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,…
Lynn Horan to Release Book on Clergy Women and Church Culture
Lynn Horan ‘24 (GSLC, PhD) will release her book Dismantled: Abusive Church Culture and the Clergy Women Who Leave this spring through Tehom Center Publishing. Based on her dissertation, “Feminized…
Making the Positive Case for DEI in Higher Education
When people mention Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion—DEI for short—it’s often in the context of political fights and high-stakes arguments about what universities should and shouldn’t be allowed to do. But…
Transforming Healthcare: The Intersection of Exercise Science and Social Justice
Exercise science is more than just studying the mechanics of movement; it can also play a transformative role in advancing social justice within the healthcare system. Access to fitness and…
What Would Horace Do?
On one of my first trips to Yellow Springs back in the mid-90s, I purchased a t-shirt at Antioch College’s funky campus bookstore. Printed in big bold letters on the front it…
Antioch University’s Clinical Mental Health Counseling (CMHC) Addictions Counseling Programs Recognized for Affordability
Antioch University’s Clinical Mental Health Counseling Addiction programs and certificates offered at its Seattle and New England campuses have been recognized by SubstanceAbuseCounselor.org as among the most affordable substance abuse…
A Powerful Discussion on Black Women’s Role in Shaping Democracy
Black women have long stood at the intersection of democracy and liberation. Their voices, advocacy, and resilience have propelled progress toward equity and justice, yet their contributions often remain underrecognized…
Year in Review 2024
While we look forward in anticipation to a new year, we wanted to take a moment to honor and celebrate the work of 2024. Antioch University has much to be…