In our latest Recent Grad 101 piece, we chat with Chatham alum, Maya Carey ‘18, who managed to procure employment in their field of study prior to graduation. Click to learn more about Maya’s work in the field of gender-based violence prevention and their tips for staying healthy and productive in college.

Happy Black History Month, ChathamU! Curious how you can engage in 2021? Check out our list of Chatham-hosted Black History Month events, including movie screenings, alumni talks, panel discussions, reading recommendations, and more.

Professor of Nursing Dr. Kathleen Spadaro recently created a webinar for the American Nurses Association that offers a toolkit for nurses to deal with the chronic stress of the COVID-19 pandemic. But many of the tools she suggests are just as useful for those struggling with stress and anxiety outside of the healthcare field. Check out Dr. Spadaro’s recommendations for sharpening your self-care toolkit.

Completing a Doctor of Nursing Practice degree takes a lot of work, and it’s compounded by the fact that many students do it while continuing to work as nurses. Now imagine that you’re doing it during the COVID-19 pandemic, as the only infection preventionist at your hospital. Such was the experience of Christine Bingman, DNP ’20, director of quality patient safety and infection prevention and unit director of the Intensive Care Unit at UPMC Northwest.

Agroecology is the science of sustainable, equitable food systems. Chatham’s agroecology garden puts this science into action with practices including recycling nutrients as much as possible, taking advantage of natural relationships in the production of food, and building healthy soil to mitigate the need for pesticides.

While MLK Day is a day to honor the strides made by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., it is also a day to serve our communities and learn how to be better activists. Read on to discover organizations and events at Chatham and in the Pittsburgh area for students who want to work towards a brighter future for all.

The theme of this year’s Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebration comes from a quote by Representative John Lewis, “Never, ever be afraid to make some noise and get in good trouble, necessary trouble." Join the Office of Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion, the Office of Student Engagement, and the Diversity & Inclusion Council for a wide-range of events rooted in activism and positive change in our communities, including a keynote address from Pittsburgh author, Deesha Philyaw.

In August, Lou Leonard, JD, became the new dean of the Falk School of Sustainability & Environment. We sat down with him to get to know him a bit.

Mentorship is the backbone of so many relationships forged at Chatham, from the bonds formed between our students and faculty to the alumni mentorship opportunities offered on campus (and virtually). Join us this January for a wide-range of mentorship events offered by the Offices of Alumni Relations and Career Development!

Whether you’re mired in the days between Christmas and New Year’s or just feeling a little lost during a pandemic winter break, we’re sharing strategies to help you feel more grounded, grateful, and relaxed… just in time for 2021!

In the monthly Social Justice & Sustainability series, Kelly Henderson and panelists ranging from state representatives to local eighth graders explores the intersections of marginalized identities and environmental issues. At the December panels, discussion centered around the overlap between sexuality, gender, and environmental justice.

The Holiday Season may look different this year but it’s more important than ever to remind those we love just how loved they are. Check out our 2020 gift guide, complete with small business recommendations, suggestions for giving back, and plenty more.