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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.

May 28, 2025 by Katy Gilbertson | News

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

May 27, 2025 by Katy Gilbertson | News

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

January 10, 2025 by Joy Juedes | News

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

November 25, 2024 by Staci Dumoski | News

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

September 24, 2024 by Staci Dumoski | News

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

June 14, 2024 by Gregory Goldsmith | News

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

May 28, 2024 by Katy Gilbertson | News

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

May 10, 2024 by Katy Gilbertson | News

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

$2.5 Million Gift Supports Math, Philosophy and Physics Doctoral Fellowships

January 31, 2024 by Joy Juedes | News

$3 Million Surprise Gift Endows Chairs in Math, Philosophy and Physics Part of one of the largest donations in Chapman history will support a unique and innovative new degree that combines three of the foundational pillars of science

January 31, 2024 by Joy Juedes | News