James Gerrard

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Matt Parlow Named Chapman University’s Next President

December 11, 2024 by | Neighbors of Chapman

Dear Friends, It gives me great pleasure to share that the Board of Trustees has selected Matt Parlow to serve as Chapman’s 14th president, effective Sept. 2, 2025, following the planned retirement of current president Daniele Struppa from the Office of the President. The appointment comes following a multi-month national search seeking a leader who

Chapman Court: New Residence Hall Opens in Anaheim

December 4, 2024 by | Neighbors of Chapman

This fall, a new residential opportunity opened for students returning to Chapman, offering the independence of off-campus living while still maintaining a close connection to the campus community. Chapman Court, located just three miles from campus in the heart of the Platinum Triangle, offers students newly-outfitted, apartment-style accommodations in a vital urban area, complete with

New Traffic Signal Installation on Walnut Avenue

December 4, 2024 by | Neighbors of Chapman

At a city council meeting on Nov. 12, the City of Orange approved the installation of a traffic signal at the entrance of the Anderson parking structure along Walnut Avenue. The signal will eventually be synchronized with the signal at Glassell and Walnut. This intersection has experienced significant congestion during peak hours, and the new

Student Teachers Make an Impact in Local Schools

October 7, 2024 by | Neighbors of Chapman

Each year, the Orange Unified School District (OUSD) welcomes student teachers from Chapman University’s Attallah College of Educational Studies (ACES) into its elementary and secondary classrooms. These student teachers are there to practice the skills they’ve learned as they prepare for careers as teachers, but they also provide substantial support to the schools in which

Good Neighbor Policy Leads to Reduced Disturbance Calls

August 7, 2024 by | Neighbors of Chapman

Chapman University’s Office of Community Relations has been hard at work ensuring that campus-area neighborhoods stay quiet and pleasant. Thanks to a strong partnership with the City, disturbance calls to the Orange Police Department (OPD) involving Chapman students have significantly reduced over the past two years. Total Disturbance Calls (Academic Year) 2021-22 – 243 2022-23 – 182 (reduction of 25%) 2023-24

The Chapman Impact

August 7, 2024 by | Neighbors of Chapman

Chapman University is proud to call the City of Orange home. We are committed to being a valuable partner and supporting our community. Below are just a few ways we contribute to our City on an annual basis. Payments to the City of Orange When Chapman purchased a motel in Orange and converted the property

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