Nicole Bigley
The inaugural Marymount Scholars gathered this summer, marking their first official welcome to campus. The ten students are the first cohort of a partnership between Chapman University and the Marymount Education Foundation. The program pairs scholarship support with mentorship, academic coaching and career development, a whole-student approach both Chapman and the Marymount Education Foundation share. Scholars and their families joined campus and foundation leadership as scholars were introduced to the offices that will support them throughout their time at Chapman.
A look back at the day, in photos:
President Matt Parlow spent time with the new cohort, welcoming them as they officially joined the Chapman Family.
Executive Vice President and Chief Advancement Officer Jessica Berger opened the program with a welcome to the new scholars and their families, setting the tone for the day: belonging, pride and the start of each student's journey as part of the Chapman community.
Marymount Education Foundation Executive Director Robyn Jones and Assistant Program Director Payton Sprouse joined the scholars, reinforcing the community and long-term support behind the program.
The orientation was designed to help the Marymount Scholars build relationships within the Marymount community from day one, starting with introductions at the orientation.
Representatives from Financial Aid, Career & Professional Development, Academic Advising, and First Generation and Promising Futures Program shared the resources they provide to support the Marymount Scholars throughout their time at Chapman.
Meet the inaugural Marymount Scholars:
- Andrew Damer, Psychology
- Akeelah Duffy, Dance
- Isabella Fajardo, Health Science
- Claire Go, Screen Acting
- Victoria Marin, Writing for Film & TV
- Annett Marcell Rivera-Ochoa, PR, Advertising and Entertainment Marketing
- Christian Salinas, Business Administration
- Ana Sanchez Rodriguez, Business Administration
- Jackie Chim Sanchez, Film & TV Production, Sound Design
- Briauna Tostado, Psychology
