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Alt text: Rows of Chapman University graduates in caps and gowns cheer and laugh as red streamers and confetti rain down on them during the Commencement ceremony at Wilson Field, with a packed stadium visible in the background.
Chapman’s Class of 2026 Celebrates Commencement Under the Stars 'Stranger Things' creators Matt and Ross Duffer deliver a keynote about authenticity and creative courage at the main ceremony
May 26, 2026
Olivia Marr
How Olivia Marr Found Her Calling in Medicine The health sciences senior heads to Vanderbilt after finding mentorship, community, and a new direction at Chapman
May 18, 2026
Diya Kulkarni, a young woman with long dark hair, wearing a black blazer and a gold necklace, smiles in front of a gray background.
This Graduating Senior’s Advice: Try, Try, and Try Again Diya Kulkarni said yes to leadership roles and new challenges at Chapman. Oracle took notice.
May 18, 2026
Janeen Hill stands smiling outdoors next to a bronze panther sculpture, wearing a black long-sleeve top, with trees and a building visible in the background.
Janeen Hill Built Crean College by Challenging Everything — Including Herself The founding dean grew Crean College of Health and Behavioral Sciences into Chapman’s second-largest academic unit
May 5, 2026
Tara Gruenewald stands in the lobby of a building.
An Honors Program for Everyone New director Tara Gruenewald — “Dr. G” to students — is reshaping Chapman's honors program into a resource for all of Chapman
April 20, 2026
Students wearing Chapman gear happily jump in the air.
5 Reasons Students Choose Chapman — and Don’t Look Back Here’s what sealed the deal at Preview Day
April 13, 2026
Students hold booklets as they sing on stage during a summer choral camp at Musco Center for the Arts.
Summer Camps Open Doors to Budding Artists, Athletes, and Scholars Students ages 7-18 can spend their summer learning on Chapman’s Orange campus
March 21, 2026
Stephanie Takaragawa, associate professor of sociology, stands next to a brick wall with folder in hand.
Serving Lessons in Culture One Bite at a Time Stephanie Takaragawa brings anthropology to life with food trucks, theme parks, and comic strips
March 16, 2026
A large group of employer representatives pose for a photo onstage inside Musco Center for the Arts following a recognition ceremony at the State of the University.
Chapman University Recognizes Top Employers for 2026 Organizations in leading industries continue to hire Chapman graduates, citing strong preparation and real-world experience
March 3, 2026
Student dancers in black costumes kneel in a tight formation onstage, arms linked and lifted, performing against a blue backdrop.
Chapman Students Perform with Martha Graham Dance Company in Centennial Season Dance and orchestra students gain hands-on professional experience at the Musco Center
March 2, 2026
Megan Abbas stands in an OC Streetcar.
They Started as Interns. They Stayed and Built Careers. Chapman alumni find long-term roles with hands-on learning and employer partnerships at OCTA
February 10, 2026

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