For both Judy Richardson and David Goodman, 1964 was a pivotal year. That year, Judy moved to Mississippi to help organize “Freedom Summer,” the famous drive to register Black voters…
S7 E4 The Role of Black Women in Democracy: A Panel Discussion
Black women have long stood at the crossroads of democracy and liberation. Their voices, advocacy, and resilience have driven progress toward equity and justice, yet the full acknowledgment of their…
Voter Table on New England Campus Registers and Informs Students and Community Members
With the 2024 elections fast approaching, staff at Antioch University’s New England location have set up a voter table to register provide students, staff, and faculty with information and resources…
Antioch University and Landmark College Announce New Partnership
Antioch University and Landmark College are thrilled to announce a new academic alliance. These two institutions have forged a unique and dynamic partnership to leverage their strengths and create a…
Antioch Holds Seven Commencements From Coast to Coast
Antioch University held seven commencements between May and September to celebrate the over 1,200 students who graduated and became alumni over the last year. Commencements were held on all five…
Nine Antiochian Stories to Revisit During Hispanic Heritage Month
To celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, we have gathered some of our favorite stories from Common Thread, the Seed Field Podcast, and the Antioch Alumni Magazine that showcase the unique voices,…
Coalition for the Common Good’s New Director of Education is Here to Learn
Recently, Sue Constable participated in the Antioch Doctor of Education program’s online residency. She was there in her new role as Executive Director of Education Programs for the Coalition for…
S7 E1: How Can Universities Support Democracy? With AW4D, Antioch Tries Many Ways
In May, Antioch University announced a robust set of democracy-promoting initiatives called Antioch Works for Democracy. Now, the effort’s six pillars are all in motion, from the announcement of twelve…
Gloria Steinem Has Hour-Long Conversation With Carol Jenkins as Part of AW4D
One of the first events of Antioch Works for Democracy 2024—a multi-month campaign of education and action to build a more just and inclusive democracy during this critical election year—was…
Taking a Stand: Strengthening Our University’s Commitment to Social and Ecological Justice
Four Arrows On June 23, 2024, William R. Groves, respected Chancellor of Antioch University, wrote the following in “Calling for Peace in Gaza and Healing at Antioch” in Antioch’s Common…
Eduardo Martinez Receives Graduate Excellence in Teaching Award
Eduardo Martinez ’83 (Antioch, MA) recently received the 2024 Graduate Excellence in Teaching Award from American Public University. The award recognizes outstanding faculty and staff members who have demonstrated excellence…
Jewish Mourning in the Present Catastrophe
Rachel Kunert-Graf (composed October 2023) The Jewish custom for burial requires that mourners shovel dirt onto the coffin ourselves. We bury our dead quickly. We join the movements of our…