Your Chapman University Newsletter for Tuesday, December 9, 2025
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Chris Hutchison Builds the Spaces Where Students Find Their Place

Take a look at how Chris Hutchison’s decades of work have shaped the spaces where Chapman students connect, grow and discover who they want to become.

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Top Stories of 2025

As the Chapman community looks back on a year of momentum and meaningful milestones, several stories rose to the top as highlights that celebrate academic excellence, innovation, personal impact and the university’s continued rise on the national stage.

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Invitation to Celebrate Mike Pelly’s Retirement

Join a celebration of Vice President and Dean of Enrollment Mike Pelly as he retires after four decades of dedicated service to Chapman University.

Dean Search Details for Argyros College of Business & Economics, Fowler School of Law

Learn more about the timelines and search committees for Chapman’s next business and law deans.

Modified Timesheet Deadline

To make you aware of important dates and other pay-related items, the Payroll Office is providing the following information about upcoming deadlines. Please visit the Payroll website for resources and information including timesheet training, payroll and tax forms, and the full year payroll calendar.

SMC Soft-Launching New Branded, Self-Publishing Platform

Marq is designed to maintain brand consistency while still giving departments the flexibility they need to create and produce branded promotional materials and stationery.

Shopping Locally this Holiday Season

Looking for unique gift ideas this holiday season? Shop our Alumni-Owned Business Gift Guide and support fellow Panthers. Discover exclusive discounts just for the Chapman family! And while you’re spreading Panther pride, don’t forget to visit the campus store for gifts inspired by the spirit of Chapman.

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Chapman University Economic Forecast
Thursday, Dec. 11, 3 p.m., Musco Center for the Arts

Learn firsthand from Dr. Jim Doti and his team of experts as they provide crucial economic insights for 2026. In-person attendance requires a purchased ticket.

Faculty/Staff Holiday Party: Arctic Brunch Bash
Tuesday, Dec. 23, 10 a.m., Argyros Forum

Please join us for this annual Chapman holiday tradition, a festive celebration filled with delicious food, exciting giveaways, and a cozy winter atmosphere.

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Chapman Professor Co-Publishes Study on Pharmacy Utilization Trends

Associate Dean of Undergraduate Pharmacy Programs and Partnerships Lawrence Brown co-published a study in Research in Social and Administrative Pharmacy analyzing consumer data on pharmacy utilization, comparing survey results from 2015 and 2021.

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Chapman Professor Explores Community and Creativity in Novel-Writing Group

Wilkinson College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences Assistant Professor Jean Chen Ho published an article on her novel-writing group titled "’It Helped to Feel Like You’re Not alone.’ The Five Friends Who Wrote Their Books Together at Little Dom’s" in the Los Angeles Times.

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Chapman is Helping Shape the Future of Healthcare in Orange County and Beyond

More than 120 Chapman alumni from clinical practice, biotech, health law and hospital administration gathered in Orange County for the annual Alumni in Healthcare Reception.

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