Kirby Chen Mages is a writer, performer, visual artist, and podcast host based in Los Angeles. Their work largely takes up questions of intersectionality, nuance, and how culture and identity…
Waiting for an Easy Time to Be a Writer
Grace Ward This essay is adapted from remarks Ward gave as the graduate speaker for the Antioch MFA in Creative Writing at the Antioch University Los Angeles Commencement Ceremony on…
Your Time, Your Schedule: How Online Bachelor’s Degrees Work
Going back to school can feel overwhelming, especially when your days are already packed with work, family, and responsibilities. But online learning has transformed what it means to earn a…
Returning to College as an Adult: How Degree Completion Programs Can Support Your Journey
For many adults, the dream of completing a bachelor’s degree can feel unrealistic. Whether you’re a full-time parent, a working professional, or managing the demands of a third-shift job, adding…
Jennifer Maruno Wins The 2025 Horace Mann Upstander Award For “Momma’s Going to March”
Award-Winning Children’s Book Inspires Young Readers to Embrace Activism and Stand Up for Justice Jennifer Maruno has been honored with the prestigious 2025 Horace Mann Upstander Award for her inspiring…
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…
Transfer Student and the Pathway to a Four-Year Degree at Antioch University
If you’re a community college student who didn’t get into a California State or UC school, you might be wondering what’s next for your academic journey. The good news: One…
5 Signs You’re Ready to Finish Your Degree: How to Know It’s Time to Return to College
Thinking About Going Back to School as an Adult? Here’s What to Look For Many adults leave college before earning their degree—a career change or other life and family commitments…
Student Transfer Success: How Antioch University Sets You Up to Excel
Making the decision to transfer to a new university is a pivotal step—one that marks the beginning of an empowering journey of rediscovery. Whether you’re seeking more personalized education, flexibility…
Kate Maruyama featured on the Los Angeles Public Library blog
Kate Maruyama ’09 (Los Angeles, MFA) is featured on the Los Angeles Public Library blog about her new novel, Alterations. In the article, Maruyama shares her inspiration, influences, and process…
With New Poetry Collection, MFA Alum Shonda Buchanan Honors Nina Simone
When Shonda Buchanan was in her twenties, she had a dream of writing a book of poems about singer, classical pianist, and Civil Rights activist Nina Simone, but the prospect…
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,…