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  • Beyond 100: A return to the social justice roots of Waldorf Education

    Beyond 100: A return to the social justice roots of Waldorf Education

    Dr. Torin Finser, PhD, of Antioch University New England is sharing his expertise with educators around the world to commemorate 100 years of Waldorf Education and look to the future. 2019 marks the 100-year anniversary of the founding of Waldorf Education. Also called Steiner Schools, institutions subscribing to Waldorf principles follow a rigorous and fluid…

  • Anna Kwong Published in “The Independent”

    Anna Kwong Published in “The Independent”

    MBA Program Chair Anna Kwong, published an Op-Ed letter in the Santa Barbara Independent on Reflecting on the Thomas Fire and Community Preparedness. “Like many in Santa Barbara, Montecito, Ventura, around the country, and around the world, I have been personally affected by the increase in natural disasters occurring as a result of human impact…

  • Welcome to the MFA Citizen, Santa Barbara

    Welcome to the MFA Citizen, Santa Barbara

    The Antioch University MFA in Writing & Contemporary Media program launched the Inaugural issue of its newsletter, the Antioch MFA Citizen, Santa Barbara this month. The newsletter, which will be distributed online each month, will feature alumni and student profiles and achievements, faculty honors and projects, details and special guests for the upcoming residencies, and more! In…

  • Core Faculty Podcast Highlights the Power of Creativity and Innovation in Leadership

    Core Faculty Podcast Highlights the Power of Creativity and Innovation in Leadership

    Graduate School of Leadership and Change Professor of Organizational Behavior and Leadership, Dr. Tony Lingham was a recent guest on the Wiley Network’s Forerunner Podcast Series. Dr. Lingham’s feature entitled, “How to Create High Stakeholder Engagement” highlighted his research regarding breakthrough work with teams to incorporate innovation and creativity amongst stakeholders to unlock team potential.…

  • Richard Bland College of William & Mary Names GSLC Alumna as New Provost

    Richard Bland College of William & Mary Names GSLC Alumna as New Provost

    Antioch University’s PhD in Leadership and Change alumna Dr. Maria Dezenberg has been named the new provost for Richard Bland College of William & Mary.  Passionate about progressive change and collaborative work cultures in the education sector, Dr. Dezenberg has a history of engaging school organizations through change-oriented leadership that promotes empowered, people-centric workplaces. Founder of…

  • Emily Johnson

    Emily Johnson

    Missouri native Emily Johnson earned her undergraduate degree with the idea she’d make an impact in the nonprofit arts world. Instead, she bought a one-way ticket to India—a choice that led her to pursue her MBA in Social Entrepreneurship and Strategic Leadership at Antioch University Santa Barbara. “I needed time to figure out how to…

  • Dr. Terry Ratcliff Named Executive Dean for Antioch University Online
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    Dr. Terry Ratcliff Named Executive Dean for Antioch University Online

    Antioch University has named Dr. Terry Ratcliff Executive Dean for Antioch University Online starting March 25. He brings extensive experience in online and distance education having served in a variety of roles in higher education over the past 30 years including assistant dean of students, director of enrollment, dean of adult and continuing education, director…

  • Vuong Named  2019 Outstanding Teacher of the Year

    Vuong Named 2019 Outstanding Teacher of the Year

    Congratulations to Antioch University Seattle alumnus Danny Vuong for being selected as the 2019 Renton School District Outstanding Teacher of the Year. Vuong, a graduate of Antioch’s master’s in teaching program, teaches fourth grade at Benson Hill Elementary School, where he also attended elementary school. “I feel really honored and humbled to receive this award…

  • Remembering Julie LeMay

    Remembering Julie LeMay

    by Kolleen Carney I met Julie LeMay in a poetry workshop at Antioch University in Los Angeles in 2011. Kind and caring, Julie was a true friend and a lovely part of my experience in grad school—in an environment so new and so scary, it was a blessing to have such a beautiful person to…