Playwright and activist Alex Burger brings his global experience into the CIIS MFA classroom, teaching art as transformation, and crisis as creative fuel.

Board Chair Michael Pinto shares why he and his wife, Meili Pinto, have given over $2 million to support CIIS students and programs.

Marine Corps veteran Bre Butler discovered a path to healing and transformation through CIIS' Integrative Health Studies program after five years of active duty service.

Fernando Ona, Chair of Transformative Inquiry at CIIS, carried questions from Iraq to the classroom—and found space to explore them.

Discover the latest works from CIIS faculty—spanning psychology, spirituality, ecology and the arts. These recent publications show how our community is advancing scholarship and creativity in service of personal and collective transformation.

Chris Heuer reflects on his conversation with CIIS’ Bruce Alderman about the Blue Sky Leaders program, exploring how slowing down may be the key to thriving in the age of AI.

We’re excited to announce that CIIS faculty member Cindy Shearer, Chair of the MFA in Interdisciplinary Arts and Writing, has published a new book.

This fall, 483 new students began their academic journeys at CIIS with hybrid orientation experiences designed for connection and reflection.

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.