From alumni successes to faculty research to student life, take a look at the latest stories from the community at Chatham University
A Service-Learning Trip Led Chatham Students to Costa Rica
For Aleah Siwula ’25, the trip was “life changing.” “Not only seeing those communities but being able to make the tiniest impact on those people’s lives is something I’ll cherish forever,” she said.
A Museum, Laboratory, and County Office: Three Students on Their Pittsburgh Internships
What do Chatham students do during their summer internships in Pittsburgh? Quite a lot.
Senior to Senior Series: Jess Taney ’24
Jess Taney is a cell and molecular biology major with a fondness for research and the community she’s found on Chatham’s volleyball team.
Senior to Senior Series: Jolie Phan ’24
Meet Jolie Phan, a human biology major and student in the IDP program working toward her master’s degree in Physician Assistant Studies. Jolie talks candidly about problem-based learning, cheerleading, her involvement with the Asian Student Association, and her impactful friendships at Chatham in this senior to senior profile.
On Earth Day, a Peek Into One Sustainability Grad’s Future
Jack Merola-Lapson says as long as he’s in a stream with bugs and mud, he’s happy.
Science Professors Drop the Formality (& Serious Wisdom) in New DEI Podcast
The Chatham DEI Committee of the Sciences’ new podcast aims to have fun, frank conversations between students and faculty members.
Alumni Feature: Sabina Spigner, MSBIO ’18
Before heading to medical school, Sabina Spinger (MSBIO ‘18) wanted to take some time to better prepare herself. Thats how she found Chatham after graduating from the University of Pennsylvania in 2016. Learn more about how Sabina found a tight knit community when she needed it the most.
Alumni Profile: Alysha Slater, MSBIO ‘19
After working as a vet technician and furthering her love for animals, Alysha Slater decided to pursue a Master of Science in Biology to give her a foundation of research to later pursue a PhD in Ecology. Alysha tells us how Chatham faculty gave her the confidence and connections she needed, and how she fell in love with life at Eden Hall.
Student Profile: Tristan Palmer
Tristan Palmer ‘21 is an athlete, a future doctor, and a student ambassador here at Chatham. Learn more about him, his experience with changing his career goals, and his plans for the future in this for-students, by-students feature!
Student Profile: Andrew Greco ’21
Andrew Greco ‘21 is the Vice President of the Class of 2021, a future Physician Assistant, an RA, a skier, and a diligent student. Learn more about him, his work at Chatham, and his plans for the future in this for-students, by-students feature!