
Is Bluesky the new Twitter?
The social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, has seen a significant fall from grace under Elon Musk’s ownership. But has it declined enough to be replaced by the newcomer Bluesky?

Incoming president Matt Parlow deepens Chapman’s ‘entrepreneurial spirit’
Daniele Struppa will step down from his presidency on Sept. 1, 2025, but Chapman University’s mission of personalized education remains unwavering under the new leadership of incoming president Matt Parlow.

Protests against mass deportation emerge near Chapman
Demonstrations against mass deportations have been popping up daily, with local groups now joining in the fight.

Black History Month at Chapman University: Ways campus is promoting Black cultural awareness
In hopes to keep Black culture thriving beyond the month of February, students and staff are doing everything they can to educate and inspire students on campus.

New real estate school coming to Chapman after $5 million grant from alumnus
Students hoping to pursue a career in real estate could get new education and networking opportunities thanks to a grant-funded real estate school coming to Chapman.

Challenging the single-story narrative: A discussion with Widlore Mérancourt about intergenerational journalism in Haiti
Widlore Mérancourt explores Haiti’s ongoing humanitarian crisis and the crucial role of accountable journalism

Diversity, equity and inclusion office rescinds award from Pro-Palestinian group after public criticism from university president
Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP) was rescinded of an award following Struppa’s public disagreement with the diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) office’s decision.

Matt Parlow named 14th president of Chapman University
The Chapman University Board of Trustees have selected Matt Parlow, former executive vice president, to succeed Daniele Struppa as university president

Lights, camera, budget: Navigating the financial realities behind Dodge College
Are Master Classes at Dodge College of Film and Media Arts paid? Why did they make the decision to merge the film and television production major? How are students responding to these changes?

Chapman set to spend $1 million on new traffic light in 2026
The new light aims to improve safety and reduce congestion, providing a critical solution for growing traffic concerns.

Chapman presidential candidate Matt Parlow pitches a future focused on the students
Parlow emphasized the importance of flexibility and family in his town hall with students and faculty

Analysis | OC 2024: Close Races Reflect Changing Political Landscape
The 2024 election results in Orange County highlight its evolving political landscape, shaped by demographic shifts, competitive Congressional races, and voter decisions on key measures.

Morlan and Harris win this year’s Ecolympics
Morlan and Harris take the cake in Chapman’s Ecolympics, helping Chapmans on-campus residence halls reduce energy consumption by 22%.

Chapman to hold 2024 Economic Forecast for the upcoming year
Chapman’s former president, Jim Doti, will be discussing economic insights at this year’s annual Economic Forecast

Chapman executives’ salaries exceed national averages
How much money did the top executives at Chapman make in the 2022-2023 fiscal year? Here is a breakdown of the top earners at Chapman and how much they were compensated.

Will the newly endowed chair of free speech solve issues on campus regarding students’ voices?
The Fletcher Jones Foundation donated a $1 million grant to go towards creating the position of a faculty chair to advocate for free speech at Chapman

Ecolympics are a powerful call to action
Chapman’s 2024 Energy Ecolympics wraps up, motivating students to understand and reduce their environmental impact.

A bold curriculum: Exploring topics from sex education to Pokemon
Unique classes are being offered at Chapman all the time, but why should we care about them?

First Gen Week: reconnecting and reaching out
Chapman celebrates First Gen Week by bringing together a community of students, faculty and supporters with multiple events throughout a week.

Potential candidate Jennifer West for Chapman president advocated for community and transparency
In the search to replace president Daniele Struppa, Jennifer West, dean of engineering and applied science at the University of Virginia, was the first candidate to come to Chapman.
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