Spring 2026 Contents
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College President’s Message
It’s been “a season of meaningful momentum,” Jane Fernandes writes.
Features
Making the Sale
Dean of Admissions Shane Creepingbear tells Jessie Herr ’63 how technology has transformed recruitment and admissions.
The Financial Aid-Recruitment Nexus
In a Q&A with David Southern ’76, Director of Financial Aid Alina Olson explains the ways Antioch matches prospective students with available benefits.
Talent Scout
A D.C.-based recruiter, with a little help from friends and alumni, finds future Antiochians among Job Corps trainees.
Antioch’s Biological Sciences and Henry Federighi
Combining student research, top-notch facilities, and Co-op, Antioch built a strong record in the mid-20th century of sending graduates on to careers in medicine and science. By Bernard Guyer ’65
On Campus
Community, the Third ‘C’
Creating a community that students want to participate in attracts new students, motivates them to return after a Co-op, and encourages them to stay until graduation. By David Southern ’76
Power to the People
A team of alumni, faculty, and students has published the history and how-to’s of Antioch Community Government.
Settling In
The newest class finds community at Antioch, by Franchesca Smith.
Memories and Reflections
The Antioch College Chorus Reunion in La Morra, Italy
Introduction
Day 1: Pascoli di Amaltea Farm in Mombarcaro, by Sherri Roberts
Day 2: Barbaresco Wine Tasting Tour, by Polly Young
Day 3: Return to La Morra, by Roger Stigliano
The long overdue story of sailing the Pacific aboard the Tao Neutrino,
by Donn Denman ’79
Reunion 2026
Alumni Affairs Director Shannon McCarville invites us to “gather around the table in celebration.”
Chapter Activities
Montreal: Robert Goldsmith ’76 hosted a gathering of Canadian and Vermont alumni.
Australia: Lincoln Kerr ’86 hosted Antiochians at an event in Melbourne.
Philadelphia: Alumni produced quilt panels signifying equality, justice, and questioning.
Class Notes
Architect Peter Jacobs ’61 was awarded the Royal Canadian Academy of Arts Medal.
Cleveland Magazine named Amanda Cole ’05 a Community Leader of the Year for 2025.
Custom Made Woman tells the story of folk and bluegrass musician Alice Gerrard ’58.
Lydia Dean Pilcher ’80 served on New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s Arts and Culture Transition Committee.
An art exhibit featured work by Emily Noelle Lambert ’97.
Tim Klass ’71 reports all signs are positive following his proton therapy for liver cancer.
Columns
Songs from the Stacks by Scott Sanders
In Memoriam
Obituaries of Antiochians who recently passed.