Wilkinson College Archive - The Voice of Wilkinson

Supporting Discovery and Creativity: Wilkinson College Faculty Receive $68,500 in Grants

June 12, 2026 by Allison Devries | News

Congratulations to the Wilkinson College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences projects that were awarded a total of $68,500 from three internal grant programs – the Office of Research’s Faculty Grant for Research, Scholarship, and Creative Activities (FGRSC), the Office of Research’s New Research Exploration Award, and Wilkinson College’s Scholarly/Creative Activity Faculty Grant. Below is a summary of each

From Our Eyes: Student-Curated Exhibition Chromatopia Brings Color Theory to Life

June 11, 2026 by Shae Hruby (’26 Film Production; Studio Art minor) | News

This edition of From Our Eyes highlights a student-curated art installation from the Escalette Permanent Art Collection, written by Shae Hruby (’26 Film Production; Studio Art minor). Hruby takes us through the installation process of Chromatopia and how her involvement impacted what is currently on view in the Doy and Dee Henley Galleria on the

Alumni Books: How Jenny Howard Found Her Voice in Middle Grade Fiction

June 5, 2026 by Ava Brandt (’27 Creative Writing, Documentary Film, and LGBTQ studies minor) | News

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,

After the Fires: A Grassroots Mission to Test L.A.’s Soil Safety

May 26, 2026 by Selah Sanchez ('27, Creative Writing; CCI minor) | News

Robin Jones, founder of the Los Angeles-based company Honey Girl Grows, designs and builds edible gardens for local businesses, such as restaurants and resorts. The 2025 Los Angeles Wildfires deeply affected her local clients and those online who had grown their own edible gardens. In January 2026, Jones began receiving questions on social media about

Wilkinson College Honors Faculty Achievements and Promotions

May 18, 2026 by Laura Silva | News

Wilkinson College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences is home to an exceptional faculty across seven academic departments and a wide range of interdisciplinary programs. Their commitment to innovative teaching, groundbreaking research, and meaningful public engagement ensures that the arts, humanities, and social sciences remain central to every student’s education. This spring, we proudly recognize

From Santa Barbara to Spain: One Chapman Graduate’s Fulbright Journey

May 15, 2026 by Laura Silva | News

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

Vavoso Recognized for Exceptional Scholarly Achievement

May 15, 2026 by Laura Silva | News

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

Wilkinson College Students Honored at Annual Awards and Campus Leadership Ceremony

May 14, 2026 by Laura Silva | Events

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

What’s Next: Chapman Students Share Their Post-Grad Journeys Career Corner

May 14, 2026 by Erin Berthon | News

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,

From Our Eyes: A Reflective Analysis of Learning in Post-Conflict Northern Ireland

May 12, 2026 by Jaden Steinbock (’26 Peace and Justice Studies, Integrated Education Studies) | News

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