Chapman University’s Attallah College of Educational Studies closed out the 2024–25 academic year by celebrating the achievements that shaped it. Among the highlights was Dean’s Dozen, a select group of students recognized for their academic excellence, leadership, and dedication to educational equity. The Dean’s Dozen is a selective council of 12 student leaders, drawn from
Tracy Walder, a 2007 graduate of Chapman University’s Attallah College of Educational Studies and a member of the college’s Advisory Board, will return to campus to deliver the keynote address at the 2025 Attallah College Degree Ceremony. Walder joined the CIA’s Counterterrorism Center just weeks after earning a bachelor’s degree in history from the University of
Chapman University’s Attallah College of Educational Studies celebrates the Ph.D. in Education students who earned second and third place honors in Leatherby Libraries’ 2025 Eric M. Scandrett Graduate Research Prize, spotlighting the college’s expanding research profile. Robin Gomes, Connor Bogenreif, and Mirvais ‘Mir’ Aminy earned second place for their research project, The Role of Repertoire Selection and Teacher Collaboration in
We are thrilled to recognize the achievements of Cristie Suzukawa Clancy, MS, CCLS, a Ph.D. candidate in Chapman University’s Donna Ford Attallah College of Educational Studies. Clancy has been awarded Chapman’s Spring 2025 Provost’s Dissertation Fellowship, a competitive honor that provides tuition support and a stipend so she can focus on completing her Ph.D. in Education
Lexi (Kurugian) Samuelian, B.A. ’17, M.A. ’18, recently earned National Board Certification as an Early Childhood Generalist, joining a select group of educators nationwide. At Chapman University, she completed both her bachelor’s degree and Master of Arts in Curriculum and Instruction through Attallah College’s Integrated Degree options. Samuelian now teaches first grade in the Los
Chapman University’s Attallah College of Educational Studies proudly welcomes its newest cohort of initiates into the Kappa Delta Pi (KDP) International Honor Society in Education. The Chi Beta Chapter at Chapman is guided by chapter advisor Dr. Kristen Doorn, instructional assistant professor, and led by President Eliza Wenger and Vice President Kathryn Treat. The chapter
The primary method that U.S. schools use to assess the behavioral abilities of young children may be biased against students from underserved communities. This is all the more alarming considering behavioral assessments can impact the educational trajectory of a student’s life. Jared Izumi, assistant professor of counseling and school psychology in the Attallah College of
In his annual State of the University address on Feb. 28, Chapman University President Daniele C. Struppa recognized the institution’s Top Employers for 2025. This award honors organizations that have demonstrated a sustained commitment to hiring the university’s graduates. “We are very grateful for all the organizations that you see listed here that trust us to
At Chapman University’s Attallah College of Educational Studies, innovation and commitment to teacher preparation are at the core of our mission. In the 2023-24 academic year, I was selected as an Impact Academy Fellow with Deans for Impact, a national organization that is dedicated to ensuring that well-prepared teachers teach every child. As a Fellow,
The California Student Aid Commission (CSAC) has announced new modifications to the Golden State Teacher Grant, an education grant created to help prospective teachers cover the costs of earning a California teaching credential. The grant supports soon-to-be teachers and pupil personnel services providers by providing a one-time grant of up to $10,000 to help pay
Chapman University’s Attallah College of Educational Studies held its second annual “Imagining a Resilient Future” conference, an event dedicated to addressing critical issues faced by youth in schools. While the 2023 conference focused on helping students attend school and thrive, the 2024 conference centered on enhancing support for LGBTQIA+ youth. The one-day event, hosted by
Chapman’s Attallah College of Educational Studies proudly highlights the achievements of its students, alumni, and faculty at the 2024 California Association of School Counselors (CASC) Conference and Expo. This year’s conference provided a platform for members of the Attallah College community to share their expertise and insights on key educational topics. In a special recognition,