Student Spotlight: Anika Nguyenkhoa '25
Meet Anika Nguyenkhoa! Anika is a Business Administration major (Finance emphasis) and a minor in Data Analytics at Chapman University. So far, her Chapman experience has been a dynamic mix of academic rigor and vibrant campus life. Despite the challenges of transitioning into college life during the pandemic, Anika embraced the opportunity to connect with
Alumni Spotlight: Matthew Johnson '22
Meet Matthew Johnson, Class of 2022! Matthew graduated with a B.S. in Business Administration with an emphasis in Marketing and a minor in Data Analytics. As a first-generation university student, Matthew embarked on his college journey at Chapman University with a sense of uncertainty. However, little did he know that his experience at Chapman would
Alumni Spotlight: Payal Vitha '16
Meet Argyros Alumna, Payal Vitha ’16! Payal was a Business Administration major with an Entrepreneurship emphasis during her time at the Argyros School. She and her sister are the founders of Sonu Company, a jewelry company that “wants to help every couple design a life-long statement piece that is unique to them,” according to their
Student Spotlight: Ryan Wong, MBA '24
Meet Ryan Wong, MBA ’24! Ryan is completing his MBA with an emphasis in Strategic Management and Business Analytics. Ryan has a finance, economics, and technology management background and decided to pursue an MBA to improve his skills and expand his network across Northern and Southern California. Ryan’s Chapman Experience Ryan’s experience has been an amazing
Alumni Spotlight: Chase Johnsen ’20
Meet Chase Johnsen ’20! Chase graduated from Chapman with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration. He moved from Seattle to Orange in the fall of 2016 to begin his undergraduate career. He distinctly remembers finding the Chapman community incredibly friendly, passionate, and motivating. “The Chapman community gave me a sense of belonging and drive that
Celebrating Social Media Day 2023
June 30th is Social Media Day and what better way to celebrate than diving into the social media careers of the Argyros School’s very own? We’ve solicited information and advice from Argyros School students and alumni working in social media to give you insight into what their day-to-day looks like, their favorite and least favorite
Student Spotlight: Samantha Hartman '22, MBA '24
Meet Samantha Hartman ’22, MBA ’24! Samantha started her journey with Chapman by pursuing a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), graduating from the program in 2022. She is now pursuing her MBA at the Argyros School and has plenty to share about her experiences thus far! Samantha’s Chapman Experience “When I first visited Chapman University, I
Alumni Spotlight: Andreja Stamenkovic '20
Meet Andreja Stamenkovic ’20! Andreja is an Argyros alumnus who graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration. He fondly remembers his time at Chapman for the lifelong friends and mentors he gained, for finding his career calling, and for learning a lot about himself in different classes and different teaching styles. “Memories made
Alumni Spotlight: Jessica Afra '19
Meet Jessica Afra! Jessica graduated from Chapman University in 2019 with a B.S. in Business Administration with a double emphasis in Finance and Marketing and a minor in Sociology. As a first-generation college student, Jessica felt like she was initially struggling, not having the guidance and understanding of what college was supposed to be, what
Alumni Spotlight: Olyvia Schmidt, MBA '16
Meet Olyvia Schmidt, MBA ’16! Olyvia was a part of our MBA Class of 2016 and graduated with an emphasis in Marketing. She says her time at Champan is probably one of the most exciting and transformative experiences ever. Olyvia is originally from Ukraine and completed her undergraduate degree at the International Christian University (Vienna/Kyiv)
Student Spotlight: Brianna Denbo, MBA '25, JD '25
Meet Brianna Denbo! Brianna is a graduate student completing the joint JD and MBA degree program and will be graduating in 2025. Brianna is also heavily involved in Chapman, outside of the classroom! She is the President of the Corporate Law Society and Executive Production Editor of the Chapman Law Review. Brianna has been making
Student Spotlight: Robert Nosek, MBA '24
Meet Robert Nosek, a member of the Master of Business Administration (MBA) Class of 2024! Dr. Nosek is a working professional and a retired military officer with more than 17 years of professional experience in healthcare, military, and project/program management. He chose the Argyros School for one main reason: Opportunity. He believed there to be