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Three Chapman University women win 2016 Women in Business Award

On May 6, 2016 By

The Orange County Business Journal (OCBJ) has awarded its 2016 Women in Business Award to three executives with both educational and leadership affiliations with Chapman University: Robin Follman-Otta (Executive MBA Class of ’15), Nella Webster O’Grady (Class of ’71), and Kelly Vlahakis-Hanks (Executive MBA forthcoming, Class of ’16). Each of these executives are […]

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Chapman University’s California Dreamin’ Entrepreneurial Conference and Competition draws 30 universities from across the nation University of Colorado, Colorado Springs, U.C. San Diego, and Loyola Marymount University take top prizes

On April 27, 2016 By

Chapman University’s California Dreamin’ competition just completed its fourth year bringing together students from top entrepreneur programs to prove that they have the best business plan. The invitation only event took place over two days on April 22 and 23. The competition had three tracks with the top three teams for each track walking away […]

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Chapman University to host 4th Annual Autism App Jam MEDIA INVITED

On April 21, 2016 By

Chapman University will host the fourth annual Autism App Jam on April 22 on its campus in Orange. Autism App Jam is a two-week competition for undergraduate and graduate students of all majors from UC Irvine and Chapman University. The event features 30 student teams from the two universities who will showcase their apps to […]

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Chapman University’s Argyros School of Business and Economics ranked #34 on Bloomberg BusinessWeek list of top U.S. Undergraduate Business Schools School is top undergrad program in the West Coast

On April 20, 2016 By

Chapman University’s Argyros School of Business and Economics is ranked one of the top undergraduate business schools in the nation by Bloomberg BusinessWeek. Coming in at #34, this year’s ranking is the highest ever for Chapman University and places it as not only the top undergraduate business school in California, but also the top program […]

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Updated Media Statement on Turkey Theft in Orange

On April 19, 2016 By

Official statement from Chapman University:

(Monday, April 18, 2016 at 8:45 p.m.) — Two Chapman students have been identified and arrested by the Orange Police Department in the incident in which the turkey was abducted from Orange High School.  The University will also undertake the appropriate disciplinary actions according to our Student Conduct Code.  […]

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Media Statement on Alleged Turkey Theft in Orange

On April 18, 2016 By

ORANGE, Calif., April 18, 2016 — Chapman University is deeply concerned about the alleged break-in and theft of a turkey at Orange High School over the weekend.  We are working closely with the Orange Police Department on this matter.  The University takes any allegation of animal cruelty very seriously and finds any abuse of living […]

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Chapman University publishes research on use of disclaimer labels to combat negative effects of media on body image

On April 15, 2016 By

Extensive exposure to slender and attractive models who have been digitally altered to appear flawless has negative effects on how many women feel about their bodies.  Researchers at Chapman University tested if adding disclaimers or “subvertisements” to these images counteracts the negative effects of this media.  Subvertisements are changes that body image activists […]

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Chapman University’s 5th Annual California Dreamin’ Business Plan Competition draws 30 universities from across the nation

On April 15, 2016 By

In its fifth year, Chapman University’s invite-only California Dreamin’ Business Plan Competition continues to evolve. Teams are competing for opportunities to partner with prestigious Angel Investor Groups, an appearance on a business television show, and a scholarship to Draper University, in addition to the handsome cash prizes and equity investment prizes. The competition takes […]

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Chapman University to break ground for new Center for Science and Technology

On April 8, 2016 By

Chapman University continues its growth in the sciences with a groundbreaking this month for a new Center for Science and Technology. Scheduled to open in the fall of 2018, the Center for Science and Technology is the largest and most expensive building in the university’s history. The $130 million, three-story building will cover […]

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Chapman University student start-up grandPad Receives major investment from tech firm Acer

On April 8, 2016 By

Technology startup, grandPad, who had its origins at Chapman University’s incubator Launch Labs has hit the big time with an equity investment from Acer, one of the world’s top five PC companies. grandPad – a tablet for seniors – was founded by Chapman University student Isaac Lien in 2014 and his father Scott Lien. […]

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