Chatham’s Black Student Union has been busy in 2020—releasing an Open Letter towards Chatham Administration, co-planning a Week of Racial Justice, and hosting weekly Instagram lives to address issues on campus and maintain an open dialogue. We caught up with President Elena Boyle to learn more about BSU’s goals in 2020 and the benefits of getting involved.

As President of the Class of 2023, a Psychology and Marketing double-major, and a member of the Men’s Lacrosse Team, Zach Mayan stays busy. Learn more about him, his plans for the future, and his favorite parts of his college experience in this for students, by students feature.

Fall is here in all of its orange, red, and yellow splendor at Chatham. Our Shadyside Campus’ 32-acre arboretum is alive with fall leaves and photo opportunities. In the spirit of autumn celebration, we’ve compiled our top ten spots to take fun fall pictures on-campus.

Merdith (Medii) Spahic ‘22 likes to say that she is multi-passionate. Museum curation, makeup, Frida Kahlo, and sewing are just a few of the passions that she finds time for in her busy schedule. Discover how she plans on incorporating her passions into her future career in this for students, by students feature!

Olivia Young ‘23 keeps busy as an RA, Exercise Science major, and a leader in the WithChatham student organization. Learn more about her, her Chatham favorites, and her plans for her future as an Occupational Therapist in this for students, by students feature!

Fall in Pittsburgh normally means lots of hanging out and Halloween fun, but this year, COVID has thrown a wrench in our typical spooky season plans. Fear not, Cougars: students Chenoa Baker ’21 and Abigail Kneuss ’23 put together a list of activities to enjoy in Pittsburgh and at Chatham that are both seasonal and socially distant.

What is motivating our students to cast their votes in the November election? We caught up with some especially excited voters to learn the ins and outs of their voting strategies. Check it out for first-time voting advice and plenty more.

Graphic Design student Jesse Solomon ‘20 is in his last semester at Chatham. Not only is he graduating with four internships under his belt, he’s been featured in art installments for Mac Miller’s newest album, and is working on building a non-profit for victims of domestic violence as well. Learn more about him and his works in this for-students, by-students spotlight!

From verdant Eden Hall Campus to cozy offices at Shadyside, Chatham University has many spaces where students feel welcomed to express themselves and ask questions— in short, to strive toward wokeness. Student Chenoa Baker identifies six places on campus that, in her experience, showcase Chatham’s core values of social justice through the liberal arts.

In our latest student organization spotlight, Executive President of Chatham Student Power, Zoe Levine takes us through the ins and outs of an organization that promotes all different types of activism on campus and empowers students to speak out for the betterment of the community

As we adjust to a new “normal” of masks, physical distancing, daily health screenings, and way more virtual living, it’s important to check in and remind ourselves why it’s vital to keep making these choices. We caught up with a few Cougars to hear why they opt to follow our healthy and safety protocols every day.

Alyssa McCormick, Environmental Science ‘23 is a lover of plants, science, crafting, and tea. She carries these passions into her studies and her work as a field technician every day. Learn more about her and her plans for the future in this for students, by students feature!