Alumni Hour: Dillon Keefe '21
Dillon Keefe was an all-star on our successful football team. The Orange native outside linebacker was an All-Conference and All-American standout during his time as a Panther. His success on the field was translated into his academics as well, where Keefe studied and earned his bachelors in business finance in 2021. When reflecting on
Coach's Corner: Mary Cahill, Head Coach, Volleyball
What has been one of your favorite memories as a coach/player or both? “I have many favorite memories while coaching here at Chapman. Looking back, most of my favorite memories are with the athletes and staff members while traveling or off the court.” What has been the most rewarding part of coaching at Chapman? “I
Alumni Hour: Courtney Justus '19
Courtney Justus ’19 wasn’t only a stud on the volleyball court, but in the classroom. The Health Science Major with an emphasis in Pre-Physician Assistant and a Nutrition Minor, was a three-time selection for the All-Conference Academic Team. Her academic success lead her to apply and be accepted to Duke University to ear her Accelerated
Alumni Hour: Karam Gill '16, Men's Soccer
Karam Gill ’16 majored in business administration at Chapman, but now he’s a groundbreaking documentary filmmaker who has also been named one of Variety Magazine’s Top 10 Documentary Filmmakers to Watch. He was just 22 when his film “G Funk” premiered at the SXSW, and his docuseries “Supervillain” about notorious rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine and the
Student-Athlete Spotlight: Brittany McPherson
Women’s basketball student athlete Brittany McPherson always knew a fifth year was in her future after suffering a season-ending knee injury her sophomore season. Global pandemic or not, she knew she’d stick around. “I would have played a fifth year regardless of Covid,” McPherson said. “But it definitely made me want to play that much
Alumni Hour: Marco Saglimbeni '17
Marco Saglimbeni ’17 left his name across the Chapman men’s soccer record books when he concluded his collegiate soccer career. A three-time All-SCIAC First Teamer, two-time All-West Region selection, two-time Academic All-America selection, and one of Chapman’s top-10 scorers, Marco is no doubt one of the most well-rounded athletes to come through Chapman. The San
Coach's Corner: Casey Shine, Offensive Coordinator Football
How long have you been working at Chapman / how did you get here? I have been at Chapman 10 years now. I got to Chapman after coaching 5 years of high school and 10 years of community college football. Coach Owens coached me when I played at Nevada and he also played high school
Student-Athlete Spotlight: Jessi Lumsden and Sophie Srivastava, Volleyball
This is one dynamic duo that is unstoppable on and off the court. Jessi Lumsden and Sophie Srivastava, both seniors on the volleyball team, are two of the most decorated Panthers to take the court for the Panthers. They are also leaders outside the gym as Co-Presidents of the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee, or SAAC. SAAC
Alumni Hour: Ian Decker '17
During his time at Chapman, Ian Decker was the water polo team’s last line of defense. As a goaltender, it comes down to your ability to control the situation and adjust to the incoming attack, much like the role of a Technical Director (TD). “One of the most important parts of working live events is
Student-Athlete Spotlight: Simon Hall, Football
Sophomore Simon Hall has broken onto the Chapman football scene, helping the Panthers to a 3-1 start to the 2021 season. The linebacker kicked off his career in a Panther uniform with a 19-tackle game against Pacific for a 35-23 victory on Sept. 3. He now ranks 5th for most tackles in a single game