President Matthew J. Parlow
We've had an incredible trajectory the last 30 years as an institution. And yet with
where we stand today, there's still incredible potential and opportunity ahead of
us.
In October 2025, our community and university delegates from across the nation and
world gathered for the momentous inauguration of President Parlow on Chapman’s Orange,
California campus.
I love Chapman. It's been a home for me in so many ways. It's a community I feel really
connected to. Chapman is special.
October 10, 2025
Inauguration
Highlighting students’ talent and success Promote the academic, creative, and professional depth of our students who come here
prepared to learn and leave here with a readiness to shape society and industry Building on our academic excellence Reach new academic heights that place us among the most elite institutions in the
country Supporting interdisciplinary collaborations Bring faculty from different disciplines together to create new research, knowledge,
and innovative and in-demand degree programs that prepare our students to work with
others to solve complex issues and questions. Fostering community engagement Build new and more extensive bridges that connect our students and faculty with our
local communities to support societal needs while creating the experiential learning
intrinsic to our mission. Deepening our commitment to free speech and civil discourse Create a model university for welcoming students from all different backgrounds, where
numerous perspectives can be shared and challenging conversations can occur respectfully
and thoughtfully.
Chapman Honors Argyros Family with Highest Recognition
Parlow Champions Higher Education in Investiture Speech
Chapman Champions Free Speech and Respectful Debate