Antioch University New England

09/21/2026

Mike Akresh, Core Faculty of the Environmental Studies program, along with co-authors, published a paper on prairie warblers' migration journey and ecology in the Avian Conservation & Ecology. The study offers valuable insights into the lives and movements of these migratory birds and contributes to the research that supports their understanding and conservation.

Read the full paper here: https://ace-eco.org/vol21/iss2/art10/

09/21/2026

09/18/2026

Meet the latest member of the cat family—proposed name Leopardus tilcayo, a feline smaller than an average housecat, covered in leopard-like spots, and native to Bolivia's Yungas forest ecoregion. What began as a call from a wildlife sanctuary about a "weird cat" led to years of study and the eventual identification of the first new cat species in over a century. Now, scientists hope the methods that led to the discovery could help find more new cat species around the world.

Learn more about Leopardus tilcayo: https://on.natgeo.com/HyYNiV

09/17/2026

Elizabeth A. Rogers, PsyD, a graduate of the PsyD Program in Clinical Psychology, published her dissertation in 2019, titled “Computer Multitasking in the Classroom: Training to Attend or Wander?”

“This study aimed to examine the phenomenon of Psy.D. students’ multitasking on the computer while in the classroom. Using an online survey of 45 questions, the study invited Psy.D. students from across the US to answer questions pertaining to their non-class-related use of computers in the classroom, including an exploration of their relationship with computers and the internet, feelings and judgments regarding multitasking in the classroom, and opinions on the behavior and its potential impact on their profession.”

“Sustained attention, meaningful engagement, mindful listening (a medium of knowledge acquisition), analysis, discernment, critical thinking, imagination, and reflection—these are essential skills for the clinical psychologist to perform their job competently. It may be that our multitasking in the classroom—for whatever reason, be it boredom or frustration, or prior addictive tendencies—is unwittingly diminishing some of the very skills we hope to cultivate.”

Read the full dissertation here: https://aura.antioch.edu/etds/512/

09/14/2026

Jess Meck ’18 (New England, MS in Environmental Studies) and Research Faculty Liz Willey, PhD, are among the co-authors of a new study published in Conservation Genetics examining the genetics of the Wood Turtle (Glyptemys insculpta), a species experiencing declines across much of its native range.

The study, “Rangewide population genetic analysis of the Wood Turtle (Glyptemys insculpta),” analyzed genetic data from more than 1,200 Wood Turtles across Eastern and Midwestern North America. Researchers identified two major genetic groups and uncovered patterns that can help inform conservation and management efforts for the species.

The findings provide important insights into genetic diversity, connectivity, and population structure, helping conservationists better understand how Wood Turtle populations can be managed and protected across their range.

Read the study in Conservation Genetics: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10592-026-01775-w

09/12/2026

Gathered in community, we begin a new academic year grounded in purpose, connection, and the work of meaningful change. 💚

09/11/2026

09/09/2026

The Graduate School of Nursing and Health Professions is sponsoring a virtual screening of the documentary, Baby Doe, on September 10 at 2pm ET / 11am PT.

30 years ago, Gail Ritchey, a young woman from a conservative Christian community in rural Ohio, gave birth alone and left her newborn in the woods. Now a mother of three, her quiet suburban life is shattered when DNA evidence links her to “Geauga’s Child,” and she is arrested for murder, despite saying the baby was stillborn. Facing a life sentence, Gail leans on her family for support as she confronts the weight of societal and religious pressures.

Directed by Jessica Earnshaw (Jacinta), BABY DOE cuts through the headlines to uncover the human complexity of Gail’s case, examining the intersection of women’s health, justice, and the outside forces that continue to shape stories like hers.

All Antiochians are invited to attend.

Register here: https://antioch.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_pb9ZfwRiTamPbQzmubz-Vg #/registration

09/08/2026

Antioch University’s Vince Pignatiello, PsyD, ABPP, was recently featured in the Virtual Learning Academy Charter School’s (VLACS) Professional Partner Network newsletter for his mentorship of high school students interested in psychology.

Pignatiello, Co-Chair of the Department of Clinical Psychology and Director of Antioch’s Psychological Services Center in Keene, has supported VLACS students through Career Connections presentations and one-on-one micro-internship mentoring. His work helps students explore the many possibilities within psychology, from clinical practice and research to sports psychology and forensics.

“I am always delighted by how thoughtful the students are and how varied their interests may be in the broad field of psychology,” Pignatiello shared with VLACS. “Hearing students want to work in sports psychology, engage in clinical work, conduct research, and pursue careers in forensics makes me excited for the field because of the passion and earnest interest that comes through with each student.”

Through his mentorship, Pignatiello is helping students better understand the field while encouraging the next generation of psychology professionals to explore where their interests might lead.

09/03/2026

The Environmental Studies program is one of the oldest environmental studies graduate programs in the country, furthering the education, research, and practice of environmental justice. This year, Antioch received a $1.5 million anonymous gift from a former student, a transformative gesture that will continue to expand educational equity and justice-centered learning to all of the Environmental Studies graduate programs.

Read all about the program and our plans using this generous gift in the 2026 Alumni Magazine:
https://at.antioch.edu/investing-in-env-justice-2026-alumni-magazine