
From alumni successes to faculty research to student life, take a look at the latest stories from the community at Chatham University
On Earth Day, a Peek Into One Sustainability Grad’s Future
Jack Merola-Lapson says as long as he’s in a stream with bugs and mud, he’s happy.
Environmental Science & Sustainability: What’s the Difference?
Curious about the difference between these two relatively new fields? We’re here to help!
Recent Grad 101: Mayor of Sharpsburg, Brittany Reno, MSUS ‘22
Meet recent MSUS alumna and Mayor of Sharpsburg, Brittany Reno!
How I'm Spending My Summer: Lucy Ruzanic ’25
Sustainability dual-degree seeker Lucy Ruzanic is learning more about energy legislation in her internship at Duquesne Light this summer.
Alumna profile: Melany Arriola, BSUS ‘20
From California to Pennsylvania, Melany Arriola has found a number of ways to utilize her Bachelors of Science in Sustainability. Through her search for interdisciplinary degrees in Sustainability, she found Chatham’s program and discusses the highlights of her time here.
What's Cooking at Eden Hall Campus' Kitchen Lab?
A space to gather, create, and collaborate, The Kitchen Lab at Eden Hall Campus provides students and community members with the equipment, facilities, and know-how they need to learn about food production in an environment that’s totally hands-on… and totally tasty, too. Watch the video to learn more about the Kitchen Lab!
Working Towards Proactive Sustainability with Jen Sabol
From the start of her Masters of Sustainability program, Jen Sabol has been immersed in forest ecology research. Recently, that research helped her win first place in the Oral Presentation category at the Student Symposium on the Environment at Westminster College. We caught up with Jen to learn more about her work, her post-graduate plans, and her hopes for the field of sustainability.
"It's a joy to feel like you're making a difference"—Chatham's Partnership with the Oasis Project
Chatham University and the Oasis Project, the community and economic development division of Bible Center Church, have been partnered for a number of years on different collaborations. The latest of such projects center around our Falk School of Sustainability. Read on for an overview of some of the ways that the Oasis Project and Chatham University are working together for a brighter, healthier tomorrow.
Student Organization Spotlight: Chatham's Society of Ecological Restoration
Chatham’s newest student organization, the Chatham chapter for the Society of Ecological Restoration, speaks for the trees! Learn more about how this club uses power tools and community to help restore native species to our Eden Hall campus.
Morgan Block, MSUS '19 is revitalizing Pittsburgh housing through sustainability
Morgan Block, MSUS ‘19 acts as the current sustainability project manager at the Housing Authority of the City of Pittsburgh. Learn how his search for equity in sustainability led him to Chatham’s Masters of Sustainability program and how his hands-on learning experiences, and coursework aid him in his current role.
Students Stopping Food Waste
In honor of Stop Food Waste Day, we spoke with students Claire Raines ‘22 and Goldie Seddon ‘22 on the great works they are doing to stop food waste and how we can all follow suit.
Student Profile: Mya Green
Mya Green ‘22 is a Sustainability student who dreams of improving the world through food. Learn more about her, her aspirations, and her advice on eating sustainably in this for-students, by-students feature!