Celebrating 25 Years, Holocaust Contest Builds Empathy Across Generations
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
Chapman Students Make Full Circle Connection with the Orange Community
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
Explore the Story of California Through Art at the Hilbert Museum - Now Open!
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
Underserved Students Given Pathway to Career as Physician Assistant With Gift From the Ronald M. Simon Family Foundation
The Ronald M. Simon Family Foundation has generously extended its support for the health education of students, particularly those from underserved and lower socio-economic backgrounds in Orange County. Thanks to this recent gift, the Simon Scholar Physician Assistant Program, which was initiated by the Simon Family Foundation at Chapman University in 2019, will continue for
Doy B. Henley School of Management to Launch in Chapman’s Argyros College
A generous contribution from former Board of Trustees Chairman Doy Henley will establish the Doy B. Henley School of Management within Chapman University’s Argyros College of Business and Economics. This announcement followed Chapman University’s 2024 State of the University address on February 9. Chapman President Daniele C. Struppa expressed gratitude for Henley’s leadership, stating, “Chapman
Beckman Foundation Endows Science Scholarship for Local Students
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
Volunteer Fair Fosters Civic Engagement for Students in the Community
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