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  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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

    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

    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

    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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • Laura Thomas and Nelia Rath 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

    Brad Daniel ‘03 (New England, PhD Environmental Studies) has been recognized by his colleagues at Western Carolina University with a new award named in his honor. The Brad Daniel Excellence in Experiential and Outdoor Education Award will be presented annually to the outstanding graduate of WCU’s Experiential and Outdoor Education (EOE) master’s program. “I was…