April 7, 2026 | Inside Chapman – Chapman University

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Meet Chapman’s Newest Tenured and Promoted Faculty

Chapman’s latest class of tenured and promoted faculty includes eight new associate professors, one promotion to full professor with tenure, and seven advances to full professor. An additional four associate professors are under consideration for tenure. The appointments reflect Chapman’s commitment to faculty excellence in teaching, research, and service.

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Chapman Performs Well in Graduate Rankings, Moving Up Double Digits in Business

Chapman University is marking another strong showing in the newly released 2026 U.S. News & World Report Best Graduate School rankings, with several programs demonstrating continued progress and national recognition.

Final Performance Appraisals Due This Week

Staff and administration performance appraisals are due to Human Resources on April 10. Employees and managers are encouraged to reflect on accomplishments and contributions to Chapman’s goals. Employees within their six-month introductory period as of December 31, 2025, are not required to participate.

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Welcome Chapman’s Future Panthers at Preview Day
Saturday, April 11, 8:30 a.m., Orange Campus

Chapman’s next class gets its first real look at campus life during Preview Day. Admitted students and their families will meet faculty, tour campus and residence halls, and explore student opportunities — so expect a lively campus that day.

Evening of Remembrance Holocaust Education
Tuesday, April 14, 7 p.m., Memorial Hall Chapman Auditorium

The Rodgers Center for Holocaust Education hosts its annual Evening of Holocaust Remembrance, featuring a screening of “Among Neighbors,” followed by a conversation with director Yoav Potash.

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Killefer School Project Earns State Preservation Design Award

Chapman’s Lydia D. Killefer School Rehabilitation project received a 2026 Preservation Design Award from the California Preservation Foundation, recognizing excellence in historic preservation. The school is now part of the Daniele C. Struppa Research Park, a state-of-the-art research facility. The award will be presented at the California Preservation Conference in May.

Pharmacy Chair Earns Rare National Honor for Leadership

Emmanuelle Schwartzman, chair of the Pharmacy Practice department, received the highest honor from the Rho Chi Society — the A. Wayne Pittman Outstanding Service Award. She is only the second person ever to receive the award recognizing sustained leadership and excellence in pharmacy education.

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Three Chapman Community Members Honored

State senators recognized three Chapman community members at Women of Distinction celebrations: Lucy Dominguez, a Religious Studies student; Essraa Nawar, assistant dean for library engagement and program initiatives at Leatherby Libraries; and Gabriela Castañeda, Ph.D., vice president of the First-Generation and Promising
Futures Program.

Tips, Resources, and a $50 Gift Card

Explore April’s employee benefits highlights for tips on supporting your physical, mental, and financial well-being.

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