Nicole Kavros and Emilia Cuevas Diaz 4/9/25 Nicole Kavros and Emilia Cuevas Diaz 4/9/25

Chapman unclear on effects of federal funding and censorship laws

In a state of national panic and confusion surrounding the status of federal funding and censorship laws, Chapman is trying to navigate murky rules and regulations.

Isabel Torres and Maria Gonzalez 4/8/25 Isabel Torres and Maria Gonzalez 4/8/25

Chapman warns international students to keep a low profile

Chapman hosted an immigration town hall to educate students about their rights and address long-standing questions.

Maya Hawks and Makenna Kunimura 4/8/25 Maya Hawks and Makenna Kunimura 4/8/25

Dining going digital: New Everyday app launches for campus dining

Students and staff utilize food new pre-ordering app

Nicole Kavros and Samantha Wong 3/31/25 Nicole Kavros and Samantha Wong 3/31/25

Struppa outlines plans to close Chapman’s $25 million deficit

President Daniele C. Struppa told The Panther what he plans on doing to resolve the university’s large budget deficit.

Isabel Torres and Maria Gonzalez 3/31/25 Isabel Torres and Maria Gonzalez 3/31/25

Chapman at a crossroads: Students push for progressive change, administration defends education mission

As student protests grow, the administration stands firm on current policies and its responsibility to balance free expression with academic priorities.

Britney Henderson and Sean Pacheco 3/31/25 Britney Henderson and Sean Pacheco 3/31/25

‘Something we're going to be looking at closer’: Chapman improves in rankings for freedom of speech

The college watchdog Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression (FIRE) increased Chapman University’s Speech Code Rating nearly five months after their annual report.

Emily Paris 3/31/25 Emily Paris 3/31/25

Photo Essay | A march for DEI

Diversity, equity and inclusion. DEI. The significance these three letters have on Chapman’s campus has been demonstrated by the 30+ on-campus clubs and independent students and faculty who showed up in protest with signs and chants in a fight to protect the future of DEI on campus.

Zoë Edeskuty and Makenna Kunimura 3/31/25 Zoë Edeskuty and Makenna Kunimura 3/31/25

New Latino fraternity marks historic addition to Chapman’s Greek life

Latino and Hispanic students find community in joining Lambda Upsilon Lambda.

Makenna Kunimura 3/31/25 Makenna Kunimura 3/31/25

Photo Essay | Mosaic 2025

Floor 13 dancers take the stage at their annual show

Maya Hawks 3/31/25 Maya Hawks 3/31/25

Chapman’s entrepreneurial arena: Who will win the Panther Cage?

From high schoolers to seasoned professionals, the Panther Cage Pitch Competition is an opportunity for Orange County entrepreneurs to impress investors and win $1,500.

Zoë Edeskuty and Samantha Wong 3/18/25 Zoë Edeskuty and Samantha Wong 3/18/25

Unlocking opportunities at Chapman’s Spring Career Fair

With 100 employers in attendance, students had various opportunities to network, earn an internship or discover new career paths.

Emilia Cuevas Diaz 3/18/25 Emilia Cuevas Diaz 3/18/25

Students and faculty walk out in protest over changes to DEI

Students walked out to protest against the decision to place the vice president of diversity, equity and inclusion and the provost on leave with no explanation.

Britney Henderson and Zoë Edeskuty 3/17/25 Britney Henderson and Zoë Edeskuty 3/17/25

Chapman Radio takes home four awards at broadcasting ceremony

For the fourth consecutive year, Chapman Radio DJs were nationally recognized for their talents.

Nicole Kavros and Emilia Cuevas Diaz 3/16/25 Nicole Kavros and Emilia Cuevas Diaz 3/16/25

Chapman vice presidents on leave without explanation amid federal discrimination investigations

Days after a federal investigation into Chapman for antisemitism and discrimination has been announced publicly, Provost and Vice President Norma Bouchard and VP of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Reg Stewart are on leave.

Emilia Cuevas Diaz 3/14/25 Emilia Cuevas Diaz 3/14/25

Student petition aims to change Title IX process to help survivors

A group of students started a petition at Chapman with the aim of changing the Title IX process by asking for the presence of advocates to be mandatory.

Isabel Torres 3/14/25 Isabel Torres 3/14/25

The results are in: Chapman’s new cohort of student leadership

The Student Government Association (SGA) election winners outline ambitious goals and reflect on their campaign experiences.

Nicole Kavros and Maria Gonzalez 3/12/25 Nicole Kavros and Maria Gonzalez 3/12/25

Chapman is under investigation by the Trump administration for antisemitism allegations

Chapman is one of the 60 schools listed as being under investigation by the U.S. Department of Education under the Trump administration, putting the university at risk of losing federal funding.