This Summer Crean’s Communication Sciences and Disorder’s program received a $600K grant through the Scottish Rite Foundation to fully fund the RiteCare Childhood Language Center for the next three years. This grant will allow the clinic to be fully funded to the CLC level so that it can function as a true ‘clinic’ in Santa
What experiences in your program were most valuable to you? I loved that my program allowed me to experience practicum hours at various sites while simultaneously learning in classes. The ability to build connections between what I am learning in the classroom and experiencing at my rotations was so valuable. During my neuroanatomy class, my
Can you tell me more about the award? The Graduate Student Three Minute Thesis (3MT) Competition is an international competition in which universities all around the world have students condense their research projects into a 3 minute verbal presentation that is appropriate for a general audience. Selected finalists (this year at Chapman there were 7
How did your undergrad experience prepare you for medical school? Completing the health sciences major was very helpful during medical school. I was able to apply the concepts I learned in Chapman’s anatomy and physiology classes as a medical student, especially in my pre clinical years. Studying health sciences in undergrad gave me an appreciation
What experiences as an undergrad were most valuable? My time as a student worker on campus provided me with an incredibly diverse skillset that has prepared me for “anything imaginable” post-grad. Working as a Tour Guide & Visit Experience Coordinator for the Office of Admission not only gave me the most supportive working environment
What experiences as a Chapman Undergrad were most valuable to you? During my time at Chapman, I was fortunate enough to have so many amazing experiences that make it so hard to say goodbye. The most valuable academic experiences for me were working as a biology tutor in the TLC, and interning in the
What experiences were most valuable to you as a student? Some of the most valuable experiences at Chapman I had was my involvement in various clubs and organizations. I got involved as much as I possibly could including my sorority Kappa Kappa Gamma, which meant I got to meet so many incredible people from different
Tell us a little bit about your Chapman experience! Being able to be in close proximity with most everyone at Chapman and having small classrooms where I could ask most people for help and a lot of those people who were helpful turned into some lifelong friends. I had so much fun getting involved
We are deeply saddened to share the news of the passing of Gabriela Belinsky, clinical assistant professor in Crean College’s physician assistant program. Prior to joining the PA faculty in 2017, she was a member of the Student Health Center providing healthcare to Chapman students for six years. As a healthcare provider and then again
CSD Student Lauren Fillet wins International Three Minute Thesis Competition 
Alumni Spotlight: Alyssa Abram (’20 Health Sciences) 
Senior Spotlight: Kassidy Aslay (’24 BS Health Sciences Minor Dance) 
Senior Spotlight: Justin Lee (’24 BS Health Sciences)