Americans continue to fear corruption in government more than anything else, according to the 11th annual Chapman University Survey of American Fears, released today by Chapman University. The nationally representative survey conducted by Wilkinson College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences provides an in-depth look at the most common fears across the country and explores
In this edition of From Our Eyes Ella Bartsch (’26 Political Science, Peace and Justice Studies & Honors minor) takes us inside her current internship with The World Affairs Council of Orange County as a Programs Intern. This incredible experience has given her the opportunity to work closely with the company’s CEO and a team
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
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:
This edition of From Our Eyes features Sahara Zúñiga Fernández (’26 Sociology and Film & TV Production). Zúñiga is currently completing two degrees at Chapman University and serves as a research assistant to several Chapman faculty members. Recently, they attended the Wilkinson College event “Christian Nationalism, White Supremacy, and the Future of Democracy” sponsored by
As part of the Engaging the World: Leading the Conversation on the Environment and Building Resilient Futures series and the International Day of Peace, Wilkinson College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences, Schmid College of Science and Technology, Delp-Wilkinson Peace Lecture Series, and the Department of Peace and Justice Studies recently hosted Dr. Atalia Omer
This year’s Wilkinson College Engaging the World program kicked off the series Leading the Conversation on The Environment & Building Resilient Futures with Rosanna Xia, a Los Angeles Times Reporter and environmental advocate. Xia is the author of California Against the Sea: Visions for Our Vanishing Coastline, a book about California’s 1,200-mile coastline, which investigates
When we think about the end of slavery in America, it’s easy to picture a moment of triumph: the Emancipation Proclamation signed, chains broken, and justice finally delivered. But as Wilkinson College English Professor and historian Tom Zoellner reminds us in his powerful new book, The Road Was Full of Thorns: Running Toward Freedom in
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
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,