Over the summer, Chapman staff members stuff d 100 backpacks full of school supplies that were donated to the El Modena Family Resource Center in Orange (part of the Community Action Partnership of Orange County). They also assembled 80 hygiene kits for Friendly Center in the City of Orange. The stuffing event was part of
According to two reports released by Beacon Economics, an independent economic research firm, Chapman University generates more than $213 million in economic output for the City of Orange annually, and more than $1.1 billion for California. Other significant data from the reports include: $9.8 million in property taxes paid to the City of Orange between
After 17 years at Chapman University, Chief of Public Safety Randy Burba retired on March 1. Burba first came to Chapman in August 2005, and has since become one of the most recognizable faces in the neighborhoods surrounding campus. His contributions to the community are many. He expanded the services provided by creating a Fire
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
In 2021, the Orange Chamber of Commerce celebrates its 100th anniversary as a leader in the business community. Since its establishment in 1921, the Chamber of Commerce has served as a committed resource and advocate for local businesses, advancing common interests within the community and helping to build a strong local economy. Chapman University is
“I just feel blessed that this is the university in the city of Orange that we get to partner with” said Martha Wade, founder of A Quarter Blue, as she accepted a donation presented by students Rebecca Denny and Caroline Knapp. “The future is bright because of the professors who are pointing to students and
Having now completed its fourth semester at Chapman University, the Panther Experiential Philanthropy Project (PEPP) has grown over the last year and half in terms of size and scope. By aligning fieldwork assignments with course learning outcomes, PEPP exposes students to the work going on in the nonprofit sector. It offers Chapman students the opportunity