January 20, 2026 | Inside Chapman

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For seven years, Vicente Zuniga has been the steady force behind Chapman’s Rinker Health Science Campus, managing everything from HVAC and plumbing to event setup and landscaping.

Chapman Surprises First-Generation Student as First Admit to Class of 2030

Darian Veres, a first-generation college student from Northwood High School, was surprised on campus as Chapman’s first admitted student to the Class of 2030, marking a milestone moment for him and his family.

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Save the Date: 2026 State of the University Address

Join President Matt Parlow for the 2026 State of the University on Friday, Feb. 27, from 11 a.m. to noon at the Musco Center for the Arts. This year’s address will be a live, in-person-only event. In his first annual address, President Parlow will outline his priorities, highlight Chapman’s continued momentum, and share how the university is building bridges across campus and the community. A registration link will be emailed later this week.

Coming This Presidents’ Day: A Special Campus Welcome for Admitted Students

Chapman’s Orange Campus will host admitted students and their families on Presidents’ Day, Feb. 16, for a special campus visit that offers time to explore campus, ask questions, and get a feel for life at Chapman. This event is intended to complement—not replace—our Preview Day in April.

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New Or Initiative Focuses on Civil Discourse and Digital Life
Feb. 9, 6:30 p.m. and Feb. 10, 1 p.m., Fish Interfaith Center

Join Chapman for the launch of the Or Initiative, a new program helping young people and educators navigate civil discourse and digital life.

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Chapman Professor Shares Literacy Research at National Conference

Margie Sauceda Curwen, associate professor at Attallah College of Educational Studies, shared research on literacy instruction and student agency at the Literacy Research Association Annual Conference.

Chapman Professor Examines Bias in AI

Micol Hebron, associate professor at Wilkinson College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences, gave a lecture at the California State University AI Initiative on how biases in AI reflect and reinforce societal inequities.

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Alumni Mentors Open Doors for the Next Generation of Panthers

Randy Rosales ’12 is one of many Chapman alumni who mentor students with hands-on experience.

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