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
PA Graduate Spotlight: Nelly Lim ('24 Physician Assistant Studies) Discovers a Love for Pediatrics and Community Service
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 joining the student society and becoming the Community Outreach Chair. Taking on that leadership role helped me grow in ways I didn’t expect. I learned how to communicate more
Alumni Spotlight: Lily Lopez ('22 Health Science & Neuroscience Minor) 🌟 How One Life-Changing Experience in Ghana Shaped Lily’s Path to Nursing
What’s one unexpected opportunity or experience you’ve had at Chapman that you never imagined before enrolling? One unexpected yet incredible opportunity I had at Chapman University was traveling to Ghana, West Africa with the Global Medical Brigades organization. In the community of Nyanfreku Ekroful, I received hands-on medical experience such as working in the pharmacy
Senior Spotlight: Madeline Chung ('25 Health Science) From 3D-Printed Stethoscopes to Oxford: A Chapman Story of Innovation, Empowerment, and Impact
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
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)
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
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
Alumni Spotlight: Rachel Berns ('24 Health Science) — Embracing a Exciting Future in PT Research
We caught up with last year’s Cheverton’s award winner Rachel Berns ’24 to hear about her research experience this year. Tell me a little bit about your research experience with Crean’s Physical Therapy department. During the summer before my first year at Chapman, I took part in a back pain research study being conducted by