What course combines critical thinking, sustainable practices, anti-racism, social justice, and more? Agroecology! Student Chenoa Baker interviews Assistant Professor of Agroecology Dr. Chris Murakami on the dual courses Basic Agroecology and Growing Sustainably Lab as part of our student-driven Course Highlights series!

Esmée DeCortie ‘22 is an athlete, a botanist, an Environmental Science student, and an embroiderer. Learn more about her in this for-students, by-students feature!

There are no shortage of ways to empower the scholar within @ ChathamU! Join as we explore a number of options for honing and sharpening your research skills, be that through faculty collaboration, hands-on field research, or work with one of our centers!

Chatham’s Occupational Therapy program is well-known for the student success it yields, but what does that experience look like in real time? We caught up with current OTD student, Stephanie Cascio to learn more about how she is honing her skills as a future occupational therapist via fieldwork, leadership opportunities, and community service.

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!

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!