Fall 2022
Chapman Magazine
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National recognition shines a light on Chapman Radio, where the freeform programming continues to evolve, but the strong sense of community endures.
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For food science students, learning is anything but a grind, thanks to the mentorship and camaraderie of the Chapman Coffee Club.
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Global impact rises from actions close to home as collaborative difference-makers share an unflagging commitment to innovation.
Features
Chapman University Administrators Carry the Banner Of Leadership
Pop quiz! What do a Senate hearing on cybersecurity, an iconic Orange County citrus packing house, an exciting new nationwide…
The Big Picture: How Data Science and Earth Observation Intersect to Study Climate Risks
From drought and flood risk in California to extreme temperatures and desertification in the Middle East, the research of Chapman…
New Supercomputer Puts Chapman at the Cutting Edge of AI Research
Chapman’s commitment to research in artificial intelligence and the data sciences is more powerful than ever. That’s because the university’s…
Crossing the Border, Building a Bridge
In 2019, Nancy Rios-Contreras was doing research with migrants at the border in Tijuana, Mexico, when someone walked into a…
Post-COVID Healing for the Long Haul
Mary Kennedy knows about brain injury. After all, for more than 35 years she has worked with people to rebuild…
Chapman Professors’ Book Gives Teachers Essential Guidance on Supporting Student Mental Health
44% of high school students surveyed felt persistently sad or hopeless during the past year. A supportive classroom culture fosters…
Chapman Now
Inside the Maelstrom of a Romance for the Ages
Six decades before Ben and Jennifer became “Bennifer,” even before Burton and Taylor became ’60s fodder for the tabloids, there was the beguiling…
Celebrating the Museum Without Walls
For more than a decade, Chapman University’s Phyllis and Ross Escalette Permanent Art Collection has served as an important research institute…
Chapman Welcomes Class of 2026, Including Highest-Ever Rate of First-Generation Students
Fall semester has arrived, and with it comes the Class of 2026, marking new milestones for diversity and access at…
Martina Nieswandt Named Vice President of Research
Following a national search, Martina Nieswandt, Ph.D., is bringing a collaborative, cross-disciplinary approach to her role as the new vice…
Chapman Maintains Lofty No. 4 Spot in Hollywood Reporter’s Rankings of Top Film Schools
Chapman University’s Dodge College of Film and Media Arts is strengthening its grip on an influential position among the best…
Chapman Impact on Local Community Is More Than Monetary
Two reports released by Beacon Economics, an independent economic research firm, have concluded that “[Chapman University’s] activities generate significant economic…
Research
The Big Picture: How Data Science and Earth Observation Intersect to Study Climate Risks
From drought and flood risk in California to extreme temperatures and desertification in the Middle East, the research of Chapman…
New Supercomputer Puts Chapman at the Cutting Edge of AI Research
Chapman’s commitment to research in artificial intelligence and the data sciences is more powerful than ever. That’s because the university’s…
Crossing the Border, Building a Bridge
In 2019, Nancy Rios-Contreras was doing research with migrants at the border in Tijuana, Mexico, when someone walked into a…
Martina Nieswandt Named Vice President of Research
Following a national search, Martina Nieswandt, Ph.D., is bringing a collaborative, cross-disciplinary approach to her role as the new vice…
Alumna Does Canine Chemistry
The beginning of Lauryn DeGreeff’s career in forensic science took her into the heart of true crime with the infamous…
Chapman Professors’ Book Gives Teachers Essential Guidance on Supporting Student Mental Health
44% of high school students surveyed felt persistently sad or hopeless during the past year. A supportive classroom culture fosters…
Alumni News
39th Chapman Athletics Night of Champions Hall of Fame Inductees
Since its inception in 1980, the Chapman Athletics Hall of Fame has celebrated the long-standing tradition of sports excellence at…
2022 Distinguished Alumni Awards Celebrate Accomplishments of Chapman Alumni
Each year, Chapman honors alumni who have proved themselves to be exceptional in their accomplishments. As leaders in business, organizations…
Alumna Does Canine Chemistry
The beginning of Lauryn DeGreeff’s career in forensic science took her into the heart of true crime with the infamous…
Chapman in Hollywood
Inside the Maelstrom of a Romance for the Ages
Six decades before Ben and Jennifer became “Bennifer,” even before Burton and Taylor became ’60s fodder for the tabloids, there was the beguiling…
Chapman Filmmaker Sally Rubin Finds That Kids Say the Most Insightful Things About Family and Gender Identity
Documentarian Sally Rubin admits that she’s never been good at picking titles for her films. But this time, a great…
Chapman Film Student Takes Industry OnRamp to Breakthrough at Tribeca Festival
“You’re too different,” Venk Potula has been told by more than one casting director. “You won’t have a career because…