Erin Pollaro The passing of birthdays and the question of how to celebrate them, if at all, can be complicated, uncomfortable topics for many people and for a wide range…
Antioch Voices: The Destroyer, Giver of Joy
Carly Petersmeyer About eight years ago, I was contemplating what in my life I was fearful of. Although I had started healing work on myself years prior with meditation, diet,…
Antioch University Advances Relational-Cultural Theory Across Scholarship And Practice
Antioch is enhancing its leadership in Relational-Cultural Theory (RCT) through new initiatives in partnership with the International Center for Growth in Connection (ICGC). Together, they are creating spaces for relational…
Where Modality Meets Mission: Lessons from Antioch’s High Impact, Low-Residency Programs
Colleagues often ask me what’s so special about low-residency programs. They are curious as to whether all the hype isn’t simply just another online modality? The answer from me is…
What Is a PhD Completion Pathway – and Is It Right for You?
If you’ve begun a doctoral program but stepped away before finishing, you’re in good company. Whether you paused during coursework, after exams, or while writing your dissertation, there are opportunities…
James Womick Publishes New Novel, The Art of Murder
James Womick ‘85 (Antioch School of Law) has released his novel The Art of Murder is now available as an eBook and paperback on Amazon. “AI is at the forefront…
Stephanie Helms Pickett Celebrated Among “Women to KNOW in North Carolina”
Stephanie Helms Pickett, EdD, Vice President for Equity, Belonging & Culture at Antioch University, was celebrated among the distinguished Women to KNOW in North Carolina—a prestigious honor profiling outstanding women…
Lori Erica Varlotta Assumes Office as President of Antioch University
Antioch University welcomed its new President, Lori Varlotta, PhD, who assumed office on August 11, 2025. She also began her co-appointment as Executive Vice President of the Coalition for the…
Find Where You Belong: How Transfer Students Thrive at Antioch University
Transferring universities is a big decision, and it can feel intimidating to start somewhere new. One of the biggest concerns for most transfer students is finding an environment that matches…
Chancellor Groves Looks Back on Nine Pivotal Years Leading Antioch
When Bill Groves stepped into the role of Interim Chancellor of Antioch University in March of 2016, he knew he would have work to do. This wasn’t just because he…
Antioch’s Year of Pro-Democracy Action
jasper nighthawk and karen hamilton Antioch University spent much of 2024 exploring the challenges facing democracy in the U.S. and around the world. The project at the center of this,…
Message from the Chancellor
I want to open this year’s magazine, “The Democracy Issue,” with the declaration that our nation’s need for Antioch University, an institution that equips students with the knowledge and skills…