Category - Diversity & Inclusion

Diversity and Inclusion Training Builds Dialogue in Chapman’s School of Communication

Student Government Association (SGA) Senator Steele Viverette ’22 wants all Chapman University students to know one thing: “We see you, we’re listening and we’re getting things done.” Since taking office, the double...

November 18, 2020

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For First-Gen Biology Student, Chapman Support Aids an Immersive Journey Her mother’s brain tumors prompt aspirations for a career in the sciences, as Paola Portillo ‘22 thrives in a community that “always has my best interests in mind.”

Paola Portillo ‘22 had her heart set on attending Chapman University, but as a first-generation student of limited means, she wasn’t sure her goal was reachable. Working with supportive staff members in the Office of...

October 28, 2020

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Chapman Youth Cinema Support Opens Doors for Aspiring Filmmakers Partnership with Santa Ana program reflects Dodge College’s commitment to underrepresented students.

Just four miles from Chapman University’s Dodge College of Film and Media Arts, young filmmakers are learning to bring their stories to life through the Youth Cinema Project at Santa Ana High School. Chapman University...

October 21, 2020

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Championing Access and Equity With a Master’s in Special Education Chrystee Lopez (MA ‘21) triumphs over troubled past with help from Attallah College mentors and peers.

As a K-12 student growing up in Santa Ana, Chrystee Lopez switched schools almost every other year. She always seemed to be moving, but she wasn’t getting anywhere. After a childhood she describes as troubled, Lopez...

October 14, 2020

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Criminal Rights Advocate Starts a New Chapter at Chapman With a full scholarship, Jimmie C. Gardner works toward a bachelor’s degree. He shared his legal odyssey in Chapman’s ‘Engaging the World’ series exploring social justice and systemic racism.

September is always special to Jimmie C. Gardner. In 2016, that was the month when charges leading to his wrongful conviction and a legal nightmare lasting nearly 30 years were finally dismissed. This year the...

September 30, 2020

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Musco Center Champions the Art of Connection and Cultural Equity in Virtual Fall Season 'Living room' concerts bring new and traditional Musco offerings to audiences.

As communities continue to face the effects of social unrest in response to injustice and the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Chapman University’s Musco Center for the Arts prioritizes cultural equity in a fall season of...

September 25, 2020

Chapman Alumna Could Make Emmy History With ‘A Black Lady Sketch Show’ Dime Davis would be the first Black woman to win in the directing category.

“Incredible” and “surreal” are two words Dime Davis (Class of ’08) uses to describe her Emmy Award nomination. But beyond the excitement, the Chapman University alumna is also aware of the opportunity to make...

September 18, 2020

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Chapman Experiential Philanthropy Project Supports Anti-Racism and Black Community Nonprofits

September 10, 2020

Head and shoulders photo of Chapman University sociology major Marisa Quezada ’22 a key a key member of an advocacy group fighting racism in neighborhood schools.

Chapman Sociology Student Combines Research, Activism to Combat Racism in Local Schools With faculty mentorship, Marisa Quezada ’22 informs activism with data.

Marisa Quezada ’22 was scrolling through her Instagram feed when a post about racism in her community’s schools caught her eye. It was a survey asking community members to share their stories about racism on...

September 4, 2020

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Chapman Film School Rises to No. 6 in Hollywood Reporter National Rankings Dodge College is singled out for its mentorship of underrepresented students and the quality of its diverse faculty.

The new rankings are out, and Chapman University's Dodge College of Film and Media Arts has climbed to No. 6 on The Hollywood Reporter's annual list of the nation's best film schools.

August 24, 2020

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