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,
The Hilbert Museum of California Art at Chapman University is celebrating its 10th anniversary in 2026, but the story behind the museum actually began more than three decades ago. In 1992, Orange County businessman Mark Hilbert and his wife, the late Janet Hilbert, were browsing consignment shops in Palm Springs after purchasing a small desert
For 57 years, Chapman University’s Town & Gown has served as a bridge between campus and the City of Orange community, inviting neighbors to connect, engage, and support student success. Town & Gown is more than a membership organization; it’s a tradition rooted in connection, scholarship, and shared purpose. Members include alumni, parents, grandparents, faculty,
‘Tis the season to give back to the community! This holiday season, local organizations are spreading the holiday cheer to families in need through toy drives. Donations of any kind can make a big difference in a family’s life. HIS-OC, Homeless Intervention Services of OC, is dedicated to empowering change and building stability for homeless
As the holidays approach, non-profit organizations located in the City of Orange, such as the Friendly Center and The Hub OC, are hosting a variety of food donation drives during this Thanksgiving season. Friendly Center, a local non-profit, is conducting a food drive to support its mission of bringing stability, opportunity, and hope to children
In his annual State of the University address on Feb. 28, Chapman University President Daniele C. Struppa recognized the institution’s Top Employers for 2025. This award honors organizations that have demonstrated a sustained commitment to hiring the university’s graduates. “We are very grateful for all the organizations that you see listed here that trust us