Alumni & Student Stories

Hearing from alumni and students is the best way to bring Antioch into clear focus. When you read these stories, perhaps you may see a glimmer of yourself.

Some students discover Antioch is a good fit for the way they think and who they are. Others acknowledge how Antioch helped them pursue their dreams and realize goals they thought unattainable. The satisfaction of completing an Antioch degree becomes obvious the more you listen to those who walk this path.

Learn how an Antioch education has energized students’ lives, careers and communities.

Celebrity Leaves Limelight to Work in Substance Abuse
Victor Vander Beng Hui Loo, B.A. Liberal Studies, 2004

She Was Destined to Teach at Muckleshoot Tribal School
Sherri Foreman, First Peoples' program, Graduate Teacher Preparation, 2003; current M.A. Education student

Dedicated Educators: This Couple Says Antioch Empowered Them
Joe Powell, B.A. Liberal Studies, 1997; M.A.Ed., 1998; Graduate Teacher Preparation, 2001
Shari Howard-Powell, M.A.Ed. with Teacher Preparation, 1998

In Pursuit of a Luscious Life
Cherie Byrd, B.A., 1978; M.A. Psychology, 1981

Her Goal: To Give New Meaning to the School Experience for her Students
Stephanie Martin, First People's program, B.A. in Liberal Studies with teacher preparation, 2004; M.A. Education, 2006.

This B.A. Alumna Says Antioch Taught her How to Learn
Lynne Breiland Hobbs, B.A. Liberal Studies, 1983

Making Connections, Helping People: She Created a Nonprofit
Kristen Corning, M.A. Whole Systems Design, 2004

A Kayaker's View of a Whale Rescue
Chris Slesar, M.A. Environment and Community, 1999

Meteorologist with a Message: Effective Writing a Factor in Winning
$30 Million in Contracts
Richard Carlson, M.A. Organizational Psychology, 2004

Training Pro Credits Antioch with Validating her Vision

Karen Johnston, M.A. Psychology, 1982

Scoring a Goal: She Finds Personal Growth at Antioch

Madeleine Oldham, Whole Systems Design

Writer Expands Her Know-how with Antioch's B.A. Program

Amontaine Woods, B.A. Liberal Studies, 2003