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Start with a simple question: What if? What if you're the next great American writer? What if you're the one who discovers a new source of energy? What if you're a future Academy Award™ winner? What if you revolutionize the business world?
Then ask this question: Why not?
From day one, Chapman students have the opportunity to dive head first into innovative research with faculty and their peers. Whether it’s through internships, field work or in the lab, students are a part of the action with highly knowledgeable educators guiding the way.
Munira Akhunzada and Shamsi Maqsoudi, both experienced in Afghanistan law, have come to the United States as part of the U.S. government’s Public Private Partnership for Justice Reform in Afghanistan with the goal of helping improve the rule of law and human rights in their home country.
Hearing the roar of a full orchestra, seeing the magnificent sets of the theatre, feeling the inspirational words spoken by living legends – these experiences occur every day at Chapman University. And students not only get to attend these wonderful events, most times they take center stage and shine.
At Chapman, we understand that learning often takes place outside the classroom. Many of our professors and students are involved in research and projects with global implications. Whether it's showcasing international films and filmmakers, preserving an endangered Peruvian language, or witnessing the Khmer Rouge Tribunal, Chapman students and faculty are making an impact.
It’s no secret that Chapman University attracts hard-working, energetic and intelligent individuals, but what you may not know is that these individuals are also extremely talented leaders. From Metropolitan Opera national auditions finalist, Efraín Solís ‘11, to Henkel Innovation Challenge North American finalists, Elise Drakes (MBA ‘13) and Greg Yudin (MBA ‘14), every Chapman student brings their own passion and expertise to our thriving campus.
Acclaimed novelist Alicia Kozameh, professor of English, talks to OC Weekly about her latest book and her singular life: she was jailed for three years as a political prisoner in her native Argentina, an experience that has informed her creative output ever since.
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Chapman University hosted the 28th Annual IFT Mountain West Food Science area meeting and College Bowl Competition recently. After a grueling double elimination quiz tournament on food science trivia, Chapman faced off against BYU in the final round to emerge victorious, becoming the 2013 Mountain West regional champions!
Elie Wiesel, winner of the Nobel Peace Prize, bestselling author, Holocaust survivor and global leader in human rights advocacy visits Chapman University April 15-18 as a Distinguished Presidential Fellow, where he will join Chapman faculty in a series of conversations exploring topics related to his life’s work.
