Chapman professor conducts fieldwork among white supremacists
Pete Simi, a Chapman sociology professor, has spent the last 25 years doing fieldwork with many Orange County extremist groups.
Phi Delta Theta, Beta Theta Pi chapters suspended pending fraternity conduct investigations
Multiple fraternities are under fire for hosting parties that were shared online through anonymous accounts, sparking a debate around cancel culture.
Public Safety warns of potential white supremacist protest March 3
A local white supremacist, neo-Nazi group may be planning on coming to campus to protest the already canceled Education and Ethnic Studies Summit.
Chapman hires new case manager after yearlong vacancy in position
Chapman University’s most recent addition to the department of Student Affairs is Case Manager Miguel Calderon.
University develops research and event center for Presidential Studies
Chapman plans to implement a center for presidential studies in hopes of gaining status as a leading institution in the field.
Black, Latinx communities receive less vaccinations despite vulnerability
Black and Indigenous individuals as well as people of color are dying from COVID-19 at nearly three times the rate of white people.
Judge confirms Orange City Council member termed out, possible appeal looms
Mike Alvarez may be forced to vacate his seat due to overstaying the city’s two consecutive-term limit policy.
New engineering building opening July 2021
The construction of the Swenson Family Hall of Engineering will provide Fowler School of Engineering with new technology and spaces.
COVID-19 campus update: latest case rates, news
Orange County Health Care Agency required students at Pralle-Sodaro Residence Hall to increase their COVID-19 testing to twice a week.
Analysis | Private schools: where Biden’s $10K loan forgiveness proposal falls short
Chapman first-generation students say that despite attending a private school, paying off student loans is an immense struggle.
‘Skeptical’: Interest, concern abound in possible return to in-person classes
Lectures may transition to the classroom following spring break, provided that COVID-19 cases fall enough to qualify for county guidelines.
Headway made in hiring new vice president of diversity, equity and inclusion
Chapman is actively recruiting candidates to fill the newly created position of vice president of diversity, equity and inclusion.
Campus Expression Task Force aims to combat hate speech
Student government worked alongside multicultural student organizations to create a task force that will release its recommendations in the coming weeks.
Chapman University maintains financial growth during pandemic
President Daniele Struppa gave updates on Chapman’s finances, diversity initiatives and construction projects in his Feb. 19 State of the University Address.
Anti-Asian racism and xenophobia on the rise due to pandemic
Reports of violence and harassment against Asian Americans are on the rise due to widespread anti-Asian sentiments amidst the pandemic.
Former White House press secretary Dee Dee Myers talks female empowerment
During a master class event, Dee Dee Myers offered students and faculty a glimpse into her dual-faceted political and entertainment career.
Orange City Council housing ordinance to limit Chapman disturbances
As enrollment grows, so does student demand for housing, resulting in the city council restricting what can be built in Orange.
Verbal comments for Orange City Council meetings now restricted to in-person only
Only in-person comments will be verbally expressed during Orange City Council meetings — a change that started Feb. 9.
Biden brings hope to opponents of capital punishment
There are over 2,500 inmates on death row in the U.S. President Biden has the power to either delay their executions or commute their sentences.
Chapman professor discusses setbacks in Biden’s fiscal policies
Professor Fadel Lawandy addresses the state of the economy and the road to economic recovery under the new administration.
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