From the start of her Masters of Sustainability program, Jen Sabol has been immersed in forest ecology research. Recently, that research helped her win first place in the Oral Presentation category at the Student Symposium on the Environment at Westminster College. We caught up with Jen to learn more about her work, her post-graduate plans, and her hopes for the field of sustainability.

When Dana Brown, Ph.D. first brought the Ready to Run program to Chatham, she did so with a goal in mind: to close the gender leadership gap across the state of Pennsylvania. Now in its tenth year, the program is doing just that. Read on to learn how this unique program brings invaluable campaign skills to Chatham students, faculty, staff, and members of the local community.

“That’s just a part of who we are, a community-based institution supported by alumni who used to walk in the same shoes as the current students.” We sat down with Katie Thoma, the head of the Welcome Aboard program and Chatham Connect, to discuss how these unique programs offer Chatham students mentorship opportunities like no other.

Looking for fun things to do this winter? Look no further than our guide to winter-friendly hobbies to try in 2022. We’ve got everything from cozy indoor recommendations to adventurous outdoorsy challenges. Scratch the traditional new year's resolutions this year and just try things that bring you joy!

The Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, Office of Student Affairs, Black Student Union, and Chatham Student Government are offering multiple campus-wide events during our Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration Week.

From an alumni-led movement to address gaps in diversity, Chatham MFA in Creative Writing created the Emerging Black Writers-in-Residence Program, a space for Black writers to feel their talents are valued and honored while also receiving personalized experience in teaching and mentorship. Read on for more about the program and for an interview with Emerging Black Writer-in-Residence Caitlyn Hunter MFACW ’15.

In celebration of a safe return to in-person events in 2021, we’ve compiled our favorite photos from the past year!

If you’re hoping to enjoy the sights and stylings of Winter Mellon from afar, we invite you to enjoy our Winter Celebration photo gallery! Though our usual winter traditions looked a little different this year, students still gathered in Mellon to dine, dance, and be merry. Huzzah!

Happy holidays from Chatham University! Though 2021 presented many challenges, we’re glad to mark the holiday season with you, our Chatham community. We wish you safe and joyful holidays, and a happy New Year!

Master of Business Administration student, John Wang chose to pursue an MBA to follow in the footsteps of his father. At Chatham, he has found a path to advance both his career and family-oriented goals, not to mention, a powerful bond with his professors.

If you’ve got some more holiday shopping to do, we highly suggest you consult our second annual Very Merry Chatham Gift Guide! We’ve got recs for the hobby-fanatic, the Tik Tok obsessed, the self-care savant, and so much more.

When Dotti Bechtol ‘97 opted to earn her Bachelor’s at Chatham, she’d already reached the VP level in her career. But her desire for a college degree was something she couldn’t shake— so she enrolled at Chatham while working part-time and nurturing a growing passion for… race car driving!