
From alumni successes to faculty research to student life, take a look at the latest stories from the community at Chatham University
Investigating the Trump Assassination Attempt Won Irina Bucur ’21 a Journalism Prize
Bucur was part of a team that took home the Golden Quill this year for their investigatory reporting. But her journey into journalism began at Chatham.
Julie Bruening ’19, MComm ’21, Empowers Youth Through Sports
Julie Bruening went from playing soccer at Chatham to coaching the Cougars. Now, she’s the program director for the sports nonprofit Open Field.
Planting the Garden of Eden at Eden Hall Campus
Holly Tyson, MAFS ’25, wanted the small plot outside the Esther Barrazone Center to be like a southwestern Pennsylvania Garden of Eden.
What’s on the Menu at This Summer’s Farm to Fork Dinners at Eden Hall
Expect stir fry with regionally grown vegetables, BBQ sauce using local maple, and beets fresh from the harvest.
This Year’s Faculty Tech Fellows: AI Literacy, Critical Thinking, Immersive Media Exhibition, and More
Chatham University’s Faculty Technology Fellows program sets out to empower faculty to use technology to enhance teaching, increase student engagement, and advance scholarship.
What’s a Sports Psychologist? Ask Zach Hankle, MSCP ’19, PsyD ’23
“Typically, it starts with talking about sports, and as we build that relationship, we intertwine more and more things outside of sports into the discussion,” Hankle said.
2025 Campus Award Winners
Chatham University’s Campus Awards recognize students, faculty, staff, and campus groups for their academic excellence and other contributions to campus life.
A BSN Alum Who’s Given Hundreds of Cancer Patients a Day to Remember
When Rachel Wein Antin ’13 was an oncology nurse, she met a lot of patients struggling to find quality time with their families. She decided to change that.
Immersive Media Program Introduces Microgrant Initiative
Ethan Derstine ’25 always loved stop-motion animation. A new microgrant program from Chatham’s immersive media program allowed him to make his own.
How A Team of Chatham IAR Students Won a Fashion Show
The team of students won first place against a room full of professional designers in the International Interior Design Association’s (IIDA) Fashion Meets Finish show.
A Student’s Startup Aims to Move Phosphorus From Water to Farms
Matt Oriente, MSUS ’25, raised crops at Eden Hall Campus as part of his work with HydroPhos Solutions, a startup he founded with his undergraduate classmates.
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.