
New Faculty Spotlight: MFT Professor Julie Payne
This fall we are excited to welcome a new faculty member to our MFT program, Assistant Professor Julie Payne. Let’s learn a little more about her! What classes are you teaching this year? I am currently teaching MFT 570 Advanced Psychopathology, MFT573 Crisis Management and Clinical Process, MFT 588 Assessment and Treatment of Substance Abuse,

MFT Student and Chapman Alumni Moses Acevedo Receives Chafee Grant
Marriage & Family Therapy graduate student Moses Acevedo shares, “I am beyond grateful to receive this grant, especially since it came unexpectedly. It reminded me that if you work hard and be kind, amazing things will happen.” As for his future plans, Moses said, “I intend to live a life filled with authenticity and peace,

DPT Professor Alison McKenzie Receives the Prestigious Catherine Worthingham Fellowship From APTA
We are proud to share that DPT Professor Alison McKenzie has received the highly regarded Catherine Worthingham Fellowship from the American Physical Therapy Association. This honor is eligible to APTA physical therapist members or life member physical therapists who have demonstrated unwavering efforts to advance the physical therapy profession for more than 15 years. The

Getting to Know Crean's SGA Senator Cristina Inboden
Tell us about yourself! Where are you from, career goals, involvements at Chapman? I am from Greenwood Village, Colorado. I am striving to be an emergency medicine doctor! I am involved in Women’s soccer, SGA, Chapman First Aid Team, and I am a tour guide, fellow, and office assistant for Chapman Admission. What has been

Crean College Welcomes Dr. Shawn Farrokhi as our new DPT Chair
Crean Collage’s Doctor of Physical Therapy program is proud to welcome Dr. Shawn Farrokhi as the new DPT Chair. With more than 20 years of combined experience in academia, clinical research, and patient care, Dr. Farrokhi offers a unique perspective towards advancing the field of musculoskeletal rehabilitation. While on faculty at the University Pittsburgh, Dr.

Alumni Spotlight: CJ Tadros '23
CJ Tadros ’23 Psychology, just accepted their first post-grad job offer. They share a little bit about their experience at Chapman! What experiences as a Chapman Undergrad were most valuable to you? My involvement in psychology research, meeting and building relationships with students of different backgrounds and majors, living away from home and beginning my journey of independence,

MFT student Joshua Brisman receives the prestigious AAMFT Minority Fellowship
Chapman’s M.A. Marriage and Family Therapy program has a well-established reputation for turning out some of the finest clinicians and leaders in the MFT field. Our students are continuously recognized by national associations for their innovation and academic excellence and this year is no exception. We are thrilled to announce that MFT student, Joshua Brisman

Alumni Spotlight: Hashini Weerasekera '21
Hashini Weerasekera ’21 Psychology, is pursing her Masters of Clinical Counseling at New York University next year. She sat down with us to share a little bit about her success and experience at Chapman! What experiences as a Chapman Undergrad were most valuable to you? An experience I valued the most as an undergrad was the close

Chapman University Mourns the Passing of PA Assistant Professor Gabriela Belinsky
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

Crean College of Health & Behavioral Sciences 2023 Spring Dean's List
In recognition of academic excellence the students below have been named to the 2023 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 2023 semester. (Note: Students who exceed 3.799 are eligible for