From alumni successes to faculty research to student life, take a look at the latest stories from the community at Chatham University

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Meet Five Spring Athletes

ChathamU athletes are at the heart of everything our community strives for—leadership, teamwork, and an ongoing commitment to improvement. As our spring athletes begin to prepare for their upcoming seasons, we caught up with five student-athletes to learn more about their love for their sports and what life looks like for a student athlete.

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Making Mentorship Work for You @ChathamU

“That’s just a part of who we are, a community-based institution supported by alumni who used to walk in the same shoes as the current students.” We sat down with Katie Thoma, the head of the Welcome Aboard program and Chatham Connect, to discuss how these unique programs offer Chatham students mentorship opportunities like no other.

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12 Winter Friendly Hobbies to Try in 2022

Looking for fun things to do this winter? Look no further than our guide to winter-friendly hobbies to try in 2022. We’ve got everything from cozy indoor recommendations to adventurous outdoorsy challenges. Scratch the traditional new year's resolutions this year and just try things that bring you joy!

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Celebrate the Season with ChathamU

If you’re hoping to enjoy the sights and stylings of Winter Mellon from afar, we invite you to enjoy our Winter Celebration photo gallery! Though our usual winter traditions looked a little different this year, students still gathered in Mellon to dine, dance, and be merry. Huzzah!

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Meet Six December Graduates

On December 10th, a whole new crew of Chatham students will become Chatham alumni as they walk across the Athletic Fitness Center stage. We caught up with six soon-to-be Chatham graduates to learn more about their favorite Chatham memories, their future plans, and the advice they might give to their first-year selves.

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25 Years of Women's Ice Hockey @ Chatham

The 2020-2021 season marks the 25th anniversary of the Chatham women’s ice hockey team. Since its founding in 1996, many a Chatham student has found friendship, confidence, and agility on the ice. In this special 25th anniversary feature, we share photos and fun facts and touch base with current students and alumni about what their Chatham ice hockey experience meant to them.

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Why 'It's On Us' to Help Prevent Sexual Assault

Wondering how you can do your part to make Chatham’s campus a safer space for everyone? Join Dean of Students, Chris Purcell on Thursday, November 3rd for a Dean’s Hour centered around the It’s On Us Campaign, a national initiative that asks everyone to do their part to help prevent sexual assault on college campuses.

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Mocktails Are Back in Full Swing

After a year off, Chatham’s mocktail tradition is back for its 44th year! We spoke with this year’s organizers, Ryan Tahbaz ‘22 and Michaela Delauter ‘24 of the Chatham Activities Board to learn more about the plans for this year’s event.

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The Spookiest Spots on Chatham's Campus

It’s no secret—Chatham’s Shadyside campus is famously haunted. 🙀 And just in time for Halloween weekend part 1, we’re counting down some of the spookiest and spirit-laden spots on campus. From well-known ghouls to unsolved mysteries, the ‘college on the hill’ has got ‘em all.

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