Nick Blanc ’26 left a fulfilling career in homeless services to pursue undergraduate education at CIIS rooted in ancestral wisdom, indigenous traditions, and community healing.

Systems thinking equips changemakers and doctoral researchers to find meaningful intervention points within complex social and ecological challenges.

Film composer Layla Minoui shares how healing from cancer led her to CIIS’ Expressive Arts programs and a new purpose as an emerging coach.

Discover how these approaches differ and why the arts can unlock new pathways for growth and self-discovery.

Preschool teacher Linette Illastron returned to school after a decade and rediscovered her voice, her strength, and her passion for learning at CIIS.

A CIIS graduate degree in Anthropology and Social Change opens doors in academia, nonprofits, communications, and beyond.

What happens when art, therapy, and justice meet in one program? Explore how CIIS is shaping the next generation of expressive arts therapists.

A practical guide to writing a compelling statement of purpose for your graduate school application.

Kimberly Koljat ’11 transformed personal loss into groundbreaking research on grief, embodiment, and connection in an increasingly digital world.

Learn what admissions committees look for in academic writing samples and how to choose your best work.