The Department of Psychology celebrated the achievements of its graduating students during the annual Senior Awards Night, recognizing students for excellence in service, research, scholarship, and academic achievement. Faculty and staff gathered to honor students whose dedication and contributions have made a lasting impact on the Chapman community. Awards presented during the evening recognized outstanding
Scholar Athlete Award Recognizing outstanding dedication to athletics and scholarship: Sebastian Herrera Vargas, Annika Mittelsteadt, Nicholas Ross, and Clara Van Note. Campus Service Award Recognizing meaningful contributions to the Chapman community: Valeria Abarca, Aditi Anand, Devin Bradley, Manya Chandra, Emma Duhart, Al Hassan Gamal El-Din, Tamim Hatim, Sebastian Herrera Vargas, Suravi Kanugula, Kalyana Kimpo,
Can you share a moment when a professor, advisor, or classmate made a big difference in your college journey? A moment that made a big difference in my college journey is when my physics professor showed up to class in a Buc-ee’s onesie on Halloween. We had an exam that day and it really
What is your grad year and major/minor? Spring 2026, Applied Human Physiology, English Literature What’s one unexpected opportunity or experience you’ve had at Chapman that you never imagined before enrolling? I never expected the opportunity to work as a research assistant and to attend conferences where I would present the work I collaborated on. The
What’s one unexpected opportunity or experience you’ve had at Chapman that you never imagined before enrolling? Before coming to Chapman, I never would have imagined that I would have so many opportunities to do research. Research always seemed very intimidating to approach, especially since I had no prior experience. However, my professors at Chapman were
What is your grad year and major/minor? I am graduating in Spring 2026 with a Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences and a minor in Neuroscience. What’s one unexpected opportunity or experience you’ve had at Chapman that you never imagined before enrolling? The most unexpected part of my Chapman experience has been how quickly one
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 studying abroad in Florence, Italy in Spring 2024. Getting to travel around Europe for three months was truly life-changing and gave me memories and experiences I will carry with
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
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
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