Your Chapman University Newsletter for September 1, 2026
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Helping Others Comes Naturally to Frank Alvarado

For nearly two decades, Frank Alvarado has built his Chapman career around helping others. That same spirit of service has shaped his life beyond the university, including more than 13 years mentoring young athletes as a softball coach.

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Enhanced Leadership Model for CoPA/Musco Center for the Arts Announced

To further strengthen the future direction of the College of Performing Arts (CoPA) and the Musco Center for the Arts, Provost Mike Ibba announced that Anne Hogan will assume the role of artistic director of Musco starting next academic year. She will continue her deanship through this academic year. Chapman is launching a search for CoPA’s next dean this fall, with the aim of building on the college’s strong foundation, academic excellence, and deepening partnership with Musco. Additional information about the search will be shared as the search progresses.

University to Close Sept. 7 for Labor Day

Chapman University will be closed on Monday, Sept. 7. Staff early release at 3 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 4 is subject to supervisor approval.

Explore Your September Benefits and Wellness Resources

This month’s newsletter offers financial tips, savings opportunities, guidance on healthy aging, and a chance to win a $50 gift card.

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Chapman Open House
Fall Career Fair
Wednesday, Sept. 16, 11 a.m., Attallah Piazza and Bert Williams Mall 

Help connect our students with valuable internship and full-time opportunities by referring employers in your network to the Fall Career Fair.

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Pete Simi
Pete Simi Receives Grant for Counterterrorism Research

Pete Simi, Ph.D., professor of sociology in Wilkinson College, will continue his research on threats to public officials through a 2026-27 research portfolio, supported by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
 

Reza Mirbolooki
Crean Professor to Present on AI in Health Care Education

M. Reza Mirbolooki, Ph.D., a professor in Crean College’s Physician Assistant Studies Program, was invited to present at the 2026 ARC-PA Annual Conference, highlighting his work in AI-driven teaching and student-centered learning.
 

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