
From alumni successes to faculty research to student life, take a look at the latest stories from the community at Chatham University
Celebrate Nurses Day with Joyce Kyung, DNP '21
Friday, May 6th marks Nurses Day! In celebration of all that our nursing students, faculty, and alumni bring to their healthcare sectors, we caught up with recent alumna, Joyce Kyung, DNP ‘21. Joyce is a cardiology certified nurse practitioner at St. Clair Health who specializes in inpatient and outpatient heart failure as well as stress testing.
7 Things You Can Do Once You Deposit
Committing to a college is a major step that can majorly influence the course of your life. For some people, it’s an easy decision and for others, it takes more time and consideration. If you’re wondering what happens after you make a deposit to Chatham, we’re here to fill you in!
Alumna Profile: Megan Pierce ’20, MSIA ’21
Curious about what’s possible in Chatham’s interior architecture integrated degree program? Meet recent alumna, Megan Pierce, MSIA ‘21 who is now working with Carnegie Mellon University’s Campus Design and Facility team.
Your Need-To-Know Housing Application Guide
Making your housing deposit and completing your housing application is a huge step towards kicking off your Chatham journey—and the deadline to submit your application for priority housing consideration is Sunday, May 1st! In this guide, we cover every step of the process from your housing deposit to roommate selection.
What's in a Capstone?
No two capstone projects are the same—that’s part of what makes them such a crucial part of the Chatham curriculum. If you’re looking to learn more about this semester-long senior project, check out our attempt to de-mystify the capstone and unpack its advantages.
How to Spend Earth Day (and any day) @ Chatham
Whether you’re a sustainable fashionista, a DIY gardener, a climate activist, or a relatively new member of the eco-friendly team, Chatham is the perfect place to spend your Earth Day. We’re counting down some of our favorite ways to invest in the Earth today— check them out here.
Meet These Student Scholarship Recipients
Scholarships are often the deciding factor in what makes a Chatham degree affordable for our students. That’s why so many alumni are inspired to give to our scholarship fund after they graduate. Read more to see how scholarships are impacting the education of our current students.
Celebrating Diversity with Multicultural & Lavender Graduation
Held in addition to the campus-wide commencement ceremonies, Multicultural and Lavender Graduations seek to provide a safe space to celebrate students of color, international students, and students who identify as part of the LGBTQIA+ community. We sat down with Juan Mendizabal, associate director of the Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and head of this year’s program to learn more about this unique Chatham tradition and the importance of celebrating our students.
Meet OT Student and Lacrosse Star, Anna Prendergast
Chatham Occupational Therapy student and lacrosse player, Anna Prendergast was recently selected as the PAC mid-fielder of the week for her outstanding efforts on the field. We caught up with Anna to learn more about her life as a student-athlete, her future plans, and why she loves OT so much.
Celebrating New Beginnings with The Minor Bird
The Minor Bird, Chatham’s undergraduate literary and art magazine, is in its third year of recognizing new artists through the Simon Matela SOAR Awards for Emerging Writers. Created in memory of Simon Matela (class of 2020), a creative writing major and Minor Bird executive board member who passed away unexpectedly in January 2019, these awards seek to recognize young talent. We sat down with the 2022 recipients, Alison Righetti ’25, Maggie Vargo ’25 and McKenna DiRienzo ’22 to talk more about their work as emerging writers and artists.
Celebrating Chatham Students' Successes: Student Awards 2022
Join us in celebrating the resilient and accomplished Chatham student body as we recognize the students and student organizations that have gone above and beyond during the 2021-2022 school year!
‘Creativity Belongs to Everyone’ with Abbi Kneuss ‘22
In this one-of-a-kind student profile, we turn the lens on our resident student-profiler and senior Communications major, Abbi Kneuss. Click the link to learn more about Abbi’s creative philosophies, Chatham adventures, and future goals.