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
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,
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 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
Love Orange, the annual city-wide volunteer day, took place on October 11, with Chapman University’s Greek Life community joining hundreds of local volunteers to support service projects across the City of Orange. Participants crafted 150 no-sew fleece blankets for the 2/11 Marine Battalion stationed at Camp Pendleton. More than 100 Chapman students came together at
As the holidays approach, non-profit organizations located in the City of Orange, such as the Friendly Center and The Hub OC, are hosting a variety of food donation drives during this Thanksgiving season. Friendly Center, a local non-profit, is conducting a food drive to support its mission of bringing stability, opportunity, and hope to children
The Panther Experiential Project (PEPP) is a unique program at Chapman University, where students assume the role of grant-makers. They research local nonprofit organizations, learn about and understand community needs, and then award real funds to support the chosen organizations, enabling them to continue their meaningful work in the community. This fall, after months of