
From alumni successes to faculty research to student life, take a look at the latest stories from the community at Chatham University
Increase Your Global Human Rights Literacy
Observed on December 10th, Human Rights Day encourages us to think globally about what it means to be human— and how to come together to address our world’s problems. Check out some of the ways Chatham is encouraging global human rights literacy through courses, majors, and events, preparing our students to be agents of change, tomorrow and today.
Student Profile: Natalie Callahan
Natalie Callahan ‘23 is an artist, an entrepreneur, and the head of the new Fashion Club here at Chatham. Learn more about Natalie, her artistic inspirations, and her plans for the future in this for-students, by-students feature!
3 Questions with a Transfer Student
Wondering what’s possible when you choose to transfer to Chatham? Transfer student and International Studies major, Ava Meyer takes us through the ins and outs of the transfer process, highlighting everything from student life to financial aid opportunities.
Student-Tested Study Tips
Join Marketing & Communications student employees Abbi Kneuss ‘23 and Chenoa Baker ‘21 as they share their tried-and-true study methods.
How to Host Your Own Mini Candlelight, Eggnog, & Holiday Ball
The first Friday of December typically marks Chatham’s holiday traditions of Candlelight, Eggnog, and Holiday Ball. And while we’re sad that we can’t celebrate together in person, we’ve compiled this list of ways you can recreate the magic of these traditions at home.
End-of-Year Made Easier with OAAR
If you’re up a creek without a paddle, we’re happy to offer you an OAAR— the Office of Academic & Accessibility Resources, that is! With the end of the year right around the corner, we spoke to Academic Access Specialist Cassidy Hruska about the OAAR’s offerings, study tips, test anxiety, and more.
Alumna Profile: Jillian Hamilton OTD '18
Jillian Hamilton’s journey through our Occupational Therapy Program started with the encouragement of a friend, and along the way, the camaraderie she felt with her classmates and the mentorship of faculty members saw her through to the finish line. Now, Hamilton is using learnings from her OT thesis project to improve the lives of children with developmental delays.
Student Profile: Fanghao "Edge" Tian ‘20
Fanghao "Edge" Tian, is a filmmaker, a photographer, a traveler, an actor, a dreamer, and a friend to all. We recently joined him to talk before his upcoming graduation in December. Learn more about him, his dreams for the future, and his plan for saying goodbye in this for-students, by-students feature!
‘Black is Not a Monolith’—A Conversation with Caitlyn Hunter, MFACW
This coming Spring, MFA alum, Caitlyn Hunter will join Chatham’s MFA in Creative Writing Faculty as the first Emerging Black Writer-in-Residence. We caught up with Caitlyn to learn more about her plans for the residency and what is keeping her inspired right now.
What Chatham is Grateful for this Thanksgiving
This Thanksgiving, it’s more important than ever to focus on what spark hope and gratitude in our hearts. Join us as we reflect on a few of the things we’re grateful for this holiday season here at ChathamU.
Ask an Expert: Going Green this Holiday Season
Despite holiday traditions looking a little different this year, there are still plenty of opportunities to go green this holiday season. Join President of the Graduates Go Green Club Laurel WolfeWawrzynek ‘21 as she gives her expert advice on how to remain eco-conscious in the coming weeks.
Making the Most of Winter Sunlight with Skukura Woods, MSCP '20
Skukura Woods MSCP ’20 shares mental health tips for the Chatham community to get us through the low-sunlight winter season.