Press Releases
New Study Reveals How Teens Thrive Online: Factors That Shape Digital Success Revealed
A new study co-authored by Sophie Janicke-Bowles, associate professor in Chapman University’s School of Communication, sheds light on the role that new and traditional media play in promoting and affecting character development, emotions, prosocial behavior and well-being (aka happiness) in youth. Her research and teaching focus on positive psychology, media and new communication technologies, and […]
Bill Hader named Chapman University commencement speaker for Class of 2024
Downloadable high resolution image HERE Actor, comedian, writer, producer, and director, Bill Hader, will be Chapman University’s 2024 commencement speaker. Hader will deliver the commencement ceremony address on Friday, May 17, at the university’s campus in Orange, California. While Hader earned a name as a master of stand-out characters and impressions on “Saturday Night Live”, […]
Chapman University Faculty Experts Available for May Stroke Awareness Month
Stroke Boot Camp, a program run by faculty and students, is a NO-COST, 2 week intensive, interdisciplinary treatment program for chronic stroke survivors. It’s estimated one in four people may have a stroke in their lifetime. There are over nine million stroke survivors just in the U.S. and it is the leading cause of disability […]
Chapman University Report Details Latino Population Trends and Challenges in California
A new report from Chapman University’s Center for Demographics and Policy offers a comprehensive analysis of demographic trends among California’s Latino community and how the policy landscape affects its future in the state and beyond. “El Futuro es Latino,” released this month, takes a close look at the fastest-growing demographic group in the country and […]
Panther Cage Match Draws Community Entrepreneurs: Chapman University’s Annual Competition Expands to Include Orange County Start-ups
DOWNLOAD HIGH RES IMAGERY HERE Chapman University’s Leatherby Center for Entrepreneurship and Business Ethics hosted the Panther Cage Match, a “Shark Tank”-style business pitching competition, on April 12, 2024. For the first time, this year’s event welcomed entrepreneurs from the broader Orange County community, fostering innovation and collaboration beyond the university’s campus. More than 40 […]
Chapman University Physician Assistant Program Receives $5 Million to Serve Under-Resourced Communities in Orange County The CalOptima Health Workforce Development Fund grant helps highly qualified OC students to become health care professionals in medically disadvantaged OC communities.
At its April 4 board meeting, CalOptima announced the recipients for the first round of CalOptima Health Workforce Development Fund grants, marking a significant milestone in addressing health care workforce shortages in Orange County. Among the recipients is Chapman University. “The challenge of health care worker shortages at organizations across Orange County drove CalOptima Health’s […]
Common Loons Threatened by Declining Water Clarity
The Common Loon, an icon of the northern wilderness, is under threat from climate change due to reduced water clarity, according to a new study authored by Chapman University professor, Walter Piper. The study, published April 1 in Ecology, followed up an earlier paper that showed substantial reproductive decline in the author’s study area in […]
AI viable alternative to traditional small-molecule drug discovery process
High throughput screening (HTS) is a standard method in pharmaceutical development for identifying bioactive small molecules crucial for drug discovery. However, HTS necessitates testing molecules before their synthesis. Alternatively, computational approaches using AI and machine learning allow for pre-synthesis molecule testing. This method yields results that guide which molecules merit synthesis, promising improvements over HTS […]
Chapman University’s Leatherby Center for Entrepreneurship Partners with Amazon for the Panther Cage Match: A Dynamic Pitch Competition Featuring Insights from Amazon’s Colleen Schwab on Fostering a Culture of Innovation
The Panther Cage Match is designed to mimic the high-stakes environment of popular television pitch shows, providing participants with a real-world platform to showcase their ventures. Finalists selected through a rigorous application process will present their pitches in front of distinguished judges, including seasoned entrepreneurs and investors, who will evaluate each presentation based on innovation, […]
Chapman University Names Rennolds Ostrom as Dean of School of Pharmacy
Chapman University announces the appointment of Rennolds Ostrom as the Dean of the School of Pharmacy, effective March 5, 2024. Ostrom has served as interim dean of the School of Pharmacy since June 2022. He steered the school through a challenging enrollment environment, prepared for its accrediting review and formed a diversity, equity and inclusion […]
