Valeria Delgado ’24 went from rubbing shoulders with members of Congress to catching up on her coursework in the span of a few days. “Last Thursday I was listening to the president and today I’m studying for my genetics test,” Delgado said the day after returning from the State of the Union address in Washington,
A cornerstone of the Orange community since 1924, Friendly Center is celebrating its 100th year of service by looking forward to the next 100 years. Leading the way is new Friendly Center CEO Kenia Hernandez Cueto, a Chapman University alumna who earned her Ph.D. in education in 2017. Born and raised in Orange County by
Valeria Delgado ’24 went from rubbing shoulders with members of Congress to catching up on her coursework in the span of a few days. “Last Thursday I was listening to the president and today I’m studying for my genetics test,” Delgado said the day after returning from the State of the Union address in Washington,
A cornerstone of the Orange community since 1924, Friendly Center is celebrating its 100th year of service by looking forward to the next 100 years. Leading the way is new Friendly Center CEO Kenia Hernandez Cueto, a Chapman University alumna who earned her Ph.D. in education in 2017. Born and raised in Orange County by
Chapman University is continuing its transformational trajectory towards becoming one of the elite academic institutions in the country, campus leaders said during the annual State of the University address on Feb. 9. “It’s always one of the highlights of the year for me to walk on this stage,” said Chapman President Daniele C. Struppa as
Chapman University’s Holocaust Art and Writing Contest, which has welcomed some 150,000 middle school and high school participants from Orange County, across the country and around the world, celebrated its 25th anniversary in March. As part of the program, participating students are asked to watch testimonies recorded by Holocaust survivors or rescuers and respond through
Nestled in between the coffee shops and antique stores of Old Towne Orange, it’s clear that Full Circle Meaningful Marketplace is more than just another thrift store. The shop, which is operated by The Hub OC, offers a wide range of upcycled clothing, home goods and products from local artisans. All proceeds support Youth Centers
The spaciously reimagined new home of one of the world’s largest collections of California narrative art officially opened to the public in February. The Hilbert Museum of California Art at Chapman University, founded and funded through the ongoing generosity of art patrons and philanthropists Mark and Janet Hilbert, has undergone an ambitious three-year project to
Young aspiring scientists will have another way to support their education at Chapman University thanks to the Arnold and Mabel Beckman Foundation and its longest-serving board member. On Oct. 3, the foundation announced a $1 million endowment to create the Wescombe STEM Scholarship at Chapman’s Schmid College of Science and Technology. The scholarship, which honors
At Chapman University, community engagement is not just a buzzword; it’s a way of life. The university’s dedication to creating a culture of service and social responsibility is apparent from the students’ first days on campus, starting with a Volunteer Fair held in September in the Attallah Piazza. During this year’s Volunteer Fair, organized by
They may not wear capes or have superpowers, but a team representing Chapman University and the City of Orange are doing heroes’ work to keep local neighborhoods peaceful. “Since the start of fall semester to the time of publication, less than 10% of disturbance calls citywide were attributed to Chapman University, a number that has
Chapman University is preparing for fire alarm testing at a few locations around the Orange campus during the week of November 18th-22nd. We are performing mostly sprinkler testing, with a few buildings due for their full annual test. These tests should have minimal impact on the surrounding community and neighbors. Please review the dates and
