After the Tree of Life Synagogue shooting shook Chatham’s campus in October 2018, Jewish student, Leah Berman-Kress knew she wanted to build a safe community for Jewish students on Chatham’s campus. So in partnership with the Office of Student Engagement, Leah founded Chatham’s Jewish Student Association, a safe and welcoming community for all students.

Since its founding in 1869, hundreds of people have lived and learned at Chatham. It’s almost hard to image that their lives long ago were anything like students’ lives today. Turns out, they aren’t so different after all. From traditions to friendships, check out ten things students of Chatham past and present have in common!

Cultural Studies major Chenoa Baker is highlighting ways the Chatham community can make real change to provide better support, resources, and opportunities for our students of color. Check out her list of ways to improve equity and inclusion at Chatham.

Looking to learn more about Chatham’s Pre-Med Advising Program? Recent Master of Science in Biology graduate, Eric J. Schmalzried offered us some insight into his Chatham experience, his aspirations as a doctor, and which class is most crucial for passing the MCAT.

In our second addition of Creatives in Quarantine, recent graduate, Sophia DiRenna ‘20 discusses adapting to creating new work when supplies are limited and the world is uncertain.

Creative work is a famously double-edged sword, equal parts difficult and illuminating. In the face of all the anxieties swirling around our planet, creating meaningful work may be more challenging and more important than ever. We’re asking our creative community to share how they’re making art right now. First up, recent graduate, Dori Cawley.

Chatham Connect is an online network of Chatham students and alumni, created to forge connections within our Chatham community, from professional connections to mentorship to simply chatting with fellow Chatham-ites! Read on to discover success stories from real students and alumni.

Liam Rubright ‘20 has the best of both worlds as a Communications and Arts Management major. Discover his plans on incorporating both his majors into his love for hockey, and his advice for fellow students in this by-students, for-students spotlight!

If you’re looking to soothe three months of stir-craziness, might we suggest a weekend road trip? Check out this list of some of our favorite nature-filled destinations, all within four hours of Pittsburgh.

Even though Summer Community of Writers— Chatham’s MFA in Creative Writing Program’s innovative yearly writing retreat— was cancelled this year due to COVID-19, the program is still going strong, together. We chat with MFA Creative Writing Program Director Sheila Squillante about how the MFACW program is crafting community from a safe distance, and what they’re looking forward to in the fall.

If you’re looking for concrete steps towards improving your allyship right now, check out this list of readings, resources, and questions to ask yourself each day.

Lalah C. Williams is a powerful force at Chatham. She is an advocate, a leader, and a friend to all. Read about all she does at Chatham, her big plans for the future, and her advice to students during these trying times in this for-students by-students feature.