The Antioch University Los Angeles Education Department is committed to activism and to creating change in the public school system. Each quarter as part of the Friends of Education Speaker Series, the Education Department hosts a speaker on campus who is
Each year the Education Department presents “The Friends of Education Speaker Series” which features guest speakers who focus on progressive education themes. Below is a sampling of past speakers.
Antioch University Los Angeles awarded degrees at its 45th annual Commencement ceremony that took place on Sunday, June 25, 2017. The ceremony will honor graduates from undergraduate programs in Liberal Studies, Applied Studies, Applied Arts and Media, Urban Communities and
Cynthia McDermott, EdD, Professor and Chair of the Education Department, has co-edited a new book on modern approaches in social and educational research. Contributing authors include esteemed higher education leaders from across the globe who engaged in profound and robust
As part of the Friends of Education Speaker Series, renowned educator and founder of numerous schools, Dr. Paul F. Cummins spoke on leveling the playing field for students from every background with joy, passion, and creativity. President and CEO of
“We are pleased to announce the three recipients of the 2016 Library Research Awards as one honorable mention,” said Lisa Lepore, Director of Library Services. “These students used excellent and extensive library resources, forming the backbone of their papers and
Sharon M. Draper novel’s, Stella by Starlight, tackles racial injustice and finds strength in unlikely places. Draper tells the tale of a young girl living in South Carolina during the Depression-era, and is the winner of Antioch University Los Angeles’ ninth
The 2015 Team Antioch Walks raised $10,764.50 (and still counting) to support Aids Walk Los Angeles. That’s more than any previous team in AULA’s almost 25 years of participating in this very important event. Team Antioch Walks ranked 23rd among
The recipients of the second annual alumni awards include a philanthropy strategist, an advocate for formerly incarcerated young people, and the site director of an innovative learning center. Amelia Williamson, MA Organizational Management ’05, will receive the President’s Award for
Written by J. Cynthia McDermott, EdD Professor and Education Department Chair Around the country, a new kind of revolution is taking place. Known now as the Opt Out movement, parents, students and teachers are voicing their concerns about the increasing
Justin Roberts, Eve Bunting and Michelle Franke (Meyering), whose work empowers children and young adults to stand up to bullying, fight for justice, and navigate social issues, will be recognized at the 8th Annual Children’s Literature Conference on Saturday, May
Members of the LGBT community at Antioch University Los Angeles (AULA) presented two dynamic performances as part of the One Billion Rising for Justice’s global 2015 V-Day mass action. On Friday, February 27th, AULA students and faculty presented a selection
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