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Author: William R. Groves, JD

The 22nd President/Chancellor of Antioch University, Groves has served as Chancellor since 2016 and has focused on three priorities; to reclaim and advance its reputation as an innovator in higher education; to grow programmatically and geographically in ways that will allow Antioch to reach its full potential to advance social, racial, economic, and environmental justice; and to advance and promote the University’s 172 year-long history and heritage around social justice and democracy building.
People comfort one another at a memorial for Jerrald Gallion, Angela Carr and Anolt Joseph Laguerre Jr. near a Dollar General store where the three were shot and killed
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Message from the Chancellor on the Jacksonville Murders

  • Posted byby William R. Groves, JD
  • August 30, 2023
  • 3 minute read

Once again I write to you in the aftermath of an act of unspeakable violence by a domestic terrorist and self-avowed White supremacist. On Saturday, a man with an assault…

Supreme Court in black and white
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    • Chancellor's Communications

Chancellor’s Remarks on the Supreme Court Decision Regarding Affirmative Action

  • Posted byby William R. Groves, JD
  • June 30, 2023
  • 2 minute read

Yesterday, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled to outlaw any consideration of race in university admissions decisions. The decision is based on the notion that the Equal Protection Clause of the…

Pride Flag with sun shining through it
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Celebrating Pride Month and Defending LGBTQIA+ Rights

  • Posted byby William R. Groves, JD
  • June 5, 2023
  • 6 minute read

The month of June is celebrated across the world as Pride Month, a time for all of us who are gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, asexual, and our allies…

Illustration of graudates in cap and gown
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    • Chancellor's Communications

A Message from Chancellor Groves Regarding the Attacks by State Legislatures on Higher Education, Free Speech, Academic Freedom, and Democracy 

  • Posted byby William R. Groves, JD
  • May 26, 2023
  • 10 minute read

I know many of you are watching with alarm as state legislatures around the country are taking aim at higher education with unprecedented attacks on academic freedom and freedom of…

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Chancellor’s Call to Reflect and Act

  • Posted byby William R. Groves, JD
  • January 30, 2023
  • 4 minute read

Our country has become a killing field.  Every week the news is full of stories about innocent people who were mowed down with guns while they pursued their everyday routines—shopping…

Martin Luther King Speaking on the March on Washington
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    • Chancellor's Communications

Honoring the Memory and Legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr.

  • Posted byby William R. Groves, JD
  • January 16, 2023
  • 3 minute read

I encourage you to use some part of this day away from work obligations to join me and the rest of Antioch University in honoring the memory and legacy of…

Insurrection on the Capital Building
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Chancellor’s Statement on the Second Anniversary of the January 6 Insurrection

  • Posted byby William R. Groves, JD
  • January 6, 2023
  • 9 minute read

Today marks the second anniversary of the attack on the U.S. Capitol. It was an act of sedition, a violent attempt to overthrow the duly elected government, or as federal Judge…

A black-and-white photograph of veterans carrying American flags in a parade.
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Honoring our Veterans and Armed Services Members

  • Posted byby William R. Groves, JD
  • November 11, 2022
  • 2 minute read

Dear Fellow Antiochians: Tomorrow our University and our nation will observe Veterans’ Day, honoring the many people who have served and continue to serve in our armed forces. I invite…

Chancellor William Groves
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A Message from the Chancellor

  • Posted byby William R. Groves, JD
  • November 9, 2022
  • 3 minute read

Welcome to this special history edition of the Antioch Alumni Magazine. It has been said that no business survives over the long term without reinventing itself—repeatedly. Over its long history, Antioch has certainly proven this true.

An American flag being held at a rally
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Chancellor’s Letter on the Occasion of Juneteenth 2022

  • Posted byby William R. Groves, JD
  • June 17, 2022
  • 4 minute read

Monday, the United States observes Juneteenth and commemorates the anniversary of that day 157 years ago when news of the Emancipation Proclamation and the end of American slavery finally reached…

Ramos Horta; black and white photo
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    • Chancellor's Communications

Congratulations and Best Wishes to President Ramos-Horta

  • Posted byby William R. Groves, JD
  • May 19, 2022
  • 2 minute read

I’d like to share some great news.  In the recent presidential elections in Timor-Leste, over 62% of voters cast their vote for Antioch University alumnus, José Ramos-Horta.  President Horta is…

A black and white image of people gathered around sidewalk chalk letters spelling out the names of the Buffalo victims
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    • Chancellor's Communications

Say Their Names! A Response to the Buffalo Hate Crime Shooting

  • Posted byby William R. Groves, JD
  • May 17, 2022
  • 2 minute read

Once again, a racist, domestic terrorist who had been under FBI investigation this year for making threats of gun violence was able to legally buy a military assault rifle and…

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