Chapman University’s history majors made an impressive showing at the Phi Alpha Theta Southern California Regional History Undergraduate & Graduate Student Conference, held at California State University San Marcos on March 7, 2026. Bringing both passion and scholarly excellence to the event, Chapman students earned first-place paper awards in four out of six categories—an outstanding
This edition of From Our Eyes spotlights Coco Ridge (’26, Sociology, Leadership and Philosophy Minors), one of ten student fellows selected for the 2026 Wilkinson Interterm Research Experience (WIRE). This immersive program equips students with the skills and hands-on experience needed to excel in academic research. Ridge’s project explored the developmental experiences of left-wing student
This edition of From Our Eyes features Gabi Fischthal (‘26 Writing for Film and Television; History minor), one of the 10 student fellows who participated in the 2026 Wilkinson Interterm Research Experience (WIRE). This intensive program prepares students to excel by building both research skills and practical experience. Fischthal traced the ADL’s history from its
This edition of From Our Eyes highlights Drew Longley (‘27 Political Science, Psychology), one of ten student fellows selected for the 2026 Wilkinson Interterm Research Experience (WIRE). This immersive program equips students with the skills and hands-on experience necessary to excel in academic research. For his project, Longley placed liberal college students in a socially
This edition of From Our Eyes features Piper Hanson (‘26 History; Creative and Cultural Industries Minor), one of the 10 student fellows who participated in the 2026 Wilkinson Interterm Research Experience (WIRE). The program provides students with the training and real-world research experience necessary to thrive in academic settings. Hansen’s project set out to understand
This edition of From Our Eyes features Maddi Andrews (‘28 History, Political Science; Anthropology), one of the 10 student fellows who participated in the 2026 Wilkinson Interterm Research Experience (WIRE). This immersive program provided students with the skills and experiences necessary to excel in academic research. Andrews’s research project focused on how archaeologists and museum
The Wilkinson Interterm Research Experience (WIRE) 2026 marked a powerful milestone in the fellows’ academic growth, guiding emerging scholars toward becoming assured and capable researchers. Over the January Interterm, 10 students developed the expertise and practical insight essential to success in scholarly research. Over the four-week program, students participated in a series of professional development
This edition of From Our Eyes features Sujung Cua (’28 Political Science; Women and Gender Studies minor). Cua recently traveled to Samarkand, Uzbekistan, to attend an international conference with Dr. Ronald Steiner (Political Science) as part of her role as the Assistant English Editor of Silkroadia, Silk-Road University Network’s web magazine. The Silk-Road University Network (SUN)
This edition of From Our Eyes features Amala Rajagopal (‘25 History and Philosophy, Women’s and Gender Studies minor), one of the 11 student fellows who participated in the inaugural Wilkinson Interterm Research Experience (WIRE) during Interterm 2025. This immersive program provided students with the skills and experiences necessary to excel in academic research. Rajagopal’s research
This edition of Wilkinson College’s Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences From Our Eyes features Emily McEachin (‘25 English and Environmental Studies minor), one of the 11 student fellows who participated in the inaugural Wilkinson Interterm Research Experience (WIRE) during Interterm 2025. This immersive program provided students with the skills and experiences necessary to excel in