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08/22/2026

📣 Saturday Shoutout 📣

Congratulations to Jason Willman ’22 on becoming Chapman University’s new swimming and diving coach! 🏊

Jason becomes the fifth coach in program history to have also competed as a student-athlete on the team, bringing a unique perspective and firsthand experience to his new role.

We’re proud to celebrate Jason as he takes on this exciting new chapter and can’t wait to see all he accomplishes with the Chapman swimming and diving program 👏

08/21/2026

Introducing the Chapman Community Chorale!🎶

Chapman alumni and community members are invited to join this unique ensemble, reconnect with Chapman, meet current students, and make music together. No audition required!

The first rehearsal is Monday, August 24, at 7 p.m., and new members are also welcome at the second rehearsal on Monday, August 31.

Rehearsals take place Mondays from 7–9:50 p.m. in Bertea Hall, Room 109.

For more information, contact Ryan Brown, Director of Choral Activities, at [email protected].

08/15/2026

📣 Saturday Shoutout 📣

Congratulations to Orson Ossman ’12 on writing and directing an audio miniseries featuring Keith David, John Goodman and Glynn Turman! 🎧

The series also highlights the talents of fellow Chapman alumni Matt Schwartz and Tom Ouziel, who contributed sound design, alongside sound supervisor Randy Thom of Skywalker Sound and an original score by Taj Mahal. The miniseries is currently airing on public radio stations nationwide and became available on audiobook and podcast platforms on July 7.

We’re proud to celebrate Orson and the Chapman alumni making their mark in the world of audio storytelling. 👏

08/12/2026

Meet the new leadership of our Alumni Board of Directors!

Please join us in welcoming Michael Wimberley '16 (JD '21) as the new Board President! Michael shared what it means to lead the board at this exciting moment in Chapman's trajectory and the priorities he's excited to champion. Read more about his vision in the link below 🔗

https://blogs.chapman.edu/alumni/2026/08/07/alumni-board-2026/?j=126162&sfmc_sub=9931937&l=1542_HTML&u=3183498&mid=514000428&jb=0

We're also thrilled to welcome three new board members this year:
🐾 Ginger Stamos '77
🐾 Jessica Kalawi '14
🐾 Hilary Steinman '13

And a heartfelt thank you to Connie Benson '93, who transitions into emeritus status after her dedicated years of service to the board.

08/11/2026

📚 Back-to-school season is here, Panthers! 🐾
Teachers Hannah Mangold (MA ’24) and her sister Mackenzie Mangold (MA ’23) are sharing their Panther Pointers for helping kids head back to school with confidence.

Watch the video to hear their tips and share with a parent who could use some back-to-school inspiration!

08/08/2026

📣 Saturday Shoutout 📣

Congratulations to Ken Bunt ’93 on being named the Recording Industry Association of America’s Label Executive of the Year! 🎵

As President of Disney Music Group and a member of Chapman University’s Board of Trustees, Ken has built an outstanding career in the music industry. Reflecting on the honor, he shared, “I’m just thrilled to do what I do and help make human connections. I think that’s the thing that I love most about music—it really connects people.”

We’re proud to celebrate this well-deserved recognition and grateful to have Ken representing the Chapman community. 👏

08/07/2026

See Michael Vlamis ‘12 in Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey, now in theaters, and hear how he found opportunities at to pursue his passion for acting while earning his business degree.

07/25/2026

📣 Saturday Shoutout 📣

Congratulations to Rodney Reider ’85 on the release of his new book, Empire of Influence!📖

Drawing from decades of leadership experience in healthcare, Rodney’s book offers practical strategies for leadership accountability, team alignment, and building high-performing teams. Empire of Influence is available through major book retailers, including Amazon.
We're proud to celebrate this incredible accomplishment and can't wait to see the impact Rodney's book will have on leaders across industries 👏

07/18/2026

📣 Saturday Shoutout 📣

Congratulations to Jennifer Weinstein ’01 on the publication of her new book, Benefits Burnout: How to Fall (Back) in Love with Your Employee Benefits Career! 📚

Released in June 2026, Jennifer’s self-published book explores burnout in the employee benefits industry and offers strategies to help professionals reconnect with their careers and rediscover their passion for the work they do.

We’re proud to celebrate this incredible accomplishment and can't wait to see the impact Jennifer's book will have on professionals across the industry ❤️

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