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.

B.A. Liberal Studies Graduates

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

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

Amontaine Woods, B.A. Liberal Studies, 2003

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

Read more B.A. student and alumni stories here. 

Education Graduates

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.

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

Read more M.A. Education student and alumni stories here; Graduate Teacher Preparation stories here; and B.A. with teacher preparation stories here.

Psychology Graduates

Training Pro Credits Antioch with Validating her Vision

Karen Johnston, M.A. Psychology, 1982

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

Read more M.A. Psychology student and alumni stories for the Child, Couple and Family program here; Mental Health Counseling program here; Art Therapy program here; Integrative Studies in Psychology here; and Doctorate in Clinical Psychology here.

Center for Creative Change Graduates

Leading the Charge for Sustainability
Kathleen O'Brien, M.A. Environment and Community, 2003

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

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

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

Scoring a Goal: She Finds Personal Growth at Antioch

Madeleine Oldham, Whole Systems Design

Read more student and alumni stories for the Environment and Community program here; Management program here; Organizational Psychology program here; and Whole Systems Design program here.