From alumni successes to faculty research to student life, take a look at the latest stories from the community at Chatham University
Your Sign to Study Abroad, from Jada Jenkins ’26
Jada Jenkins ‘26—who majors in media arts and minors in Middle Eastern Studies and public relations—shares her experience studying abroad in Morocco.
Underground Music: Meeting the Coffeehouse Committee
No, there are no baristas lurking in the basement of Rea House. It’s the Coffeehouse Committee—comprised of just four students—that rock out together to plan some of Chatham’s most popular events, pulling in students from all over Pittsburgh.
Football, Insurance, the Aviary: Three Chatham Students’ 2025 Summer Internships
Three students share their experiences at their summer internships.
Planting the Garden of Eden at Eden Hall Campus
Holly Tyson, MAFS ’25, wanted the small plot outside the Esther Barrazone Center to be like a southwestern Pennsylvania Garden of Eden.
The Glue of Any Residence Hall: Resident Advisors!
“I really enjoy building community,” said Rea House resident advisor LJ Varley ’27. “I’m a people person.”
Chatham in Bloom: Living and Late Spring Traditions
Some new, some lost, some still kicking—come explore eight of Chatham’s coolest spring traditions!
A Student’s Startup Aims to Move Phosphorus From Water to Farms
Matt Oriente, MSUS ’25, raised crops at Eden Hall Campus as part of his work with HydroPhos Solutions, a startup he founded with his undergraduate classmates.
Aurielle Brunner ’25 Wants to Take it All
She’s already won five NCAA All American titles in track & field, but Aurielle Brunner ’25 still wants to do more.
Celebrate Black History Month With Your Student ID
Here’s a selection of interesting and educational exhibits Chatham students can visit for free or with a student discount.
Chatham’s Immersive Media Program Champions Tech, Art, and Community
What is immersive media? “So much,” says one student. “If it tells a story, shares a message, or brings people together in a creative way, it qualifies as immersive media.”
How Chatham Students Made a Strategic Plan for Mars, PA
Three graduate students talk what it was like to work with Mars Borough on a strategic five-year plan for the town.
Two International Student Stories for International Education Week
Two students—one from Japan, the other from Zimbabwe—discuss their international education experiences at Chatham University.