From alumni successes to faculty research to student life, take a look at the latest stories from the community at Chatham University
Feyisola Akintola, MSUS+MBA ‘16, is working for a more equitable Pittsburgh
Alumna Feyisola Akintola explains that her Master of Sustainability + MBA Dual Degree taught her to push boundaries and make a difference in her role as Special Initiatives Manager for Mayor Bill Peduto at the City of Pittsburgh.
Happy Holidays from ChathamU!
The song "Chatham Christmas" was recently discovered in the Chatham University Archives. Not much is known about the song besides its connection to the Class of 1952. In the spirit of the holiday season, and in honor of Chatham's 150th Anniversary year, three students from the Chatham University Music Program gathered together to breathe new life into the song.
Behind the Scenes of “Chatham Holidays”
From the Archives to your iPhone, from 1952 to 2019, the song featured in our most recent holiday video had quite the journey. Get a peek behind the scenes as we explore the history, mystery, and magic of our final celebration of Chatham’s 150th Anniversary year.
Internship: Hannah Blinn, MSUS ‘19
Master of Sustainability student Hannah Blinn was guided by Falk School faculty to an internship opportunity with the Environmental Health Project, where she’s able to combine her passion for sustainability, data analytics, and public health.
Happy 150th Birthday, Chatham!
At long last, we’ve reached Chatham’s official 150th birthday: December 11, 2019. In one last 150 hurrah, we asked community members to share their love letters to Chatham and collected some of our favorite memories from the great celebration that was 2019.
It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year
Huzzah for sparkles, songbirds, and season’s greetings! Check out some of our favorite photos from this year’s Candlelight gathering.
How to Thrive (and Not Just Survive) During Exam Week
‘Tis the season… for final exams. Perhaps not the jolliest way to start off December, but with a little bit of prep and a positive mindset, you can set yourself up for success. We’ve rounded up helpful tips to get your head (and your body and heart!) in the game.
Falk School Students Consult for Marburger Farm Dairy
That glass of milk is nutritious and refreshing, but how sustainable is it? “People want to purchase items that they know are not harming our planet, and that they know come from a good place,” says Jim Marburger, president of family-run Marburger Farm Dairy.
Tie-Dye Tycoon: Carlee Shreve, International Business '22
First year, Carlee Shreve’s burgeoning tie-dye t-shirt business, Trippy Tees and More, caught the eye of Pittsburgh’s beloved craft fair, Handmade Arcade and earned her a 2019 Youth Maker Scholarship.
Joshua Lewis, MSUS ‘16, is taking care of environmentally significant land
Joshua Lewis, Conservation Coordinator at French Creek Valley Conservancy works to protect 2,200 acres of environmentally significant lands. Read more about how a Master of Sustainability led him to land conservation.
A morning in the Agroecology Demonstration Garden
The Agroecology Garden at Eden Hall Campus doesn’t just serve as a test-ground for projects and passions. It fosters community, connects old ways with new methods, and empowers students to cultivate not only greenery but a sense of identity.