In her senior thesis project, recent graduate Reese King Paddock (‘26 Art) made a huge statement, and now is being honored with the opportunity to see that work displayed on a scale as large as its message’s impact. Her piece titled PLUGWALK was accepted into the “Art Parade,” where it will be co-presented by the
When Jenny Howard graduated from the University of Southern California, she had her sights set on dramatic writing: theater, screenwriting, maybe a musical or two. Fiction wasn’t exactly the plan. But somewhere between undergrad and now, she found her way to novels. Howard went on to earn her MFA in Creative Writing from Chapman University,
Experiential learning is an invaluable part of the college experience that can significantly enhance students’ education and career prospects. By engaging in hands-on activities, students can deepen their understanding of academic concepts while developing essential skills. Wilkinson College offers a plethora of opportunities for students to engage in experiential learning. Here are five important reasons
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
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer a futuristic concept. It’s a tool that is shaping the way we learn, work, and grow professionally. For college students preparing to enter the job market, understanding how AI impacts careers is becoming just as important as having a strong resume or building a professional network. AI can be
As an academic unit of Wilkinson College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences, the Escalette Collection’s core mission is to enhance student learning, both within and outside of the classroom. Students are involved in nearly every aspect of the Escalette Collection’s operations, ranging from curation, social media, collections management, design, and outreach. Each of these
In this month’s Career Corner, Dr. Lori E. Varlotta, 2025 Presidential Fellow at Chapman University, shares a few tips with recent graduates on getting through an interview and landing a job. Dr. Varlotta recently participated in the “Building the Careers You Want” panel hosted by Wilkison College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences and Leatherby
Experiential learning is an invaluable part of the college experience that can significantly enhance students’ education and career prospects. By engaging in hands-on activities, students can deepen their understanding of academic concepts while developing essential skills. Wilkinson College offers a plethora of opportunities for students to engage in experiential learning. Here are five important reasons
TikTok offers much more than showing off killer dance moves or clever videos; it is helping students and recent grads land internships and jobs, and offers career advice. Although TikTok does not have a recruitment tool yet, there are many ways to navigate TikTok to your career advantage. First, using TikTok to build your personal