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Donor Stories
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Legacy of a Cultural CatalystOriginally from North Carolina, Ginger Silverman '77 was sure she wanted to leave her small town and go to California for...
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Investing in the FutureHow did Nella Webster-O'Grady '71 find herself one of three women in the Argyros School of Business and Economics in the...
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Education is SalvationLarry (M.A. '72) and Sandee Collier believe in the life-changing power of education. "Education is salvation," emphasizes...
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Finding Joy in GivingAs members of the clergy in the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), Reverends Bill and Mary Jacobs have built relationships with...
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Connecting Through MusicHugh Galt finds joy in music - particularly music from Chapman University. Every year, he looks forward to the annual Chapman Celebrates...
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Supporting Education through a Global PerspectiveAfter working for many years in international business and extensive overseas travel, Jane Clark deeply values a global...
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Full Circle: Bowen Family Transforms Loss into LegacyWhen Ana Bowen and Rosa Lardenoit presented a gift of $100,000 to Chapman University from the estate of their late brother Joaquin "Jay" Cuetara, the moment was bittersweet.
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Scholar for LifeFor Bill Cumiford '63, a passion to teach is now woven into the double helix of his DNA. "If you tell me..."
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A New Trend for Young Alumni: Planning Decades in AdvanceWills, living trusts and last wishes. Such extremely important topics— and yet many of us don't plan to think about them...
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Young Alumni Legacy Giving on the RiseAlex Popescu '10 took steps towards creating his legacy earlier than many other alumni.
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A Legacy of Brotherly LoveDorothy Dyer, World War II-era elementary school secretary, was not the kind of woman who took no for an answer – unless it was a "no" of her own...
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A Legacy of PossibilityChristine Cross's first encounter with the Chapman University community happened while waiting in line for valet parking. Her attorney...
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Parents Remember Son Through Legacy ScholarshipRyan Odenwalder (JD '09) was known throughout Chapman's law school for his willingness to help anyone in need, no matter what.
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Giving With a Global PerspectiveSussan Mashhoodi '82 knows firsthand the value of global citizenship. As a teenager, she left Iran to attend Chapman University just before...
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Never Too Young to Have a PlanWhen class of 1998 alumni Jason and Nicole (Lejuwaan) Hernandez married, they developed a will as an essential component of their family planning.
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Professor Creates a Legacy in EducationDr. Joel Colbert and his wife, Donna, are lifelong educators who are passionate about their vocation. Donna retired from the Los Angeles Unified School...
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Celebrating the Chapman Spirit Through GivingWilcox Patterson '62 and his wife, Sandy, are longtime fans and supporters of Chapman University. Their daughter, Stacy, earned her B.A. in...
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Our Third Child: The Christian Church"You my friend, a stranger once, do now belong to heaven. Once far away, you are brought home into God's family, 'When you do this, remember me.'"
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Giving as a Strategy for RetirementMamie Yong Maywhort '78 started her philanthropic journey with a $25 gift to Chapman University soon after she graduated. She and her husband...
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Welcome Home, Chapman AlumniThanks to a leadership gift from Tom Elliott '60 and Pat (Wood) Elliott '60 (M.A. '74), alumni have a new home to call their own at Chapman University.
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Son's Success Inspires Major GiftAdrienne and Rande Shaffer, parents of Teren '08, knew Chapman University was the right place for their son from the moment they set foot...
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A Legacy of Leadership Through PhilanthropyKalani Mench '13 was the first in his family to attend Chapman University. During his freshman year, his parents...
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Champions for Tolerance and DiversityIn 2005, Irving and Nancy Chase were invited to attend a gala for the Rodgers Center for Holocaust Education at Chapman University.
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A True Legacy for California's GoldThroughout his prolific 30-year television career, Huell Howser shed light on the unique culture of California, recognizing extraordinary...
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