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“I’ve 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.…
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Antioch MFA Earns Spot on MovieMaker Magazine’s 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…
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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…
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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…
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Understanding Equity in Healthcare: Challenges and Solutions
Healthcare equity is not just a moral imperative—it’s a foundational pillar that can transform lives, communities, and entire societies. Yet, despite significant advances in medical technology, treatment protocols, and healthcare delivery, achieving true equity in healthcare remains an elusive goal. The challenge is not simply about making healthcare available. Rather, it’s about ensuring that quality…
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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…
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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,…
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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…
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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…
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