Category - Driven by Curiosity

Germinal faculty; Research and Creative Activity; Innovative programming and initiatives; Presidential Fellows; Rankings

Economic Forecast 2025
Chapman Economic Forecast Points to Moderate U.S. Growth in 2026 University economists expect the U.S. economy to post steady gains driven by AI spending and continued strength in consumer spending.
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Chapman Faculty Secure Major Grants to Tackle Global Challenges Learn about some major grants that Chapman researchers are landing from top agencies and industry partners.
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Inside Chapman University’s Breakthrough Research: From AI Healthcare to Childhood Kindness Discover how innovative minds at our university are driving progress across multiple disciplines.  
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Struppa and Panza Spotlight Chapman’s Cross-Disciplinary Research on Global Stage Through Infinity Exhibit
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Gain Economic Insights for 2026 at Chapman University’s Economic Forecast Interest rates, recession fears and the impact of the Trump tariffs are among the topics Jim Doti and fellow experts will explore during the 48th annual economic forecast.
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Thompson Policy Institute Celebrates 10 Years of Impact, Tackles Teacher Shortage A new grant from the Gates Foundation will help fuel TPI’s next decade of work improving opportunities for the disability community.
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How Chapman University is Shaping the Future of Civil Discourse Led by Professor Vikki Katz, the Or Initiative at Chapman University is using empathy and communication science to challenge the spread of outrage and disengagement.
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Where Curiosity Meets Opportunity: Meet Chapman’s 2025 Summer Undergrad Research Fellows Students in Chapman's SURF program find their passion and potential in a summer filled with inquiry, exploration and discovery.
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Chapman University Plays Key Role in Initiative That Empowers Emerging Research Institutions to Harness AI While generative AI holds incredible promise for accelerating research and improving communication, many ERIs face significant challenges such as limited budgets, staffing constraints and a lack of institutional guidance for ethical and secure AI use.
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Associate Professor Lia Halloran and Physicist Kip Thorne Explore Cosmic Collaboration at National Academies Event At Space Science Week 2025, Halloran and Thorne shared the story behind their collaborative project, “The Warped Side of Our Universe.”
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Does Your Seafood Label Look Fishy? You May Be On To Something Chapman researchers found that 40% of America’s most popular seafoods are mislabeled. Why should we care?
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Chapman’s Postdoc Program Bridges the Gap to Tenure-Track Jobs The university's Grand Challenges Initiative is becoming a reliable stepping-stone for postdocs seeking permanent academic roles.

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