From alumni successes to faculty research to student life, take a look at the latest stories from the community at Chatham University
A Q&A With Chatham President Lisa Lambert
When Lisa Lambert was named the 21st president of Chatham in October 2025, she did an interview with the Chatham Recorder talking about her history at Chatham, her approach as the University’s president, and what she wants to see from Chatham in the future.
The Impact of a Scholarship: Jet Plutko ’25 on Studying Art History in Italy
In her art history course at Chatham, Jet Plutko learned about some of the great works by the painter Artemisia Gentileschi. When she studied abroad in Italy last year, she saw them in person.
Busting the Myths of Networking with Career Development
The Spring 2026 Job & Internship Networking Mixer is approaching on Wednesday, March 25. Ahead of the mixer, Pulse sat down with Chatham’s Office of Career Development to break down some of the common myths students believe about networking.
Going to Ghana with Emma Waltz, MPAS ’26
Emma Waltz had a love of travel instilled in her by her parents. So, when it came time to do her clinical rotations in Chatham University’s MPAS program, she went to Ghana.
How Chatham Undergrads Organized the Pittsburgh Feminist Student Summit
What started as an offhand idea became an event that united Chatham students with dozens of others across Pittsburgh. Now, the Pittsburgh Feminist Student Summit is back for its second year on March 21, 2026.
Three Faculty Members’ Overseas Experiences
From teaching Polish students about pierogi races to watching flamingos off the Venice Lagoon—three humanities faculty members share their experiences doing academic work and seeing the sights in cities across Europe last year.
A Q&A with Kipp Dawson ’94: Activist, Educator, and Coal Miner
Name a progressive American activist movement from the last 60-plus years, and there’s a good chance Kipp Dawson ’94 was there.
Sketches in India with Natalie Callahan ’23
A rickshaw ride at breakneck speed was just the beginning of Natalie Callahan’s Fulbright experience in India, which she was awarded just after she graduated from Chatham.
How Chatham and Ice Hockey Brought This Alumni Couple Together
Madison Black Wilk and Andrew Warhoftig Wilk met when they were both students at Chatham. They were married this past December.
Chatham Loves Donors. Here’s Why.
Chatham’s first Love A Donor Day is Feb. 5, so Pulse is sharing a few highlights of how donors improved university life last year.
Two Alums, Two Paths, One Destination
Sally Guzik ’14 and Nicole Muise-Kielkucki, MAFS ’12, came to Chatham University at different times for different reasons, yet they’ve crossed paths more than once. Just a few years ago, they ended up at the same place.
7 Things To Do After Depositing
If you’re wondering what happens after you make a deposit to Chatham, Pulse is here to fill you in!