
From alumni successes to faculty research to student life, take a look at the latest stories from the community at Chatham University
Chatham Holds Interfaith Service and Vigil for Tree of Life
On Thursday, November 1, 2018, hundreds of members of the Chatham community gathered at Chatham’s pond for an Interfaith Service and Vigil to commemorate the lives lost in the Tree of Life Synagogue shootings, and to recognize Chatham’s enduring ties and friendship with the Jewish community.
3 Questions for Music Students
Thanks to ample performance opportunities, private instruction from Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra members, and music-specific scholarships, Chatham music students flourish.
King of her Castle: Sarah Sindler ‘11
At the intersection of commerce and social commentary, jewelry designer and Chatham alumna, Sarah Sindler’s tooth caps, nostril clips, fingernail rings, and more, are equal parts accessory and conversation piece.
Fiction is Still True: A Conversation with Brittany Hailer, MFACW ‘15
Author and journalist Brittany Hailer learned the power of listening and the strength of community in Chatham’s MFA Creative Writing program. She’s spun her diverse experience into the book Animal You’ll Surely Become, a genre-blending work of poetry and creative nonfiction.
Alumni Profile: Megan Gallagher '11
Megan Gallagher ‘11 didn’t set out to be a farmer, but life had other plans. An organic gardening class at Eden Hall set the wheels in motion for be.wild.er farm—Megan’s small but mighty start up farm.
Catching Up with Alice Julier and the Future of Food Studies
Associate Professor and Director of the Master of Arts in Food Studies (MAFS) program Alice Julier did not write the book on food studies—she edited it.
Art History In The Cemetery
Why were 160 people itching to enter Allegheny Cemetery on October 12? The answer might surprise you. It's not ghost-hunting or grave-digging, it's art history.
Your Guide to On-Campus Employment at ChathamU
On-campus employment is a great way to increase your skill set while earning some extra cash. Check out our list of some unique student employee positions, and get to work at Chatham!
3 Questions for Pittsburgh Newcomers
We caught up with Chatham students from across the United States to see how they’re taking advantage of all the ‘Burgh has to offer while adapting to a major life change.
Chatham Leaders Emerge at Camp Guyasuta
Eighteen Chatham students attended the Emerging Leaders Overnight Retreat at Camp Guyasuta, about 30 minutes north of Pittsburgh. The goal was to fine-tune their understanding of what leadership really is, hone their leadership skills in the great outdoors, make friends, and step outside of their comfort zones.
Student Profile: Rachel Waugh, MAFS '19
Eden Hall Campus has a history that we at Chatham celebrate: Sebastian Mueller, an immigrant from Germany, bought Eden Hall Farm and used it (in part) as a retreat for women employees. But that’s not the whole story.
Alumna and Campus Community Profile: Sarah Hamm, MFA '13
Social media undergoes constant change, and change is one thing that Chatham University Social Media Manager Sarah Hamm understands well.