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In recognition of academic excellence the students below have been named to the 2025 Fall Dean’s List. Students must maintain a grade point average of 3.600 – 3.799 in at least 12 credits of residence course work taken for a letter grade in the Fall 2025 semester. (Note: Students who exceed 3.799 are eligible for
What’s one unexpected opportunity or experience you’ve had at Chapman that you never imagined before enrolling? Whether it was serving as Crean College Dean’s Office Assistant (thank you Jill for letting me do cool things and making my Chapman experience so much more memorable), the President of Chapman Pre-PA Club, the Vice-President of ThinkMED, a
Our Communication Sciences & Disorders graduate students had the opportunity to put their learning into action while giving back to the community through the Special Olympics. Under the guidance of Dr. Leah Velarde, students participated in hearing screenings for athletes and their families, gaining hands-on clinical experience while building meaningful connections. Two students, Sammy Claros
Chapman University’s Physician Assistant (PA) Studies Program has once again proven its excellence, earning back-to-back victories at the California Academy of Physician Associates (CAPA) Challenge Bowl! This latest win marks Chapman’s third championship in seven years, solidifying the program’s reputation for academic strength, teamwork, and clinical excellence. This year’s CAPA Conference featured a record 17
Welcome to Chapman Dr. Fisher! What classes are you teaching this year? I am currently teaching Human Physiology Part A (HSCI 365) lecture and two sections of Human Physiology Part B Labs (HSCI 366L). In Human Physiology Part A lecture, I teach the students how physiological systems function in isolation and as part of linked
As hurricanes grow more intense and frequent, understanding how to protect homes and communities has never been more critical. National Science Foundation has awarded funding for a cutting-edge collaborative project titled “Home Mitigation for Hurricane-Induced Multi-Hazards: A Multilevel Interdisciplinary Vulnerability and Resiliency Approach.” Led by the University of Texas at Arlington, with Chapman University as
In recognition of academic excellence the students below have been named to the 2025 Spring Dean’s List. Students must maintain a grade point average of 3.600 – 3.799 in at least 12 credits of residence course work taken for a letter grade in the Spring 2025 semester. (Note: Students who exceed 3.799 are eligible for
We are thrilled to celebrate two exceptional members of the Chapman University Doctor of Physical Therapy Class of 2025 who recently achieved early success on the National Physical Therapy Examination (NPTE) and secured prestigious residency placements. Karley Duda, SPT, CSCS, successfully passed the NPTE ahead of graduation and will begin an Orthopedic Residency this fall
What’s one unexpected opportunity or experience you’ve had at Chapman that you never imagined before enrolling? One experience I never imagined before enrolling at Chapman was joining the student society and becoming the Community Outreach Chair. Taking on that leadership role helped me grow in ways I didn’t expect. I learned how to communicate more
What’s one unexpected opportunity or experience you’ve had at Chapman that you never imagined before enrolling? One unexpected yet incredible opportunity I had at Chapman University was traveling to Ghana, West Africa with the Global Medical Brigades organization. In the community of Nyanfreku Ekroful, I received hands-on medical experience such as working in the pharmacy
What’s one unexpected opportunity or experience you’ve had at Chapman that you never imagined before enrolling? Coming from an Applied Human Physiology background, my focus was always set in biology and the workings of the human body. I never imagined that during junior year when I decided to declare a Design and Fabrication themed inquiry,
What’s one unexpected opportunity or experience you’ve had at Chapman that you never imagined before enrolling? I’m an undergraduate instructional assistant (UGIA) under Dr. David Frederick in the Psychology department for his class on Human Sexuality. The class itself was amazing, but being a UGIA and undergraduate researcher for him has been so rewarding and
Senior Spotlight: Laura Park (’25 Health Science) More Than a Degree: The Unexpected Impact of a Chapman Education 
Communication Sciences & Disorders Graduate Students Make an Impact at the Special Olympics 
Chapman’s PA Program Takes First Place at the 2025 CAPA Challenge Bowl 
Graduate Spotlight: Karley Duda and Jenny Zhu (’25 Doctor of Physical Therapy) 
Senior Spotlight: Madeline Chung (’25 Health Science) From 3D-Printed Stethoscopes to Oxford: A Chapman Story of Innovation, Empowerment, and Impact 
Senior Spotlight: Angelina Thalheimer (’25 Psychology)