From alumni successes to faculty research to student life, take a look at the latest stories from the community at Chatham University
Alumni Profile: Lalah C. Williams ’22
After graduating from Chatham University in 2022, Lalah C. Williams started an internship in the offices of Congress. Now she’s there full time.
Alumni Profile: Paula Eicker, MSN ’11
When Paula Eicker wanted to take her skills as a nurse to the next level, she came to Chatham University.
Recent Grad 101: Nasir Alexander ’19, MSAT ’21
We chat with Nasir Alexander ’19, MSAT ’21, who’s not only an accomplished athletic trainer but also a member of Chatham’s inaugural all-gender undergraduate class.
In On the Joke—Lynette Charity ’74
Alum Lynette Charity ‘74 is anything but a joke as she recalls how Chatham University led her to achieve her dreams of becoming a doctor while finding her love for comedy along the way.
Helping People Thrive— Kayla McLaughlin ’09, MPAS ’15
Alum Kayla McLaughlin ’09, MPAS ’15’s background at Chatham and experience administering healthcare to vulnerable populations coalesced into a rewarding career performing gender-affirming surgeries.
Alumni Feature: Joanie Krupa DNP ‘20
Alum Joanie Krupa DNP ‘20’s experience at ChathamU? Challenging academics paired with passionate instructors who guide at every step along the way.
Alumni Profile: Toni Simpson, MAFS ’21
ChathamU MAFS alum Toni Simpson knows the power of food to unite and inspire, bringing the skills she learned in our Food Studies program to her role as School Director and Lead Chef Instructor at Community Kitchen Pittsburgh
Recent Grad 101: Mayor of Sharpsburg, Brittany Reno, MSUS ‘22
Meet recent MSUS alumna and Mayor of Sharpsburg, Brittany Reno!
Exemplifying Leadership— Sandra Rader, Doctor of Nursing Practice ’09
Chatham’s Doctor of Nursing Practice program gave Sandra Rader DNP ’09 the flexibility she needed to move her career forward as the chief nursing officer and vice-president of patient care services at UPMC Shadyside.
On the Road with Kerrie O’Donnell, Doctor of Physical Therapy ’17
Join Kerrie O’Donnell, Doctor of Physical Therapy ’17, as she tours across the country as a traveling physical therapist for musical cast members.
Blazing Your Own Path— Jessica Byrd ’09
Jessica Byrd ‘09 couldn’t find an organization that served Black women and Black moments during a transformational time around racial justice in the US— so she started one herself.
Recent Grad 101: Delaney Gordon '19
2019 alumna Delaney Gordon now spends her days coming up with social media strategy for National Geographic! We caught up with Delaney to learn more about how she landed such a cool first job and how her time at Chatham helped inform her career path.