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The 2026 Campus Award Winners
The 2026 Campus Award Winners

Every year, students, faculty, staff, and campus groups are recognized at Chatham University’s Campus Awards. Here are this year’s winners.

The Student Emergency Fund: Helping Students Through Tough Times
The Student Emergency Fund: Helping Students Through Tough Times

When a Chatham University student has an unexpected emergency and needs help, they can apply for financial assistance from the Student Emergency Fund.

The Ultimate Team Sport: Erin Grace ’29 on Volleyball and Exercise Science
The Ultimate Team Sport: Erin Grace ’29 on Volleyball and Exercise Science

“You can’t do your job at all unless people around you are doing their job properly,” said Grace, who plays on the women’s volleyball team at Chatham. 

For These Students, OAAR was a Huge Help
For These Students, OAAR was a Huge Help

Reaching out to OAAR to ask for accommodations can be a game changer for students with disabilities.

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Chatham’s OT, PT, and MPAS Programs Ranked Among Best by U.S. News

Chatham University’s occupational therapy, physical therapy, and physician’s assistant programs were ranked among the nation’s best in a new list released today by U.S. News & World Report.

Chatham Selected for AGRI-Tech Program, Bringing Combined Solar and Agriculture Project to Eden Hall

The grant will provide training, support, and expect consultation to begin an innovative solar energy and mixed-use agriculture project at Eden Hall.

Chatham University Launches Sustainable Kitchen Certification Program with EcoChef

EcoChef Practitioner is a first-of-its-kind certification program for sustainable commercial kitchens.

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Sandra Rader, DNP ’09, Named a 2026 Woman of Influence by Pittsburgh Business Times
Sandra Rader, DNP ’09, Named a 2026 Woman of Influence by Pittsburgh Business Times

Sandra Rader, a 2009 graduate of Chatham’s Doctor of Nursing Practice program, is the president of UPMC Shadyside Hospital.

Eden Hall Farm is Where Food, Research and Community Take Root
Eden Hall Farm is Where Food, Research and Community Take Root

The Chatham University campus has evolved from a getaway for urban women to a lab for research, the Post-Gazette writes.

Professor Christine Sarteschi Interviewed in The Guardian
Professor Christine Sarteschi Interviewed in The Guardian

Christine Sarteschi, professor of psychology and criminology at Chatham, speaks to The Guardian about sovereign citizens, a major topic of her research.

Professor Jungook Kim Speaks to Penn Live About the NFL Draft
Professor Jungook Kim Speaks to Penn Live About the NFL Draft

“This might be a good opportunity to showcase how vibrant and how culturally enriched our city is,” Kim, an assistant professor of management, told the outlet.

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The 2026 Campus Award Winners
The 2026 Campus Award Winners
The Student Emergency Fund: Helping Students Through Tough Times
The Student Emergency Fund: Helping Students Through Tough Times
Why Does Commencement Regalia Look Like That?
Why Does Commencement Regalia Look Like That?
The Ultimate Team Sport: Erin Grace ’29 on Volleyball and Exercise Science
The Ultimate Team Sport: Erin Grace ’29 on Volleyball and Exercise Science
For These Students, OAAR was a Huge Help
For These Students, OAAR was a Huge Help
A Q&A With Chatham President Lisa Lambert
A Q&A With Chatham President Lisa Lambert

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