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Chapman English Professor Richard Bausch was awarded the first-ever Laguna Beach Literary Leader award by the Third Street Writers at the inaugural Laguna Beach Literary Festival in January. Bausch was selected for his writing, teaching, mentorship, and influence on the SoCal literary scene, including the distinguished Chapman Workshop that he holds every fall, a free
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,
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
When author Vanessa King graduated from Chapman University in 2005 with a degree in English, she probably didn’t expect her future would involve writing about hot, 20- somethings, who aren’t the brightest boys on the block, but yet, her she is, fresh off the success of her 2021 debut A Certain Appeal, and celebrating the
The Voice of Wilkinson had the pleasure of speaking with Dr. Kent Lehnhof (English), whose new book explores the ethical and emotional power of the voice in Shakespeare’s later works. Dr. Lehnhof examines how the sound of a voice—its pitch, timbre, tone, and rhythm—can carry meaning and moral force beyond words themselves. Our discussion touched
Pairing the right minor with your major can strengthen your career prospects, expand your skill set, open up job opportunities, and satisfy personal interests. Wilkinson College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences offers 12 interdisciplinary minors that allow students to explore multiple fields and enrich their academic experience. On Thursday, October 29, join us at
Wilkinson College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences is dedicated to fostering community conversations around humanity, unity, and justice through its annual Engaging the World (ETW) series. ETW is designed to inspire thoughtful dialogue and reflection, promoting social awareness, respect, peace, and kindness throughout the campus. As part of the 2025–2026 Engaging the World:
As part of the Engaging the World: Leading the Conversation on the Environment and Building Resilient Futures series and the International Day of Peace, Wilkinson College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences, Schmid College of Science and Technology, Delp-Wilkinson Peace Lecture Series, and the Department of Peace and Justice Studies recently hosted Dr. Atalia Omer
When we think about the end of slavery in America, it’s easy to picture a moment of triumph: the Emancipation Proclamation signed, chains broken, and justice finally delivered. But as Wilkinson College English Professor and historian Tom Zoellner reminds us in his powerful new book, The Road Was Full of Thorns: Running Toward Freedom in
Dr. Richelle Tanner, Assistant Professor and Co-Director of the Environmental Science & Policy at Chapman University, leads a research lab that explores how climate change affects both ecological systems and human communities. Her work emphasizes equity and justice in natural resource governance and examines how environmental uncertainty drives changes in ecosystems. Recently, she wrote a
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
Love, Laughter, and Himbos: Wilkinson College Alum Vanessa King Lifts Hearts in Her New Novel 
Pair Your Passion with Purpose: Strengthen Your Career Prospects with an Interdisciplinary Minor 
The Road Was Full of Thorns: Running Toward Freedom in the American Civil War