Chapman’s women’s defense classes educate students, staff on protecting themselves from aggressors
These courses educate participants on physical defense and avoiding high-risk situations.
Chapman’s School of Pharmacy ranks in the top five in national competition
Students from the School of Pharmacy managed to rank fourth in the VIP Case Competition.
With tensions high, some professors are making their voices heard
A group of faculty are joining forces with Chapman’s Students for Justice in Palestine to demand the administration divest funding to the state of Israel, among other things.
Chapman announces commencement speakers Bill Hader, Uzo Abuda for this year’s graduation
Chapman revealed that comedian Bill Hader and actress Uzo Aduba will speak at the class of 2024 graduation ceremonies.
Chapman Palestinian student organization launches Gaza solidarity encampment on campus
On the morning of May 2, Chapman’s Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP) began an encampment outside of Wilkinson Hall to continue demanding for divestment and for the university to call for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza. The encampment has received support from other student organizations on campus, including Chapman Democrats.
Chapman SJP holds weekly walkouts on campus in light of recent cross-country college protests
Chapman’s Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP) recently held three walkouts on April 18, April 24 and May 1 in the Attallah Piazza in order to raise awareness of recent events. These weekly walkouts will be held until the end of the semester.
Panther Cage Match awards both student and community winners for the first time
This year, the Leatherby Center’s annual ‘shark tank-like’ pitch competition debuted its new format welcoming community entrepreneurs both from Chapman and beyond. Pictured: Chapman students Lauren Cho and Mandy Shi won in the competition’s student category with their virtual travel planner, SimplyFly.
Chapman SSI holds IDF soldiers event amid conflict on campus
Three former soldiers from the Israel Defense Forces spoke at Thursday night’s event, which was hosted by the Chapman chapter of Students Supporting Israel.
Recent events prompt tensions between Israel, Palestine supporters at Chapman
Chapman’s Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP) held an event on April 12 with TikTok influencer Maya Abdallah in attendance, which prompted outcry from supporters of Israel in regard to their safety on campus.
Chapman announces early stages of new on-campus Student Success Center
Over the next few years, Chapman will be developing a Student Success Center with the purpose of helping to prioritize student academic and personal needs. Bhathal Student Services Center (pictured) is one location the university is eyeing for the new center.
Rabbi Cassi Kail joins Chapman University as the new Director of Jewish Life
Kail shares her intentions of fostering a sense of belonging among the university’s Jewish students and promoting open communication on campus for all.
Chapman University celebrates its 25th annual Holocaust Art, Writing Contest
The contest, alongside Chapman’s Holocaust Studies course, allows students all across the country to remember a deeply tragic event in global history.
Meet the 2024-25 SGA candidates running for Senate
Chapman’s Student Government Association (SGA) senatorial candidates spoke with The Panther about their campaigns and why they believe they should be voted into the senate for next school year.
Chapman expands undergraduate housing further while continuing to offer limited options to graduate students
With the creation of Chapman Court, a new housing option for undergraduate students, there is still a lack of graduate student housing options, even though they are very much in demand.
Huntington Beach votes to ban Pride flag at city buildings
Three years after the last city council unanimously passed a resolution to fly the Pride flag during June, the new council initiated a successful ballot movement to ban the flag.
A deep dive into Chapman’s Office of DEI: What’s already been accomplished, what other initiatives, directors students want to see
After Chapman’s Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) was established in 2021, the department has been hiring new directors and creating cultural events for the campus community. However, some students still feel like more could be done.
New residence hall ‘Chapman Court’ now available for students next school year amid other off-campus complexes
Chapman Court began providing tours in early March to students interested in living at the property next school year, where they were able to get the inside scoop on the rooms and amenities, as well as the lack of parking spaces available at the new residence hall.
The House of Representatives passes TikTok ban legislation
House legislation targets Chinese-owned app amid national security concerns.
Trump hush money trial to start April 15
After being pushed back from its original date and Trump’s unsuccessful plea for further delay, the New York hush money case is set to begin trial in mid-April.
Former Fowler School of Law dean recommended for disbarment: The rise and fall of John Eastman
Looking back at John Eastman’s career in politics, along with his involvement with recent scandals and legal issues, The Panther evaluates what led to Eastman’s descent into controversy.
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