A Shared Space for the Common Good

The Common Square

The Common Square is a virtual shared space where members of our CCG community can come together for discussion and education, to participate in events, to exchange ideas and engage in debate and discourse, and to share thought leadership and informed inquiry around important issues.

This Common Square — a virtual gathering hub—will be a CCG source for news, opinion, and knowledge intended for the good of our community.

Come to the Common Square for …

  • Advocacy and Action
  • Scholarship and Research
  • Thought Leadership
  • CCG Events


Whether our faculty scholars or staff experts are speaking to the most pressing issues of the day or offering insight to nurture our curiosity and knowledge — the Common Square is a space all are welcome to join. Consider this a new kind of community square — the Common Square — the CCG’s common ground to be informed and inspired.

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News & Coverage from Around the CCG

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Describing the CCG in Four Short Essays

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Lori Erica Varlotta Assumes Office as Executive Vice President of the Coalition for the Common Good

Antioch University welcomed its new President, Lori Erica Varlotta, PhD, who assumed office on August 11, 2025. She also began her co-appointment as Executive Vice President of the Coalition for

Why CCG Works: Turn Life Experience into a Degree with the Coalition for the Common Good

Relevant College-Level Knowledge and Skills from Prior Work and Life Experiences Can Translate to Degree Credits Build on Your Past, For Your Future, and For Future Good The Coalition for

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Antioch University Approved to Launch Graduate Nursing Programs Nationwide

Programs to Be Delivered Online, Expanding Access for Working Professionals Antioch University is proud to announce that the Higher Learning Commission’s Institutional Actions Council has officially approved Antioch University’s School

Coalition Launches Graduate Early Admission Pathways

In 2024, when Antioch University came together with Otterbein University to form a shared university system, the Coalition for the Common Good, one of the major reasons for joining forces

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Top 5 reasons working with the Coalition for the Common Good is good for your business

The Coalition for the Common Good isn’t just about degrees — it’s about dignity, access, and impact. Founded by two historic nonprofit academic institutions with a deep commitment to equity