Crean College of Health & Behavioral Sciences 2025 Fall Dean’s List
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
Communication Sciences & Disorders Graduate Students Make an Impact at the Special Olympics
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
Fueling a Passion for Medicine: Chapman PA Students Empower Beckman High School Students Through Hands-On Skills
This year marked our 4th Annual Medical Skills Event at Beckman High School, and it was truly our best yet. Once again, we are incredibly grateful for the leadership and enthusiasm of Professor Walsh, Professor Stone, and Professor Mirbolooki. Their dedication to educating the next generation of science and medical professionals continues to inspire our
A CSD Student’s Perspective on Chapman's Stroke and Parkinson’s Disease Boot Camps
Chapman University’s Stroke Boot Camp is a no-cost, two-week intensive treatment program designed for chronic stroke survivors. Students and faculty collaborate across disciplines including Communication Sciences and Disorders, Physical Therapy, Physician Assistant and Pharmacy. They all work together with faculty to design programming, provide hands-on interventions, and collect meaningful clinical outcome data. The result is
An Extraordinary Milestone: Chapman PA Faculty Create a First-of-Its-Kind Clinical Review Textbook
The Chapman University Physician Assistant (PA) Studies Program is proud to announce the publication of a major faculty-authored textbook: Clinical Rotation Examination and PANCE Review: A Case Study & Q&A Approach, published by McGraw-Hill. This project has been several years in the making, representing a true labor of love and collaboration among the PA faculty,
Chapman’s PA Program Takes First Place at the 2025 CAPA Challenge Bowl
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
From UCLA to Chapman: Dr. Allison Fisher Brings Her Passion for Physiology to the Classroom
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
Health Sciences Chair Dr. Zhen Cong Secures NSF Grant to Boost Hurricane Preparedness
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
Crean College of Health & Behavioral Sciences 2025 Spring Dean’s List
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
Graduate Spotlight: Karley Duda and Jenny Zhu ('25 Doctor of Physical Therapy)
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