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When The Bough Breaks: Alcohol Misuse Among Jamaican Young Adults | Dissertation Watch
Marsha Smith, a 2023 graduate of the Psy.D. Program in Clinical Psychology at Antioch University, New England, has written and published a dissertation titled When The Bough Breaks: Alcohol Misuse Among Jamaican Young Adults. The prevalence of alcohol misuse in Jamaica, the British West Indies, continues to cause adverse health and social causes and implications.…
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Driving Social Progress with Organizational Change Management
In today’s rapidly evolving world, the urgency of advancing social justice and equity has become a priority for organizations committed to creating meaningful societal impact. As your institution adapts to shifting cultural, economic, and social dynamics, organizational change management (OCM) offers a structured approach to guide transformation that aligns with these core values of social…
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Social Justice Summit Draws Over 150 to Two Days of Events and Reflection
The Antioch University community recently came together for two days of events centered on racial healing and social justice. The Social Justice Summit, which was sponsored by both Antioch’s Truth, Racial Healing, and Transformation Campus Center and the Office for Equity, Belonging, and Culture, consisted of a welcome session, four presentations from external speakers, and…
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“Exploring Viability in Help-Seeking Attitudes and Preferences Among Black Christian Churchgoers: A Case for Interprofessional Collaboration Between Black Churches and Mental Health Professionals” | Dissertation Watch
S. Bryant Hagan, a 2024 graduate of the PhD Program in Couple and Family Therapy at Antioch University, New Englan, has published her dissertation titled, “Exploring Viability in Help-Seeking Attitudes and Preferences Among Black Christian Churchgoers: A Case for Interprofessional Collaboration Between Black Churches and Mental Health Professionals.” This study examines the relationship between self-concealment…
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The Moment AI Betrayed Me: How Algorithms Expose Gaps in Justice and Ethics
Liza Mucheru Wisner Almost a decade ago, AI shattered my trust—and set me on a path that eventually led me to study for my Doctor of Education with a specialization in Humane Education at Antioch. Today, I’m fascinated by the ethics, technology policy, and societal impact of AI, and I’m exploring how education can be…
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Protective Behavioral Strategies and Negative Consequences of Alcohol Use Among College Athletes | Dissertation Watch
Nirmala Jayaraman, a 2023 graduate of the Psy.D. Program in Clinical Psychology at Antioch University, New England, has written and published a dissertation titled Protective Behavioral Strategies and Negative Consequences of Alcohol Use Among College Athletes. Alcohol use is associated with a variety of negative consequences among young adults. Current studies consider how protective behavioral…
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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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