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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Becoming the Donkey Derby’s ‘Karen’: A Humane Educator’s 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…
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Finish My Degree: How Antioch University Can Help When Your College Closes
When a college closes its doors or discontinues a program, many students are left wondering, “How will I finish my degree?” Antioch University understands how challenging this situation can be, and we’re committed to helping students like you continue their education without disruption. If you find yourself in this position, know that there’s a path…
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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…
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Your Time, Your Schedule: How Online Bachelor’s Degrees Work
Going back to school can feel overwhelming, especially when your days are already packed with work, family, and responsibilities. But online learning has transformed what it means to earn a degree, especially for adult learners. At Antioch University, online bachelor’s degree completion programs are designed with your life in mind, making it possible to finish…
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