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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Student-Recommended Books to Cozy Up With This Season

With the coldest weeks of the year upon us, we’ve found ourselves wanting to do nothing but cozy up with a good book and a warm cup of hot cocoa. Luckily, our resident experts— our English and Creative Writing majors— are here to help warm up the season with their favorite reads. Read on to find what they find heartwarming, uplifting, or thought-provoking.

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The Welcome Aboard Advantage with Dr. Lynette Charity ‘74 and Ashley Pesarick

As we near the end of National Mentorship Month, we wanted to highlight the impact that alumni mentorship can have on our current students. We caught up with longtime doctor and public speaker, Dr. Lynette Charity, and her Welcome Aboard mentee and aspiring doctor, Ashley Pesarick to learn more about how their relationship has impacted them both.

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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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