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10/15/2026

October 15, the last day of Hispanic Heritage Month, is observed as National Latinx AIDS Awareness Day. This year’s theme, “Knowing Your HIV Status Is a Good Place to Start,” encourages individuals to take active measures in their health by getting tested through an at-home kit, local clinic, or healthcare provider.

According to the CDC, despite making up 19 percent of the U.S population, Latino/a/x individuals accounted for 34 percent of all new HIV diagnoses in 2024.

In general, people of color face extensive barriers when accessing healthcare. Many health care materials, resources, and services lack cultural awareness and linguistic diversity, making it difficult to access translation tools. Other socio-economic factors like poverty, lack of access to education, and difficulties obtaining physical access to testing, prevention, and treatment centers.

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October 15 is National Latino AIDS Awareness Day (NLAAD), a community mobilization that for more than 20 years has promoted effective ways to prevent, treat, and stop the spread of HIV among Latinos.

10/12/2026

These photographs from the Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest showcase Native Americans taking part in their respective tribal customs

10/11/2026

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This day, first celebrated in 1988, honors the significance and courage of LGBTQ+ individuals coming out while also supporting those who may not be out yet.

Every single story, whether one is officially out or not ready yet, deserves to feel safe, seen, respected and loved. Finding community and belonging is a challenge for many in the q***r community, often faced with fear of discrimination, homophobia, and rejection.

It takes courage not just to live openly and honestly, but to process the things you’re dealing with internally, even if you aren’t ready to speak your truth.

To everyone in the LGBTQ+ community, we see you. The world is brighter with you in it.

10/10/2026

In an ever-changing world, how can leaders continue to adapt beyond technical expertise?

Antioch University’s Master of Organizational Leadership and Change was established to address that very question.

Designed for the ambitious working professionals across various industries and sectors, this fully online, 15-month program allows students to advance their education without sacrificing their career, personal responsibilities, and outside passions. Students study adaptive and human-centered leadership, ethical decision-making, and global perspectives while engaging in guided reflection, coaching, and real-time collaboration with peers and faculty – all without leaving the confines of your study space.

Those who complete the program leave with a portfolio showcasing their leadership philosophy, applied projects, digital credentials, and professional achievements, providing tangible evidence of the skills gained.

“The challenges facing today’s leaders require far more than technical expertise,” said Mary Ann Short, PhD, Chair of the Graduate Management Studies Department. “Organizations need leaders who are able to navigate complexity, build high-performing teams, lead across cultures, thoughtfully integrate emerging technologies, and create meaningful, sustainable change. The Master of Organizational Leadership and Change was intentionally designed to develop those capabilities.”

Learn how you can lead with purpose through Antioch’s Master of Organizational Leadership and Change here: https://www.antioch.edu/academics/leadership-management/master-of-organizational-leadership-and-change

10/09/2026

Every year, the Latinx Mental Health & Social Justice Institute organizes the Latinx/e Mental Health and Social Justice Symposium around Indigenous Peoples' Day, National Coming Out Day, and Hispanic Heritage Month. This annual virtual event brings together attendees from around the world to create a sacred space for diversity; create conversation within the Latinx/e community; and recognize the strengths and contributions of Latinx/e professionals.

This year, the 2026 Latinx Mental Health and Social Justice Symposium will take place October 14-15. The Antioch University community invites you to learn, get inspired, and share in the forgotten stories of our ancestors. This year’s theme is “Remembering Latin American Roots: Reclaiming Our Historical Truths and Traditions.” We’re excited to celebrate the roots that grew within American soil and engage with the culture that has transcended boundaries and flourished despite all obstacles.

Some of this year’s speakers and topics include:

🔷 Ana Guadalupe Reyes, PhD, LPC-S, NCC,CHST and Betsy Marina Perez, PhD - El lucero de la lengua: Reclaiming Language

🔷 Gerardo Wence-Munoz - Los textos filosóficos y la idea de la otredad terapéutica (Philosophical texts and the idea of ​​therapeutic otherness)

🔷 Kemmel Palmer, PhD - Integrating Latin American Traditions into Modern Mental Health Practice

🔷 Vincent Joseph Gonzales - Therapy on Turtle Island: Colonialism's Best Warrior

🔷 Angelica M. Tello, PhD & Arlett Zamarripa - Immigration Policy and the Impact on Latine/x Health: Implications for Counselors

See a full list of presentations and speakers here: https://at.antioch.edu/2026-latinx-symposium

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Cada año, el Instituto de Salud Mental y Justicia Social Latinx organiza el Simposio de Salud Mental y Justicia Social Latinx/e en torno al Día de los Pueblos Indígenas, el Día Nacional del Coming Out y el Mes de la Herencia Hispana. Este evento virtual anual reúne a participantes de todo el mundo para crear un espacio sagrado dedicado a la diversidad; fomentar el diálogo dentro de la comunidad Latinx/e; y reconocer las fortalezas y las contribuciones de los profesionales Latinx/e.

Este año, el Simposio de Salud Mental y Justicia Social Latinx 2026 tendrá lugar los días 14 y 15 de octubre. La comunidad de la Universidad de Antioch te invita a aprender, inspirarte y compartir las historias olvidadas de nuestros antepasados. El tema de este año es «Recordando las raíces latinoamericanas: recuperando nuestras verdades históricas y tradiciones». Estamos encantados de celebrar las raíces que crecieron en suelo estadounidense y de conectar con la cultura que ha traspasado fronteras y ha florecido a pesar de todos los obstáculos.

Entre los ponentes y temas de este año se incluyen:

🔷 Ana Guadalupe Reyes, PhD, LPC-S, NCC, CHST y Betsy Marina Pérez, doctora- El lucero de la lengua: Recuperar el lenguaje

🔷 Gerardo Wence-Muñoz - Los textos filosóficos y la idea de la otredad terapéutica

🔷 Kemmel Palmer, PhD - Integración de las tradiciones latinoamericanas en la práctica moderna de la salud mental

🔷 Vincent Joseph Gonzales - Terapia en la Isla de la Tortuga: el mejor guerrero del colonialismo

🔷 Angélica M. Tello, PhD, y Arlett Zamarripa: La política de inmigración y su impacto en la salud de las personas latine/x: implicaciones para los consejeros

Consulta aquí la lista completa de ponencias y ponentes: https://at.antioch.edu/2026-latinx-symposium

10/08/2026

Jessica Mudd came to Antioch University with a vision: to establish a welcoming, creative space to expand access to the arts for people of all ages and backgrounds.

After taking the Nonprofit Management course taught by Russell Thornhill, MDiv, EdD, she was able to expand her knowledge of nonprofit operation and turned her vision into a reality.

“For me, The Mudd Farm is part of that belief I hold. I’m building the kind of world I hope will exist for my child and for the people around me, where creativity and community are part of everyday life,” says Jessica. “This experience has reminded me that even in uncertain times, we still have the ability to create something meaningful and to shape the spaces we want to see around us.”

In this Common Thread profile, we spoke with Mudd about the origins of The Mudd Farm, what she learned at Antioch, and what’s to come for her nonprofit.

Read the full interview here: https://blog.antioch.edu/q-a-mudd-farm

10/05/2026

“The essence of teaching is to make learning contagious, to have one idea spark another.” - Marva Collins

Happy ! Today (and every day....) we're celebrating the educators who inspire curiosity, build confidence, and prepare the next generation to become impactful changemakers.

10/02/2026

As we continue celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month, join us for the Latinx Mental Health & Social Justice Institute for the 2026 Latinx/e Mental Health and Social Justice Symposium from Oct. 14 - 15.

The theme of this year’s event is Remembering Latin American Roots: Reclaiming Our Historical Truths and Traditions.

Latin American culture is uniquely shared by communities around the world. Our art, music, cuisine, languages, traditions, and countless contributions have transcended boundaries and flourished despite all obstacles. This year, we are excited to celebrate the roots that grew within American soil, long before the arrival of European colonists, and honor their legacy. We invite you to learn, get inspired, find hope, and share in the forgotten stories of our ancestors.

Register to attend here: https://at.antioch.edu/2026-latinx-symposium-registration

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Mientras seguimos celebrando el Mes de la Herencia Hispana, te invitamos a unirte al Instituto de Salud Mental y Justicia Social Latinx para el Simposio de Salud Mental y Justicia Social Latinx/e 2026, que tendrá lugar del 14 al 15 de octubre.

Nuestro tema este año es: “RECORDANDO LAS RAíCES LATINOAMERICANAS: Recuperando nuestras verdades históricas y nuestras tradiciones”. La cultura latinoamericana es compartida de manera única por comunidades alrededor del mundo. Nuestro arte, música, gastronomía, idiomas, tradiciones e innumerables contribuciones han trascendido fronteras y florecido a pesar de todos los obstáculos. Este año, nos entusiasma celebrar las raíces que nacieron en suelo americano, mucho antes de la llegada de colonizadores europeos, y honrar su legado. Les invitamos a aprender, inspirarse, encontrar esperanza, y compartir las historias olvidadas de nuestros antepasados.

Inscríbete aquí: https://at.antioch.edu/2026-latinx-symposium-registration

10/02/2026

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