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.
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.
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.
Anti-Defamation League records second-highest year for antisemitic hate incidents in OC, Long Beach
The ADL documented Orange County’s and Long Beach’s hate crimes in its record of antisemitic hate crimes for 2022.
Placentia-Yorba Linda school district discusses ban of Iranian Revolution book
As school districts across the country ban books in classrooms, parents and students in the district worry that the school board will prevent high school students from reading the book.
States sue FDA to eliminate restrictions on abortion pill
The lawsuit asks that the federal court ease restrictions on mifepristone, an abortion pill.
Huntington Beach City Council votes to stop flying Pride flag at city hall in June
The city council reversed their unanimous decision in 2021 to fly the Pride flag at City Hall every June.
The College Board’s new AP African American Studies course faces backlash
The recently introduced course, which would teach about topics such as intersectionality and activism, has received both praise and criticism across the country.
Biden administration to end COVID-19 public health, national emergency in May
After three years, the administration will end COVID-19’s public health and national emergency statuses in May 2023.
Martina Nieswandt named new vice president for research
After years of education and research experience, Martina Nieswandt began her new role in October 2022.
Chapman limits Google Drive storage for students after Google announces new storage limit for institutions
After Google’s announcement last year that institutions would no longer receive unlimited storage, Chapman students now only receive five GB of Google Drive storage to use.
Chapman honors Latino veterans at Veterans Day event
On Nov. 11, Chapman honored Latino veterans by discussing the impact of Latinos in America’s military and by inviting them as well as the family members of veterans who lost their lives to give them a space to speak about themselves or their fallen loved ones.
Residence halls compete in Chapman’s first Ecolympics since 2015
On-campus residence halls competed in the Ecolympics throughout the month of October with a goal of conserving the most water.
Chapman looks to increase Latinx student population to at least 25%
President Daniele Struppa announced the university’s plan to work towards its goal in becoming a Hispanic Serving Institution during this year’s State of the University Address.
Supreme Court pig case raises questions of the extent of states’ power
The Supreme Court’s responses to California case, National Pork Producers v. Ross, reflects a divide in thinking between conservative and liberal justices.
Protests reach Orange County following death of Mahsa Amini
Members of Chapman’s Iranian Student Cultural Organization have hosted several protests and demonstrations have come together t
Annual security and fire report depicts drug referrals, burglary and fire information
The annual security and fires safety report displays information regarding fires and criminal activity that occurred between 2019 to 2021.
Mara Liasson shares her thoughts regarding 2022, 2024 elections
The NPR correspondent and Fox News contributor Mara Liasson speaks on the increasing political divisions in America with Chapman University political science professor Lori Cox Han
Students face crowded parking and housing issues across campus as enrollment reaches all-time high
Students share various problems they experience at Chapman as enrollment increases, like overcrowding at dorms, delayed work orders and lack of parking for commuter students.
Anaheim recognizes Little Arabia as official neighborhood after decades of advocacy
Arab Americans in Anaheim and at Chapman University spoke with The Panther about their reactions to Little Arabia becoming an official district.
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