This fall, 483 new students began their academic journeys at CIIS with hybrid orientation experiences designed for connection and reflection.
People Spotlight
Associate Professor Chris Walling reveals how CIIS' Department of Research Psychology trains scholars to live the wisdom they study — in two doctoral programs at the forefront of somatic and transpersonal psychology.
Professor Phil Weglarz leads CIIS' Expressive Arts Therapy program, preparing students to integrate creative modalities into mental health services and community transformation.
Courtney Johnson-Benson shares how CIIS' Human Sexuality Studies Ph.D. program transformed her advocacy work and vision for her future career.
Chair Christine Brooks spotlights CIIS’ fully online M.A. in Expressive Arts Coaching and Community Building—a transformative program that blends creativity, connection, and empowerment.
Explore CIIS’ groundbreaking Bachelor’s program and the bold vision behind its creation.
At Human + Tech Week in San Francisco, Bruce Alderman of the Blue Sky Leaders program revealed how human wisdom and presence redefine leadership in the AI era.
Explore how CIIS’ Human Sexuality degrees empower students to create social change through research, theory, and advocacy.
Dr. Elizabeth Allison on training leaders for ecological change.
Inside CIIS’ bold approach to community mental health and healing-centered education.
A powerful event centering Black erotic divinity, healing, and spiritual liberation.
Ginny Whitelaw brings decades of experience to the Blue Sky Leaders Certificate, helping leaders move beyond ego and into deep connection and purpose.