
From alumni successes to faculty research to student life, take a look at the latest stories from the community at Chatham University
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.
The Glue of Any Residence Hall: Resident Advisors!
“I really enjoy building community,” said Rea House resident advisor LJ Varley ’27. “I’m a people person.”
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.
Happy 10th Birthday to the Women’s Institute!
The Women’s Institute is celebrating its 10th anniversary all year. Read about some of its biggest achievements and what they have planned for the future.
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.
Lights, Camera—Chatham!
Walk the red carpet as Pulse takes you through five movies and TV shows filmed on Chatham’s campus!
Call Her Madam Chief Justice: Debra McCloskey Todd ’79
Pennsylvania’s top jurist discusses her path to the state Supreme Court and being an ambitious Chatham woman.
What to Know About Chatham’s MFACW Fallingwater Residency
This summer, Chatham’s Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing program is set to debut a short-term residency at Fallingwater. Registration opens March 1.
A Chatham Professor’s Book Digs Into Pain and Pleasure in Southern Cookbooks
"The cookbook is set up to be a pleasure-oriented genre, but if you want to be in the south, you can't ignore those painful parts," she says.
How Success Coaches Help New Students Find Their Footing
Whether opening dialogues with roommates or sharing time management strategies, Chatham success coaches are there to make sure first-year students have the tools they need.
For Wealth Manager Olivia Brinker, MBA ’16, Chatham was a “Value Add”
Her work was recognized this year by Forbes magazine when she landed on their “Top Next-Generation Wealth Advisors Best-in-State" list.
Is Chatham’s Honors Program for You?
Research opportunities, academic conferences, and cultural outings await those who apply for the rigorous academic program.