Love, Laughter, and Himbos: Wilkinson College Alum Vanessa King Lifts Hearts in Her New Novel
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
From Grassroots to Global Recognition: Dr. Lederach Earns International Science Prize for Peace and Ecology
Peace, like grass, grows slowly and demands patience, care, and community. This vision, captured in Dr. Angela Lederach’s (Peace and Justice Studies) book Feel the Grass Grow: Ecologies of Slow Peace (Stanford University Press), is now being recognized globally. Dr. Lederach was recently the co-recipient of the 2025 International Science Prize for Peace and Ecology
Learning to Work, Create, and Lead: The Wilkinson Way
In this month’s Career Corner, Ann Hoang (’27 Writing for Film & TV and Strategic & Corporate Communication) discusses how her work-study experience with Wilkinson College’s Career Manager Erin Berthon has guided her professional growth. When I started at Chapman University, I considered myself well-rounded, someone who loves to learn and explore new things. As
From Our Eyes - Bridging Cultures and Ideas: Reflections on Collaboration and Connection Along the Silk Road
This edition of From Our Eyes features Sujung Cua (’28 Political Science; Women and Gender Studies minor). Cua recently traveled to Samarkand, Uzbekistan, to attend an international conference with Dr. Ronald Steiner (Political Science) as part of her role as the Assistant English Editor of Silkroadia, Silk-Road University Network’s web magazine. The Silk-Road University Network (SUN)
Exploring the Origins of K-Pop: Director Kim Daehyun Visits Campus for Try to Remember Screening
When Dr. Nam Lee (Film and Media Arts) learned director Kim Daehyun would be in Los Angeles to screen Try to Remember (2015), a documentary about the Kim Sisters who are credited as the originators of K-pop music; she partnered with Dr. Stephanie Takaragawa (Wilkinson College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences Associate Dean for
Faculty Books: Voice and Ethics in Shakespeare's Late Plays
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
From Our Eyes: Connor Moses Shares His Summer Internship Experience in the U.S. House of Representatives
In this edition of From Our Eyes, Connor Moses (’26 Political Science, Law and Liberal Arts minor) shares his experience working as a summer intern for a U.S. Congressman in the House of Representatives. I was raised on the belief that politics should be rooted in good integrity. I came to Chapman University because of
Pair Your Passion with Purpose: Strengthen Your Career Prospects with an Interdisciplinary Minor
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
What Americans Fear Most in 2025
Americans continue to fear corruption in government more than anything else, according to the 11th annual Chapman University Survey of American Fears, released today by Chapman University. The nationally representative survey conducted by Wilkinson College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences provides an in-depth look at the most common fears across the country and explores
From Our Eyes: World Affairs Council of Orange County
In this edition of From Our Eyes Ella Bartsch (’26 Political Science, Peace and Justice Studies & Honors minor) takes us inside her current internship with The World Affairs Council of Orange County as a Programs Intern. This incredible experience has given her the opportunity to work closely with the company’s CEO and a team