
From alumni successes to faculty research to student life, take a look at the latest stories from the community at Chatham University
Getting to Know Chatham's New Professors: Fall 2022
Get to know a few of our new faculty members in these fun mini-profiles.
A Glimpse Inside Our Social Work Program with Dr. Melissa Bell
Did you know that March marks National Social Work Month and March 16th is National Social Workers Day? In honor of the occasion, we caught up with Social Work Program Director and Field Placement Coordinator, Dr. Melissa Bell to learn more about what students can get out of a social work degree at ChathamU!
Getting to Know Chatham's New Professors: Fall 2021
Each year Chatham welcomes not just a new class of students, but a new class of professors as well. We caught up with three of our new professors—Rachel Dieterich, Jorge Sierra Fonseca, and Anne Romaniw—to learn more about who they are, what they research, and what you can look forward to in their classes!
How I'm Spending Summer Break - Alyssa McCormick
Environmental science major, Alyssa McCormick is spending her summer doing research on poison ivy in the Carnegie Museum of Natural History herbarium! We caught up with Alyssa to learn more about her research, how she landed her internship, and how she is making the most of Summer 2021.
Living More Like Rachel
As an advocate for our environment who seamlessly blended the liberal arts & sciences throughout her life, Rachel Carson has long been Chatham’s all-star alumna. This year, in honor of Rachel’s birthday on May 27th, we’re looking at some of her wise and timeless musings to see how we can better live like Rachel in our everyday lives.
“On to the Next Thing” with Hadassah Curry
At 23, filmmaker, screenwriter, and MFA in Film and Digital Technology student Hadassah Curry has already earned prodigy status—her films have been selected for festivals all over the world and several have won “Best Documentary Short.” But she’s hungry for more. Catch this insightful interview where we explore Hadassah’s passion projects, industry skills, and lifelong dreams.
Find the Tools to Thrive this Summer
May is Mental Health Awareness Month (MHAM)! As the days get warmer, brighter, and freer, it might feel a little bit easier to prioritize and support your mental wellbeing through activities, rituals, and personal growth. The theme of this year’s MHAM is finding the tools to thrive; join us as we explore some of our faves.
Biking in Pittsburgh with Carrie Tippen and Mike Boyd
May is National Bike Month and we’re celebrating with two of Chatham’s most avid cyclists, Assistant Professor of English, Dr. Carrie Tippen and Associate Professor of Music, Dr. Mike Boyd. Both Tippen and Boyd are seasoned Pittsburgh cyclists who know the rules of the road—if you’re just getting your feet wet with cycling or looking for some helpful trail recs, read on!
ChathamU Nurses Celebrate Nurses Week
As Nurses Week comes to a close, we asked ChathamU nurses and nurse educators to reflect on their experiences in the healthcare field. Click the link to read more about how we can all better serve the nurses in our lives and communities.
How to Start Your Own Home Garden
Though it may be slow to show itself this year, summer is on the way! If you’re looking to hone a new and wildly useful skillset during the warmer months, check out our handy guide to growing your own home (or community) garden, complete with common questions, conundrums, and tips from EHC Farm worker and Master of Food Studies student, Josie Martin.
What to Expect After College — Advice from an Alumna
Graduating college can be exciting and exhilarating, it can also be horribly intimidating and anxiety-inducing. If you’re feeling a little rough around the edges in advance of this major life transition, check out our list of helpful advice from an alumna who was once in your shoes.
From Paper to Publication: Inside the COVID-19 Research of this PsyD Team
Assistant Professor of Psychology Dr. John Dimoff and PsyD students Angela Dao, Jodie Mitchell, and Alexandra Olson tackled applying social psychological theory to COVID-19 in hopes of improving and influencing public health messaging during the pandemic. We caught up with this research team to learn more about their collaboration and recommendations for impactful health communications.