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Orientation coordinator Isabel “Isa” Gomez stands at the center of a group of smiling Orientation Leaders outside a Chapman residence hall.
The Chapman Experience Begins In her final first week as a Chapman student, orientation coordinator Isabel “Isa” Gomez ’27 guides the peer leaders helping new Panthers settle into campus life.
August 25, 2026
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.
August 24, 2026
Chapman ambassadors at President Matt Parlow's Inauguration.
The Red Jacket: Inside the Chapman Ambassador Program Three Chapman Ambassadors on service, connection, and a backstage pass to a university continuing its legacy.
August 24, 2026
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.
August 17, 2026
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.
August 17, 2026
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.
August 17, 2026
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.
August 17, 2026
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
August 17, 2026
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.
August 17, 2026
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.
August 17, 2026
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.
August 17, 2026
Students collaborate on research projects using data from the Chapman Survey of American Fears
How Faculty Mentorship Helps Chapman Students Become Research Leaders Undergraduates passed their research experience on to high school students in the Henley Lab’s summer research program
August 11, 2026

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