
From alumni successes to faculty research to student life, take a look at the latest stories from the community at Chatham University
Distraction Digest: Chatham Content that has Nothing to Do with COVID-19
Chatham has done our utmost to provide helpful online resources around our precautionary COVID-19 measures, but what about our helpful online resources for fun? If you’re missing life on campus as much as we are, we have just the thing: this roundup of delightful Chatham-centric social media, websites, and more.
Eight Ways to Excel in Your Online Classroom
Adjusting to a virtual classroom for the first time? Check out this list of tips and tricks to make the most of your virtual learning experience for the rest of the semester.
Ten Ways to Soothe the Stress of Social-Distancing
Stressed, scared, or overwhelmed? We feel you, ChathamU! We’re counting down some of our favorite ways to alleviate stress and anxiety in the midst of these uncertain times.
Ask an Expert: Coping with Stress During COVID-19
We ask several faculty members to weigh in on a subject that’s on everyone’s mind— COVID-19, and specifically, how do you manage the stress surrounding issues of health, social distancing, and non-stop news coverage?
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.