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Associate Professor Whitney McIntyre Miller Releases First Book on Integral Peace Leadership

January 27, 2026 by Ronda Kalaji | Attallah College of Educational Studies

Whitney McIntyre Miller, associate professor at Chapman University’s Attallah College of Educational Studies, has released her first book, Integral Peace Leadership: Theory and Practice for Creating Peaceful Change, published by Routledge. The book draws on more than a decade of research to examine how leadership, peace studies and conflict transformation intersect across diverse global contexts. McIntyre Miller

Dean’s Dozen Wraps Up 2024-25 With Impact and Insight

July 1, 2025 by Ronda Kalaji | Attallah College of Educational Studies

Chapman University’s Attallah College of Educational Studies closed out the 2024–25 academic year by celebrating the achievements that shaped it. Among the highlights was Dean’s Dozen, a select group of students recognized for their academic excellence, leadership, and dedication to educational equity. The Dean’s Dozen is a selective council of 12 student leaders, drawn from

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Introducing the 2025–2026 Dean’s Dozen Cohort

January 21, 2026 by Ronda Kalaji | Attallah College of Educational Studies

Chapman University’s Attallah College of Educational Studies is pleased to introduce the 2025–2026 Dean’s Dozen, the third cohort of student leaders selected to serve as an advisory council to the dean. This group represents Attallah College’s undergraduate majors and graduate programs and is committed to advancing student success across the college. The Dean’s Dozen brings together 12

Changes to State Eligibility Requirements to Teach Transitional Kindergarten (TK) in California Teacher education candidates will need to meet new requirements." class="thumbnail" />

Changes to State Eligibility Requirements to Teach Transitional Kindergarten (TK) in California Teacher education candidates will need to meet new requirements.

December 19, 2025 by Ronda Kalaji | Attallah College of Educational Studies

Transitional Kindergarten (TK) is the first year of a two-year kindergarten experience in California. In addition to holding a Multiple Subject Credential, after August 1, 2025, all TK teachers must also meet one of the following requirements: Have completed at least 24 credits in early childhood education, child development, or both, from an accredited institution of higher education; or

How Educators and Mental Health Professionals Are Rethinking Student Support in the Digital Age: Inside Chapman’s Imagining a Resilient Future Conference

December 18, 2025 by Ronda Kalaji | Attallah College of Educational Studies

Chapman University’s Attallah College of Educational Studies hosted its third annual Imagining a Resilient Future in the Schools conference on Nov. 7, 2025, bringing together educators, school psychologists, counselors, mental health professionals and community partners to address one of the most pressing issues facing youth: mental health in a digital world. The conference examined how technology, social

Attallah College Undergraduate Senior Symposium Highlights Student Research on Learning, Well-being and Agency in K-12 Schools

December 16, 2025 by Ronda Kalaji | Attallah College of Educational Studies

The Attallah College of Educational Studies hosted its annual undergraduate Senior Symposium during the fall 2025 semester, bringing together students and faculty for a showcase of capstone research from the CES 492 course. The symposium, a culminating experience for Liberal Studies, Community Educational Studies and Integrated Educational Studies majors, featured formal presentations, Q&A sessions and discussions

California Approves New $10,000 Stipend for Student Teachers Beginning in 2026–27

December 16, 2025 by Ronda Kalaji | Attallah College of Educational Studies

California has approved a new statewide stipend program designed to provide financial support to student teachers completing the unpaid classroom hours required for credentialing. Signed into law on June 27, Assembly Bill 121 establishes the Student Teacher Stipend Program, which will provide a $10,000 stipend to eligible student teachers who complete a minimum of 500 hours of student teaching.

Chapman University’s Attallah College Hosts Third Annual Peace Leadership in Schools Summit

November 24, 2025 by Ronda Kalaji | Attallah College of Educational Studies

Chapman University’s Attallah College, with support from The Miner Anderson Family Foundation, hosted its third annual Peace Leadership in Schools Summit this fall 2025 semester. Organized by Associate Professors Anna Abdou and Whitney McIntyre Miller and Instructional Associate Professor Trisha Sugita, the summit brought together school leaders from Southern California districts and educational institutions to share strategies for promoting peace and wellness within their

Thompson Policy Institute Celebrates 10 Years of Impact, Tackles Teacher Shortage

November 24, 2025 by Ronda Kalaji | Attallah College of Educational Studies

2025 Top Employers Honored at Chapman University Organizations from a variety of industries were celebrated for their continued commitment to hiring Chapman students and alumni." class="thumbnail" />

2025 Top Employers Honored at Chapman University Organizations from a variety of industries were celebrated for their continued commitment to hiring Chapman students and alumni.

March 7, 2025 by Ronda Kalaji | Attallah College of Educational Studies

In his annual State of the University address on Feb. 28, Chapman University President Daniele C. Struppa recognized the institution’s Top Employers for 2025. This award honors organizations that have demonstrated a sustained commitment to hiring the university’s graduates. “We are very grateful for all the organizations that you see listed here that trust us to

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