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.
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.
Sextortion email scams target Chapman students, creating a need for further safety online
A recent wave of “sextortion” scam emails serves as a reminder of how Chapman students should stay knowledgeable about ways to protect themselves online.
Metrolink extends their free student pass program to end of June
The Metrolink system has renewed its student pass to now end in June 2024 instead of March, allowing free rides for students to continue.
Meet Dr. Rennolds Ostrom: The new dean of Chapman University’s School of Pharmacy
Dr. Ostrom, who has served as interim dean since 2022, spoke with The Panther on his background in research and the future of the School of Pharmacy.
Chapman’s latest COVID-19 policy update shows a change in how the disease is being treated
Looking back at the pandemic, the latest changes to Chapman’s COVID-19 policy demonstrate new ideas and considerations about the disease.
Sandwiches to pasta, then back again
On-campus sandwich shop, SubConnection, drops its little-advertised pasta bar menu after only a two-week debut.
Aspiring physician assistant students at Chapman receive full-tuition scholarships
With help from the Simon Scholar Physician Assistant program, Chapman will continue to grant 10 incoming students full scholarships for each incoming class.
Chapman University Dance Team takes home national title for 15th time in a row
After months of practice, the team was awarded 1st place for the national title in their college jazz section.
IS&T introduces new password policy for Chapman students and faculty to ensure
Beginning June 15, the Chapman community will be required to have passwords that are at least 12 characters long in order to protect academic and personal information from increasing cyber threats.
Chapman students, faculty evaluate artificial intelligence use in the classroom
The rapidly evolving nature of generative AI has brought both its benefits and problems for those attending and working at Chapman University.
Chapman’s Community Garden promotes sustainability, camaraderie among student gardeners
After over a decade of use, the Chapman Community Garden remains a niche, yet essential space for students at Chapman.
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