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Congrats Andrew! Andrew Finlay has successfully defended their PhD
Department Chair Kathryn Preuss is this Year's Recipient of the CSC Clara Benson Award
PhD Candidate Natalie Condino Wins Outstanding Oral Presentation Award
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BPCH, BTOX, and CHEM Students Recognized at 2025 CCMPS Undergraduate Awards
Prof. and Chair of the Department of Chemistry Receives the 2026 CCUCC Clara Benson Award
PhD Candidate Wins Gilead Early Career Award for Excellence in Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
Dr. Leanne Chen Receives Research Excellence Award
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