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Kevin McGruder Interviewed on Columbus Dispatch Podcast
Dr. Kevin McGruder has been interviewed by Dr. Terrance Dean and “The Other Side” podcast host, Scot Kirk, about his essay “How to be an Antiracist in Ohio.”
Amanda Akers ’19: Seoul Connections
Amanda Akers graduated from Antioch College in 2019, studying under a self-designed major with a focus in Creative Writing. She currently lives and works in Seoul, South Korea, pursuing writing whilst working as an English teacher.
Martin Luther King’s Ties to Antioch Highlighted
Articles highlight Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s ties to the Dayton area and the relevance of his message today, including Antioch College.
Remembering Errol Medicine
Antioch College marks the passing of Errol Medicine, a true friend of the College and a beloved elder to many in our family.
Faculty News
Kevin McGruder Interviewed on Columbus Dispatch Podcast
Dr. Kevin McGruder has been interviewed by Dr. Terrance Dean and “The Other Side” podcast host, Scot Kirk, about his essay “How to be an Antiracist in Ohio.”
Apply ‘broken-windows’ theory to policing, writes McGruder
In a column published by The Columbus Dispatch, Vice President for Academic Affairs and Associate Professor of History, Dr. Kevin McGruder, writes that the abolition of slavery did not undo the belief system that promoted anti-Black racism. He...
Dr. Kevin McGruder Publishes Antiracism Op-ed
Dr. Kevin McGruder publishes an op-ed in The Columbus Dispatch detailing antiracist actions for Ohioans.
From the President: Lines of Thinking
“Lines of Thinking” is a monthly feature from College President Tom Manley. Each installment features a poem selected for its powers to transport us to some higher, lower or common ground, and, possibly in the process, provide fresh perspective and insight on the ground we occupy daily.
A Quickish Story, Rimbaud, Wright (Again)
One of my most satisfying interludes with poetry involved “wrapping” an entire 65,000-square-foot building in a poem by Arthur Rimbaud.
Lorde, Wright, Sogi
The Japanese poet and diarist Sei Shonagon noted among the tricks of time and distance the deceptive proximity of the last day of the year and the first day of the new year: things that were near and far at the same moment.
Dove, Kooser, and Heaney
Jubilation abounded in many places last Saturday when the 2020 presidential election was called for Joe Biden. Spontaneous and lighthearted, it brought back to me lines from Maya Angelou’s deeply voiced verse “On the Pulse Of Morning” from the 1993...
FEATURED EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING STORIES
Antioch is the premier college for the applied liberal arts, where real-world work experience is fully integrated into the curriculum. The following student-written pieces are reflections from experiences gained through Antioch College’s flagship Cooperative Education (Co-op) program. Read more about experiential learning on Antioch Engaged, our journal of social practice & professional engagement.
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The Center of a Movement in the Middle of Nowhere: Ike Wylie ’22 at Camphill Copake in Copake, NYby Ike Wylie on October 10, 2020
In a valley that, if observed from up high, resembles a bowl- there is a village of twelve houses. They hold farmers, bakers, and candlemakers. These houses do not have televisions, pets, or microwaves. They sing and bless their meals. They are from Europe
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The Dream of a Future Farmer: Kaylee Rutherford ’23 at the Antioch Farmby Kaylee Rutherford on October 9, 2020
At the Antioch Farm, sustainability is of the utmost importance. Food forests and annual gardens spread across the vast fields towards the south end of the campus, where permaculture practices are explored and utilized to create a beautiful and bountiful environment. The food grown on
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Conflict of Interest: Chris Chavers ’21 at the Law Office of Phillip Brighamby Chris Chavers on October 9, 2020
There’s this moment when I walk into the courtroom that surrounds my body with excitement, inspiration, and fulfillment of purpose. It is a feeling that I can’t wipe off my skin because in these seconds I feel alive. I see the bench, I see the
Alumni Achievements
Amanda Akers ’19: Seoul Connections
Amanda Akers graduated from Antioch College in 2019, studying under a self-designed major with a focus in Creative Writing. She currently lives and works in Seoul, South Korea, pursuing writing whilst working as an English teacher.
Gabe Iglesia ’16: Life as a Diplomat
Gabe Iglesia ’16 majored in Political Economy at Antioch and has been working for the State Department for four and a half years (two of which were with the Foreign Service).
Peter Jacobs ’61 Awarded the Order of Canada
Jacobs has been recognized with one of Canada’s highest civilian honors for his contributions to environmental responsibility and sustainable development.
Marie Javins ’89 Promoted to DC Comics Editor-in-Chief
Marie Javins ’89 has been promoted to DC Comics Editor-in-Chief.
In Memoriam
Errol Medicine, Friend of the College
Errol Medicine of Mobridge, SD, age 59, passed away Jan. 11, 2021. Tom Manley, president emeritus of Antioch College, remembers Errol: "Very sadly, I write with news of the passing of Errol Medicine, a true friend of Antioch College and a beloved...
Ebere Onwudiwe, Former Faculty
Ebere Onwudiwe, a former visiting professor at Antioch College, passed away on Jan. 9, 2021. Professor Onwudiwe received a M.Sc. (Econs), M.A. (International Relations) and Ph.D in (Political Science) from Florida State University, Tallahassee. For...
Paul A. Atkins, Friend of the College
Paul A. Atkins, Jr., age 95, of Morgantown, WV, passed away February 19, 2019, at Mapleshire Nursing Home. Paul was born in Portsmouth, Virginia, on January 8, 1924, son of the Rev. Paul A. Atkins and Mary Eleanor Atkins. When Paul's father died at a...
Campus News
Kevin McGruder Interviewed on Columbus Dispatch Podcast
Dr. Kevin McGruder has been interviewed by Dr. Terrance Dean and “The Other Side” podcast host, Scot Kirk, about his essay “How to be an Antiracist in Ohio.”
Amanda Akers ’19: Seoul Connections
Amanda Akers graduated from Antioch College in 2019, studying under a self-designed major with a focus in Creative Writing. She currently lives and works in Seoul, South Korea, pursuing writing whilst working as an English teacher.
Martin Luther King’s Ties to Antioch Highlighted
Articles highlight Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s ties to the Dayton area and the relevance of his message today, including Antioch College.
Remembering Errol Medicine
Antioch College marks the passing of Errol Medicine, a true friend of the College and a beloved elder to many in our family.
Amia Yokoyama Teaching Intro to Animation
Multimedia artist Amia Megumi Yokoyama is teaching Intro to Animation at Antioch College during the winter quarter.
Upcoming Events
HERNDON EXHIBITIONS/HERNDON WINDOWS
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Her Voice Rises: Virtual Workshop
Her Voice Rises: Virtual Workshop