August 11, 2026 | Inside Chapman

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When Students Become Mentors, Everyone Learns

Undergraduate researchers mentored high school students in the Henley Lab’s Social Science Summer Pre-College Research Experience — a three-week program that introduces high schoolers to data analysis, critical thinking, and original research.

Plan Ahead With the 2026–27 Staff Holiday Schedule

President Matt Parlow has released the university’s schedule of closures and early release days for the coming academic year. Review the full calendar to plan ahead.

Check Restricted Dates Before Scheduling 2026–27 Events

Some 2026–27 dates are reserved for major campus events and are not available for general scheduling. Review the restricted dates calendar before planning activities for the academic year.

Welcome Week Hub Is Live

The Welcome Week Hub is now available with schedules, campus information, and key dates for Move-In, Orientation, Opening Convocation, and other activities taking place as students return to campus. Faculty and staff are encouraged to explore the hub before students arrive.

August Benefits & Wellness Newsletter

Explore this month’s newsletter for financial tips and savings, guidance on healthy aging, an opportunity to win a $50 gift card, and more.

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Heavy Traffic Expected

Aug. 18–19 for Orientation

Faculty and staff should expect heavier traffic on and around campus on Tuesday, Aug. 18, and Wednesday, Aug. 19, as incoming students and their families arrive for the first two days of Orientation. Please plan for additional travel time.

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Crean Professor Awarded $1.2 Million NSF Grant for Sign Language AI

Zed Sehyr, assistant professor of communication sciences and disorders at Crean College, received a $1.2 million National Science Foundation grant to build open-source tools for sign language data collection and AI recognition — helping close communication gaps for deaf and hard-of-hearing communities.

Chapman Alumnus Named Interim Head Coach for Swimming and Diving

Jason Willman ’22 has been named interim head coach of Chapman’s men’s and women’s swimming and diving programs for the 2026–27 season. A former Panther student-athlete and assistant coach, Willman becomes the fifth Chapman alumnus to lead a program in which he once competed.

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A Student Vision for the Future of Orange

Chapman University students Whit Wilder, Collin Murphy and Nova Warnstrom, and Professor Kevin Meredith

As part of a business capstone project, four graduating students presented a long-range vision for a creative production district in Orange to the Orange City Council. The proposal would complement the future OCVIBE district by building on Old Towne Orange’s historic character to attract creative industries and support long-term economic growth.

"The timing cannot be better, and we really appreciate your efforts and creativity."
— Orange Mayor Dan Slater

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