Exploring the World of Communication
My name is Meg Jernigan and I am a Sophomore at Chapman University. I am a Communication Studies major and aspiring Leadership minor. I am interning as a Program Lead with the PALS Programs. PALS is a nonprofit organization that creates immersive experiences where young adults with Down syndrome and their peers have fun and
Learning how to become a leader in the workplace
Hi! My name is Vivian Nice and I am a current second semester senior here at Chapman University. In just a few short weeks I will be graduating with a degree in Communication Studies, and a minor in Creative and Cultural Industries. This past semester, I interned at Chapman University on the University Advancement team
Kristin Kumagawa Memorial
If you were a student, staff, or faculty member on Chapman University’s campus over the last four years, you knew (or knew of) Kristin Kumagawa ’22. A School of Communication graduate with a double minor in disability studies and public relations and current HCOM graduate student, Kristin (and her service dog, Mailie) left quite an
Breaking into the Fashion Industry
Hey there, I’m Lea! I’m currently a second-semester senior at Chapman University, majoring in strategic and corporate communication, with a minor in creative and cultural industries. As a communication student, internships are an essential part of our studies. They allow us to gain real-world experience and put the skills we learn in the classroom to
Marketing for Every Day Action
Hey Everyone! My name is Lyn Sazon, and I am a sophomore Communication Studies major with a minor in Creative and Cultural Industries. Throughout Interterm 2022, I interned with Every Day Action as their social media marketing intern. Every Day Action is a non-profit organization in Los Angeles that helps eliminate food waste through TV
Graduate students and faculty jump-start their productivity for the Spring Semester
School of Communication graduate students and faculty were invited to partake in a mini writing retreat to help them focus on their academic writing from January 18th-20th. Four faculty members and six graduate students were able to partake in this amazing opportunity. What is a writing retreat, and why is it helpful? A writing retreat
Understanding The Impact of Marketing
My name is Savannah Vant and I am a recent transfer sophomore at Chapman. My major is Communication Studies and I am still deciding on my minor. I am leaning towards journalism or business because I believe both fields provide essential resources in today’s society. Before I make up my mind on what I would
The Power of a Journalism Internship
My name is Hannah Smith, a first-year student at Chapman University with a major in Political Science and Communication. I aspire to minor in Journalism in future years, and have a deep affiliation with journalistic writing; thus influencing my decision to write for Chapman’s newspaper, The Panther, and pursue a Wilkinson blog-writing position. This semester,
My Semester at the Diocese of Orange
Hi everyone! My name is Paige Brooks and throughout the most recent Fall Semester term, I was given the opportunity to work in the Communications Department at the Diocese of Orange Christ Cathedral, just right down the street from Chapman here in Orange County! I am currently wrapping up the first semester of my junior
Pop and Precision: Writing as a Music Journalist
My name is Katherine Gilliam, and I am currently a senior at Chapman University pursuing a double major in Communication Studies and English Language and Literature. During the Fall 2022 semester, I completed an internship with Mxdwn, which I found on Handshake. Mxdwn is an online news publication that disseminates information about the latest happenings