After traveling the world and becoming a global citizen as a Chapman student, Julia Smith, political science ’15, landed an opportunity as a global advocate for Mama Hope, a San Francisco-based nonprofit that works to build thriving, sustainable communities, primarily in developing nations. Currently, she is serving in Uganada for three months to help local
AdrinaRose, a 2015 Dodge College of Film and Media Arts graduate, has already made a bold name for herself in the fashion entertainment industry. As CEO, television host and creative director of AdrinaRose Media, she has bundled her passion for fashion and background in news media into a one-stop shop for all things beauty, fashion
When Chapman alumni collaborate, the end result is galactic—truly out of this world. At least that’s the case for Alex Brewer-Disarufino, BFA communications ’94, a leader in marketing and public relations, and Roger Craig Smith, BFA film and television ’03, a prominent voice actor (Chris Redfield, Resident Evil; Sonic the Hedgehog in Sonic the Hedgehog), who happened to be
Taylor Maurer didn’t go to college to get a job. She went to college to get paid to do what she loves. Chapman University was the perfect stage for her to fine-tune her skills and passion for lighting design. As a theater major and journalism minor, Taylor followed the guidance and advice of entertainment technology professor
Tiffany Lewis, B.A. communication studies ’04, is first and foremost a passionate, professional chef. She is also the mastermind behind TheTableTogether.com, her cooking website, where she posts new recipes and blogs. After graduating from Chapman in 2004, she moved to Columbus, Ohio to work at Chase Bank. Food has always been literally a central part of
The tagline for 1888 Center , an Orange publishing house founded by Kevin Staniec ’01 , is “Building community, one story at a time.” But during June and July, the organization will build story one author at a time during its third annual Summer Writing Project by hosting panels, workshops and a writing contest that will give authors
It was fall 2014 and Dylan Trumbull, who had graduated from Chapman University with a BFA in art that spring, was enjoying his internships at The Peggy Guggenheim Collection in Venice, Italy, and at Gagosian Gallery in London—until he started having severe headaches. A former Chapman men’s water polo player, he knew his headaches were
There is no doubt that Chapman alumni are doing extraordinary things post-graduation, and Annie Ackerman ’14 is no exception to that. After receiving her B.A. in television broadcast journalism with a minor in public relations, Annie landed a job as the executive assistant to the president of Lifestyle Network, NBCU Cable Entertainment in New York
Since graduating from Chapman with a bachelor’s degree in business administration, not only has Akin Ceylan ’90 become the COO of home entertainment and global content delivery for Lionsgate , but he also serves on the Chapman University Board of Trustees and he is president-elect of the Alumni Association Board of Directors. In addition, Akin’s daughter Paige
Last time we checked in with Maisie Chan (B.A. theatre arts technology and B.S. business administration management ’12), she was a freshly minted Chapman graduate and gave us an update about her 6-month internship at Walt Disney World in Orlando, Fla. Today, Maisie is an entertainment manager for Shanghai Disneyland, a unique park that celebrates