Chapman University joined thousands of community members in celebrating this year’s Orange May Parade, part of the “Celebrate Orange” weekend honoring America’s 250th birthday under the theme, “Orange You Glad It’s America’s Birthday? Celebrating 250 Years.” Hosted by the Orange Chamber of Commerce Foundation, the parade featured more than 70 entries, including elected officials, schools,
Earlier this spring, Chapman University hosted the annual OUSD Visual and Performing Arts Showcase, a celebration of student creativity and collaboration across the community. The event is a partnership between Chapman University, Orange Unified School District, and the Orange Unified Public Schools Foundation, bringing together students, families, and educators. Held in Chapman’s Memorial Hall, the
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,
The Panther Experiential Project (PEPP) is a unique program at Chapman University, where students assume the role of grant-makers. They research local nonprofit organizations, learn about and understand community needs, and then award real funds to support the chosen organizations, enabling them to continue their meaningful work in the community. This fall, after months of