
From alumni successes to faculty research to student life, take a look at the latest stories from the community at Chatham University
Advice for Your First Year of College
We caught up with members of the Chatham community—and former first years themselves—for some guidance on how to navigate this one-of-a-kind experience.
Recent Grad 101: Carolyn Skowron
Carolyn Skowron graduated from Chatham in 2020 just after she survived a traumatic car accident. As a result, she wrote and published her first book, Unbreakable, where she explores her own mental health struggles, how she combats them, and how she hopes to shatter the stigmas around mental health.
Alumni Collaboration for a Cause: The Bracks Collective
We’re all about celebrating alumni success at ChathamU— and celebrating the success of five alumni who’ve banded together to use their creativity for a good cause? Even better! The Bracks Collective is made up of Chatham alumni who harnessed their skill and passion to create the Protected Pack— the collective’s first project in the form of a deck of playing cards sumptuously illustrated with endangered species.
Your Guide to Pittsburgh: Need-to-Know Culture
Study our cheat sheet to 446 bridges, three major sports teams, and one thriving arts culture, and prepare yourself to fall in love with the Steel City!
10 Tips for First Years from a Senior
Your four years as an undergraduate student are a time of growth and discovery. Senior Irina Bucur shares 10 tips about student life she learned over the years.
Your Student ID Bucket List
Now that you’re officially a Chatham student, make the most of what your student ID has to offer on campus and around town.
Meet the Residence Halls of Chatham
Explore what living at Chatham can be like and get to know our one-of-a-kind residence halls.
‘Innovation Comes from All Over’ with Katie Leone, MAFS ‘13
Since graduating Chatham with a Master of Food Studies in 2013, Katie Leone has run point on sustainability initiatives for a university, a community foundation, and now, Hertz, the global car rental corporation. We caught up with Katie to learn more about how this food studies grad found her way up the corporate ladder and how now, she is working to ensure that said ladder is more equitable and sustainable for all.
Summer Research at Chatham - Part Two
ChathamU students have the opportunity to build professional skills, assist faculty with exciting projects, and gain hands-on experience in their fields… even during the summer months! We continue our exploration of summer research projects with interviews from student research assistants Erleen Ellis ‘24 and Gary McMurtrie ‘21.
Summer Research at Chatham - Part One
ChathamU students know that summer is a great time to relax, recharge, and… research? Undergraduate research assistants Ava Roberts ‘22 and MacKenzie MacFarland ‘22 share their experience with us in part one of two in this series on what it’s like to get hands-on field experience, in between having fun in the sun.
How to Maximize Your ChathamU Summer Visit Day
Summer is the perfect season to visit Chatham. If you’re wondering how to make the most of your summer visit day, check out our recommendations for before, during, and after your visit.
Why the Chatham Community is Getting Vaccinated
Getting vaccinated is certainly something to celebrate! We caught up with members of the Chatham community to learn what motivated them to get the COVID-19 vaccine and to drum up some excitement for our upcoming vaccine clinics on July 7 and July 28.