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
Alumni Hour: Irma Munoz '17, Women's Basketball
It’s not very often we get to see our former student-athletes take their talents international. Former women’s basketball defensive standout Irma Munoz has done just that, landing a two and a half year stint in Germany working for ALDI grocery stores in their corporate offices. Unsure of what she wanted to do with her future
Student-Athlete Spotlight: Tobi Howe, Men's Soccer
Being away from the pitch is not something men’s soccer senior Tobi Howe is used to. A two-year starter in his first couple years at Chapman, Tobi can be most remembered for his game-winning goal in the 2018 SCIAC Tournament Championship to help the Panthers earn their first SCIAC title in program history. After nearly
Coach's Corner: Eric Ploessel, Head Coach Men's and Women's Water Polo
How long have you been working at Chapman / how did you get here? I have been here almost 20 years. My dad was the head coach here before me and brought be in to help out as his assistant originally. What’s your favorite story from working at Chapman? There are always big wins I
Opening Convocation Speech Pays Tribute to the Strength of the Chapman Family
Aaron Flewellen, President of the Chapman University Alumni Association, made the following speech during Opening Convocation on August 24, 2021. Aaron’s speech is a powerful testament to the strength of the Chapman Family during the last 18 months, and we wanted to make sure you didn’t miss it! Watch the video, or read the full
In Memoriam: Carl Hill '78
President Daniele Struppa shared the following message with the Chapman Family on August 6, 2021: It is with deep sadness that I announce the loss of one of our most beloved alumni, Carl Hill ’78. An active Chapman Family volunteer who demonstrated the utmost integrity, Carl was full of passion for intellectual pursuits and carried
Student-Athlete Spotlight: Tracie Okumura, Softball
Earlier this month, the SCIAC released its 2020-2021 All-Academic Team. The SCIAC All-Academic Team recognizes student-athletes who have achieved a grade point average (GPA) of 3.40 or higher and must have completed one full calendar year at their current institution. Chapman scored 259 student-athletes on the All-Academic Team – the highest number of student-athletes on
Alumni Hour: Gregg Murphy '84, Men's Soccer
A familiar name around Chapman Athletics, Gregg Murphy just finished his 15th season as the Associate Head Coach of the Santa Clara University women’s soccer team. That’s right – the team that just won the 2020 National Championship back in May. To get to know Gregg a little better, we have to re-wind to his
Mary Cahill '86, Head Coach Women's Volleyball
How long have you been working at Chapman / how did you get here? I grew up in the City of Orange, graduating from Orange high school. After high school I attended Golden West College before transferring to Chapman to play volleyball. After graduating from Chapman College in 1986, I stayed at Chapman as an