Black History Month Series at Chapman Puts Focus on Celebrating Blackness Holistically – Past, Present and Future
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Harriet Tubman and the civil rights movement are just a handful of names that usually come to mind when hearing the words “Black history.” Although monumental, these historical figures and events comprise only a fraction of a much longer and ongoing history, according to Director of Black Excellence and Achievement
Palmyra Elementary students gifted ChapmanU shirts to wear on college t-shirt day
On Friday, January 21, Chapman Community Relations Manager James Gerrard delivered more than 100 ChapmanU t-shirts to the 5th and 6th graders of Palmyra Elementary in Orange. This all started in December, when Gerrard and his co-workers Alina Sheeran and Grace Larey hosted a booth at the City of Orange’s annual Tree Lighting ceremony. While
Chapman University: Celebrating 160 Years and Planning a Bold Future
Save the date for a livestream of Chapman University’s State of the University address on Friday, Feb. 11, at 11 a.m. PST. President Daniele C. Struppa will update the campus community about recent achievements and exciting plans for the future. In this virtual presentation, you’ll hear about faculty, students and alumni accomplishments, research milestones, major philanthropic
Chapman Leadership Recognized by Irvine Chamber’s 40 Under 40 List
Two rising stars from Chapman University were recently named to the Greater Irvine Chamber’s 40 Under 40 List for 2021. The annual list features 40 of Orange County’s most dynamic professionals who are driving innovation and vitality in the region—and beyond. Chapman University’s Vice President of Community Relations Alisa Driscoll was one of the recipients
Chapman Dean Receives Greater Irvine Chamber Distinguished Educator Award
Fowler School of Engineering Dean Andrew Lyon, an internationally known chemist, researcher and professor at Chapman University, was honored last month with a Distinguished Educator Award by the Greater Irvine Chamber. The inaugural Distinguished Educators program recognizes exemplary Orange County educators at all levels of learning, with a particular focus on programs in STEAM (science,
Chapman student combines passions for teaching and community building
As a student at Chapman University, Maya Yesharim (BA ’21 and MA ’22) discovered a passion for building community while undertaking fieldwork in local Orange County schools. While still an undergraduate, Maya founded Students Help Students, a tutoring company that allows her to utilize her teaching experience while giving back to the community. While pursuing
Gamma Phi Beta shares the love at Orange Day
In October, more than 50 members of Chapman’s Gamma Phi Beta sorority turned out to support Love Orange Day, an annual day of service that brings businesses, families and individuals together to give back to the community. “Events like this align perfectly with our organization’s focus on philanthropic spirit and community service,” says Kassandra Sopko