-health-in-unprecedented-times/) - In this episode, recorded almost exactly a year after the COVID-19 pandemic forced lockdowns across the U.S., we have a deep conversation with two Antiochians working on the front lines of mental health to discuss the ways the field of therapy is evolving. Episode Notes Dr. Doug Wear and Lane Janger share the difficulties they’ve
- [School Librarians Are Essential, So Why Are These Jobs Disappearing?](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/podcast/s6-e2-school-librarians-are-essential-so-why-are-these-jobs-disappearing/) - There’s a quiet epidemic wiping out school librarian positions across the U.S. Between 2015 and 2019, the number of librarians declined by 20%, and one in five school librarian positions was eliminated entirely.
- [What Adult Education Can Show Us About Educating for Anti-Racism](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/podcast/s1e1-what-adult-education-can-show-us-about-educating-for-anti-racism/) - In its premiere episode, we enter into a thought-provoking discussion with Stephen Brookfield about his long career in adult education and how he uses it to frame antiracism as an educational endeavor we must all undertake, both individually and collectively.
- [Panel Discussion - Careers at the Intersection of Education and Justice](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/podcast/s6-e3-panel-discussion-careers-at-the-intersection-of-education-and-justice/) - Three Antiochian educators discuss their work making education more just—and more effective. 
- [We All Aspire to Be Life-Long Learners—How Can Universities Support Us?](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/podcast/s6-e4-we-all-aspire-to-be-life-long-learners-how-can-universities-support-us/) - A conversation with Terry Ratcliff about the power and place of continuing education for universities and life-long learners.
- [Can Mindfulness Help Teachers Be Less Reactive, More Compassionate?](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/podcast/s6-e5-can-mindfulness-help-teachers-be-less-reactive-more-compassionate/) - A conversation with Susan Dreyer Leon about mindfulness and how this practice can be a valuable approach for teachers to bring compassion and nonreactiveness into their classrooms.
- [Can We Bring Resilience, Innovation, and Joy to the Climate Crisis?](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/podcast/can-we-bring-resilience-innovation-and-joy-to-the-climate-crisis/) - A conversation with Abigail Abrash Walton about new strategies that can lead us toward a just and effective response to the climate crisis.
- [School Counselors Play a Vital Role, Schools Need to Let Them Do Their Jobs](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/podcast/s6-e7-school-counselors-play-a-vital-role/) - A conversation with Taqueena Quintana about how much school counselors do to support students and schools—and how short staffing and mission creep impact their ability to do this key job.
- [Our World’s Diverse Students Need Anti-Racist School Counselors](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/podcast/s6-e7-our-worlds-diverse-students-need-anti-racist-school-counselors/) - A conversation with Syntia Santos-Dietz about what school counselors need to work on in order to better serve diverse students around the world. 
- [Is Talk Therapy Always Right For Kids? Play Therapy Offers Another Way](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/podcast/s6-e9-is-talk-therapy-always-right-for-kids-play-therapy-offers-another-way/) - A conversation with Cary McAdams Hamilton about play therapy and how it can offer alternative ways to work through deep feelings and strengthen their mental health.
- [Facing Book Bans and Budget Pressure, School Librarians Show Their Importance](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/podcast/s6-e10-facing-book-bans-and-budget-pressure-school-librarians-show-their-importance/) - A conversation about book bans, library misconceptions, and the important work school librarians do to serve students and the broader school ecosystem with Antioch faculty Jen Sturge and Christie Kaaland.
- [Diane White Believes Healthcare Needs Reform—And That Antiochians Will Help Lead It](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/podcast/s6-e11-diane-white-believes-healthcare-needs-reform-and-that-antiochians-will-help-lead-it/) - Diane White has the hard but exciting job of creating a new school at Antioch: the Graduate School of Nursing and Health Professions, of which she is the founding Dean. In this conversation, Diane discusses how the COVID-19 pandemic shined a spotlight on health inequities...
- [How Can Universities Support Democracy? With AW4D, Antioch Tries Many Ways](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/podcast/s7-e1-how-can-universities-support-democracy-with-aw4d-antioch-tries-many-ways/) - In May, Antioch University announced a robust set of democracy-promoting initiatives called Antioch Works for Democracy. Now, the effort’s six pillars are all in motion, from the announcement of twelve awardees from the Fund for Democratic Initiatives to the first Employee Days of Action to the many events being hosted through Education for Democracy and
- [Talking Environmental Justice, Peace, Democracy, and Activist Tactics with President José Ramos-Horta](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/podcast/talking-environmental-justice-peace-democracy-and-activist-tactics-with-president-jose-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 Timor-Leste José Ramos-Horta says. And he should know. He was one of the leaders of Timor-Leste’s long effort to win freedom from colonization and the
- [The Critical Skills Classroom Is Turning 40. Why Don’t More Teachers Know About It?](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/podcast/s8-e6-the-critical-skills-classroom-is-turning-40-why-dont-more-teachers-know-about-it/) - The Critical Skills Classroom was founded forty years ago. This approach to classroom teaching pulls together experiential learning, cycles of action and reflection, and the cultivation of emotional intelligence. But today’s guest, Laura Thomas, says that the Critical Skills Classroom is still in some ways a secret—a good idea that more people should know about.
- [Best Of: Heather Cheney on Literacy and Justice](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/podcast/best-of-heather-hebard/) - A conversation with Heather Hebard about the social justice implications behind how literacy is defined and taught.
- [Big Idea: Decolonizing Mental Health Education](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/podcast/big-idea-decolonizing-mental-health-education/) - Insights drawn from interviews with seven Antioch faculty members who have firsthand experience decolonizing counseling, psychology, and therapy.
- [Big Idea: How Creative Writers Work](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/podcast/big-idea-how-creative-writers-work/) - Three writers reflect on how they approach the writing process—and whether creative writing can change the world for the better.
- [Best Of: Why Antioch’s Chancellor Believes Universities Must Build and Protect Democracy](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/podcast/best-of-why-antiochs-chancellor-believes-universities-must-build-and-protect-democracy/) - So today, we’re re-releasing this conversation about how Antioch University’s values of promoting social, economic, and environmental justice have been put to the test and the vital role Chancellor Groves believes higher education plays in building and maintaining democracy through educating voters and taking thoughtful stands on social injustices.
- [Best Of: Victoria Chang on Literary Citizenship](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/podcast/best-of-victoria-chang-on-literary-citizenship/) - Victoria Chang, the prominent poet and Antioch MFA core faculty is a longtime advocate for “literary citizenship”—she says we ought to create writing worlds full of collaboration, generosity, and mutual aid. Furthering this cause, last year, she served as poetry editor for the New York Times and used her tenure focused on bringing in new
- [Best Of: Six of Our Favorite Episodes on Education for World Teacher Day](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/podcast/best-of-episodes-on-education-for-world-teacher-day/) - World Teachers' Day, observed annually on October 5th, is a global event that honors the invaluable contributions of educators and teachers to society. This occasion, established by UNESCO in 1994, underscores the crucial role teachers play in shaping the future through the dissemination of knowledge and the nurturing of personal and intellectual growth in students.
- [Big Idea: Environmental Justice and Environmental Education at Antioch](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/podcast/s2-bonus-episode-environmental-justice-and-environmental-education-at-antioch/) - We’re nearing the one-year anniversary of the founding of this show. To cap off a great year for the Seed Field Podcast, we’re putting together three mini-episodes that revisit interviews from this season and pull out the themes that consistently run through them.
- [Big Idea: Mental Health Justice at Antioch](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/podcast/big-idea-mental-health-justice-at-antioch/) - Access to mental health care should be a right, not a privilege. In this Big Idea episode, we take a look back at conversations with mental health professionals at Antioch, and how they have used their work to address social injustices in our society. Whether it is helping us confront our unconscious biases, advocating for
- [Big Idea: Teaching for Social Justice at Antioch](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/podcast/big-idea-teaching-for-social-justice-at-antioch/) - It’s easy to say you want to imbue social justice into a program’s curriculum—but how do you actually do it? Across conversations from this season we heard about how different disciplines are embracing ideas of literary citizenship, decolonizing their curricula, and advocating for a more inclusive definition of leadership. All while building on Antioch’s 170-year
- [Three Big Idea Episodes Showcase Justice Work at Antioch](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/podcast/s2-bonus-episodes-justice-work-at-antioch/) - We’re nearing the one-year anniversary of the founding of this show. To cap off a great year for the Seed Field Podcast, we’re putting together three mini-episodes that revisit interviews from this season and pull out the themes that consistently run through them.
- [Big Idea: Redefining Literacy](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/podcast/s3-bonus-episode-2-redefining-literacy/) - We’re getting ready to launch Season Four of the Seed Field Podcast and we’re putting together two mini-episodes that revisit interviews from Season Three and pull out the themes that consistently run through them. If there's hope in anything, there is hope in children as educators. As our school systems focus on producing certain test scores, checking boxes, and sometimes treating students as products rather than people, we have education experts like the three guests from this mini-series on “literacy” who challenge teachers to take an individualized approach, to meet students where they are, and encourage their curiosity.
- [Big Idea: Destigmatizing Sex](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/podcast/s3-bonus-episode-1-destigmatizing-sex/) - We’re getting ready to launch Season Four of the Seed Field Podcast and we’re putting together two mini-episodes that revisit interviews from Season Three and pull out the themes that consistently run through them. When discussing sexuality, sex therapy, and sex education there is the only thing we can count on- variation. When we allow individuals to know that variation is the only “normative” part of sexuality, then we get to live with less shame and more joy.
- [Big Idea: Lessons from Season One of the Seed Field Podcast](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/podcast/s1e-bonus-lessons-from-season-one/) - With Season Two kicking off in just one week, the Seed Field Podcast team wanted to take a look back at some of the knowledge our guests shared in Season One. Over these twelve episodes, we had conversations with Antiochians representing all six of our campuses and across disciplines including education, mental health, environmental studies, leadership, and more. In this episode, host Jasper Nighthawk and producer Lauren Instenes play their favorite clips, ranging from advice for navigating mental health during a pandemic to how to decolonize our communities and workplaces. We hope you enjoy this trip down memory lane—and don’t forget to join us next week for the start of Season Two!

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- [Video](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/article-type/video/)
- [Collection](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/article-type/collection/)
- [SEO](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/article-type/seo/)
- [News](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/article-type/news/)

## Grad Decades

- [1960s](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/decade/1960s/)
- [1970s](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/decade/1970s/)
- [1980s](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/decade/1980s/)
- [1990s](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/decade/1990s/)
- [2000s](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/decade/2000s/)
- [2010s](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/decade/2010s/)
- [2020s](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/decade/2020s/)
- [1940s](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/decade/1940s/)

## Issues

- [Antioch University Alumni Magazine | 2018](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/issue/antioch-university-alumni-magazine-2018/)
- [Antioch University Alumni Magazine | 2019](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/issue/antioch-university-alumni-magazine-2019/)
- [Antioch University Alumni Magazine | 2020](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/issue/antioch-university-alumni-magazine-2020/)
- [Antioch University Alumni Magazine | 2021](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/issue/antioch-university-alumni-magazine-2021/)
- [Antioch University Alumni Magazine | 2022](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/issue/antioch-university-alumni-magazine-2022/)
- [Antioch University Alumni Magazine | 2023](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/issue/antioch-university-alumni-magazine-2023/)
- [Antioch University Alumni Magazine | 2024](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/issue/antioch-university-alumni-magazine-2024/)

## Magazine Types

- [Cover Story](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/magazine-type/cover-story/)
- [Feature](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/magazine-type/feature/)
- [Story](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/magazine-type/story/)
- [Note](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/magazine-type/note/)

## Note Types

- [Alumni](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/note-type/alumni/)
- [Faculty](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/note-type/faculty/)
- [Student](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/note-type/student/)
- [Bookshelf](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/note-type/bookshelf/)

## Seasons

- [Season 5](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/season/season-five/)
- [Season 4](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/season/season-four/)
- [Season 3](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/season/season-three/)
- [Season 2](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/season/season-two/)
- [Season 1](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/season/season-one/)
- [Best Of](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/season/best-of/)
- [Season 6](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/season/season-six/)
- [Big Idea](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/season/big-idea/)
- [Season 7](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/season/season-seven/)
- [Season 8](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/season/season-8/)
- [Season 9](https://commonthread.antioch.edu/season/season-nine/)