From alumni successes to faculty research to student life, take a look at the latest stories from the community at Chatham University
Today is Chatham’s Day of Giving
Every year, for 24 hours in April, the Chatham community comes together on Day of Giving with a shared purpose to generously invest in Chatham’s mission. Give now on givecampus.com.
The Student Emergency Fund: Helping Students Through Tough Times
When a Chatham University student has an unexpected emergency and needs help, they can apply for financial assistance from the Student Emergency Fund.
Why Does Commencement Regalia Look Like That?
Everyone knows about caps and gowns, but why do graduates wear them? It’s a tradition going back to Medieval times.
Ecology, Conspiracies, and Chemistry: A Peek into Chatham’s Faculty Research
Three of Chatham’s faculty members give updates on the research they’re conducting in their respective fields.
The Ultimate Team Sport: Erin Grace ’29 on Volleyball and Exercise Science
“You can’t do your job at all unless people around you are doing their job properly,” said Grace, who plays on the women’s volleyball team at Chatham.
For These Students, OAAR was a Huge Help
Reaching out to OAAR to ask for accommodations can be a game changer for students with disabilities.
A Q&A With Chatham President Lisa Lambert
When Lisa Lambert was named the 21st president of Chatham in October 2025, she did an interview with the Chatham Recorder talking about her history at Chatham, her approach as the University’s president, and what she wants to see from Chatham in the future.
The Impact of a Scholarship: Jet Plutko ’25 on Studying Art History in Italy
In her art history course at Chatham, Jet Plutko learned about some of the great works by the painter Artemisia Gentileschi. When she studied abroad in Italy last year, she saw them in person.
Busting the Myths of Networking with Career Development
The Spring 2026 Job & Internship Networking Mixer is approaching on Wednesday, March 25. Ahead of the mixer, Pulse sat down with Chatham’s Office of Career Development to break down some of the common myths students believe about networking.
Going to Ghana with Emma Waltz, MPAS ’26
Emma Waltz had a love of travel instilled in her by her parents. So, when it came time to do her clinical rotations in Chatham University’s MPAS program, she went to Ghana.
How Chatham Undergrads Organized the Pittsburgh Feminist Student Summit
What started as an offhand idea became an event that united Chatham students with dozens of others across Pittsburgh. Now, the Pittsburgh Feminist Student Summit is back for its second year on March 21, 2026.
Three Faculty Members’ Overseas Experiences
From teaching Polish students about pierogi races to watching flamingos off the Venice Lagoon—three humanities faculty members share their experiences doing academic work and seeing the sights in cities across Europe last year.