
From alumni successes to faculty research to student life, take a look at the latest stories from the community at Chatham University
CRAFT Launches New Conversation Series
A student-run initiative, The Food Lover’s Elective, is the first segment of a new conversation series featuring keynote speakers focused on food beyond the dinner table. Join Masters of Food Studies students, Ani Steele, and Frankie Williams as they talk about this exciting series!
Student Profile: Hanna Theile
Hanna Theile ‘21 is a Political Science major who has always found her niche in helping others. Learn more about, her plans for using her degree to enact change, and her advice to fellow students in this for-students, by-students feature!
Meaningful Internships in the Time of COVID-19
Join us as we talk with four Seniors about their internships during the time of COVID-19, their advice for embracing the unexpected, and their plans for the future.
Celebrate Women's History Month at ChathamU
Join us as we celebrate Women’s History Month at ChathamU, from the Barbara Stone Hollander ’60 Lecture in Women’s Leadership to Girl Scout cookies with Dean Heather Black, from this year’s self-care themed Women of the World Retreat to panels and activities exploring feminism through an intersectional lens.
Inspiring Each Other to Flourish: Inside a RISE Mentorship
Leah Johnson has been Komal Kaur’s mentor since her first day at Chatham thanks to the RISE Program. RISE (Retain. Involve. Strengthen. Excel) is a program designed by students of color and the Office of Student Affairs to help ensure the support and success of students of color on Chatham’s campus. Click the link to read more about Leah and Komal’s mentor/mentee bond.
Working Harder for Ourselves with Maryellen Baverso
Pittsburgh yoga instructor, Maryellen Baverso, RYT-500 has been leading Chatham’s yoga classes for the last six years. This past year, however, came with a unique set of challenges—the kind that forced us to prioritize our health and wellness. We caught up with Maryellen to learn more about using yoga as a tool to bolster both our mental and physical health.
Course Highlight: Womanist and Feminist Theology
Chenoa Baker ’21 highlights Special Topics: Womanist and Feminist Theology, a course offering in Spring 2021 at Chatham, and how it showcases our University Mission and values.
Student Profile: Walker Orner
Walker is a creative in his last semester here at Chatham. He has spent his time doing design and videography, working in the Art and Design Center, and unicycling. Learn more about Walker and his plans for the future in this for-students, by-students feature!
Cultivating Indoor Plants in the Winter with Sustainability Majors
Cultivating plants indoors can be difficult, but definitely worth the effort! Sustainability majors and plant lovers Leah Whitacre ’23 and John Mamas ’23 share tips from from their own experiences with indoor plant cultivation.
From Roomies to Besties: Katie Crouch and Eliza Moore
Your first year roommate doesn’t always become your BFF. But luckily for Eliza Moore and Katie Crouch ‘23 that was certainly the case. Read on to learn how they went from roommates to best friends and their advice for incoming students choosing their future roomie.
It All Began at Chatham: Alumni Love Stories
Get ready to get a little misty at these sweet tales of romance that started right here on campus! In collaboration with Alumni Relations, we’ve collected love stories from Chatham alums that will definitely tug at your heartstrings.
They Love Me, They Love Me Not: Romantic and Anti-Valentines Reads
Chenoa Baker ’21 and Outreach Librarian Jocelyn Codner come up with the ultimate list of Valentine’s and Anti-Valentine’s Day reads from Jennie King Mellon Library’s resources.