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Iara Gonzalez-Ascencio Wins 2025 James L. Doti Outstanding Graduate Student Award

April 25, 2025 by | News

Iara Gonzalez-Ascencio (’24 International Studies) has been awarded the highest honor for graduate students at Chapman University, The James L. Doti Outstanding Graduate Student Award. The James L. Doti Outstanding Graduate Student Award is conferred annually to the outstanding graduating master’s and doctoral students with distinguished records of academic accomplishment, scholarship, and/or service. The names

Wilkinson College’s 2025 James L. Doti Outstanding Graduate Student Award Nominees

April 14, 2025 by | News

The James L. Doti Outstanding Graduate Student Award is conferred annually to the outstanding graduating master’s and doctoral students with distinguished records of academic accomplishment, scholarship, and/or service. The names of the award recipients are permanently inscribed on the campus Doti Award trophy, which incorporates artist Nick Hernandez’s sculpture Emergence, and is on display outside

Transformative Learning: Wilkinson Students in Vietnam

March 11, 2025 by | News

In collaboration with the Center for International Experiential Learning (CIEL), Chapman University’s MA in International Studies program and the Department of Peace and Justice Studies embarked on an enriching journey to Vietnam this January. The Vietnam program was designed to offer students a deep understanding of the historical, political, and social dynamics of the country.

From the Screen to Our Hearts: Notes on Displacement Screening

December 19, 2024 by Ojeikere Akhadelor | News

Chapman University’s MA in International Studies Program hosted Palestinian artist and filmmaker Khaled Jarrar for a screening of his acclaimed documentary Notes on Displacement. Co-sponsored by Political Science, Peace & Justice Studies, History, and Dodge College of Film and Media Arts, the event brought together students, faculty, and community members. This interdisciplinary gathering explored the

From Our Eyes: Beyond the Data Lecture and Workshop

December 6, 2024 by Ojeikere Akhadelor | News

This edition of From Our Eyes features Ojeikere Akhadelor (’25 MA International Studies) who attended the “Beyond the Data” lecture and interactive workshop with Justin Richmond, Founder & Executive Director of IMPL. Project (IMPL. is short for “implementation”). The event, sponsored by the MA in International Studies program, delved into how studying data analytics, cross-cultural

From Our Eyes: Charlie Jensen – The Humble Writer with a Brilliant Touch

November 25, 2024 by Emma Niro | News

This edition of From Our Eyes features Emma Niro (’25 MFA Creative Writing) who attended the poetry talk and reading with writer Charles Jensen. The event, co-sponsored by Wilkinson College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences, ETW: Leading the Conversation on Gender and Sexuality series and Tabula Poetica, featured Jensen reading excerpts from his poetry

Graduate Research: Ojeikere Vincent Akhadelor on The Impact of Refugee Resettlement Programs on Local Communities in America

November 6, 2024 by | News

Ojeikere Vincent Akhadelor (He/Him) ’24 (MA International Studies) Linkedin Originally from Ogute, Benin City, Nigeria, Ojeikere holds an MA in International Studies with a focus on Climate Change, Migration, and Political Communication. His research explores the impact of refugee resettlement programs on local communities, examining themes of socio-economic integration, cultural diversity, and policy development. With

International Studies MA Student Interns for California’s 46th Congressional District

September 25, 2024 by David Krausman | News

The Voice of Wilkinson had the opportunity to sit down with graduate student Declan Coakley (‘24 Political Science, ‘25 MA International Studies) to talk about his summer internship with the District Office of Congressman Lou Correa, California’s 46th congressional district office. In this interview, Coakley shares his internship experience and some of his key takeaways,

War, Diplomacy, and Society at the 2024 Society for Military History Conference

June 11, 2024 by | News

Graduate students and History faculty of the War, Diplomacy, and Society (WDS) MA program recently converged at the 2024 Society for Military History (SMH) Conference for robust conversations and panel discussions devoted to furthering the study of military history. Talisa Flores ‘24 presented “Las Otras Rosas: Latina War Workers and World War II” at the

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