April 21, 2026 | Inside Chapman – Chapman University

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Social and health psychologist Tara Gruenewald took over Chapman’s University Honors Program last fall and hit the ground running. She’s redesigning the first-year curriculum, launching cross-university faculty partnerships, and pushing the program to become a resource for the whole university and not just the 275 students enrolled in it.

Chapman Names New Faculty Ombudsperson

Quaylan Allen, professor at Attallah College of Educational Studies, has been appointed Chapman’s new Faculty Ombudsperson. Allen will serve as a confidential, neutral resource for faculty.

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Panthers at Google: Career and AI Insights from Alumni
Thursday, April 30, 5 p.m., Beckman Hall 404

Six Chapman alumni working at Google share candid advice on landing competitive jobs, navigating AI in the workplace, and making the most of your college years.

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History Students Sweep Top Awards at Regional Conference

Four Chapman history majors earned first-place awards in four of six categories at the Phi Alpha Theta Southern California Regional History Conference, outperforming both undergraduate and graduate competitors across the region.

Graduate Students Win Regional Real Estate Challenge Two Years Running

Five students from Argyros College’s real estate program claimed the Orange Cup at the NAIOP SoCal Orange County Real Estate Challenge with a mixed-use redevelopment proposal for Anaheim, judged by senior leaders from firms including Hines and Prologis.

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Trading Plastic for Purpose at Chapman’s Annual
Bag Exchange
Thursday, April 23, 11 a.m., Attallah Piazza

The Office of Sustainability hosts its annual Plastic Bag Exchange to help reduce single-use plastics. Bring five disposable plastic bags and leave with a free reusable tote. The event supports the campus community’s ongoing effort to shift away from landfill products.

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