Graphic Design student Jesse Solomon ‘20 is in his last semester at Chatham. Not only is he graduating with four internships under his belt, he’s been featured in art installments for Mac Miller’s newest album, and is working on building a non-profit for victims of domestic violence as well. Learn more about him and his works in this for-students, by-students spotlight!

Did you know that Chatham’s literary magazine, The Minor Bird, has been running for 91 years? Named after a poem by Robert Frost (who visited Chatham in 1955), the publication has featured hundreds of students’ work. We’re celebrating this long legacy with select pieces from Chatham poets of past and present.

From verdant Eden Hall Campus to cozy offices at Shadyside, Chatham University has many spaces where students feel welcomed to express themselves and ask questions— in short, to strive toward wokeness. Student Chenoa Baker identifies six places on campus that, in her experience, showcase Chatham’s core values of social justice through the liberal arts.

In our latest student organization spotlight, Executive President of Chatham Student Power, Zoe Levine takes us through the ins and outs of an organization that promotes all different types of activism on campus and empowers students to speak out for the betterment of the community

The road to medical school may not always be an easy one, but thanks to Chatham’s pre-med advising program, it can at least be straight forward. We caught up with Associate Professor of Biology and head of the pre-med advising program, Dr. Pierette Appasamy to learn more about a program that’s sending students to medical school left and right.

As we adjust to a new “normal” of masks, physical distancing, daily health screenings, and way more virtual living, it’s important to check in and remind ourselves why it’s vital to keep making these choices. We caught up with a few Cougars to hear why they opt to follow our healthy and safety protocols every day.

Alyssa McCormick, Environmental Science ‘23 is a lover of plants, science, crafting, and tea. She carries these passions into her studies and her work as a field technician every day. Learn more about her and her plans for the future in this for students, by students feature!

Struggling with a big research paper or project? No need to fear, Chatham’s library liaisons are here! Assigned to each student by major, these librarians assist students with whatever research resources they may need. Learn more about your library liason and how they can assist you!

College life is full of new experiences… and expenses. For students feeling overwhelmed with first-time financial concerns, ChathamU student Chenoa Baker is here to share tips and tricks from her own life as a self-identified frugal person, from budgets, to credit cards, savvy shopping, and more.

Aaliyah Thomas ‘24 is already making an impact during her first term at Chatham. Not only is she working in her future professional field, but she is also a published author and the new Class of 2024 president! Learn more about her and the work she is doing in this for-students, by-students feature!

September 15 marks National Online Learning Day, a holiday we are getting well-acquainted with in 2020. Whether you’re getting an online degree, trying online learning for the semester, or splitting your time between in-person and virtual classes, Chatham is offering a bounty of online resources.

It may be a weird time to complete an internship, but as always, Chatham students are adapting with resilience, patience, and creativity. We caught up with a few students to learn about their summer internship experiences in fields ranging from journalism to sustainability.