
From alumni successes to faculty research to student life, take a look at the latest stories from the community at Chatham University
¡ Día de los Muertos at ChathamU!
Día de los Muertos or Day of the Dead is a holiday in many Spanish-speaking countries that takes place on the 1st and 2nd of November. Chatham is hosting its own Dia de los Muertos celebration, and we talked with research librarian Jocelyn Codner and faculty member Mildred Lòpez to find out more about the history and observance of this special tradition.
Relive the Magic of Chatham's 150th Anniversary Celebration
From October 11th to the 13th, Chatham celebrated its 150th Anniversary with a Reunion weekend full of dynamic events, performances, art shows, and one BIG party. Join us in looking back on a fun-filled weekend!
How to Ace Family & Friends Weekend
Family & Friends Weekend 2019 is nearly here! Check out our helpful guide to this beloved weekend, complete with featured events and Pittsburgh recommendations.
Ask an Expert: Lesli Somerset
In this edition of Ask an Expert, Assistant Director of Career Development, Lesli Somerset shares her advice for the scariest aspects of job hunting.
Accountant + Novelist = What?!
Did you know Chatham accountant, Rebecca Luman is also the author of seven novels?! We sat down to discuss her writing process, her very different jobs, and how she manages to accomplish so much.
Behind the GIFs with Sarah Huth, MFAID '19
Our new ChathamU GIFs are a big hit! But what goes into creating these marvelous moving images? We chat with designer Sarah Huth MAID ’19 about creation, collaboration, and cartoon Carson the Cougar.
Ask an Expert: Carrie Tippen
In this edition of Ask an Expert, Dr. Carrie Tippen shares some tips for connecting with our older family members. Questions are key!
What Can an Arboretum Do for You?
The Chatham Arboretum is more than just a pretty place. Find out all the amazing benefits of living and learning in this plant paradise!
Connecting Generations through Food, Stories, and Making a Cookbook
It’s a Monday afternoon at Vintage Senior Services in East Liberty, where students and seniors have begun to set out a dozen various dishes. Oxtail soup, Southern style tea cakes, grape 7-up cake, bean soup, pound cake. In true potluck fashion, the ratio of desserts to entrees is sinful. Nobody has any complaints.
The Weather Channel features Eden Hall Campus
Dr. Peter Walker, Dean of the Falk School of Sustainability & Education at Chatham University, was interviewed on the Weather Channel about how Chatham harvests and reuses rainfall on Eden Hall Campus.
“No one has asked ‘Where are the men’?”: A Conversation about Women in Science
We talk with three members of Chatham’s science faculty to shed some light on this complex topic.
Alumna profile: Vanessa McCarthy-Johnson ’18, MBA ’19
In 2019, it’s surprising to hear anyone say the words “I love politics.” But Vice President of Wilkinsburg Borough Council Vanessa McCarthy-Johnson ’18, MBA ’19, credits her passion for government as the catalyst that led to her seeking not one, but two degrees from Chatham—that, and her four daughters.