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Senior Spotlight: Briana Paniagua (‘26 Psychology) A transformative college experience driven by research, mentorship, and meaningful connections—now leading to a Masters of Health Administation at USC

May 11, 2026 by Jill Cagle | Students

What’s one unexpected opportunity or experience you’ve had at Chapman that you never imagined before enrolling? One of the most meaningful opportunities I’ve had at Chapman University has been immersing myself in research, administration, and healthcare in ways that allowed me to learn, contribute, and grow alongside incredible mentors and peers. As a first-generation college

Senior Spotlight: Abby Watson (’26 Health Sciences) From Chapman to Italy to PT School: A Journey of Growth and Discovery

May 6, 2026 by Jill Cagle | Students

What is your grad year and major/minor? I am a senior graduating in 2026, majoring in Health Sciences (Pre-Physical Therapy) and minoring in both Nutrition and Psychology. What’s one unexpected opportunity or experience you’ve had at Chapman that you never imagined before enrolling? I was fortunate enough to travel to Italy during the summer of

Graduate Spotlight: Karley Duda and Jenny Zhu (’25 Doctor of Physical Therapy) Celebrating Chapman DPT Class of 2025 Early Success

June 25, 2025 by Jill Cagle | Graduation

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

Senior Spotlight: Madeline Chung (’25 Health Science) From 3D-Printed Stethoscopes to Oxford: A Chapman Story of Innovation, Empowerment, and Impact Guided by mentorship and driven by purpose, this Crean College senior transformed curiosity into research and is headed to Oxford to continue empowering others through science.

May 16, 2025 by Jill Cagle | Students

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,

Senior Spotlight: Laura Park (’25 Health Science) More Than a Degree: The Unexpected Impact of a Chapman Education From leadership to lifelong lessons, this Chapman story is one of finding your purpose, transformation, and deep gratitude.

May 16, 2025 by Jill Cagle | Students

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

Senior Spotlight: Angelina Thalheimer (’25 Psychology) From Classroom to Conference Stage: A Chapman Journey Fueled by Mentorship, Research, and Purpose

May 14, 2025 by Jill Cagle | Students

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: Cristina Inboden (’25 Health Science) shares her unforgettable experience at Chapman From the Soccer Field to SGA: How Chapman Let Me Do It All

May 13, 2025 by Jill Cagle | Students

What’s one unexpected opportunity or experience you’ve had at Chapman that you never imagined before enrolling? I never would have imagined being able to pursue a variety of things and be constantly encouraged to do so! I really enjoyed my time not only studying Health Sciences but also being a Tour Guide for the Office

Senior Spotlight: Danielle Moraga (25′ BA Psychology) Working as a CSD research assistant helped fuel a passion to help the deaf community

May 6, 2025 by Jill Cagle | Students

Tell us about your research experience! The best part was getting hands-on experience with neuroscience and EEG data collection, applying what I’ve learned in my psychology and neuroscience classes. Dr. Sehyr’s guidance helped me deepen my understanding of the brain processes behind reading. I also loved working with participants from the deaf and hearing communities

Crean College Commencement 2025 A Guide for Crean College Graduating Seniors, Faculty, and Staff

April 28, 2025 by Jill Cagle | Events

The Chapman University Commencement weekend is just around the corner and we are getting excited! We want to make sure Crean College seniors, faculty, and staff have all the essential information needed to have a hassle-free experience. University Commencement Ceremony (all schools and colleges), Friday, May 23, 2025 7:00 p.m. Wilson Field University Commencement Ceremony

Alumni Spotlight: Alyssa Abram (’20 Health Sciences) Just graduated from California Northstate University College of Medicine class of 2024, earning her M.D.

May 23, 2024 by Jill Cagle | Graduation

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