Our society places high value on advanced degrees. So what happens when students are able to claim the growth experiences that naturally occur in the course of a human life—from…
S8 E2: Therapists Are Using Creative Writing to Treat Complex PTSD—and Build Resilience
Therapy is so often based around conversation and storytelling that it’s been called “the talking cure.” But recently, mental health professionals have been finding healing power in asking their clients…
S8E1: 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…
S7E6: Five Librarians on Defending Democracy, Book Bans, and the Freedom to Read
Five librarians discuss questions of democracy, censorship, libraries, and books. The panelists—Antioch’s Jen Sturge and Miranda Doyle, incoming AASL President Becky Calzada, 2023 Maryland School Librarian of the Year Sheri…
S7E5: From ’64 Freedom Summer to the ’24 Election: Three Antiochians on the Long Fight for Social Justice
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…
S7 E3: Two Writers Discuss Democracy, War, and Identity
How do we make art in times of oppression? Do artists have a responsibility to explore questions of democracy, censorship, and human rights? In this conversation, Pulitzer Prize-winning writer Viet…
S7 E2: Talking Environmental Justice, Peace, Democracy, and Activist Tactics with President José Ramos-Horta
As we face this century’s challenges—from climate change to democratic backsliding to multinational cooperation—we need new models of leadership. That’s what Antioch alum, Nobel Peace Prize laureate, and President of…
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…
S6 E11: Diane White Believes Healthcare Needs Reform—And That Antiochians Will Help Lead It
Diane White has the hard but exciting job of creating a new school at Antioch: the Graduate School of Nursing and Health Professions, of which she is the founding Dean. In this conversation, Diane discusses how the COVID-19 pandemic shined a spotlight on health inequities…
S6 E10: Facing Book Bans and Budget Pressure, School Librarians Show Their Importance
A conversation about book bans, library misconceptions, and the important work school librarians do to serve students and the broader school ecosystem with Antioch faculty Jen Sturge and Christie Kaaland.
S6 E9: Is Talk Therapy Always Right For Kids? Play Therapy Offers Another Way
A conversation with Cary McAdams Hamilton about play therapy and how it can offer alternative ways to work through deep feelings and strengthen their mental health.