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Returning to College as an Adult: How Degree Completion Programs Can Support Your Journey
For many adults, the dream of completing a bachelor’s degree can feel unrealistic. Whether you’re a full-time parent, a working professional, or managing the demands of a third-shift job, adding college coursework to your already full plate may feel overwhelming. Fortunately, Antioch University’s degree completion programs are designed with adult learners like you in mind—offering…
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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. As he explains,…
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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…
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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…
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Amy Rutstein-Riley Brings Vision, Continuity, and Leadership to Role as Dean
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…
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Jennifer Maruno Wins The 2025 Horace Mann Upstander Award For “Momma’s 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…
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Find Where You Belong: How Transfer Students Thrive at Antioch University
Transferring universities is a big decision, and it can feel intimidating to start somewhere new. One of the biggest concerns for most transfer students is finding an environment that matches their energy and values. Ultimately, you want to learn somewhere that feels like you belong. If you’re a transfer student looking for a university that…
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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…
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Chancellor’s 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.…
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