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Meet Four Students From Chatham’s Biggest Incoming Class Ever
Meet Four Students From Chatham’s Biggest Incoming Class Ever

This fall, Chatham University is preparing to greet its largest incoming undergraduate class in its 157-year history. Meet four of those students now.

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How to Get Around Pittsburgh with Your Free Bus Fare
How to Get Around Pittsburgh with Your Free Bus Fare

Don’t miss the bus! Get the most out of your free rides on Pittsburgh Regional Transit with your Chatham student email and the Ready2Ride app.

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See Where Chatham Students Spent Their 2026 Summer Internships
See Where Chatham Students Spent Their 2026 Summer Internships

For National Intern Day, Pulse is highlighting students interning at three interesting locations.

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What’s Different Between Chatham’s MAP, MSCP, and PsyD Programs?
What’s Different Between Chatham’s MAP, MSCP, and PsyD Programs?

Chatham University’s graduate psychology programs give students strong foundations in psychology, but what distinguishes these programs from each other?

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Two Grants Will Help Chatham Bring Civic Engagement and Purpose Into Curriculum and Campus Life
Two Grants Will Help Chatham Bring Civic Engagement and Purpose Into Curriculum and Campus Life

Two new grants will help Chatham more meaningfully incorporate two elements of its mission and values—civic engagement and purpose-driven living—into campus life.

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Chatham University Names Michael E. Braxton as Vice President of Advancement
Chatham University Names Michael E. Braxton as Vice President of Advancement

Braxton comes to Chatham with two decades of experience in philanthropic partnerships in Pittsburgh’s academic and cultural institutions.

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Chatham University Announces Formation of the Falk College of Environment, Leadership, and Management
Chatham University Announces Formation of the Falk College of Environment, Leadership, and Management

The new college brings together Chatham’s schools of business, sustainability, and the environment 

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Chatham University Merges Business and Environmental Schools
Chatham University Merges Business and Environmental Schools

“The merger of the two schools, University leaders believe, will create stronger, interdisciplinary opportunities for graduates pursuing careers in business and environmental sustainability.”


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Chatham University Names New Vice President of Advancement
Chatham University Names New Vice President of Advancement

Michael Braxton joins the advancement team following his time as associate vice president of planned giving & major gifts at Duquesne University.

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Fixing the Food System: Lessons From Chatham’s Living Laboratories
Fixing the Food System: Lessons From Chatham’s Living Laboratories

Laura Livingston, director of sustainable agriculture and assistant professor of food studies, speaks to The Packer about Eden Hall Farm.

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Fossil Footprints Reveal That an Ancient Human Relative Was Larger Than Previously Thought
Fossil Footprints Reveal That an Ancient Human Relative Was Larger Than Previously Thought

The Smithsonian Institute shares the findings published by Associate Professor of Biology Kevin Hatala and his team in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences .

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Free Activities in Pittsburgh? There’s More Than You Might Think.
Free Activities in Pittsburgh? There’s More Than You Might Think.

Historic neighborhoods, miles of trails, library cards, and more— choose your own no-cost Steel City adventure.

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What to Do During a Trip to Pittsburgh
What to Do During a Trip to Pittsburgh

Concerts, birds, football, and more— there’s plenty to do during a day in Pittsburgh.

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Meet Four Students From Chatham’s Biggest Incoming Class Ever
Meet Four Students From Chatham’s Biggest Incoming Class Ever

This fall, Chatham University is preparing to greet its largest incoming undergraduate class in its 157-year history. Meet four of those students now.

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“Everything I Was Learning Felt Important:” Sandeep Rajan, MPAS ’26, on Chatham’s PA Program
“Everything I Was Learning Felt Important:” Sandeep Rajan, MPAS ’26, on Chatham’s PA Program

The MPAS student discusses Chatham’s Problem-Based Learning courses and doing clinical rotations in plastic surgery.

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How to Get Around Pittsburgh with Your Free Bus Fare
How to Get Around Pittsburgh with Your Free Bus Fare

Don’t miss the bus! Get the most out of your free rides on Pittsburgh Regional Transit with your Chatham student email and the Ready2Ride app.

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See Where Chatham Students Spent Their 2026 Summer Internships
See Where Chatham Students Spent Their 2026 Summer Internships

For National Intern Day, Pulse is highlighting students interning at three interesting locations.

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