Tag Archive for "research" - Crean College of Health and Behavioral Sciences

Crean College’s Doctor of Physical Therapy Program Rises to No. 87 in U.S. News & World Report Rankings Chapman’s DPT program is ranked among the top 25% of accredited programs nationwide while Physician Assistant maintains an impressive #58 ranking

April 8, 2026 by Jill Cagle | News

The 2025–26 U.S. News & World Report Best Graduate School rankings are out, and Chapman University is marking another strong showing across several of its healthcare-focused programs. The continued recognition reflects the university’s commitment to academic excellence, student success, and growing national reputation. With strong performance across multiple programs, Chapman continues to build on its

Alumni Spotlight: Rachel Berns (’24 Health Science) — Embracing a Exciting Future in PT Research How a chance research study sparked a passion for biomechanics, teaching, and a future in academic leadership.

May 12, 2025 by Jill Cagle | Alumni

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

Student Spotlight: Senior Natalia Cuyler honored with research award for her work studying UTIs at Nationwide Children’s Hospital in Ohio

August 13, 2024 by Jill Cagle | Students

Tell us about your summer program experience and your exciting research award! In the fall of 2023, I was encouraged by mentors to pursue research experiences outside of Chapman. I applied to many, one being the SUPER Scholar program at Nationwide Children’s Hospital in Columbus Ohio, the second largest children’s hospital in the nation. If

Faculty Honors Convocation 2023 Three Crean College Faculty Members Take Home Top Awards

May 31, 2023 by Jill Cagle | Faculty

Each year, the Office of the Provost and the Faculty Senate co-host the Faculty Awards Convocation honoring members of the Chapman University faculty for teaching, scholarship, and research. We are delighted to report that three Crean College faculty members took home top prizes. Dr. Amy Moors Assistant Professor, Psychology has been chosen to receive the

Top 3 Reasons to attend Research Discovery Night Join us Tuesday September 6th 5:30pm-7:30pm BK 404

August 26, 2022 by Jill Cagle | Events

1. Discover labs that are doing research specific to your Health Science and Psychology major This event is smaller than other University-wide research events and focuses exclusively on research related to health. It is easy to maneuver through the posters, chat at-length with faculty, and discover research that is most relevant to your area of

Faculty Honors Convocation 2022 Four Crean College Faculty Members Take Home Top Prizes

May 27, 2022 by Jill Cagle | Faculty

Each year, the Office of the Provost and the Faculty Senate co-host the Faculty Awards Convocation honoring members of the Chapman University faculty for teaching, scholarship, and research. We are delighted to report that four Crean College faculty members took home top prizes. We are please to congratulate Dr. Alison McKenzie for receiving a Chapman

Psychology Senior Celebration Awards 2022 Another record year for students graduating with honors and special recognition awards

May 10, 2022 by Jill Cagle | Students

On May 2, 2022 Crean College of Health & Behavioral Sciences held its annual Psychology Senior Celebration. Graduating seniors in our Psychology undergraduate program enjoyed a lovely reception followed by an awards ceremony recognizing those with outstanding academic achievement. Outstanding Senior – Christine Chang Outstanding Service – Chuli RoulesOutstanding Research – Emma Krivoshein, Sophie Srivastava,

Chapman Leads the Largest National Study on Body Image Satisfaction Ever Conducted U.S. National Body Project II receives $100K from Kay Family Foundation

July 12, 2019 by Monica Cataldo | News

Associate Professor of Psychology, Dr. David Frederick has just completed the largest national study on body image satisfaction ever conducted. Known as the U.S. National Body Project I, the study brought together dozens of experts on body image and included approximately 11,620 participants. Findings are soon to be published in a special issue of the

International Cognitive-Communication Disorders Conference Inaugural CSD Conference at Chapman University

February 3, 2017 by Jennifer Romeo | Events

During this time of year where many are considering New Year’s resolutions and looking to how to improve their lives and local community, Crean College reflects on the amazing future ahead for the health sciences. Several events occurred in Crean that showcased the active role our faculty and staff are taking in being

Chapman University Student Research Day

December 8, 2016 by Jennifer Romeo | Students

Undergraduate students studying various fields from art and film to public relations and advertising to psychology all gathered in the Sandhu Conference Center on Wednesday December 7th. Crean College had six students representing, all of which were undergraduate psychology majors. The topics these students presented on included emotional levels experienced by bilinguals versus monolinguals,