Charles C. Chapman Legacy Society

09/22/2026

Chapman University's momentum forward continues!

September 22, 2026Chapman Earns Top 100 University RankingChapman's Best Ranking Ever Reflects the University's Continued Upward Momentum The U.S. News & World Report rankings of national universities placed Chapman at No. 100 today--the best ranking in...

09/17/2026

CHAPMAN COLLEGE - CLASS OF 1976 ALUMNI: your 50-Year Reunion is coming up in just two weeks!

Can you believe that fifty years have passed since you crossed the stage in Memorial Hall at Chapman College, listened to the "Silly Love Songs" by Wings for the very first time, and headed off to make your mark on the world?

Join us on Thursday, October 1, 2026, 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. at Chapman University for a day filled with nostalgia and discovery tailored just for you, the Class of ’76. Registration for the 50-Year Reunion includes admission to the 50-Year Reception and Dinner.

Register today: http://www.chapman.edu/1976

06/16/2026

Provost Michael Ibba announced Amy Zeng, Ph.D., as the next dean to lead Chapman’s Argyros College of Business & Economics, home of the nationally ranked MBA program, following a nationwide search.

“Amy’s deep experience and leadership as an established dean known for curricular innovation and integration will accelerate the momentum in the Argyros College of Business & Economics,” said Ibba. “I look forward to partnering with her on interdisciplinary programming throughout our schools and colleges.”

Amy Zeng, Ph.D., will serve as the next dean to lead Argyros College of Business & Economics following a nationwide search.

06/11/2026

Students were recognized for academic achievement, leadership, service, and campus impact at Chapman University’s 2026 Campus Leadership Awards on May 8 at the Fish Interfaith Center.

Hosted by the Dean of Students Office, the ceremony celebrates students across the Chapman community who exemplify leadership both inside and outside formal campus roles. The ceremony also recognized students who received nationally competitive scholarships and academic honors.

“We are proud to celebrate students whose contributions continue to strengthen our campus community in meaningful ways,” said Jerry Price, Ph.D., senior vice president for student affairs and dean of students.

Students were recognized for academic achievement, leadership, and campus impact at Chapman University’s 2026 Campus Leadership Awards.

06/09/2026

Following a comprehensive nationwide search, Provost and Executive Vice President Mike Ibba announced Christopher Kim, Ph.D., as the next dean of Schmid College of Science and Technology.

Christopher Kim, Ph.D., was named dean of Chapman University's Schmid College of Science and Technology following a nationwide search.

06/04/2026

When Kimberley Kasper ’92 brought her son Alex Bartels ’26 to campus for the first time, she found herself describing a place more from memory than from what stood in front of her. Her old dorm, the library, the dining hall, the building she worked in were all gone, reshaped by decades of growth. “The transformation is incredible,” she said. But the feeling she remembered was still there.

Kimberley arrived at Chapman not knowing a single person. What struck her most was how quickly that changed. “I was surprised by how warm and welcoming everyone was from the moment I arrived on campus,” she said.

From Gamma Phi Beta in '92 to Phi Kappa Tau in '26, Kimberley Kasper and son Alex Bartels share how the Chapman University spirit bridges generations.

06/02/2026

Janeen Hill Built Crean College by Challenging Everything — Including Herself
The founding dean grew Crean College of Health and Behavioral Sciences into Chapman’s second-largest academic unit

Janeen Hill used to dread raising her hand. Long before she led Crean College of Health and Behavioral Sciences, she sat in faculty meetings too nervous to ask a question. "I decided that was absolutely

05/28/2026

After a national search, Provost Mike Ibba announced Antony Page as the next dean of the Dale E. Fowler School of Law.

Page most recently served as dean of the Florida International University College of Law in Miami and is an internationally recognized scholar on corporate law and social enterprise.

“Antony’s global perspective and accomplishments as a leader and academic have uniquely prepared him to lead the world-class Fowler School of Law,” Ibba said. “His track record of helping students become practice-ready and prepared for the complexities of the law today make him the perfect fit for Chapman.”

After a national search, Chapman University Provost Mike Ibba announced Antony Page as the next dean of the Dale E. Fowler School of Law.

05/26/2026

On April 30, the Chapman community showed up and then some. Giving Day brought together alumni, parents, faculty, staff, and friends for 24 hours of giving that surpassed its goal of 1,000 gifts.

The number tells one story, but our students tell a better one. Every day brings the privilege of watching Chapman students do extraordinary things. Giving Day is the moment the entire Chapman Family gets to be part of making those moments possible by opening doors, fueling discovery, and changing the trajectory of students’ lives.

On April 30, the Chapman community showed up and surpassed the Giving Day goal of 1,000 gifts!

05/25/2026