The Chapman Family Celebrates a Family Legacy of Philanthropy
Family philanthropy, when practiced with purpose, is one of the most enduring lessons parents can offer. It asks children to see giving not as an obligation, but as a reflection of who they are and what they stand for. For Orange County parents Albert and Miaad Bushala, that foundation was built early through deliberate conversations […]
Jessica Berger – Orange Plaza Review
Those who excel at fundraising are often humanitarians at heart—driven as much by people as by progress. Chapman University’s Executive Vice President and Chief Advancement Officer, Jessica Berger, is a strong example. As the leader of the university’s fundraising and development efforts, alumni and parent relations, and Chapman’s $500 million comprehensive campaign, Inspire: The Campaign […]
Inside Parent Spring Summit 2026
From the State of the University to hands-on sessions, this year’s event gave Chapman families a closer look at the University their students call home. Chapman University welcomed families to campus for the 2026 Parent Spring Summit, held Friday, February 27 through Saturday, February 28, reminding us why the partnership between Chapman and its families […]
Fullerton police officer’s small act of kindness results in $10,000 donation to department
When Albert Bushala was pulled over for a “rolling stop” a few days before Christmas, he said he did not expect that the ensuing interaction with an officer would prompt him to want to make a donation to the Fullerton Police Department. But it did, an early Christmas gift for the station. Officer Matthew Levin […]
UC Berkeley Haas community celebrates grand opening of Miaad and Albert Bushala Undergraduate Commons
The UC Berkeley Haas community gathered last Thursday morning for a spirited grand opening of the donor-funded Miaad and Albert Bushala Undergraduate Commons, a sleek remodeled space for students to study, collaborate, or relax between classes. The space, located in the Bank of America Pavilion at Haas, is named for Miaad and Albert Bushala, who […]
Welcome Retreat – Renovated lounge provides relaxing, collaborative space
Renovated lounge provides relaxing, collaborative space For Ellie Hwang, BS 26, the newly renovated Miaad and Albert Bushala Undergraduate Commons is more than a bright and inviting room to rest between class. The space, located in the Bank of America Forum at Haas, was designed to nurture community and foster collaboration with a range of […]
Taylor Swift in the classroom: 3 top-notch global universities that turned the pop icon into a serious subject
With 14 Grammys, multiple record-breaking albums and a global fan base that spans generations, Taylor Swift is far more than a pop icon. Taylor Swift’s influence is no longer confined to the stage or streaming charts, her cultural imprint is now making its way into lecture halls and seminar rooms across top global universities. From […]
Department of Music Opens New Performance Hall on Campus
UC Berkeley’s Department of Music unveiled the new Helen and Thomas Wu Performance Hall in September, following an extensive renovation that was years in the making. The reopened space includes a larger stage, new seats, and state-of-the-art sound, lighting, and digital technology upgrades. The 100-seat venue occupies a former lecture hall at Morrison Hall, a […]
Taylor Swift college course seeks to inspire students to emulate her business acumen
Berkeley, California — You might not expect a business school course to begin with students belting out Taylor Swift’s “Cruel Summer,” but at the University of California, Berkeley, Swift is not just a “tortured poet,” she’s a case study in how to build an empire. “Taylor Swift is a phenomenon,” UC Berkeley senior Sejal Krishnan, a […]
Parent volunteers and donors: ‘We are very big on giving back’
Miaad and Albert Bushala have always given their all when it comes to supporting their children’s education. The couple from Orange County, Calif, were active parents at the arts high school their two kids attended, and that desire to make a difference has extended to their children’s college experiences, including that of their daughter at […]