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Lori Varlotta to Serve as Antioch University’s Next President
Antioch University has announced that its next President will be Lori Erica 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. Under her leadership, Antioch and the Coalition for the Common Good will continue expanding their impact on democracy,…
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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…
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Cultural Competence in Healthcare: Shaping Inclusive and Effective Patient Care
In an incredibly diverse and multicultural world, healthcare providers must be equipped to understand and meet the unique needs of their patients. Cultural competence in healthcare plays a crucial role in achieving that outcome, ensuring that all patients, regardless of their background, receive treatment that respects their unique cultural identities. For healthcare professionals, cultural competence…
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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…
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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.…
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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:…
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Transformational Leadership: Driving Change for an Equitable and Just Future
In today’s rapidly evolving world, where organizations must continually adapt to shifting societal, technological, and economic landscapes, transformational leadership plays a pivotal role in driving lasting change. Now, more than ever, organizations need leaders who are not just managers but true change-makers who prioritize inclusivity, champion social responsibility, and embrace a mission to create a…
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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…
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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…
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