Orange, CA – Today, Chapman’s Board of Trustees announced the appointment of Matt Parlow to serve as Chapman’s 14th president, effective Sept. 2, 2025, following the planned retirement of current president Daniele Struppa from the Office of the President. Parlow currently serves as executive vice president, chief advancement officer and the Parker S. Kennedy Chair […]

Chapman University has received a $5 million gift from alumnus Alex Hayden ’95 to establish the Alexander E. Hayden School of Real Estate within the George L. Argyros College of Business and Economics. The gift is intended to bring national and global cachet to Chapman’s real estate profile, recruit top faculty in the field and create […]

Worldwide, deforestation and farming practices are responsible for the degradation of vital  ecosystems. While there is a significant amount of interest in climate mitigation by restoring those degraded lands with forests and other ecosystems, it is unclear how feasible that would be and the resulting benefits. Previous studies have not considered the effects of ecosystem […]

PRESS KIT: EPK, Method Report, Graphs  Orange, Calif. – October 23, 2024 .–Government corruption, the possibility of global war, and economic uncertainty are among the fears gripping the American psyche in 2024, according to new findings from Chapman University. The fear of corrupt government officials tops the list this year as it has for the […]

As we approach another crucial election season, a Chapman University professor is exploring a key question: Can social media motivate Gen Z voters and boost civic engagement? In a world where social media is often blamed for deepening divisions in society, Chapman University’s associate professor Dr. Sophie Janicke-Bowles is challenging that narrative. An expert in […]

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024 – Jeff Kurtti, a leading authority and historian on Walt Disney and his legacy, has been appointed Presidential Fellow at Chapman University. This academic year, Kurtti will collaborate with Chapman Professor Brian Alters, Ph.D., to explore the feasibility of initiating the first “think tank” at a research university to study the life, […]

Downloadable High Res Imagery HERE For 25 years, the Annual Holocaust Art & Writing Contest presented by Chapman University and The 1939 Society has provided an opportunity for students in high school and middle school to learn about the Holocaust by asking them to engage with first-person accounts from survivors and to produce their own […]

Today, the ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge (ALL IN) recognized Chapman University for its nonpartisan democratic engagement efforts that fostered high levels of student voter engagement in the 2022 midterm elections. In 2020, a presidential election year, 79.5% of Chapman University students voted, demonstrating a strong culture of civic participation on campus. In 2022, during […]

Sun (Coco) Yang from Chapman University’s School of Pharmacy in collaboration with Cyril Rakovski from Schmid College of Science and Technology, has been awarded the Merck Investigator-Initiated Study Grant of $130,000 for their project “Evaluating the Impact of Human Metapneumovirus (hMPV) Infection on Infants and Children During the COVID and RSV Control Era.” The study […]

A new study, published in “Nature Communications” this week, led by Jake Gavenas PhD, while he was a PhD student at the Brain Institute at Chapman University, and co-authored by two faculty members of the Brain Institute, Uri Maoz and Aaron Schurger, examines how the brain initiates spontaneous actions. In addition to demonstrating how spontaneous […]

As the new academic year kicks off, Chapman University’s Associate Professor of Economics Terry Burnham offers insights to help today’s college freshmen navigate the often-overlooked aspects of academic success. Drawing from his book, “The Secret Syllabus: A Guide to the Unwritten Rules of College Success,” co-authored with Jay Phelan, Burnham shares key strategies that can […]

The Hollywood Reporter has named Chapman University’s Dodge College of Film and Media Arts as the No. 4 film school in the country for the fourth year in a row. The Hollywood Reporter ranks its top 25 schools by consulting “knowledgeable industry insiders, considers changes schools have made year-over-year and examines the alma maters of […]

In a new partnership with Girls Inc. of Orange County, Chapman University’s Fowler School of Engineering is helping girls prepare for careers in engineering and other STEM fields. Girls Inc. is a nonprofit dedicated to inspiring girls to be strong, smart and bold.  The collaboration brought girls who are just starting high school to the […]

Chapman University’s Attallah College of Educational Studies Assistant Professor Stephany Cuevas has conducted a study exploring the complex dynamics between family support and the challenges faced by first-generation Latinx undergraduate students.  The study explores a critical question: How do first-generation Latinx undergraduate students describe and understand their families’ role in their higher education? The findings […]

The first-ever archeological survey in space has provided new insights into how astronauts use and adapt their living space on the International Space Station, which could influence the design of new space stations after the ISS is decommissioned.  Findings from the research team behind the International Space Station Archaeological Project (ISSAP) were published today in […]

An interdisciplinary team of scholars have received a $2.43 million dollar grant from the John Templeton Foundation to create a “Southern California Quantum Foundations Hub” at Chapman University. This unique collaboration includes theoretical physicists, experimental physicists and philosophers, who will apply the methods of their respective disciplines to provide deeper insights into the nature of […]

California is experiencing a troubling rise in Measles cases this year, according to the CDC and the California Department of Public Health. This resurgence comes as nationwide measles cases have nearly tripled compared to last year, highlighting the critical need for widespread vaccination. The busy summer travel season can lead to an uptick in cases.  […]

Schmid College of Science and Technology Associate Professor Joshua Fisher is a co-investigator on a groundbreaking three-year project funded by NASA’s Science Mission Directorate. This innovative research, led by the stratospheric and remote sensing company Urban Sky, aims to predict and manage wildfires. The team will be using rapidly deployable, navigable stratospheric balloons equipped with […]

Crean College of Health and Behavioral Sciences Communication Sciences and Disorders (CSD) program received a $600,000 grant from the Scottish Rite Foundation to fully fund the RiteCare Childhood Language Center (CLC) for the next three years. This grant will enable the clinic to function as a true ‘clinic’ in Santa Ana, Calif., serving as a […]

As you cover beach season stories, Chapman University’s 2023 Survey of American Fears offers a depth of data to the narrative. A trend has emerged: sharks are more feared than public speaking and other common anxieties. Key insights from the survey, which ranked 97 fears among 1,014 Americans, include: 30.1% of Americans are scared or […]

Scientists at the Schmid College of Science and Technology at Chapman University developed a novel way to observe the elusive burrowing behavior of hagfish. Dr. Douglas S Fudge and his team created a specialized tank of transparent gelatin in order to visualize how the hagfish behave and locomote within sediments.  Hagfishes are bottom-dwelling marine animals […]

Chapman University Center for Demographics and Policy and The Frontier Centre for Public Policy presents the 2024 edition of Demographia International Housing Affordability, authored by Wendell Cox.  The annual report  provides housing affordability ratings for the third quarter of 2023 in eight nations: Australia, Canada, China, Ireland, New Zealand, Singapore, the United Kingdom and the […]

Chapman University’s Professor Yakir Aharonov, widely regarded as a leading scientist in contemporary quantum theory, has been inducted into the Fellowship of the Royal Society, the UK’s national academy of sciences. The Royal Society is the oldest scientific academy in continuous existence. Recognized for their invaluable contributions to science, the elected Fellows are leaders in […]

Jeffery A. Goad, PharmD, MPH, professor of pharmacy practice and associate dean of Academic Affairs at Chapman University School of Pharmacy, has been named a Fellow of the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP).  Goad is among the 28 pharmacists honored with the title “Fellow” (FASHP) for 2024, in recognition of their excellence and significant […]

The number of threats against public officials has risen steadily over the last decade, and a preliminary review of federal charges filed in 2023 and 2024 shows that the threat level continues to rise. A new report shows this could have significant consequences for U.S. democracy this year and into the future.  “Rising Threats to […]

DOWNLOAD HIGH RES IMAGERY HERE DOWNLOAD EPK HERE FULL SPEECH HERE In a ceremony filled with hope and inspiration, three-time Emmy winner Uzo Aduba delivered the commencement address to the graduating class of Chapman University’s Dodge College of Film and Media Arts. Aduba, renowned for her role in Orange is the New Black, shared her […]

Today, Monday, May 20, Chapman University President Daniele C. Struppa announced his plan to retire as president. His last day as President of Chapman University will be September 1, 2025, at which time he will return to the mathematics faculty. Struppa joined Chapman in 2006 as provost and chief academic officer and was appointed chancellor […]

  DOWNLOAD HIGH RES IMAGERY HERE DOWNLOAD EPK HERE Friday evening, Emmy-winning actor, writer, and director Bill Hader delivered a sincere and light-hearted commencement address at Chapman University, where he was also awarded an honorary Doctor of the Arts degree.  Students in the class of 2024 finally had the chance to walk across a graduation […]

Chapman University announces the appointment of Marie Williams as vice president of Marketing and Communications. As vice president of Marketing and Communications, Williams will oversee the development and implementation of integrated marketing and communication strategies that advance the university’s mission, vision and goals. “With over 20 years of experience as a strategic leader, Marie will […]

A recent study published in Analytical Science Journal conducted by Schmid College of Science and Technology Professor Rosalee Hellberg and students Calin Harris, Diane Kim, Miranda Miranda and Chevon Jordan, reveal that some supplement companies may mislead customers with unproven health claims and undeclared ingredients.  The researchers focused on supplements that have been associated with […]

A breakthrough study, published in Science Translational Medicine, features a biomedical engineering innovation with the potential to transform trauma care and surgical practices. Chapman University’s Fowler School of Engineering Founding Dean and Professor, Andrew Lyon, is a member of this multidisciplinary, multi-university scientific research team developing platelet-like particles that integrate into the body’s clotting pathways […]

Uzo Aduba, the three-time Emmy-winning star of Orange Is the New Black and Mrs. America, has been named the 2024 Commencement speaker at Dodge College of Film and Media Arts, the No. 4-ranked film school in the nation. The ceremony will take place at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 18 at Chapman University’s Wilson Field. […]

A new study co-authored by Sophie Janicke-Bowles, associate professor in Chapman University’s School of Communication, sheds light on the role that new and traditional media play in promoting and affecting character development, emotions, prosocial behavior and well-being (aka happiness) in youth.  Her research and teaching focus on positive psychology, media and new communication technologies, and […]

Downloadable high resolution image HERE  Actor, comedian, writer, producer, and director, Bill Hader, will be Chapman University’s 2024 commencement speaker. Hader will deliver the commencement ceremony address on Friday, May 17, at the university’s campus in Orange, California.   While Hader earned a name as a master of stand-out characters and impressions on “Saturday Night Live”, […]

Stroke Boot Camp, a program run by faculty and students, is a NO-COST,  2 week intensive, interdisciplinary treatment program for chronic stroke survivors. It’s estimated one in four people may have a stroke in their lifetime. There are over nine million stroke survivors just in the U.S. and it is the leading cause of disability […]

A new report from Chapman University’s Center for Demographics and Policy offers a comprehensive analysis of demographic trends among California’s Latino community and how the policy landscape affects its future in the state and beyond.  “El Futuro es Latino,” released this month, takes a close look at the fastest-growing demographic group in the country and […]

DOWNLOAD HIGH RES IMAGERY HERE Chapman University’s Leatherby Center for Entrepreneurship and Business Ethics hosted the Panther Cage Match, a “Shark Tank”-style business pitching competition, on April 12, 2024. For the first time, this year’s event welcomed entrepreneurs from the broader Orange County community, fostering innovation and collaboration beyond the university’s campus. More than 40 […]

At its April 4 board meeting, CalOptima announced the recipients for the first round of  CalOptima Health Workforce Development Fund grants, marking a significant milestone in addressing health care workforce shortages in Orange County. Among the recipients is Chapman University. “The challenge of health care worker shortages at organizations across Orange County drove CalOptima Health’s […]

The Common Loon, an icon of the northern wilderness, is under threat from climate change due to reduced water clarity, according to a new study authored by Chapman University professor, Walter Piper.  The study, published April 1 in Ecology, followed up an earlier paper that showed substantial reproductive decline in the author’s study area in […]

High throughput screening (HTS) is a standard method in pharmaceutical development for identifying bioactive small molecules crucial for drug discovery. However, HTS necessitates testing molecules before their synthesis. Alternatively, computational approaches using AI and machine learning allow for pre-synthesis molecule testing. This method yields results that guide which molecules merit synthesis, promising improvements over HTS […]

The Panther Cage Match is designed to mimic the high-stakes environment of popular television pitch shows, providing participants with a real-world platform to showcase their ventures. Finalists selected through a rigorous application process will present their pitches in front of distinguished judges, including seasoned entrepreneurs and investors, who will evaluate each presentation based on innovation, […]

Chapman University announces the appointment of Rennolds Ostrom as the Dean of the School of Pharmacy, effective March 5, 2024.  Ostrom has served as interim dean of the School of Pharmacy since June 2022. He steered the school through a challenging enrollment environment, prepared for its accrediting review and formed a diversity, equity and inclusion […]

Amidst the whirlwind of awards season coverage, Chapman University invites you to “Films for Peace and Justice,” a series of screenings at the Folino Theater in Dodge College (ranked the #4 film school) featuring Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Nadia Murad on Tuesday, March 12, at 7 p.m. This event marks the culmination of a collaboration […]

Photos of Valeria Available for Download HERE Chapman University proudly announces that Valeria Delgado, a first-generation DACA recipient, Orange resident, and dedicated student pursuing a career in medicine, has been invited by Congressman Lou Correa (D-CA) to attend President Biden’s State of the Union Address next week. Delgado’s presence serves to underscore the urgent need […]

The Ronald M. Simon Family Foundation reaffirms its commitment to education and community health with a generous donation to extend the Simon Scholar Physician Assistant Program at Chapman University for another five years. This philanthropic initiative aims to provide pathways to careers in health care for underserved and lower socio-economic students in Orange County. The […]

A new smartphone application could help stroke survivors reduce their risk of falling and improve their rehabilitation. The innovative app, MyWalkSentinel, was designed by a team of researchers led by Chapman University Professor Dr. Rahul Soangra. It relies on sensors already built into smartphones that provide information about the phone’s orientation and movement.  Stroke survivors […]

International research co-authored by Joshua Fisher, associate professor in Chapman University’s Schmid College of Science and Technology, suggests that studying root function in tropical forests could help vegetation models improve predictions of climate change. Their study was published on Feb. 28 in New Phytologist. When it comes to understanding climate change, vegetation models are vital […]

Media Alert:  Chapman University Physician Assistant Students Team Up with Beckman High School to  inspire health care career in Orange County Teens Inspiring the Next Generation of Healthcare Workers DATE: Wednesday, February 21, 2024 7:00 a.m. arrival, 7:15 a.m. program starts.   SUBJECT: Chapman University PA Students and Beckman High School Collaborate to Shape Future Healthcare […]

Chapman University is proud to announce the establishment of the Doy B. Henley School of Management within the esteemed Argyros College of Business and Economics. This momentous occasion follows a generous gift from Board of Trustees Chairman Emeritus Doy Henley, unveiled during Chapman University’s 2024 State of the University address on February 9. Reflecting on […]

Generative artificial intelligence platforms, from ChatGPT to Midjourney, grabbed headlines in 2023. But GenAI can do more than create collaged images and help write emails — it can also design new drugs to treat disease. Today, scientists use advanced technology to design new synthetic drug compounds with the right properties and characteristics, also known as […]

Chapman University’s commitment to pioneering interdisciplinary education received a significant boost today with the announcement of two transformative gifts totaling $5.5 million. These generous contributions, announced during the first conference for the Doctor of Science in Math, Philosophy, and Physics (MPP) Program, positions it as a beacon of innovation in academia.  The first gift, a […]

Justin Walsh, a distinguished authority in Art History, Archaeology, and Space Studies, has been included in the prestigious Explorers Club 50. This accolade is a testament to Professor Walsh’s groundbreaking contributions to space archaeology, complementing his prior recognitions from The American Anthropological Association’s General Anthropology Division (AAA) and Archaeological Institute of America (AIA) in 2023. […]

As we approach International Holocaust Remembrance Day on January 27, Chapman University is eager to illuminate the  25th anniversary of the Holocaust Art & Writing Contest, one of the world’s largest efforts to keep the Holocaust memory alive in schools. The efforts resonate with recent research revealing critical gaps in Holocaust knowledge.  Why This is […]

A new study co-authored by Joshua Fisher, associate professor in Chapman University’s Schmid College of Science and Technology has played a crucial role in assessing the accuracy of OpenET, an advanced satellite-based system for monitoring water use by crops and ecosystems. The study, published yesterday in Nature Water, provides a thorough analysis of the accuracy […]

Chapman University announced a $1 million gift from Board of Trustees Chairman Emeritus Doy Henley during the annual Winterfest holiday celebration on November 29. This contribution will establish an endowed fund= dedicated to driving innovation initiatives at the Argyros College of Business and Economics.  Over the past few decades, Chapman alumni have excelled in the […]

The spaciously reimagined new home of one of the world’s largest collections of California narrative art will officially open to the public Feb. 23, 2024, following weeks of special previews and open houses for students, Orange County and Southern California residents, artists and art lovers and influencers from around the world. The Hilbert Museum of […]

A groundbreaking study co-authored by Rachita Sumbria, associate professor in the Chapman University School of Pharmacy, has uncovered a new contributor to the formation of brain hemorrhages. Contrary to previous beliefs that such hemorrhages were solely linked to blood vessel injuries, the research reveals that increased interactions between aged red blood cells and brain capillaries […]

Chapman University’s Leatherby Center for Entrepreneurship and Business Ethics was recently selected as the Inclusive Innovation Hub for Orange County, made possible through the support of the 2023 Accelerate California Round 2 Grant Award.  This $1 million grant, to be disbursed over four years, will empower the Leatherby Center to focus on fostering entrepreneurship in […]

Chapman University announced its participation in Operation Green Light this Veterans Day, an initiative that illuminates the sacrifices and contributions of veterans. From November 6-12, county buildings and landmarks across the country will be illuminated green to show support for veterans and raise awareness around the resources available at the county, state and federal levels […]

Chapman University students, from a diverse range of disciplines, are harnessing the power of 3D printing to create enchanting Halloween costumes for underprivileged children in the Anaheim Higher Ground after-school program. This heartwarming collaboration, taking place at the Fowler School of Engineering, is a testament to the transformative possibilities of education, technology, and community partnership […]

Chapman University has begun renovations on the historic Lydia D. Killefer School building, marking an exciting milestone in the university’s commitment to preserving a significant piece of American history and advancing cutting-edge research. The Killefer School, a nationally registered landmark, will soon be reborn as the new home of Chapman University’s Institute for Quantum Studies […]

In a landscape where MBA enrollment is on the decline across the nation and the Southern California region, Chapman University’s Argyros College of Business and Economics is celebrating a significant surge in enrollment and applications, showcasing the successful execution of their strategic vision to meet industry needs. As reported by the Orange County Business Journal, […]

Aspiring young scientists pursuing education at Chapman University have a new opportunity to fuel their dreams, courtesy of the Arnold and Mabel Beckman Foundation and its longest-serving board member.  On October 3rd, the foundation unveiled a $1 million endowment, establishing the Wescombe STEM Scholarship at Chapman University’s Schmid College of Science and Technology . This […]

The team leading the first archaeology project in space can provide new insights into space habitats and how astronauts use and adapt their living quarters on the International Space Station.  Archaeologists Justin Walsh of Chapman University and Alice Gorman of Flinders University of South Australia lead The International Space Station Archaeological Project (ISSAP). This week, […]

Chapman University announced a transformative gift of $10 million from the Argyros family, which has led to the elevation of the George L. Argyros School of Business and Economics to the George L. Argyros College of Business and Economics. This gift represents a significant milestone in the university’s history and reaffirms the Argyros family’s enduring […]

The Chapman Center for Demographics and Policy, in partnership with the New California Coalition, has published a report titled “Nurturing California Industries.” This report provides a detailed analysis of California’s current economic situation and presents a roadmap for promoting long-term sustainable growth. To delve deeper into the report’s findings, professor Marshall Toplansky from the Argyros […]

While many universities across the nation celebrate Homecoming with a focus on football, Chapman University is rewriting the playbook by spotlighting innovation, progression, and community through a unique series of master classes taught by faculty industry experts. Homecoming 2023 at Chapman University promises to be a weekend like no other, where learning takes center stage, […]

As health equity continues to be a pressing concern in Southern California, Chapman University’s Wilkinson College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences and Crean College of Health and Behavioral Sciences are teaming up to initiate discussions and awareness around this vital topic. Unveiling Inequalities in Access to Health and Healthcare The 2023-24 Engaging the World […]

Chapman University proudly showcases the achievements of four students who have delved into diverse realms of research and creativity, in an eight-week summer research program that includes a $4,000 stipend for 30 hours of research work per week. As part of Chapman’s Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) program, these projects encompass multiple topics from reimagining […]

Today, Chapman University welcomed the Class of 2027 as students from 46 states and 59 countries converge on campus for the start of their college journey. The university’s admission office received an overwhelming application pool, processing a total of 16,146 applications for the first-year cohort, along with an additional 1,520 transfer applications. This surge in […]

Chapman University’s Attallah College of Educational Studies has been awarded a $249,106 planning grant to develop a new Special Education teacher preparation pathway program.  This fills the critical need to develop an educational pipeline for qualified special education educators in California. ABC News reported that 78% of K-12 public school principals reported that it was […]

Chapman University is poised for a transformative leap forward, thanks to a groundbreaking $15 million gift from Board of Trustee Chair Parker S. Kennedy. This unprecedented gift, one of the most substantial in the university’s history, is set to propel Chapman’s Fowler School of Law to new heights and amplify the law school’s nationally ranked […]

Cynthia West, Ph.D., a serial entrepreneur with decades of experience in technology start-ups, will lead the Leatherby Center for Entrepreneurship & Business Ethics, a center associated with Chapman University’s Argyros School of Business and Economics. The program boasts over 14 courses and 10 faculty members and offers students a minor or emphasis in entrepreneurship. In […]

Chapman University’s Attallah College of Educational Studies Dean Roxanne Greitz Miller has been appointed an Impact Academy Fellow by the national nonprofit organization Deans for Impact (DFI). This recognition emphasizes Miller’s profound commitment to revolutionizing and enhancing teacher preparation, positioning her alongside a distinguished cohort of educational leaders who share the same dedication. Teacher preparation […]

Chapman University is continuing its climb in top college rankings. Princeton Review announced this week that Chapman is included in its “Best 389 Colleges — 2024 Edition.” The guidebook features only about 15% of America’s four-year colleges, and praises Chapman’s graduate schools, its Argyros School of Business and Economics, and its Fowler School of Law. […]

Chapman University’s College of Performing Arts proudly announces the appointment of Danko Druško, who assumes the role of Assistant Professor of Orchestral Studies within the esteemed Hall-Musco Conservatory of Music, beginning with the fall 2023 semester.  Druško, a distinguished conductor and educator, brings a wealth of experience to his new role. Born to Croatian immigrant […]

Chapman University’s Dodge College of Film and Media Arts is once-again ranked in the influential No. 4 spot on The Hollywood Reporter’s list of best film schools in the country. It is Chapman’s third year in a row in the No. 4 spot on the list of 25 top schools. “Everyone who visits Dodge knows […]

New interference radar functions employed by a team of researchers from Chapman University and other institutions improve the distance resolution between objects using radar waves. The results may have important ramifications in military, construction, archaeology, mineralogy and many other domains of radar applications. This first proof-of-principle experiment opens a new area of research with many […]

“Fostering an environment of inclusion cultivates spaces for all human beings to thrive, to contribute, and to engage meaningfully in the world.” — Meghan E. Cosier, Ph.D. Executive Director, Thompson Policy Institute on Disability at Chapman University. In a significant step forward in leading the national conversation addressing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI), Chapman University […]

Unizin, the consortium of leading academic and research institutions committed to optimizing digital transformation in higher education today announced that Chapman University has joined the consortium.  Chapman University is the first private university to join Unizin, growing membership to 14 institutions serving almost 1 million students annually. Digital learning tools and information systems, and the […]

A Chapman University scientist and his colleagues have determined how the Earth responds as it heats up due to climate change. The scientists say a warming world calls for a new approach in detecting how much carbon dioxide comes out of ecosystems when the temperature changes  — which tells us how well plants and soil […]

High school students recently conducted pharmaceutical lab tests, made medical gels and discussed the workload and community impact of future pharmacists in the dynamic and unique Pharmacy Summer Research Program at Chapman University’s School of Pharmacy. Nearly 50 young scientists, more than double the number since its first year, participated in the two-week program. Witnessing […]

Chapman University alumnus Oliver Mathias ‘21 is mending broken hearts using the power of artificial intelligence in his app “Breakup Buddy,” designed to alleviate the pain of heartbreak and guide individuals toward a brighter romantic future.  This revolutionary app combines cutting-edge AI algorithms with a touch of digital empathy to provide solace and support during […]

Chapman University professor and acclaimed urbanist, Joel Kotkin’s groundbreaking housing report “Blame Ourselves, Not Our Stars” reveals alarming housing trends and their consequences in California.  The report delves into the factors driving migration out of the state, particularly among millennials, while contrasting the failures of California’s housing policies with states like Florida and Texas. Analysis […]

Chapman University professor and acclaimed urbanist, Joel Kotkin’s groundbreaking housing report “Blame Ourselves, Not Our Stars” reveals alarming housing trends, including a link between housing prices and declining fertility rates. He also pitches solutions for California. Keeping families in California is critical to the state’s economy and workforce, yet the state has seen its fertility […]

Chapman graduate and candidate for a master’s degree in public policy, Heather Johnson, has been named as the inaugural recipient of the Doti-Spogli Free Enterprise Essay Writing Contest. Johnson of Bellevue, Washington, graduated from Chapman University’s Argyros School of Business and Economics in May 2023 with a bachelor’s degree in economics and a minor in […]

What happens when two biologists network at a conference and lament the difficulty in finding appropriate tools and techniques for instructors of science, technology, engineering, and math to teach their students to read and analyze papers in their fields? Chapman University Assistant Professor of biological sciences Jeremy Hsu and his colleague Lara Goudsouzian, an associate […]

Chapman University’s Dodge College of Film and Media Arts, ranked the No. 4 film school by The Hollywood Reporter and The Wrap announced two of its alumni, Laura Zempel ’09 and Karina Manashil ’12 received Emmy nominations Wednesday for their outstanding work in the television industry. The Television Academy is recognizing Zempel’s editing skills on […]

Professor Scott W. Howe, of Chapman University’s Dale E. Fowler School of Law has authored  the fifth edition of “California Criminal Law: Cases and Problems.” Published in collaboration with Steven F. Shatz and Amy Flynn by Carolina Academic Press, this highly anticipated edition offers a comprehensive exploration of California criminal law for students and legal […]

Chapman University students in  Wilkinson College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences are researching a groundbreaking initiative to combat the rising number of threats against public officials in the United States.  “What we hope to accomplish is to play a small role in a larger effort that needs to take place in terms of raising […]

Searching for an AI expert for your story? Chapman University researchers are leading the way in Artificial Intelligence (AI)  advancements and exploring their profound implications. Not only are Chapman professors conducting research, but they are actively shaping the future by teaching courses that delve into AI’s profound influence in investing, education, ethics and cheating, engineering […]

“Threads, by going for text as the primary media format, seems to be an example of social media coming full circle from its origins of text-based updates,” says Chapman University Professor Niklas Myhr, a renowned expert in social media and digital marketing. Myhr recently shared his expertise in a Reuters story on the groundbreaking Threads […]

Chapman University researchers are leading the way in Artificial Intelligence (AI)  advancements and exploring their profound implications. Not only are Chapman professors conducting research, but they are actively shaping the future by teaching courses that delve into the profound influence of AI in the areas of investing, education, ethics and cheating, engineering and even the […]

The Argyros School of Business and Economics at Chapman University has established a first-of-its-kind California 100 Index, calculated by Standard & Poor Dow Jones Indices. The Chapman University CA100 is based on the capitalizations of the top 100 California-domiciled companies with common stock listed on the NYSE or NASDAQ. “With a gross domestic product of […]

The U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday struck down race-conscious policies in college admissions, ending decades of precedent that had allowed schools nationwide to use such programs to increase the diversity of their student bodies. Chapman University offers the expertise of the following professors with immediate commentary on the Supreme Court’s decision regarding affirmative action.  From […]

Chapman University President Daniele C. Struppa sent the following message to the campus community Thursday morning regarding the Supreme Court decision on two cases regarding affirmative action.    Today we learned the U.S. Supreme Court’s decisions on Students for Fair Admissions, Inc. v. Harvard College and Students for Fair Admissions, Inc. v. University of North […]

The Marybelle and Sebastian P. Musco Center for the Arts at Chapman University is proud to unveil its highly anticipated 2023-2024 Fall/Winter season with a line up that will leave audiences mesmerized. From August through February 2024, a fusion of extraordinary artistry and groups from the realms of jazz, contemporary dance, classical music, ballet folklórico, […]

Chapman University proudly announces that Zoe Collins, a junior at Dodge College of Film and Media Arts, has been chosen for the esteemed Television Academy Foundation Internship program. Collins, selected from a competitive national pool of applicants, is among the 38 students selected by Television Academy members for this summer’s highly coveted program. The Foundation’s […]

Chapman University offers the following experts who can comment immediately following the Supreme Court’s decision on affirmative action:  Fowler School of Law Dr. Tom Campbell – Doy and Dee Henley Distinguished Professor of Jurisprudence 714-559-5584 He is a former U.S. Congressman, a nonpartisan expert on Congressional procedure and Constitutional law, who clerked for the Supreme […]

JOURNAL PREVIEW AND SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION  New interference radar functions employed by a team of researchers from Chapman University and other institutions improve the distance resolution between objects using radar waves. The results may have important ramifications in military, construction, archaeology, mineralogy and many other domains of radar applications.    It addresses a nine decades-old problem […]

Chapman University’s Argyros School of Business and Economics, nationally ranked No. 60 by U.S. News & World Report for its placement and earnings of graduates and achievements of entering students and opinions by business schools, hosted the June 16 Shadow Open Market Committee Conference, a premier event for economists. The conference featured Tyler Goodspeed, 2020-2021 […]

“No choreographer alive has a higher reputation for musicality than Mark Morris; and that reputation…has been well earned over more than 30 years of marvelously eclectic creativity.” – The New York Times “She is a griot of dance, carrying the lore of how dance urges humans towards freedom, celebration and unity. If any artist can […]

A $1 million gift from Women of Chapman aims to strengthen Chapman University’s safety net for its more than 80% of students who receive financial aid and could be just one personal crisis or unexpected bill away from needing to stall their education. The gift supports the Women of Chapman Student Hardship Assistant Fund at […]

Chapman University’s recently launched initiative, the Water-Wise Landscape Tour, showcases a stunning array of plants and pollinators that enrich the Chapman experience and highlight the university’s continued commitment to sustainable gardening practices and water-conservation stewardship to the community. By the end of this academic year alone, 25,369 square feet of grass on the main campus […]

Chapman University’s Argyros School of Business and Economics has announced the launch of its Asia-Pacific Geoeconomics and Business Initiative set to expand the university’s commitment to providing global education and understanding the dynamic Asia-Pacific region’s role in the global economy.  The Asia-Pacific Geoeconomics and Business Initiative, referred to as APGBI, is set to become a […]

DOWNLOADABLE HIGH RES PHOTOS HERE BROLL HERE ANGELA BASSETT KEYNOTE SPEECH HERE Chapman University’s 2023 Commencement was marked by an extraordinary fusion of wisdom and inspiration as three remarkable speakers — Angela Bassett, Sherry Lansing, and Fatima Yousufi — graced the stage. The ceremonies, held at Wilson Field May 19-21, celebrated 2,345 graduates in Chapman […]

Fatima Yousufi, activist and esteemed starting goalkeeper for the Afghan Women’s National Soccer Team, will serve as the keynote speaker for Chapman University’s Fowler School of Law Commencement ceremony May 19 at 10 a.m.  The event marks a significant moment for the graduating students who will have the privilege of hearing from an inspiring individual […]

Chapman University’s Dr. Shira Klein is available to speak to the recent ruling by Wikipedia’s arbitration committee in response to her February study documenting Wikipedia’s distortion of the Holocaust, which went viral with more than 40,000 views. In an unprecedented move, the Arbitration Committee (Wikipedia’s so-called Supreme Court) opened an arbitration case on its own, […]

Henrik Cronqvist, dean of Chapman University’s Argyros School of Business and Economics has been named to the Orange County Business Council’s (OCBC) Board of Directors.  Cronqvist, the Robert J. and Carolyn A. Waltos Dean and Professor of Finance at the George L. Argyros School of Business and Economics, is an award-winning and internationally recognized researcher […]

Sherry Lansing, who shattered industry barriers as the first woman ever to run a major studio and who later served for many years as chair and CEO of Paramount Pictures will be the keynote speaker at Chapman University’s Dodge College of Film and Media Arts Commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 20. Dodge College Dean Stephen […]

Chapman University announced this week that seven leaders in arts, sciences, business, education and law will be recognized May 19 through 21 as its 2023 Commencement Honorary Degree recipients.  This year’s recipients represent a diverse range of fields and backgrounds, each making significant contributions to their respective industries. The honorary degree recipients will be recognized […]

As Chapman University prepares students to lead in the entertainment industry, it is essential to provide hands-on experience with next-generation technology, says Stephen Galloway, dean of Chapman’s Dodge College of Film and Media Arts.  That’s why Galloway and the university are excited to announce an anonymous gift of $2.5 million supporting an innovation hub at […]

Searching for a Mother’s Day story with deep and emotional meaning? Chapman University offers the expertise of the following researchers in the realm of motherhood. I’m eager to connect you with these diverse experts by phone or email. Please reach out to me at carmurphy@chapman.edu or 714-289-3196 so I can be of help to you.  […]

Chapman University honors economist and Nobel laureate Vernon Smith with the first Doti-Spogli Free Enterprise Award. The award recognizes a faculty member whose research or outreach spotlights the benefits of economic freedom and the policies that extend it.  Former U.S. Ambassador Ron Spogli and President Emeritus Jim Doti unveiled the prize and Doti-Spogli Chair in […]

Crean College of Health and Behavioral Sciences physician assistant program broke the top 100 in its first-ever ranking in the U.S. News & World Report’s Best Health Schools. The program is ranked No. 96, putting Chapman in the top third of accredited PA programs nationwide. Founding dean of Crean College of Health and Behavioral Sciences, […]

Chapman University’s Argyros School of Business and Economics climbed 12 spots to No. 60 in the Best Business School rankings released April 25 by U.S. News & World Report. It’s the school’s highest position in rankings of the graduate-level business school with full-time MBA programs. Agryros School jumped up from No. 72 last year, its […]

A new study by Chapman University and University of New Hampshire researchers reveals the defensive slime produced by hagfish likely evolved from cells in the surface layer of their skin. The expanding slime that adheres to the mouth of its predator is one of the most remarkable defense mechanisms in the animal kingdom and these […]

Congressman Lou Correa will visit Chapman University, Friday, April 14 to announce $2.2 million in federal funding for the university’s Earth Systems Data Solutions Lab, which uses data and artificial intelligence to predict drought and climate change challenges.  The funding is part of nearly $30 million that Rep. Correa prioritized for community projects through the […]

Chapman University administrators, trustees, and special guests gathered at the recently opened Sandi Simon Center for Dance March 27 for a ribbon cutting and celebration with Ron and Sandi Simon, whose donation funded the new facility. “I hope you feel the love and the gratitude that surrounds you today,” said Daniele C. Struppa, president of […]

Award-winning actress, director and executive producer Angela Bassett will speak at Commencement on Friday, May 19, at Chapman University, home to Dodge College of Film and Media Arts, the No. 4 film school in the nation. Bassett received Golden Globe and Critics Choice awards as well as Academy Award, Screen Actors Guild (SAG) and British […]

Chapman University scientist Hillard Kaplan‘s latest research in the Indigenous communities of Bolivia’s tropical forests offers insight into healthy habits that could improve our brain and cardiovascular health and reduce the risk of disease. Kaplan is the lead writer of the research article, “Brain volume, energy balance, and cardiovascular health in two nonindustrial South American […]

Middle and high school students from throughout the United States and abroad shared their creativity in prose, poetry, art and film in the 24th annual Holocaust Art and Writing Contest co-sponsored by the Rodgers Center for Holocaust Education at Chapman University and The 1939 Society, an organization of Holocaust survivors. Nearly 250 schools in 32 […]

Chapman University announced this week that Paul Paton has been named Dean of the Fowler School of Law and Donald P. Kennedy Chair in Law. The internationally recognized expert in legal ethics and former interim CEO of the Canadian Bar Association joins Chapman on June 30.  Paton is currently the Thomas W. Lawlor Professor of […]

Chapman University announced Saturday, March 11 that a $1.5 million gift from the Ferrucci family will create the Ferrucci Institute for Italian Experience and Research within Wilkinson College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Science. The cross-disciplinary program will support Italy-based research and coursework for faculty and students. Federico Pacchioni, who holds the Sebastian P. (Paul) […]

Chapman University’s Dodge College of Film and Media Arts (ranked #4 by The Hollywood Reporter and The Wrap) announced today that Oscar-nominated director Fernando Meirelles (City of God, The Two Popes) will become its next Marion Knott Distinguished Artist. Meirelles follows Asghar Farhadi (A Separation), Dodge’s most recent Distinguished Artist. He’ll spend three full days […]

What happens when a theoretical physicist, a Renaissance man, a Grammy-nominated songwriter and composer, and a drummer meet up? They redefine music. Chapman University Presidential Fellow and saxophonist Stephon Alexander leads Jazzy STEAM, a performance of world-class musicians and cutting-edge physicists in God Particle who bring to life Alexander’s best-selling book “The Jazz of Physics.” […]

Wikipedia is one of the few trusted sources of reliable information left on the Internet. This, of course, is exactly why governments that want to promote a particular perspective have incentive to manipulate it. New research by Chapman University and the University of Ottawa shows how a small group of individuals, with no ties to […]

The Hilbert Museum of California Art has moved to its temporary location at 216 E. Chapman Ave., in Orange as renovations begin that will nearly triple the museum’s square footage. The expansion will augment the museum’s gallery space and increase its capacity to serve Chapman University students and the community. The temporary location is expected to open […]

ANAHEIM — Chapman University has purchased an apartment building in Anaheim’s Platinum Triangle to provide additional campus housing for students.  The new residence hall to be named Chapman Court is located at 2045 S. State College Boulevard, just two blocks away from Chapman Grand. The university’s $160 million acquisition will offer students a building with […]

Chapman University’s ‘dig’ into life on the International Space Station has won the Archaeological Institute of America’s 2023 Award for Outstanding Work in Digital Archaeology. Justin Walsh, associate professor of art at Chapman University, and his co-principal investigator Alice Gorman, of Flinders University in Australia recently completed the first archaeological study ever performed outside the […]

World War II combat artist Ed Reep’s daily habit of writing home saved his life, says his daughter Susan Reep, of Bakersfield. In the collection of war time letters and pieces of original art she recently donated to Chapman University’s Center for American War Letters and the Hilbert Museum of California Art, is the letter […]

Chapman University sociologists and researchers have released the ninth annual Survey of American Fears revealing 92 terrifying trends and new insights into the nation’s top fears. Americans fear being a victim of mass shootings, pollution and biological warfare and their fears also relate to immigration, gun control, the Jan. 6 violent attempt to overthrow of […]

Chapman University’s students and faculty researchers now have access to one of the fastest supercomputer clusters in the region. The new computer system, capable of performing eight quadrillion calculations a second, is the product of Chapman’s participation in the CEO Leadership Alliance of Orange County, a group that includes executives at some of the most […]

“I never wanted to count billable hours,” says Marlyss Maxham (JD ’21), about how she saw her legal career unfolding. Now Captain Maxham, the Fowler School of Law alumna is stationed on the tropical paradise of Oahu, Hawaii and serving in the Army’s Judge Advocate General Corps (JAG). “More than anything, I wanted work-life balance […]

Martina Nieswandt Named Vice President of Research at Chapman University  Following a national search, Chapman University has named Martina Nieswandt its new vice president for research. Nieswandt begins the new role Oct. 1. “As Chapman continues its rise as a nationally ranked R2 institution, Dr. Nieswandt is uniquely poised to lead us forward,” said Provost […]

“Antibiotic resistance is a growing global public health problem as a silent pandemic,” says Rakesh Tiwari, assistant professor of biopharmaceutical and biomedical sciences at Chapman University’s School of Pharmacy. “The mortality rate due to resistant bacteria is expected to reach 10 million per year globally by 2050 unless new antibiotics are discovered.” To combat the […]

Vivian Ly wants to prioritize patient conversations when she’s a pharmacist. Ly turned that desire into a skill she used to finish first runner-up in a national patient counseling competition for pharmacy students. Her feat was even more impressive because she did so during her first year at Chapman University’s School of Pharmacy. The competition […]

Since first breaking into U.S. News & World Report’s national rankings in 2019, Chapman University has continued to gain ground as one of the top universities in the country. That trend continues in the newest annual rankings, released Monday, Sept. 12, with Chapman rising another spot to No. 121 among national universities.  Chapman scored highly […]

Water use and water conservation experts will rally at Chapman University Sept. 15 to discuss water shortages, policy barriers, opportunities for funding future solutions, as well as the related risk and crisis communication around water projects. The one-day Water Abundance Conference features experts from industry, business and Chapman University to speak on water shortages and […]

Surrounded by coworkers who are sniffling and sneezing? You may not be able to ask for sick leave preemptively, but your body is already preparing for battle, says Patricia C. Lopes, assistant professor of biological sciences at Chapman University’s Schmid College of Science and Technology. Lopes studies how our bodies and behaviors change once we […]

Andrea Siegel sees herself as a translator – for reasons beyond her doctorate in Hebrew literature. “Different Jews have different ways of connecting to our traditions and civilization,” says Siegel, who started in July as Chapman University’s first full-time director of Jewish Life. “Part of my role is to help them translate for each other.” […]

Chapman University Presidential Fellow Mark Skousen has been named the first Doti-Spogli Chair in Free Enterprise at the Argyros School of Business and Economics. Skousen will serve as the endowed chair for one year. Creation of the endowed chair was announced in May and is supported by a donation from former U.S. Ambassador Ron Spogli. The […]

Mary Kennedy knows about brain injury. She’s helped people suffering from brain injury rebuild their cognitive skills for more than 35 years. She now sees mild brain injury symptoms in patients suffering from the lingering effects of COVID-19. “They’re having trouble staying organized, remembering details and meetings, thinking of words that they want to use, […]

For Chapman University Dale E. Fowler School of Law Professor Michael Bazyler, the growing refugee crisis created by the ongoing war in Ukraine is more than just a horrifying international news story. It’s a reflection of both his heritage and personal experience as a Russian-speaking Jewish refugee who came to America in the 1960s with […]

Chapman University science and engineering students have identified large population growth in California’s wildland-urban interfaces — the once-open areas between the wilderness and land development — increases the likelihood of wildfires at their doorsteps. Contra Costa, Alameda and Riverside counties grew the most, placing more people and their homes at risk. The student researchers conducting […]

Google’s inaugural Latino Founders Fund awarded Chapman University alumnus Luis Barrera a $100,000 grant for his startup splyt, an application that helps people split the bill. The Google for Startups grant aims to eliminate financial barriers Latino-led businesses face. Despite being the fastest-growing segment of U.S. small businesses, Latino-led businesses only receive 2% of total […]

A recent analysis by one of California’s leading economic research and consulting firms concluded that when Chapman University thrives, so does its hometown. The study by Beacon Economics confirms Chapman University not only helps the region prosper, but the university could serve as a stabilizing force and reduce the predicted recession’s impact on the city […]

A study by one of California’s leading economic research and consulting firms has concluded that Chapman University not only helps the region thrive, but the university could serve as a stabilizing force and lessen the predicted recession’s impact on the city of Orange.  Chapman University’s total economic impact in 2018-19 was significant, generating $213 million […]

The Institute of International Education (IIE) selected Chapman University as one of 40 institutions to receive an IIE American Passport Project grant providing 25 first-year Chapman students from underrepresented groups with a free United States passport for studying abroad. “The American Passport Project grant helps us reach a group of Pell Grant-eligible first-year Chapman students, […]

Young Orange County STEM students received a boost from Chapman University’s Emerging Entrepreneurs Award funding one of more than 160 scientific solutions to real-world problems in the 2022 ocMaker Challenge. More than 650 students showcased their projects in the event organized by Orange County Department of Education’s Career Education and STEM teams. The Chapman University […]

Tammy Yi, assistant professor at Chapman University’s College of Performing Arts, was named a 2023 Grammy Music Educator Award quarterfinalist. The award recognizes educators who have made significant contributions and demonstrated commitment to music education. A Grammy Music Educator Award finalist last year, Yi says she’s honored to be in the running again. “Being recognized […]

The following are highlights from the comprehensive report — Chapman Economic & Business Review, Volume 40 — to be presented in more detail at the June 23 Chapman University Economic Forecast Update. FORECAST ACCURACY It’s now official – Chapman’s forecast for real GDP growth of 5.7 percent that was presented at the 2021 forecast conference […]

“You are here because you believe in the world, you believe in education, you believe in the health and future of a peaceful world, and you believe in your power to do something good,” Nobel Peace Laureate and human rights activist Nadia Murad, said to Chapman University’s class of 2022 during recent commencement celebrations. “I […]

A new $1 million endowment will support Chapman University students looking to be leaders in the science and technology industries. The Wall Family Scholars Program launches in fall 2023 and will feature several high-level industry speakers and networking opportunities for students in addition to CEOs rotating as instructors of classes on subjects like tech enterprise. […]

Chapman University’s commitment to helping its student veterans fulfill their educational goals was recognized with a 2022-2023 Military Friendly School designation by Military Friendly. The group determines this designation using public data sources and responses from a proprietary survey by Viqtory, with input from the Military Friendly Advisory Council of independent leaders in higher education. […]

Kevin Nguyen ’24 was planting alfalfa in a biology lab at Chapman University when he learned that he had received a prestigious Goldwater Scholarship. As his seedlings soaked up moisture from the soil, Nguyen let his achievement sink in. “Yes – I did it!” he remembers saying to himself as he read the email with the […]

Record-breaking gas prices. Soaring inflation. The war in Ukraine. What does it all mean for the economy? Find out on Thursday, June 23, when Dr. Jim Doti and his team of A. Gary Anderson Center for Economic Research experts present Chapman University’s 2022 Economic Forecast Update. Get valuable economic insight into the remainder of 2022 […]

Chapman University has announced an endowment establishing the new Burra Executive Professor in Accounting at the Argyros School of Business and Economics. The new endowed professorship was made possible by a generous gift from Chapman Trustee Jim Burra and his wife, Kay. The endowed professorship comes as the most recent in Burra’s long history of […]

A new study using images captured from the International Space Station (ISS) is helping scientists understand the inner workings of plant life on Earth by showing how different plants balance growth and water use. A team of scientists from NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) and Chapman University released the results of the study in the […]

Chapman University has announced that Nadia Murad, a human rights activist and Nobel Peace Prize Laureate, will be the keynote speaker at the university’s 2022 Commencement ceremony. The May 20 event will mark the beginning of Murad’s appointment to a three-year term as a Presidential Fellow at Chapman. It’s a continuation of Chapman’s connection with […]

Orange, Calif. –Existing data on building destruction in conflict zones currently rely on eyewitness reports or manual detection, which makes it generally scarce, incomplete, and potentially biased. With satellite imagery becoming more ubiquitous, research has demonstrated that artificial intelligence applied to satellite imagery holds promise for automated detection of war-related building destruction. While these results are […]

The following is a statement Dean of Students and Vice President for Student Affairs Jerry Price sent to the Chapman University community on Tuesday, April 20. The past year has been a significant time for this country as we all work to advance social justice and we want to acknowledge the mental and physical toll […]

PRESS CONTACT:  Amy Stevens Director of Public Relations amstevens@chapman.edu (657) 390-6760 Orange, Calif. – Chapman University and The Orange County Register will hold a virtual town hall at 12 p.m. (PST) on Tuesday, April 20, to share up-to-date information concerning the COVID-19 vaccines. The program will be followed by a moderated interactive Q&A. “Chapman University […]

Nationally recognized Top 100 trial lawyer and Chair Emeritus of Chapman University’s Board of Trustees Wylie A. Aitken has established a new professorship to support a faculty member whose teaching, scholarship and/or service furthers Chapman University’s commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and social justice. Dale E. Fowler School of Law Professor Janine Young Kim has […]

A new meta-analysis by The Guardian revealed that seafood fraud is happening on a vast global scale. Examining studies of 9,000 seafood samples from supermarkets, restaurants, markets and fishmongers in more than 30 countries, the analysis found that 36% of the products were mislabeled. Rosalee Hellberg, Ph.D., associate professor of food science, is available for […]

PRESS CONTACT:  Amy Stevens Director of Public Relations amstevens@chapman.edu (657) 390-6760 Orange, Calif. – Chapman University announced Shari Battle as the new chair of The Industry Partners Council. Battle, Bank of America SVP, market manager of Orange County, will lead the council in facilitating a strategic corporate support network by building a pipeline for student […]

Marisa S. Cianciarulo is a specialist in immigration law with a human rights focus at Chapman University Fowler School of Law. She is available for media interviews about these topics. She can be reached by contacting Director of Public Relations, Amy Stevens, at (657) 390-6760 or amstevens@chapman.edu. Quotes from Professor Cianciarulo:  The situation at the […]

Orange, Calif. – Even before the COVID-19 pandemic, college students were reporting record levels of stress and anxiety. According to the American College Health Association Fall 2018 National College Health Assessment, 63% of U.S. college students experienced overwhelming anxiety throughout the year. Plus, stress can impact students’ academic performance, and students with higher stress levels […]

PRESS CONTACT:  Amy Stevens Director of Public Relations amstevens@chapman.edu (714) 289-3143 office (657) 390-6760 mobile Orange, Calif. –Chapman University’s 2021 Orange County Annual Survey of 703 county residents found that anti-maskers and COVID-deniers do not represent the majority. Despite highly publicized protests, eighty-three percent (83%) of those surveyed said that the coronavirus is a real […]

PRESS CONTACT: Amy Stevens Director of Public Relations (657) 390-6760 amstevens@chapman.edu A recent survey found 65 Percent of Colleges Raised Less in 2020 Than 2019 but the advancement team at Chapman University was able to have one of its best fundraising years ever, despite of (or possibly because of) the pandemic challenges. Thanks to the generosity of several major […]

Orange, Calif. – The mutually beneficial relationship between legumes and rhizobia, the nitrogen-fixing soil bacteria that make their home in legume root nodules and create nutrient-rich fertilizer for them, is one of the most well-known and agronomically important examples of symbiosis. New research from Dr. Kenjiro Quides, a Postdoctoral Teaching and Research Fellow in the […]

Link to: Chapman University Newsroom Story PRESS CONTACT:  Bethanie Le  Public Relations Coordinator bele@chapman.edu  (714) 289-3181 Correctional education programs are one of the most effective interventions, reducing recidivism rates by 43%. However, the majority of these programs focus on the adult population and rarely serve youths who have been impacted by the juvenile justice system.  Chapman […]

The following scholars at Chapman University are available to offer expert commentary on a variety of topics related to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) and its effects. Also see our Newsroom’s COVID-19–related news. Find experts by category in the lists below: Pharmacy and Medicine | Public Health | Psychology and Mental Health | Technology | Food […]

PRESS CONTACT:  Amy Stevens Director of Public Relations amstevens@chapman.edu (657) 390-6760   As we enter another round of lockdowns due to COVID, many self-help experts have shared their general tips for staying resilient but Chapman University Professor and Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Dr. David Pincus, doesn’t believe in simple, one-size-fits all answers. “Everyone to focus on answers, but […]

The month of November marks a significant time in American politics as 2020 is an election year. With two, starkly different candidates, this election is set to be historical by design.  The following scholars at Chapman University are available to offer expert perspectives on a variety of topics related to the 2020 Election, including public […]

PRESS CONTACT:  Amy Stevens Director of Public Relations amstevens@chapman.edu  Orange, Calif. – The W. M. Keck Foundation awarded Chapman University’s George L. Argyros School of Business and Economics a $200,000 gift to establish the Robert Day Endowment for Research in Economic Analysis.  The new endowment will produce grants to expand the impact of Chapman’s world-renowned […]

PRESS CONTACT:  Bethanie Le  Public Relations Coordinator bele@chapman.edu  (714) 289-3181 As universities are continuing remote learning to limit the spread of COVID-19, one of the concerns is how to replicate classes that require hands-on instruction, such as the undergraduate laboratory experience.  A solution: Chapman University shipped the equipment to students’ homes. Approximately 600 lab kits were sent to […]

Dr. David Frederick of our psychology department has just published the results of a national study examining how men feel about their bodies and their attractiveness. Long thought to be an issue primarily faced by women, body dissatisfaction was identified as a common issue among men in the largest examination of body image to date. […]