It has been almost eight months since Israel launched its full-scale invasion of the Gaza Strip in response to the Hamas-led attack of October 7. In the intervening months, tens…
Antioch University and the Threats to Our Democracy
On the evening of November 4, 2008, we all watched as the U.S. elected its first Black President. As I watched the television images of Barack Obama and his young…
Chancellor’s Message on War in Israel and Palestine
I am sure that by now, you have heard about the war in Israel and Palestine. On Saturday, Palestinian militant groups led by Hamas launched thousands of rockets into Israel…
Woman, Life, Freedom: Chancellor’s Message on the Anniversary of the Mahsa Amini Protests in Iran
We are coming up on the first anniversary of the death of Mahsa Amini in Iran and the civil rights protests that it kicked off. It is a fitting time…
Message from the Chancellor on the Jacksonville Murders
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…
Chancellor’s Remarks on the Supreme Court Decision Regarding Affirmative Action
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…
Celebrating Pride Month and Defending LGBTQIA+ Rights
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…
A Message from Chancellor Groves Regarding the Attacks by State Legislatures on Higher Education, Free Speech, Academic Freedom, and Democracy
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…
Best Of: Why Antioch’s Chancellor Believes Universities Must Build and Protect Democracy
So today, we’re re-releasing this conversation about how Antioch University’s values of promoting social, economic, and environmental justice have been put to the test and the vital role Chancellor Groves believes higher education plays in building and maintaining democracy through educating voters and taking thoughtful stands on social injustices.
Chancellor’s Call to Reflect and Act
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…
Honoring the Memory and Legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr.
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…
Chancellor’s Statement on the Second Anniversary of the January 6 Insurrection
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…