Chapman University sponsored the Orange Unified School District’s second annual Celebration of Schools event on Wednesday, October 15, at Villa Park High School. The sponsorship helps fund equipment, supplies, and experiences that fall outside the scope of OUSD’s general or grant funding, directly enhancing students’ educational journey across the district. “It’s a privilege for Chapman
On September 9, 2025, Chapman University’s Office of Community Relations received The HUB OC’s Gratitude Award, the organization’s highest recognition for community partners. This award honors Chapman’s longstanding partnership with The HUB and our commitment to inspiring and equipping the next generation of leaders in Orange. Cam Geringer-Pate, Director of Grants and Strategic Partnerships at
Born and raised in Orange, Steve Ambriz served on the Orange City Council before his life was tragically cut short at age 35 in a collision caused by a drug-impaired driver in 2006. His legacy lives on through his daughter, Kaitlyn Ambriz Holl, who graduated from Chapman University in May and is pursuing a teaching
Since its launch in 2019, the Panther Experiential Philanthropy Project (PEPP) has given over $60,000 to local nonprofit organizations while providing students with the opportunity to learn about the responsibilities and rewards of philanthropic giving. Offered as part of the curriculum in multiple undergraduate courses such as “Leadership for Emerging Social Issues” and “Corporate Sustainability
Assistant Professor Jorge Rodriguez grew up in Santa Ana, but it wasn’t until he returned to Orange County to teach at Attallah College of Educational Studies that he learned about the significant role that the local community played in the history of school desegregation. Now, he has incorporated that history into his courses by leading
Each year, the Orange Unified School District (OUSD) welcomes student teachers from Chapman University’s Attallah College of Educational Studies (ACES) into its elementary and secondary classrooms. These student teachers are there to practice the skills they’ve learned as they prepare for careers as teachers, but they also provide substantial support to the schools in which
On Friday, December 2, IES students and professors gathered virtually with representatives from local nonprofits as they were presented with donation checks ranging in amount from $750 to $2,000. This ceremony was the culmination of Fall 2022’s Panther Experiential Philanthropy Project, or PEPP. Participating classes comprised IES 103: Philosophy of Helping and IES 315: Non-Governmental