Students in the Immersive Media program collaborated with the Chatham Archives to bring history to life through virtual reality this past semester. From programs that place a user into historic Chatham photographs to 3D projections of artifacts, the students each brought their unique interests to the project. Read on to learn more about their projects and what inspired them!

From an alumni-led movement to address gaps in diversity, Chatham MFA in Creative Writing created the Emerging Black Writers-in-Residence Program, a space for Black writers to feel their talents are valued and honored while also receiving personalized experience in teaching and mentorship. Read on for more about the program and for an interview with Emerging Black Writer-in-Residence Caitlyn Hunter MFACW ’15.

Master of Business Administration student, John Wang chose to pursue an MBA to follow in the footsteps of his father. At Chatham, he has found a path to advance both his career and family-oriented goals, not to mention, a powerful bond with his professors.

Fall weekends sure fly by! Before winter casts its long shadow, join us for a Fall Campus Visit Day and explore Chatham’s Shadyside campus during one of its most stunning seasons. Need more reasons to visit? We’ve got five!

Happy First-Generation Students Day! Every year Chatham welcomes a brand-new class of trailblazing first-generation students and this year is no different—90 new first-gen students joined Chatham’s ranks this fall. In honor of this special day, we’re counting down some of our best recommendations for both current and prospective first-gen students.

After growing up in Haiti, Jean Wilner Augustin opted to pursue Chatham’s Master of Healthcare Informatics with the goal of better serving those in need. According to Jean, “Helping people has always been my dream; I am always looking for the best way to do that.”

There is a new class taking flight at Chatham’s Eden Hall campus this semester, that is full of fun, feathers, kayaking, and more— Ornithology! We spoke with the course instructors, Dr. Steven Latta the Director of Conservation and Field Research at The National Aviary, and Robert S. Mulhivill, the National Aviary’s Ornithologist to learn more about this unique course.

Meet Chris Purcell, the new Interim Dean of Students. A kickball player, Pittsburgh transplant, and advocate for equity and inclusion within student affairs, he is working hard to make an impact during his time at Chatham. Learn more about him in our latest Community Profile.

Assistant Professor of Immersive Media, Joseph Amodei has been lending their artistic activism to an international coalition called Free the Vaccine since March of 2020. Click to learn more about Free the Vaccine’s vision for a ‘people’s vaccine,’ Joseph’s local campaigns, and their recommendations for starting your own artistic activism.

Catch this Q&A with Director of Career Development, Kate Sheridan & Career Development student employee, Julia Rayburg for their expert resume advice!

Need a quick rundown on the differences between majors, minors, and double majors? We’ve got you. Check out our breakdown of these academic need-to-knows.

While you’re checking off those first year college course requirements, try thinking outside the box (while thinking critically about the media we consume every day) and take Media Literacy! Explore culture and politics through the lens of social media, TV, and more, all while getting a leg-up on how to deftly navigate the information all around us.