
From alumni successes to faculty research to student life, take a look at the latest stories from the community at Chatham University
Student Profile: Tristan Palmer
Tristan Palmer ‘21 is an athlete, a future doctor, and a student ambassador here at Chatham. Learn more about him, his experience with changing his career goals, and his plans for the future in this for-students, by-students feature!
3 Questions with a Future Occupational Therapist, Part 2
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 Vanessa Verboort to learn more about how she is honing her skills as a future occupational therapist thanks to one-on-one mentorship with her professors.
Feeling Squirrely: Campus Animals at ChathamU
Chenoa Baker interviews Sustainability major John Mamas ’23 and Head Gardener Kristen Spirl MLA ‘12 about the woodland critters on our Chatham University campuses.
Women, Politics, and Power: A Conversation with Dr. Jennie Sweet-Cushman
Dr. Jennie Sweet-Cushman, associate professor of political science, talks about her studies of the shifting dynamic of women in the world of politics and what we all can do to enact change.
Alumnae Working to Empower Women
Julie Marx-Lally and Taneshya Williams are both alums of Chatham’s Master of Counseling Psychology program; they’re also coworkers at Pennsylvania Women Work, an organization devoted to the empowerment and employment of Pennsylvania’s women. In honor of Women’s History Month, we caught up with these two alumnae to learn more about their work to empower women and their recommendations for finding a job you love.
Student Profile: Mya Green
Mya Green ‘22 is a Sustainability student who dreams of improving the world through food. Learn more about her, her aspirations, and her advice on eating sustainably in this for-students, by-students feature!
Course Highlight— Special Topics: Hip Hop Dance
Chenoa Baker ’21 highlights Special Topics: Hip Hop Dance, a unique class offered at Chatham ans taught by Professor Gino Vaccaro.
Women in the World of Nursing
Join us as we explore the intersection between gender equity and the world of nursing with Dr. Jennifer Wasco, Assistant Professor of Nursing.
Maple Madness at Eden Hall
It’s springtime here in Pittsburgh which means sunny days, budding flowers, and maple syrup! Join us as we talk with Tony Miga, Farm Manager of our Eden Hall campus, as he talks about the fresh batch they’re cooking up.
International Day of Happiness with the Office of Marketing and Communications
Celebrate International Day of Happiness and get to know the behind-the-scenes faces of the Office of Marketing and Communications by checking out some of the sources of joy in our lives!
7 Ways to Live More Sustainably this Spring
Sustainable living might seem like a far-flung, or even exhausting, idea when you’re juggling schoolwork, classes, jobs, and internships, but luckily, we’ve created this handy—and relatively easy—list of sustainable strategies to test out this Spring. Read on for our tips on incorporating everything from vegetarianism to sustainable fashion into your life.
Student Organization Spotlight on the Chatham Feminist Coalition with H.R. Liotta
In our latest Student Organization Spotlight, we catch up with President of the Chatham Feminist Coalition, H.R. Liotta. H.R. takes us through the club’s mission of increased inclusivity and gender equity as well as their strategies for striking a balance between having fun and educating the public.