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Chapman Graduate Works Alongside Nobel Economics Winner Joel Mokyr

November 11, 2025 by | History

  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

Pair Your Passion with Purpose: Strengthen Your Career Prospects with an Interdisciplinary Minor Interdisciplinary Minors Fall Fair 2025

October 23, 2025 by | News

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

Red Dead History How Video Games Offer a New Perspective Through the Lens of Education

October 13, 2025 by Sweet Lou Mader Dauk | News

What if the best way to understand history isn’t merely through textbooks, but by stepping into the past through a video game? When we think about video games, we often think of them as a source of entertainment that does not necessarily hold much educational depth, but author and professor Tore Olsson (Associate Professor and

Nadia Murad Speaks at Chapman as Part of Engaging the World Series and Presidential Inauguration Event

October 13, 2025 by | News

  Wilkinson College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences is dedicated to fostering community conversations around humanity, unity, and justice through its annual Engaging the World (ETW) series. ETW is designed to inspire thoughtful dialogue and reflection, promoting social awareness, respect, peace, and kindness throughout the campus. As part of the 2025–2026 Engaging the World:

Exploring Holocaust Aftermath: Dr. Ionescu Examines Jewish Restitution in Eastern Europe From Our Eyes

September 23, 2025 by Abigail Stephens (’26 History major, Journalism & Creative Cultural Industries minor) | Events

This edition of Wilkinson College’s Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences From Our Eyes features Abigail Stephens (’26 History major, Journalism & Creative Cultural Industries minor). Stephens dives into the latest Rodgers Center of Holocaust Education event with Dr. Stefan Cristian Ionescu (Holocaust History), who discusses the Holocaust’s complex legacy and debates over issues of justice,

Dr. Kyle Longley Receives Inaugural LaFeber-Wood Prize for Distinguished Teaching in American Diplomacy

July 9, 2025 by Selah Sanchez (’27 Creative Writing, CCI minor) | History

At this year’s Society for Historians of American Foreign Relations Conference (SHAFR), Dr. Kyle Longley (History and MA in War, Diplomacy, and Society) was honored with the inaugural LaFeber-Wood Prize for Distinguished Teaching. The prize honors excellence in teaching and mentoring in the field of American diplomacy, and is named after Molly Wood of Wittenberg

Spotlight on Excellence: Wilkinson College Students Shine at Annual Awards and Leadership Celebration

May 16, 2025 by | News

Wilkinson College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences students were recently recognized with honors in a series of events that constituted this year’s annual Wilkinson award ceremonies and the 17th annual Campus Leadership Awards. Congratulations to all the winners! Fulbright ETA (English Teaching Assistant) Fellowship Roxanne Aguilera (’24 Political Science, Sociology, Economics minor, University Honors

Nadia Murad Calls for Justice and Reparations for Survivors of Conflict-Related Sexual Violence

February 27, 2025 by | News

Chapman University welcomed back Human Rights activist, Nobel Peace Prize Laureate, and Presidential Fellow in Peace Studies at Chapman, Nadia Murad, for a talk titled, “Towards Justice: Reparations for Survivors of Conflict-Related Sexual Violence (CRSV).” Joining her via Zoom was Esther Dingemans, executive director of Global Survivors Fund (GSF) and a leading expert on developing

From Our Eyes: Meeting Nadia Murad – A Transformative Encounter with a Survivor, Advocate, and Icon of Resilience

February 18, 2025 by Sam Thompson (‘25 Peace and Justice Studies) | News

This edition of From Our Eyes features Sam Thompson (‘25 Peace and Justice Studies). Thompson currently has an internship with Nobel Laureate and Presidential Fellow in Peace & Justice Studies Nadia Murad and has been offered a position with her following graduation. Murad will be speaking at Chapman on Tuesday, February 25 at 4 p.m.

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