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Alum’s New Book Examines Culture in City Planning
Principal of Creative Community Builders (CCB) and PhD in Leadership and Change alumnus Dr. Tom Borrup has authored The Power of Culture in City Planning (Routledge, 2020). The book, which is very much in alignment with Borrup’s work both at CCB and The University of Minnesota where he is the Arts and Leadership Program Director…
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Antioch University Launches Master of Arts in Nonprofit Management Degree Online
In response to the growing demand of the nonprofit sector, the MA in Nonprofit Management degree to be offered online nationwide.
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The School Librarian Investigation—Decline or Evolution?
Antioch University Seattle has been awarded a $348,905, three-year grant from the Institute for Museum and Library Services (IMLS) to examine the nationwide decline in school librarian positions and explore how school administrators decide to staff learning resources—including school library and technology services—for K-12 students. Previous regional studies have found that school librarians are less…
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Alumna Launches New Storytelling Platform
PhD in Leadership and Change alumna Dr. Pam Ferris-Olson has launched Women Mind the Water, a new collaborative space that hosts a myriad of storytelling projects from across the country. The space aims to connect storytellers to share their experience with and passion for the ocean. Dr. Ferris-Olson is a freelance writer, photographer, poet and…
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Alumnus Joins The Journal of Asia-Pacific Business
Senior Customer Support Manager for GE Aviation and PhD in Leadership and Change alumnus Dr. Nate Woods has been appointed to The Journal of Asia-Pacific Business. The journal provides a blend of cutting-edge knowledge and practical applications on business management and marketing strategy as related to business in the Asia-Pacific region. The journal presents a pragmatic…
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PhD in Leadership and Change Student Launches New Anti-Racist Movement
Community Organizer, Spoken Word Activist, and PhD in Leadership and Change student Kavon Ward has teamed up with fellow activists in California to launch Anti-Racist Movements (ARMs) Around the South Bay (L.A.). The mission of ARMs is focused on “Mobilizing families to raise anti-racist children and enact change in our community through organized action”. The group provides a…
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A Legacy of Building Communities: Dr. Jim Gruber, Beloved Antioch Professor, Retires
Dr. Jim Gruber, PhD, PE, is one of those renaissance men that are rare these days. Throughout his life, Gruber’s career has brought him all over the world. He has a Master’s degree in engineering from MIT, a Master’s in public administration from Harvard Kennedy School of Government, and a PhD in environmental conservation from…
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PhDLC Student Appointed New Assistant Dean at Occidental College
PhD in Leadership and Change student Marcus A. Rodriguez has been appointed the Assistant Dean of Students and Director of Student Leadership, Involvement, and Community Engagement (SLICE) at Occidental College. Marcus is seasoned student affairs professional specializing in identity building and civic engagement with a focus on cross-sector leadership development, meaning-making, and transformative learning.
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MFA Alum Susan Southard Publishes Opinion Piece in the Washington Post
Susan Southard, MFA in Creative Writing alum and author of Nagasaki: Life After Nuclear War, published an opinion piece in the Washington Post about the questions Americans ask, and often neglect to ask, about the 1945 atomic bombings of Japan. In “Americans insist the atom bomb ended the war in Japan — ignoring its human…
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