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Senior Spotlight: Rebecca Gann '24
As Rebecca Gann reflects on her time at Chapman University, she acknowledges her experiences, both inside and outside the classroom. From studying abroad in Florence and London to founding the Women in Finance Club, her journey has been defined by growth, exploration, and a deep sense of community. She will be graduating this spring with
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Senior Spotlight: Dylan Holt '23, MSRE '24
Dylan Holt, a dedicated Panther pursuing a Master of Science in Real Estate alongside dual majors in Business Administration with an emphasis in Finance and Economics, is set to graduate from Chapman University this spring. His time at Chapman has been a blend of victories and challenges, offering a glimpse into the transformative experience the
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Senior Spotlight: Bradley Parsons '23, MBA '24
Amidst the whirlwind of academia and extracurriculars, students find that they can discover a home away from home on Chapman’s vibrant campus. Bradley Parsons, a soon-to-be Chapman University double-alum, reflects on his journey through undergrad and graduate school, highlighting his most meaningful experiences and offering advice to incoming students. Impactful Experiences & People Bradley’s campus
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Senior Spotlight: Moises Brito ’24
Moises Brito, a Double Major in Accounting and Business Administration at Chapman University, will be graduating this spring of 2024. For Moises, the Track and Field experience shaped his college years and instilled a sense of camaraderie and belonging. He reminisces, saying, “My most impactful experience at Chapman was being a part of the Track
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Senior Spotlight: Nella Khachian ’24
Meet Nella Khachian, the vibrant force on Chapman University’s campus. Majoring in Business Administration with an emphasis in Marketing and minoring in Data Analytics, Nella’s journey through Chapman has been nothing short of exhilarating. Reflecting on her time at the Leatherby Center of Entrepreneurship and Business Ethics, she shares, “My position there as a Marketing
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How Rulers Rule with Dr. Jared Rubin
Who do rulers rule? Why do people follow policies enacted by political authorities? Mao Zedong famously quipped, “political power grows out of the barrel of a gun.” Sometimes this is undoubtedly true. But there are way too many historical episodes for which the explanatory power of such theories is limited. Do people in the US
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Senior Spotlight: Faryal Ahsan ’24
Faryal Ahsan, a diligent and ambitious senior double majoring in Business Administration and Economics with an emphasis in Finance, is set to graduate this spring of 2024. Beyond the classrooms and textbooks, Faryal’s experience is shaped by the people she met, the challenges she embraced, and the memories she cherished. She remarks, “Meeting wonderful people
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Student Spotlight: Tessa Janney ’26
Tessa Janney, a Business Administration major with a minor in the Business of Entertainment, embodies the essence of a Chapman student. Tessa is set to graduate in the spring of 2026 and her journey at Chapman has been characterized by positivity, community, and exploration. “My experience at Chapman so far has been very positive,” Tessa
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Student Spotlight: Michael Salerno ’24
Here at Chapman University, Michael Salerno embarked on a journey of self-discovery and academic exploration. Michael is set to graduate in the spring of 2024, majoring in business administration with a focus on marketing. “Looking back on my time at Chapman, I’ve truly savored every moment,” Michael shares with appreciation. “The professors here bring together
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Alumni Spotlight: Valerie Chang '17
Navigating the intricate pathways of the finance industry requires more than just technical expertise—it demands resilience, adaptability, and a strong foundation forged through meaningful experiences. Valerie Chang, a distinguished alumna of Chapman University’s Argyros College of Business, exemplifies these qualities as she reflects on her transformative journey from undergraduate student to Trading Analyst at Aristotle
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Student Spotlight: Anthony Gabra '25
Anthony Gabra, a double major in Business Administration – Finance and Economics with a minor in Data Analytics, is set to graduate in the spring of 2025. Choosing a university can be a daunting task, but for Anthony, the choice was clear. He shares, “I chose Chapman because when I toured the campus, even though
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The Digital Revolution: How APIs Transformed Apple, Google, and Amazon into the Titans of Today
Digital platform businesses, like Apple, Google and Amazon, have become the most valuable companies on the planet. To understand why, we conducted research on a technology that has made this business technology possible: Application Programming Interfaces, or APIs. Our research shows that the adopters of public APIs grew 38% relative to non-adopters over a period