Chapman University Students Provide Tech Tutoring for Seniors - But it's Much More Than That
What began as a small community service project has grown into something far less technical — and far more meaningful. Every Friday during the academic year, a group of Chapman students walks into the Orange Senior Center, sits beside a senior citizen with a smartphone, tablet, or laptop, and starts helping. The program began in
Chapman Students Lend a Helping Hand to Neighbor in Need
For longtime Orange resident Maureen Gutierrez, a routine walk on Feb. 23 turned into a frightening moment. Gutierrez, who is in her 80s, was walking near Collins Avenue when she suddenly lost strength in her legs and fell in a nearby yard, unable to get back up on her own. As she tried to recover,
Hilbert Museum Celebrates 10 Years of California Art
The Hilbert Museum of California Art at Chapman University is celebrating its 10th anniversary in 2026, but the story behind the museum actually began more than three decades ago. In 1992, Orange County businessman Mark Hilbert and his wife, the late Janet Hilbert, were browsing consignment shops in Palm Springs after purchasing a small desert
Calling Orange Neighbors: Be Part of Chapman's Town & Gown
For 57 years, Chapman University’s Town & Gown has served as a bridge between campus and the City of Orange community, inviting neighbors to connect, engage, and support student success. Town & Gown is more than a membership organization; it’s a tradition rooted in connection, scholarship, and shared purpose. Members include alumni, parents, grandparents, faculty,
Chapman Students Give Back, Right in their Backyard
Last Fall, students in CES 103- Helping Professions in Chapman University’s Attallah College of Educational Studies took their learning beyond the classroom through a new pilot fieldwork partnership with the Friendly Center, a community-based nonprofit serving families in Orange and Buena Park. More than 60 students across three sections of CES 103 participated in the
Chapman Economic Forecast Points to Slow Growth for OC in 2026
Chapman University released its annual economic outlook, projecting 2% real GDP growth next year, a slight improvement over 2025. “We don’t see a recession unless there’s a major correction in AI,” said economist James Doti, President Emeritus of Chapman, who has been leading the Economic Forecast since 1977. At the same time, the report warns
Season of Giving: Support Local Toy Drives and Families in Need
‘Tis the season to give back to the community! This holiday season, local organizations are spreading the holiday cheer to families in need through toy drives. Donations of any kind can make a big difference in a family’s life. HIS-OC, Homeless Intervention Services of OC, is dedicated to empowering change and building stability for homeless