Chapman University joined thousands of community members in celebrating this year’s Orange May Parade, part of the “Celebrate Orange” weekend honoring America’s 250th birthday under the theme, “Orange You Glad It’s America’s Birthday? Celebrating 250 Years.” Hosted by the Orange Chamber of Commerce Foundation, the parade featured more than 70 entries, including elected officials, schools,
Earlier this spring, Chapman University hosted the annual OUSD Visual and Performing Arts Showcase, a celebration of student creativity and collaboration across the community. The event is a partnership between Chapman University, Orange Unified School District, and the Orange Unified Public Schools Foundation, bringing together students, families, and educators. Held in Chapman’s Memorial Hall, the
A new internship program in the City of Orange Treasurer’s Office is helping students gain hands-on experience in municipal finance while supporting the city’s efforts to expand transparency and community engagement. At the center of the program is Chapman University graduate Ethan Goldberg ’26, who recently completed the inaugural internship under City Treasurer Garrett Smith.
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