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…
New Board Member Mike Bills Believes in the Power of Antioch
Mike Bills ’20 (GSLC, PhD) joined the Antioch University Board of Governors in June of 2024. His dissertation topic for the PhD in Leadership and Change—“Turning Around Small, Private, Tuition…
New Board Chair Sees Antioch as “A Place Where Hope Meets Action”
“Mentorship isn’t just about giving advice,” says Katrin Dambrot. “It’s about truly investing in someone’s potential and helping them see what’s possible.” For Dambrot, the current Chair of Antioch’s Board…
Coalition Launches Graduate Early Admission Pathways
In 2024, when Antioch University came together with Otterbein University to form a shared university system, the Coalition for the Common Good, one of the major reasons for joining forces…
New Deans and Vice Chancellor Named
Amy Rutstein-Riley Named Dean of Graduate School of Leadership and Change Amy Rutstein-Riley, PhD, officially assumed the role of Dean of the Graduate School of Leadership and Change (GSLC) on…
Josh Jacobs Brings Experience and Values to New Role as Vice Chancellor for Institutional Advancement
Josh Jacobs loved being a college student so much that he finished the requirements for a biology major on the pre-med track in just three years. When he realized that…
Lori Varlotta to Serve as Antioch University’s Next President
Antioch University has announced that its next President will be Lori Erica Varlotta, PhD. Varlotta brings a strong vision for progressive education and a deep commitment to Antioch’s mission of…
Antioch’s Incoming President Says “This Is Our Moment”
Today, Antioch University is announcing our next President: Lori Erica Varlotta. In preparation for this announcement, we sat down with Lori for a wide-ranging conversation about what makes Antioch special,…
Remembering Lillian Lovelace: A Champion of Antioch Who Helped Start MFA, GSLC, and Much More
Lillian Pierson Lovelace’s involvement in Antioch University stretched from 1946, when she started her freshman year at Antioch College, to 1986, when she graduated with her BA from the Santa…
Life Experience Credits: How Your Journey Shapes Your Education at Antioch University
For many adult learners, the decision to pursue higher education is not just about earning a degree—it’s about honoring the journey that’s shaped them. At Antioch University, we understand that…
Prolific Screenwriter, Playwright, Teacher, and ‘Militant Optimist’ Colette Freedman Assumes New Role as Teaching Faculty in MFA
Last November, Colette Freedman walked through London’s West End, excited for the international preview of her new musical, Mozart: Her Story. Though she was far from friends, family, and her…
Social Justice Summit Draws Over 150 to Two Days of Events and Reflection
The Antioch University community recently came together for two days of events centered on racial healing and social justice. The Social Justice Summit, which was sponsored by both Antioch’s Truth,…