March 31, 2026 | Inside Chapman – Chapman University

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Orange State of the City Address Comes to Chapman

Mayor Dan Slater reflected on recent successes and future plans while President Matt Parlow demonstrated Chapman’s impact on the community.

Plan Ahead for Staff and Administration Appraisals

Final staff and administration performance appraisals are due to Human Resources on April 10. Supervisors are encouraged to schedule time for thoughtful conversations with employees ahead of the deadline.

Giving Day is April 30

Join the Chapman community for our annual 24-hour giving event, where every gift fuels student success through the Chapman Fund. Direct your support to fund scholarships at a college or school, honor a favorite team or coach through athletics, or address the university’s greatest needs.

25Live Now Open for 2026–27 Academic Year

Event organizers may now submit requests for the 2026–27 academic year. We encourage you to plan ahead and submit early to help secure preferred dates and locations. If you have any questions or need support, please contact Event Operations.

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Advising Fest Helps Students Navigate Enrollment
Monday through Thursday April 6–9 and April 13–16, 9 a.m.–5 p.m., Sandhu Conference Center

The Undergraduate Advising Office will be on hand to help students with course selection, enrollment, and registration. Faculty and staff are encouraged to share this resource with students.

Science on Tap Explores Time Travel
Monday, April 13, 6 p.m., Chapman Crafted Beer, 123 N. Cypress St.

Chapman’s Science on Tap series brings experts together for casual, moderated discussions exploring the intersection of science and culture. The event is open to the community, with beer available for purchase for attendees 21+.

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Fowler Professor Awarded $500K to Make STEM Accessible

Maryam Etezadbrojerdi, assistant professor at the Fowler School of Engineering, secured a $500,000 National Science Foundation grant supporting her research on accessible STEM educational games and affordable Braille displays for K-12 students who are blind or visually impaired.

Chapman Pharmacist Earns Recognition for Patient Care and Leadership

Neeloufar Fakourfar, assistant professor at the School of Pharmacy, received the Orange County Society of Health-System Pharmacists’ highest individual honor, recognizing contributions to patient care, leadership, and the advancement of the pharmacy profession.

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Artist Phung Huynh’s Portraits Illuminate the Refugee Experience

Artist Phung Huynh shared the stories behind her work in a recent talk about “KIN: Portraits from the Escalette Collection,” on exhibit in the Guggenheim Gallery, next to Moulton Hall. Her portraits on donut boxes explore the Cambodian and Vietnamese refugee experience — and nod to the fact that nearly 90% of California’s independent donut shops are owned by Cambodian and Cambodian-American families.

"To hear her speak with such empathy for so many people was heartwarming, and to see her approach these moments with kindness was motivating."

— Rylie Shimabukuro ’26

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