Dance students voice concerns about program’s strenuous requirements
Chapman dance students often have to balance 18 or more credits of classes due to the program requirements.
New assistant director of CCC, Promising Futures has high hopes for programs
In her position as assistant director, Cuevas expressed interest in better representing the Cross-Cultural Center (CCC) and Promising Futures Program (PFP) through social media.
New SGA senators elected for 2023-2024 academic year
Senators were elected April 28 to represent the various Chapman schools, programs and student groups.
Chapman students run in Big Sur International Marathon for lung cancer charity
Sophomores Cat Mahoney and Gracie-Anne Fraunfelder ran in The Big Sur International Marathon on April 30 to raise money for the LUNGevity Foundation, which advocates for lung cancer research.
Supreme Court’s mifepristone decision postponed twice, Court preserves public access to the pill — for now
The Court compromised with a 7-2 dissenting opinion, with Justices Samuel Alito and Clarence Thomas writing the dissent.
Chapman commences hiring process for new Asian American studies director
The director will be overseeing the new Asian American Studies minor, which will begin in the fall 2023 semester and will educate students about Asian American culture, history and media.
New monthly podcast showcases student experiences studying abroad
Recently, the university’s Center for Global Education started a study abroad podcast to act as a portable resource for students interested in going abroad.
Former U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice celebrates Chapman presidential studies
Rice was invited to speak on April 26 to students and community members as a part of the university’s presidential studies program at the Fish Interfaith Center.
Students petition to end housing and meal plan requirements for underclassmen
A Chapman student organization is pushing to pass a petition to end the housing requirement for freshman and sophomore students, as well as make the meal plan optional for those with on-campus housing.
Gavin Newsom, state officials plan to cut foster care funding by two-thirds
The funding changes for the foster care advocate program are happening because of a $25 billion budget deficit, caused by the fear of a recession and rising inflation.
Ferrucci family gifts $1.5 million toward Italian studies
The gift will be invested in research and course materials for faculty and students pursuing Italian studies.
New business of entertainment minor set to debut beginning fall 2023
Starting in the fall, Chapman will offer a new business of entertainment minor to students interested in the two areas of study.
Amid trans-exclusive legislatures in the U.S., Chapman swim, dive team changes labels to be more gender inclusive
The swim and dive team recently changed their labels: “high tops” refer to the athletes whose uniforms cover the upper half of their body and “low tops” refer to those whose uniforms only cover the lower half of their body.
Pua’ikeana club prepares for annual lū’au event
As the Hawaiian holiday May Day approaches, the Chapman Pua’ikeana Club hosts a lū’au in the Hutton Sports Center Gym to involve all students in games, dancing and the aloha spirit.
Chapman law student named one of National Jurist’s Law Students of the Year
Laura Evans received the distinction after starting an organization with law professor Michael Bazyler to help Ukrainian refugees.
Chapman named Voter Friendly Campus for fourth year
Chapman’s Student Union team held a voter registration drive from April 17 to April 21 to not only celebrate the university’s Voter Friendly Campus recognition from the Campus Vote, but also to encourage more students on campus to register to vote.
Analysis | A look into Donald Trump’s indictment
Following the former president’s indictment earlier this month for hush money payments to porn star Stormy Daniels, he becomes the first current or former president to face alleged criminal charges.
Food pantry receives $1.5 million endowment to help combat food insecurity
Chapman announced the Chase family’s $1.5 million endowment to Chapman’s food pantry, the Panther Pantry, on March 31 to help expand the space and offer more necessary groceries and goods to all students who need them.
Largest freshman class in Chapman history strains housing selection process
University-provided housing is already full, leaving some upperclassmen in a panic to find alternative residence.
Angela Bassett to speak at graduation commencement ceremony
Award-winning American actress Angela Bassett is set to speak at Chapman’s 2023 commencement ceremony on May 19.
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