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Alumni Hour: Matthew Mead '20
With the rapid rise in the popularity of pickleball, people are turning to tennis players for their expertise and guidance. While many tennis players have converted to pickleball over the last few years, very few have been able to achieve what Matthew Mead has. Mead was a four-year member of the tennis team at Chapman
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Student-Athlete Spotlight: Katie Carder
Katie Carder is a senior on the Chapman softball team pursuing a BFA in Studio Art and a minor in Graphic Design. Carder’s passion lies in exploring the dynamics of human connection and the formation of community, specifically within her environment of team sports and an athletic community. In her thesis, she explores the culture
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5 Panthers to Reconnect with on the Alumni Directory
With the launch of The Panther Network, connecting with fellow panthers has never been easier. Featuring direct messaging and voice-call capabilities on the platform’s Alumni Directory, you can now effortlessly rekindle old friendships and forge new connections. So why wait? Get started reconnecting today! 5 Panthers to Reconnect With: Your College Roommate: Reconnect with the
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Alumni Hour: Shannon Coyle '23
I graduated last year in 2023 and since then have moved to Seattle and started a masters program for prosthetics and orthotics (artificial limbs and braces). It’s a two year program and after graduating I’ll do a one year residency for prosthetics and a one year residency for orthotics before becoming board certified. My older
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Pete's Picks for the Holidays
As you plan your holiday shopping, be sure to support Chapman alumni-owned businesses. From entertaining to fashion to fun, you’ll find festive gift ideas for everyone on your list. Have a Chappy Holiday! For the Home Entertainer… Kamsah by Dhia Rabiai (MBA ’14) (MFA ’14) Elevate the hosting experience with Kamsah handcrafted serving trays,
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Alumni Hour: Markus Trujillo '15
Former Psychology major Markus Trujillo ’15 handled kicking and punting duties for the Panthers during their historic 2014 SCIAC Championship campaign. Accounting for 142 points and a 78% field goal percentage throughout his Chapman career, Trujillo earned First Team All-SCIAC honors his junior and senior seasons, as well as a Second Team All-Conference award his
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Student-Athlete Spotlight: Mo Lynch
The Chapman University Softball team has seen success in the past two years. During their 2022 campaign, they earned a SCIAC Tournament championship and an automatic bid to an NCAA regional in Seguin, Texas. This past season, the team appeared in the SCIAC Championship game despite vacancies at multiple positions going into the season. After
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Alumni Hour: Spencer Corona '22
Recent standout WR, Spencer Corona ’22, recently signed a contract to play football in Germany for the Montabaur Fighting Farmers. Corona received First-Team All-SCIAC honors his senior year and broke the Chapman University Football program record for career receiving touchdowns. We had the opportunity to discuss his initial experiences in Germany: Talk about your experience
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Alumni Hour: Allison Harf '14
During the pandemic, many people picked up new hobbies. For Communication Studies and Women’s Water Polo graduate Allison Harf ’14, she turned her hobby into a family business. Growing up in Sonoma, CA, the heart of wine country, Harf’s passion for wine runs deep. Inspired during the pandemic while spending time at her family’s property
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Coach's Corner: Izaiah Williams, Football
Coach Izaiah Williams comes to the Panthers with more than a decade’s worth of coaching experience. At Chapman University, he works with the running backs and handles some special teams duties. He also is an Assistant Athletic Director. Here, he discusses more about his first year coaching and working at Chapman. How long have you