Nadia Murad Speaks at Chapman as Part of Engaging the World Series and Presidential Inauguration Event
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:
From Our Eyes: Exploring Christian Nationalism
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
Engaging the World: International Day of Peace
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
Environmental Journalist Rosanna Xia Leads Discussion on Sea Level Rise and Coastal Futures
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
The Road Was Full of Thorns: Running Toward Freedom in the American Civil War
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
AI + You Enhancing Your Career
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
Exploring Holocaust Aftermath: Dr. Ionescu Examines Jewish Restitution in Eastern Europe
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. Tanner's Restoration Project in the San Juan Islands
Dr. Richelle Tanner, Assistant Professor and Co-Director of the Environmental Science & Policy at Chapman University, leads a research lab that explores how climate change affects both ecological systems and human communities. Her work emphasizes equity and justice in natural resource governance and examines how environmental uncertainty drives changes in ecosystems. Recently, she wrote a
From First Impressions to Fun Facts: Meet Wilkinson's Newest Profs
As summer concludes, we take this opportunity to welcome the newest members of our faculty to Wilkinson College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences. We asked each to share their reasons for choosing Chapman University as well as their thoughts on what it means to be part of a college often regarded as the heart
Career Corner: Shaping My Own Path at Chapman
In this month’s Career Corner, Ava Brandt (‘27 Creative Writing, Documentary Film, and LGBTQ Studies minor) shares with us how some of her Chapman experiences have helped create the path for her future. Every college student goes through a period of time when they have absolutely no idea what they are going to do after