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Attallah College Undergraduate Rusty Henry Selected for 2026 ICCAP Cohort Liberal Studies major will represent Chapman University in Sacramento, advocating for nontraditional college students

March 10, 2026 by | Attallah College of Educational Studies

Undergraduate student Rusty Henry, a Liberal Studies major in Chapman University’s Attallah College, has been selected to represent the university in the 2026 Independent California Colleges Advocate Program (ICCAP) cohort. Through the six-month program, Henry will complete a professional internship component and participate in ICCAP’s Day in the Capitol in Sacramento.  As a Liberal Studies major preparing to become an educator, Henry sees a direct connection between

Attallah College Ed.S. School Psychology Student Gabe Ryan Receives Statewide Cultural and Linguistic Diversity Scholarship School Psychology candidate recognized by the California Association of School Psychologists for commitment to inclusive practice

March 4, 2026 by | Attallah College of Educational Studies

California Association of School Psychologists (CASP) has named Chapman University Attallah College of Educational Studies student Gabe Ryan ‘27 as a recipient of its Cultural and Linguistic Diversity Scholarship, recognizing emerging school psychologists who demonstrate academic excellence and a commitment to serving culturally and linguistically diverse communities.  Ryan is currently enrolled in the Ed.S. in School Psychology program at Attallah College. As a first-generation graduate student,

Chapman University Hosts Inaugural National Conference on Advancing Research in Quantitative Reasoning in STEM Education

February 18, 2026 by | Attallah College of Educational Studies

Earlier this month, nearly a hundred attendees converged upon Chapman University for a landmark two-day conference focused on “Advancing Research on Quantitative Reasoning in STEM Education.” Co-hosted by Schmid College of Science and Technology and Attallah College of Educational Studies, the event attracted researchers, educators, and practitioners from 46 institutions across 26 states, reflecting a

How to Become a Teacher in California

February 18, 2026 by | Attallah College of Educational Studies

Teaching is one of the most rewarding careers, and in California, the impact is even greater. With one of the most diverse student populations in the country, the state needs qualified educators who can shape future generations.   If you are exploring how to become a teacher in California, the path involves earning a degree, completing

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

January 27, 2026 by | 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

Introducing the 2025–2026 Dean’s Dozen Cohort

January 21, 2026 by | 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.

December 19, 2025 by | 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 | 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

Chapman University’s Attallah College Welcomes New Spring 2025 Kappa Delta Pi International Honor Society Initiates

April 2, 2025 by | Attallah College of Educational Studies

Chapman University’s Attallah College of Educational Studies proudly welcomes its newest cohort of initiates into the Kappa Delta Pi (KDP) International Honor Society in Education. The Chi Beta Chapter at Chapman is guided by chapter advisor Dr. Kristen Doorn, instructional assistant professor, and led by President Eliza Wenger and Vice President Kathryn Treat.  The chapter

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