From alumni successes to faculty research to student life, take a look at the latest stories from the community at Chatham University
Reimagining Failure: Lessons from the WOW Retreat
What inspired some of Chatham’s most successful women to open up about some of their biggest failures? The 12th annual Women of the World (WOW) Retreat, of course! Each year, WOW empowers a cohort of women students to sharpen their leadership skills and build community in the process.
Leap (Day) for Joy: 5 Great Ways to Spend Your Extra Day
What are you doing with your Leap Day? With 24-extra hours in Chatham’s home town of Pittsburgh (one of America’s most vibrant cities), the possibilities are endless!
Revitalizing Pittsburgh’s community parks with public policy
The last time we talked with James Snow, MSUS ’14, he was a project manager at a community development company then called GTECH (now Grounded Strategies). Now he is Development Director at Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy (PPC), overseeing individual, foundation, government, and corporate giving.
Students Shine as World-Ready Interns
Did you know Chatham students can complete their internship requirements abroad?! We caught up with three students—Elena Woodworth, Lena Pieto, and Marco Nakich—who did exactly that. The results? Life-changing.
Envisioning a More Inclusive Chatham: An Interview with Dr. Randi Congleton
Assistant Vice President of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Dr. Randi Congleton discusses her campus-wide initiatives, the markers of a truly inclusive campus, and how we can all be better advocates for diversity, equity, and inclusion across Chatham.
Research from CRAFT at ChathamU Shows the Benefits of Buckwheat
Thanks to research and interviews by CRAFT at Chatham University, we’re gaining new understanding of how this unsung crop has proven integral to Pennsylvania’s economy and heritage... and how it can be an important tool in creating a more sustainable farming future.
Julia Saintz, MSUS ’19, is creating a more sustainable company
“I have many dream jobs,” laughs Julia Saintz, MSUS ’19, “but this is one of them.”
How to Beat the Winter Blues
This winter, we’re encouraging our Chatham community to find new paths to joy, fun, health, and productivity. Join us we count down some of our favorite strategies to keep positive despite the cold.
The Arts at Chatham: Spring 2020 Round-Up
From fine arts to drama, music to literature, on-campus or out on the town, there’s always something to educate and inspire at ChathamU. 🎨🎭🎶 We’ve collected this spring’s fine arts events into one place for easy browsing. So mark your calendars, and enjoy all the awesome arts opportunities available!
Master of Sustainability + MBA dual degree alumna Caitlin Fadgen is rethinking downtown Pittsburgh
“One of the things that Downtown Pittsburgh struggles with is that people don’t think of it as a neighborhood—but it is,” says alumna Caitlin Fadgen, Master of Sustainability + MBA ’17. That’s what she aims to change in her work with Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership (PDP).
CHUTZ-POW: Meet the Superheroes of the Holocaust
Move over Marvel—The Holocaust Center of Pittsburgh is reimagining what it means to be a superhero with the CHUTZ-POW! comic book series. Coming Soon to an Art Gallery Near You!
Joy as Resistance — MLK Day @ Chatham
Martin Luther King Jr. Day at Chatham isn’t just a day off—it’s a reason to reflect, create, and serve our community. Don’t miss our curated list of all the ways to celebrate MLK Day this January.