Latest News
Where ADSF Started and Where We Are Today
Today we bring you another segment of the Plain Roots conference that we held in June. This was a presentation that started with the co-founders, Emma Miller and Naomi Kramer Yoder, followed by a presentation from me about the present, and Eythana Miller spoke about the future. You can learn more about how Emma and…
Read MorePlain Roots Conference: Naomi Peachey Clark and Sharon Beachy
Today we return to coverage of the Plain Roots: Community, Story, and Support for Higher Education conference that was held in late June. We are bringing you the first two presentations of Saturday, the full day of the conference. Naomi Peachey Clark and Sharon Beachy shared a 45-minute slot, followed by questions from the audience.…
Read MoreADSF in the Headlines
Anabaptist World has published an article, written by Eileen Kinch: With Education, Former Amish Go Far. It’s a wonderful summation of the conference, as she captured many high points. Anabaptist World is widely read among many varied Anabaptist groups. Their website reads: Anabaptist World Inc. is an independent journalistic ministry serving the global Anabaptist movement.…
Read MoreYour Support is Needed
Hello Readers, We’re taking a pause from reporting on our conference to let you know we have a record number of applicants again this year… 25 in all. Last year we had a record number at 19, and this year we outdid that number. It is gratifying to know that we are reaching the students…
Read MoreReflections of the Plain Roots Conference
Our Plain Roots conference in Middlebury, Indiana went well last week… so well! The stories that speakers had to tell were equally heartwarming and inspiring. Many of the stories were about overcoming major obstacles on the way to academia, and the deeper the struggle, the greater the triumph. We will be going into detail about…
Read MoreConference Updates and Last Call for Registrations
The Plain Roots: Community, Story, and Support for Higher Education Conference is just around the corner. The link leads you to much more information about the conference, including an updated schedule of events. The team at ADSF has decided to extend our deadline for the conference to the 24th, so if you were thinking of…
Read MoreAmish Roots Conference: Breaking the Eighth-Grade Barrier
The deadline for signing up for the Amish Roots Conference is four days away. If you have been meaning to register and haven’t yet, now is your chance. Or if this is your first time hearing about it, you still have time. You can go to our Events page to learn more and register. Just…
Read MoreTwo Exciting Announcements!
Registration: Our registration for scholarship applications for the 2026-2027 academic year is now open to students. If you would like to apply, please visit our Scholarships page to determine whether you are eligible. If so, there is a link on that page to take you to our application form. We look forward to receiving your…
Read MorePlain Roots: Community, Story, and Support for Higher Education
Did you grow up in a Plain community and dream of attending college? Do you still have this dream? Are you a formerly Amish college student who needs support to continue this difficult journey? Have you earned a college education and enjoy the idea of exchanging stories with others who were raised Amish or Plain? If…
Read MoreExciting New Developments at ADSF
We hope you have been enjoying the success stories over the past several months of current students and those who have graduated from a college or university and now have careers. The latest story of Leon Hostetler that starts here is truly awe-inspiring because it is rare for someone to be raised Amish and to…
Read More