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Chapman Graduate Works Alongside Nobel Economics Winner Joel Mokyr

November 11, 2025 by | The Voice of Wilkinson

  Chapman University alumna Nicole Saito (’22 Political Science, History, and Economics triple major with a minor in Mathematics) is currently a fourth-year PhD student at Northwestern University. Her primary fields are economic history and political economy, but more broadly, microeconomics with a focus on historical economic development. “I chose Northwestern University for my PhD

Faculty Books: Contemporary Facets of Injustice

July 9, 2025 by | The Voice of Wilkinson

Dr. Gordon Babst (Political Science) recently published an edited volume called Contemporary Facets of Injustice, Volume 13 in the series of books, AMINTAPHIL: The Philosophical Foundations of Law and Justice. We sat down with Dr. Babst to discuss the volume, which examines issues of justice and injustice and problematizes understandings of generative AI, capital punishment,

Wilkinson College Students Win Top Honors in 2025 Kevin and Tam Ross Undergraduate Research Contest

June 10, 2025 by | The Voice of Wilkinson

Wilkinson College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences would like to congratulate Cintya Felix (‘26 Political Science and Spanish) for winning second place for her paper, “Aquí y Ahora: The Role of US Spanish-Language TV News in Financial Vulnerability.” and Cassandra Chan (‘25 Art History) for placing third for her paper, “Clement Hurd and the

Spotlight on Excellence: Wilkinson College Students Shine at Annual Awards and Leadership Celebration

May 16, 2025 by | The Voice of Wilkinson

Wilkinson College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences students were recently recognized with honors in a series of events that constituted this year’s annual Wilkinson award ceremonies and the 17th annual Campus Leadership Awards. Congratulations to all the winners! Fulbright ETA (English Teaching Assistant) Fellowship Roxanne Aguilera (’24 Political Science, Sociology, Economics minor, University Honors

Faculty Books: Greek Mythology From Creation to First Humans

May 8, 2025 by | The Voice of Wilkinson

Robert Guyker (Sociology) co-edited Greek Mythology: From Creation to First Humans, a book written by Professor Carolina López-Ruiz from the University of Chicago, Divinity School. This is the latest publication in the book series World Mythology in Theory and Everyday Life, from Oxford University Press. Greek Mythology: From Creation to First Humans provides a unique

Faculty Books: The Fate of Others

April 14, 2025 by | The Voice of Wilkinson

In The Fate of Others: Stories (Knopf, May 2025), award-winning author Richard Bausch (English) shares a new collection of short stories that explore the layers of ordinary characters and the subtle complexities of betrayal, grief, and solitude that define the human experience. This is Bausch’s 10th book of short stories, but this is his first

Faculty Books: Unnamed Canyon

March 19, 2025 by | The Voice of Wilkinson

Dr. Brian Glaser (English) is the author of six books of poetry. His latest publication, Unnamed Canyon (Shanti Arts, 2024), meditates on teachers and teachings, his educational paths, and significant themes of his personal life in the nineteen-nineties. The Voice of Wilkinson sat down with Dr. Glaser to talk about Unnamed Canyon. The Voice of

Maximize Your Career Potential: Explore 12 Interdisciplinary Minors in Wilkinson College Interdisciplinary Minors Spring Fair 2025

March 4, 2025 by | The Voice of Wilkinson

Partnering a major with the right minor can enhance a student’s overall career, broaden skill sets, increase employment opportunities, and, most importantly, fulfill a personal interest. Wilkinson College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences currently offers 12 Interdisciplinary minors, allowing students to learn from multiple disciplines that will enhance their educational goals. On Thursday, March

Nadia Murad Calls for Justice and Reparations for Survivors of Conflict-Related Sexual Violence

February 27, 2025 by | The Voice of Wilkinson

Chapman University welcomed back Human Rights activist, Nobel Peace Prize Laureate, and Presidential Fellow in Peace Studies at Chapman, Nadia Murad, for a talk titled, “Towards Justice: Reparations for Survivors of Conflict-Related Sexual Violence (CRSV).” Joining her via Zoom was Esther Dingemans, executive director of Global Survivors Fund (GSF) and a leading expert on developing

Learning the Culture of Disneyland: Exploring Social Behavior Through the Lens of Anthropology

February 16, 2025 by | The Voice of Wilkinson

Over the January Interterm, Dr. Stephanie Takaragawa (Wilkinson College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences Associate Dean for Academic Programs; Sociology) taught Anthro-Space/Place: Disneyland, a 4-week-long class where students conducted empirical research at Disneyland in Anaheim to examine different theories of social behavior. Students explored articles written about Disneyland and visited the park once a

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