Dollviola Eldred, current student

The only thing she needed to succeed was a good education and — thanks to Antioch — she has advanced in her career and predicts she will continue to climb. Click here to read more.

Stephanie McDonald, current student

It was the stellar reputation of Antioch's master's program in mental health counseling that drew Stephanie McDonald to continue her education. She says her desire to continue learning was on fire once she completed her Antioch B.A. degree. Click here to read more.

Maria Teresa Blankenship, 2009

A mental health counseling master's degree brings her closer to her goal of becoming a naturopath. Click here to read more.

John Yeoman, 2006

Being an advocate for those who cannot speak for themselves was an ethic he practiced prior to his Antioch education. So Antioch's common goals and ideologies were exactly what he was looking for in a university. Click here to read more.

Anne Ihnen, 2003

Her studies at Antioch provided her with a solid foundation for her work as a therapist, which had been her desire since high school. She was in her 40s and working as a technical writer when she decided to pursue that dream. Click here to read more.

Pat Clark, 2001

Antioch's commuter program allowed him to pursue his studies in the context of a busy family and working life. Click here to read more.

Anil Coumar, 1994

Antioch is one place, he says, where the values of diversity, social justice and inclusiveness trickle down to the classroom, where they take on special meaning that is unique for each student. Click here to read more.

Ross Laird, 1992

Now author of two books, he says carpooling from Canada was enjoyable and many made friendships that persist today. He says he was able to create his desired career and pursue it without feeling he had to sacrifice his personal learning goals for his professional development. Click here to read more.

Alinda Page, 1991

She chose Antioch because she could pursue her own interests and create her own program. Click here to read more.

Laurie Dawson, 1989

A master's degree in mental health, she says, translates well in business settings, particularly in highly technical and deadline-driven industries with genuine fears of layoffs and downsizing. Click here to read more.