Schmid College Awards Night Celebrates Student Excellence The annual tradition recognized dozens of students for their contributions to the academic and social life of Schmid College of Science and Technology.
The annual Schmid College Awards Night was held on May 21, 2025. Students graduating with a bachelor’s degree in Schmid College of Science and Technology will earn program honors by meeting the following criteria: Students must have a major GPA of 3.500 of higher and must have completed independent research. Completion of independent research includes the
Sophie Alter ’25 Wins Ronald M. Huntington Award for Outstanding Scholarship
Sophie Alter, a senior biochemistry and molecular biology major, has been named the recipient of the Ronald M. Huntington Award for Outstanding Scholarship for 2025. The Ronald M. Huntington Award is bestowed upon the graduating senior judged to have exhibited the most distinguished record of scholarly accomplishments while a student at Chapman University. Evidence of
Science Philosopher Thomas Pradeu is Chapman’s Newest Presidential Fellow
Pradeu is a tenured senior investigator in philosophy of science at France’s National Centre for Scientific Research and the University of Bordeaux.
Apgar Foundation Grant Expands Smith Institute’s Summer Scholars Program
The generous $25,000 grant opened doors for more students to participate in this unique educational opportunity.
Chapman Continues Rise in the 2025 National Rankings From U.S. News & World Report
The university was hailed as one of the best colleges for veterans and as a “best value” school.
Spring Honors for Schmid College Faculty Recognitions for research, pedagogy and mentorship
Faculty in Schmid College of Science and Technology have been recognized with a number of university awards this spring: Rosalee Hellberg, associate professor of food science, has been recognized with the university’s Award in Mentorship of Undergraduate Research & Creative Activity. Students in Hellberg’s lab have worked on projects ranging from developing methods for detecting
Chapman University’s Yakir Aharonov Elected as Member of the Royal Society
Yakir Aharonov, a professor at Schmid College of Science and Technology and holder of the James J. Farley Professorship in Natural Philosophy, has been elected as a member of the Royal Society, the UK’s national academy of sciences.
Schmid Seniors Win Big at Campus Leadership Awards Congratulations to Mohamad Hijazi, Lorena Munoz, and Kevin Nguyen
On Friday, May 3, Dean of Students Jerry Price announced Chapman’s annual Campus Leadership Awards. Schmid College is proud to announce that Schmid seniors Mohamad Hijazi, Lorena Munoz, and Kevin Nguyen won university-wide awards. These standout seniors represent the academic breadth and excellence of Schmid College, and we look forward to following along in their
