Author - Cristine Hall

Students raise their hands and record colorful fireworks in the evening sky with a cellphone.
Chapman Welcomes Its Newest Panthers Orientation Week brought more than 1,600 incoming students together for new friendships, spirited celebrations, and traditions marking the beginning of their Chapman experience.
Zach Woodford smiles on the field at SoFi Stadium.
Zach Woodford ’28 Sees Broadcast Problem-Solving in Action Hands-on experience with the Chapman Sports Broadcast Network and faculty mentorship prepared him for the FIFA Host Broadcast (HB) Intern Programme at SoFi Stadium.
Nico Schwegler smiles with an empty SoFi Stadium behind him.
Nico Schwegler ’27 Finds His Way to the Broadcast Booth Vocal training, live broadcasts, and faculty mentorship prepared the aspiring play-by-play announcer for an internship supporting FIFA World Cup coverage.
Lucas Patton smiles beside the field at SoFi Stadium beneath FIFA World Cup displays.
Lucas Patton ’28 Translates His Chapman Experience to a Global Broadcast More than 125 live productions helped prepare the bilingual broadcast journalism major for an international role at SoFi Stadium.
Lisa Pressler at SoFi Stadium during the FIFA World Cup.
Lisa Pressler ’26 Keeps International Broadcast Teams Connected The broadcast journalism graduate drew on experience both on camera and behind the scenes during a World Cup internship at SoFi Stadium.
Cole Miller poses in SoFi Stadium
Cole Miller ’27 Learns to Trust the Team — and Himself The film and television production major drew on years of live broadcasts at Chapman while supporting international announcers at the FIFA World Cup
Caroline Chang stands with her arms outstretched beside the field at SoFi Stadium beneath a FIFA World Cup 2026 video board.
Finding her place in live sports: Caroline Chang ’26 Hands-on experience at Chapman prepared Chang for a World Cup role — and confirmed that live sports is where she belongs.
Bella Ortiz smiles and raises one hand beside the field at SoFi Stadium during the FIFA World Cup.
Bella Ortiz ’27 Finds a New Way to Stay in the Game A swimming injury led the strategic communication major to visual storytelling — and a fast-paced role with the FIFA Host Broadcast (HB) Intern Programme at SoFi Stadium.
Chapman student interns post in SoFi Stadium
How Chapman Prepared Students to Help Produce FIFA World Cup Coverage 20 students took on broadcast roles at SoFi Stadium, putting experience from classrooms, control rooms, and live productions into practice.
An architectural rendering of the exterior view across an infinity pool of a modern mansion on beachfront with white walls and large glass windows overlooking the coastal ocean
Built to Last At Chapman, Yousef Al-Fassi ’17 found the tools to turn entrepreneurial ambition into a career building luxury homes
Karson Case
Getting the Green Light Career support, faculty mentorship and tailored coursework helped Karson Case ’27 prepare for a Television Academy Foundation internship
Five Chapman University graduates in caps and gowns stand together smiling on a stage at commencement. All wear "Student Athlete" stoles and medals; one holds a red Chapman University diploma cover.
Photo Finish Three senior student-athletes race to attend national championships and commencement ceremonies

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