When Wilkinson College alumnus Isa Alarcon (‘25 Political Science and Sociology) graduated from Chapman University last May, she knew she wanted to pursue work rooted in community impact, education, and cultural exchange. What she didn’t know at the time was that less than a year later, she would be preparing to move to Spain as
Analisa Vavoso (’26 Political Science, Psychology; Environmental Studies minor) was recently selected for the Fulbright Canada Graduate Studies Award AND awarded the Ronald M. Huntington Outstanding Scholarship Award at this year’s 2026 Campus Leadership Awards. Fulbright Canada Graduate Studies Award The Fulbright Canada Graduate Studies Award provides financial support for American and Canadian students to
Students from Wilkinson College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences were recently honored across a series of events, including this year’s annual Wilkinson College Senior Award Ceremonies and the 17th Annual Campus Leadership Awards. Congratulations to all of the recipients! James L. Doti Outstanding Graduate Student Award Margaret Garcia (MFA in Creative Writing) Udall Undergraduate
Graduation season often comes with excitement, uncertainty, and the pressure of figuring out “what’s next.” For many students at Chapman University, the path between undergrad and postgrad life has not been perfectly linear, and that’s exactly what makes their stories inspiring. From landing opportunities with globally recognized companies to returning home to begin meaningful careers,
This edition of From Our Eyes highlights Jaden Steinbock (’26 Peace and Justice Studies, Integrated Education Studies). Steinbock shares her summer study abroad experience in Northern Ireland and how the journey redefined her future in education. In June of 2025, I was privileged to join a summer travel course to Northern Ireland with Wilkinson College
Calliope, a Chapman University Student Literary Journal, was recently given the REALM Award (Recognizing Excellence in Art and Literary Magazines) with a grade of “Superior”, the second-highest ranking possible. The award was based on the spring 2025 edition, which was edited by Laudan (Noor) Payne (’25 English Literature; Africana Studies and Women’s and Gender Studies
Keep your eyes peeled at upcoming events for these eight amazing new Wilkinson sticker designs! The Wilkinson Student Advisory and Leadership Council recently held a sticker contest, in which Wilkinson majors and minors submitted sticker designs to be chosen for distribution at college events. Multiple submissions were allowed, and in each submission, students explained how
The Wilkinson Interterm Research Experience (WIRE) at Chapman University, located in Wilkinson College, supports undergraduate students in pursuing independent research projects under the guidance of faculty mentors from Wilkinson College. Funded through a competitive application process, WIRE empowers students to explore topics across the arts, humanities, and social sciences, and fosters academic growth, creativity, and
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
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)