Crean College Virtual Honors Celebrations Have Been Confirmed
Break out your finest set of pajamas! Several Crean College programs are confirmed to host virtual honors celebrations for graduating seniors during the month of May. With social gatherings still prohibited on-campus, departments have chosen to hold these festivities on Facebook for the convenience of parents and extended family members who want to tune-in. The
Introducing Professor Nwandei, MPAP, PA-C
PA Studies is proud to welcome Assistant Clinical Professor Nwankaego Nwandei to their faculty. A first-generation Nigerian-American and Los Angeles native, Professor Nwandei graduated from the prestigious USC Keck School of Medicine Primary Care PA Program. She has five years of experience as a Physician Assistant specializing in psychiatry and dermatology. Her work in outpatient
Department of Physical Therapy Hosts Virtual "Osteoarthritis Boot Camp"
In collaboration with Dr. Jacklyn Brechter, the Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program hosted a virtual 5-day exercise, wellness, and educational program for those in the community who suffer from chronic pain from knee and/or hip osteoarthritis (OA) called Osteoarthritis Boot Camp. Dr. Brechter was initially inspired by the sheer number of individuals with OA
Crean College Introduces New Master of Public Health Bridge Program with Concordia U
Approximately one year after introducing a very successful M.H.A. Master of Healthcare Administration bridge program, Crean College is pleased to announce a second articulation agreement with Concordia University in Irvine. The new offering is an M.P.H. Master of Public Health with an emphasis in Community Health Education. Both agreements carry the same perks for Chapman
I Worked Seven Different Jobs to Find My Passion
My undergrad was in Kinesiology, but I always felt pushed into that major by my family. I enjoyed the material and had a great time, but felt like an imposter. My confusion started my senior year of High School. I chose to look into dentistry because my cousin is a DMD and I was interested
Melissa May '22 Launches "Nu Movement" Project
While scrolling through Instagram (#physicaltherapy), Crean College staffers recently discovered some highly stylized PT content on a channel called “Nu Movement.” We were immediately taken with the beautiful photography and clever captioning and decided to message the channel to get details about the creators. We were thrilled to find out that one of the founders
Crean College Welcomes the First Simon Scholars
In 2019, the Simon Foundation gifted Chapman $9M to offer full-tuition scholarships to underserved students seeking an M.M.S Physician Assistant graduate degree. The news spread quickly and when the recruitment window opened, applications flooded in. After months of applicant screening, we got news that the ten highly coveted seats had been filled. So, who are
Crean College to Host Two Online Events for Parent Spring Summit 2021
Crean College of Health & Behavioral Sciences (CHBS) will be hosting two online events during Parent Spring Summit 2021. The events are tailored specifically to parents of undergraduates majoring in Psychology, Health Sciences, and Applied Human Physiology. Crean College Career Advising Feb 25- 1:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Presented by Heidi Girolamo, CHBS Career Advisor
Remembering Professor Emeritus and LGBTQ+ Studies Pioneer, Ronald Scott
It is with deep regret that we inform the campus community that Professor Emeritus of Psychology, Ron Scott, Ph.D., passed away on Sunday, January 24, 2021. Dr. Scott served the Chapman community for 30 years (1981-2011) as a beloved full-time core psychology faculty member and clinical supervisor. Ron was born and raised in Indiana obtaining
Crean College Faculty Members Receive Innovation in Diversity & Inclusion Research Awards
Chapman’s Office of Research and Creativity received 25 proposals from faculty seeking funding for research projects that explore diversity and inclusion. Only seven projects received funding with two going to Crean College faculty members Jennifer Robinette, Ph.D., and Jason Douglas, Ph.D. The project titles are as follows: Observing Neighborhood Disorder Surrounding Tobacco Shops, Off-Sale Alcohol