Psychologist and Educator Develops Tool to Evaluate Children’s Skills

Jared Izumi, assistant professor at Attallah College of Educational Studies, developed a virtual reality and Al-based behavioral assessment program to reduce bias in evaluating children’s social-emotional skills. 

MFA Candidate Named Emerging Writer

Julia Ainley, a Chapman MFA candidate in creative writing and administrative assistant for Peace & Justice Studies and Interdisciplinary Minors, was named a Literary Women Emerging Writer for the 2026 Festival of Authors.