Tag: Chapman University

COVID-19

Higher Ed Institutions Still Undecided About Mask and Social Distancing Requirements for the Fall

As the nation’s COVID-19 vaccine rollout continues and colleges and universities prepare for in-person instruction in the fall, what remains unclear is how the CDC’s recent guidance for fully vaccinated people will apply.

May 26, 2021

News Roundup

John Eastman, Who Spoke at Pre-Capitol Siege Trump Rally, Agrees to Resign

John Eastman, a Chapman University law professor who has recently been criticized for his participation in President Trump’s election fraud claims, has agreed to resign, Forbes reported. “After discussions over the course of the last week, Dr. John Eastman and Chapman University have reached an agreement pursuant to which he will retire from Chapman, effective […]

January 14, 2021

News Roundup

Chapman University Will Not Fire Law Professor for Speaking at Trump Rally Before Capitol Siege

Chapman University will not fire a law professor John Eastman, who spoke at a Trump rally that took place hours before the Jan. 6 Capitol siege, despite more than 150 staff calling for his dismissal, SF Gate reported. Eastman spoke at the “Stop the Steal” rally, repeating multiple falsehoods about election fraud. Chapman University President […]

January 12, 2021

News Roundup

Koch Foundation Keeps Giving to Universities

The Charles Koch Foundation is increasing its donations to colleges and universities. The Associated Press examined the foundation’s most recent tax records. The study found that the organization gave almost $49 million to more than 250 colleges across the U.S. in 2016. That is almost double its 2015 gift amount. John Hardin is director of […]

June 4, 2018

Home

Del Pilar Works to Give Underrepresented Students Voice in Higher Ed

As the vice president of higher education policy and practice at The Education Trust, Dr. Wil Del Pilar brings to the job years of experience in research and policy.

January 21, 2018

Disabilties

MBA for Mom Who Went to All Classes with Quadriplegic Son

ORANGE, Calif. — A Southern California university has awarded an honorary degree to the mother of a quadriplegic student after she attended every class with him and took his notes while he pursued his Master of Business Administration. Judy O’Connor, a retired elementary school teacher, pushed her son Marty in his wheelchair for him to […]

May 23, 2017