Chapman University School of Communication
Higher EducationCalifornia, United States11-50 Employees
The Chapman University School of Communication is an academic unit within Chapman University, located in Orange, California. It focuses on converting soft skills into strategic capabilities that are applicable across industries, from media to healthcare and nonprofit sectors. The program emphasizes information analysis, relationship-building, and solution design, supported by hands-on learning, faculty-led research, and global opportunities, with distinctive offerings such as the Or Initiative, the Presidential Studies Program, and Chapman Radio. As a relatively small component of a larger university, the school aims to develop ethical, persuasive communicators and leaders prepared for varied professional contexts. Its external engagements reflect ongoing community and industry connections, including 2026 partnerships such as a collaboration with Laguna Playhouse to broaden outreach and provide accessible preview opportunities for the arts.