
From alumni successes to faculty research to student life, take a look at the latest stories from the community at Chatham University
In On the Joke—Lynette Charity ’74
Alum Lynette Charity ‘74 is anything but a joke as she recalls how Chatham University led her to achieve her dreams of becoming a doctor while finding her love for comedy along the way.
Helping People Thrive— Kayla McLaughlin ’09, MPAS ’15
Alum Kayla McLaughlin ’09, MPAS ’15’s background at Chatham and experience administering healthcare to vulnerable populations coalesced into a rewarding career performing gender-affirming surgeries.
Student Success Coaches Make a Difference
Meet a few of our Student Success Coaches and the students they help adjust to college life.
Celebrating International Students at ChathamU
We celebrate International Students Day with interviews from Hina Nishiyama and Marwa Rahim, two international students studying here at ChathamU
Gifts Abound at Minor Bird’s Holiday Art Market
Imbue your holiday gift-giving with handmade love and local ChathamU flair with the Holiday Art Market, a gathering of student makers hosted by Chatham’s undergraduate literary magazine Minor Bird.
Senior to Senior Series: Lilly Kubit
Chatham students lead busy, creative lives— just ask senior Lilly Kubit, who shares her experience in this interview series where senior Eliza Moore interviews other students from the Class of 2023.
Alumni Feature: Joanie Krupa DNP ‘20
Alum Joanie Krupa DNP ‘20’s experience at ChathamU? Challenging academics paired with passionate instructors who guide at every step along the way.
The First-Generation Student Experience with Emele Cammisa
We celebrate First Generation Student Day with a profile on first gen student Emele Cammisa who speaks on her experience as the first in her family to attend college.
Students Get Hands-On and Beyond with Augmented Reality Cadaver Lab
Students in Dr. Ahmed El Sergani’s Clinical Applications of Basic Sciences course have been using augmented reality to enhance their experience in Chatham’s human cadaver lab
Senior to Senior Series: Liz Ruszkoski
Liz Ruszkoski describes her Chatham experience as a transfer student in this interview series where senior Eliza Moore interviews other students from the Class of 2022/23.
Stories from our Occupational Therapy Programs
Celebrate World Occupational Therapy Day with Chatham University’s Occupational Therapy programs.
Alumni Profile: Toni Simpson, MAFS ’21
ChathamU MAFS alum Toni Simpson knows the power of food to unite and inspire, bringing the skills she learned in our Food Studies program to her role as School Director and Lead Chef Instructor at Community Kitchen Pittsburgh