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Course Highlight: Sustainable Fermentation
Chatham’s Master of Food Studies Sustainable Fermentation course is full of beer brewing, yogurt-making, experiential learning and collaboration. Read on to see what the instructor and current students in the course find so great about this unique learning experience!

Shedding Some Light on Crime with Dr. Christine Sarteschi
Associate Professor of Criminology and Social Work, Dr. Christine Sarteschi does some truly fascinating and disturbing research on some of the most violent crimes in our society. As a result, she frequently appears in national news outlets to provide expert testimonials on everything from mass shooters to anti-government extremists. We caught up with Dr. Sarteschi to learn more about her research and how she is helping to mentor the next generation of criminologists.

Immersive Media Program Brings the Past to the Present
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!

The Emerging Black Writers-in-Residence Program
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.

The Advantages of a Chatham MBA with John Wang
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.

Five Reasons to Visit Chatham this Fall
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!

Chart Your Own Course as a First-Gen Student
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.

Seeking to Bring Value to Others with Jean Wilner Augustin
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.”