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LA Antiochians Build Cultural Bridges with Dia de los Muertos Ofrenda
Antioch University created an intricate ofrenda for the Dia de los Muertos celebration at Gloria Molina Grand Park in downtown Los Angeles. The ofrenda, or altar, was created by students, faculty, and staff from Antioch’s Los Angeles campus, especially those from the MA in Clinical Psychology, which sponsored it. The ofrenda paid tribute to the…
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Antioch University’s Clinical Mental Health Counseling (CMHC) Addictions Counseling Programs Recognized for Affordability
Antioch University’s Clinical Mental Health Counseling Addiction programs and certificates offered at its Seattle and New England campuses have been recognized by SubstanceAbuseCounselor.org as among the most affordable substance abuse counseling degrees in the United States. This national acknowledgment highlights Antioch’s commitment to high-quality education that prepares students to tackle the complex realities of addiction…
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A Powerful Discussion on Black Women’s Role in Shaping Democracy
Black women have long stood at the intersection of democracy and liberation. Their voices, advocacy, and resilience have propelled progress toward equity and justice, yet their contributions often remain underrecognized and underappreciated. As Judge Faye Chess said in a recent panel discussion hosted by Antioch University, “We have always been there, helping to lead the…
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From Antioch to Acadia: Jesse Wheeler’s Journey in Conservation Biology
Conservation Biology, from Passion to Career Have you ever wondered how to transform a passion for conservation biology into ameaningful career? Jesse Wheeler, an Antioch University graduate, found the perfectpathway to combine his love for the environment with professional success. Today, Jesse is a Natural Resource Specialist with the National Park Service and serves as…
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Four Antiochian Leaders Challenging the Status Quo of Healthcare
For people working in the mental health field, their days are centered around helping other people. Although this desire to help is what draws people to the field, it can also be exhausting. Currently, the mental healthcare sector has a 40-70% annual turnover rate. This is one way that treatment that may already be stigmatized…
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Examining Emotional Intelligence Competencies of Female College Athletes | Dissertation Watch
Anne E. Funke, a 2024 graduate of the EdD in Educational and Professional Practices at Antioch University, has written and published her dissertation titled Are They Well? Examining Emotional Intelligence Competencies of Female College Athletes. College students are suffering from a collective brain health crisis in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic, and students’ social…
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Evaluating Native American Serving Nontribal Institutions Admissions Criteria to Create an Inclusive Nursing Workforce | Dissertation Watch
Tori Stanek, a 2024 graduate of the EdD in Educational and Professional Practice at Antioch University, has written and published her dissertation titled Evaluating Native American Serving Nontribal Institutions Admissions Criteria to Create an Inclusive Nursing Workforce. As the bulk of the United States population ages out of the workforce, the national nursing shortage is…
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LA Fires Update, Resources, and Ways to Help
I know that Antiochians across the country are watching the devastating news from Los Angeles and are concerned about all those living in the impacted areas and the city at large. We have a good number of faculty and staff who have been evacuated, and of course, the numbers of our students and alumni in…
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Developing Effective Climate Change Policy: Lessons from Around the World
Addressing climate change demands rigorous, well-crafted policies that can effectively tackle the complex and pressing environmental challenges we face today. To do that, we’ve looked to inspiration from around the world for climate change policy that makes a difference—discovering what works and how to apply it to our own strategies. This article delves into the…
