Musicians and singers of all skill levels and backgrounds are welcome in Chatham’s choir, jazz ensemble, and concert band.

For Aleah Siwula ’25, the trip was “life changing.” “Not only seeing those communities but being able to make the tiniest impact on those people’s lives is something I’ll cherish forever,” she said.

“RISE was intentionally looking to connect people of color. There was space to have hard conversations and be honest about what we were experiencing,” said one student.

What do Chatham students do during their summer internships in Pittsburgh? Quite a lot.

Haileigh Stephens ’24 was awarded the Gilman Scholarship to help pay for her semester abroad. “It was a game changer for me,” she said.

We’re sending off our 2023-2024 Senior to Senior correspondent Lirit Gilmore with a fond farewell in this special Q&A!

Jess Taney is a cell and molecular biology major with a fondness for research and the community she’s found on Chatham’s volleyball team.

Undergraduate Lirit Gilmore earned her food safety ServSafe certification through a class offered by CRAFT at Chatham University.

Samantha Beall-Dennell ’25 was awarded a Goldwater Scholarship for her research into how and why it may work.

The second-semester graduate student discusses her position as Eden Hall Campus’ professional forester, the Tiny Forest Coalition, and the joy of being outdoors.

Meet Jolie Phan, a human biology major and student in the IDP program working toward her master’s degree in Physician Assistant Studies. Jolie talks candidly about problem-based learning, cheerleading, her involvement with the Asian Student Association, and her impactful friendships at Chatham in this senior to senior profile.

Chatham’s MFA Creative Writing offers plenty of unique programming, from visiting lecturers to funding opportunities. One beloved event? Word Circus, a reading series hosted by— and featuring the talents of— Chatham’s MFACW writers.