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…
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…