
From alumni successes to faculty research to student life, take a look at the latest stories from the community at Chatham University
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.
Earth Day, Always: A Pulse@ChathamU Collection
From our most famous alumna Rachel Carson to the living classroom that is Eden Hall Campus, our students, faculty and staff are committed to ensuring a brighter, healthier future for all. For Earth Day 2021, we’re gathering some of our favorite stories of sustainability from the past academic year 🌏
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.
Ramadan Mubarak: Student Merdith Spahić’s Perspective on Ramadan
Today, April 13 2021, marks the first day of Ramadan, a month observed by Muslims worldwide as a time to fast, reflect, pray, and spend time with community. Merdith Spahic ‘22, a Arts Management and International Business double major, shares how she celebrates Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr during COVID-19.
Course Highlight: African American Writers
Chenoa Baker ’21 interviews Dr. Anissa Wardi, professor of English, about the African American Writers course.
Beating Anxiety Every Day with Dr. Lei Wang
Despite what it may trick us into believing, anxiety is an incredibly common feeling that affects people all over the world. If you’re feeling bogged down by your own anxiety, we encourage you to check out Dr. Lei Wang’s daily Beating Anxiety Every Day Workshop, and to read some of her helpful tips here.
3 Questions with a Future Physician Assistant
Chatham’s Master of Physician Assistant Studies program is widely known for training compassionate, exceptional clinicians who are trained by way of problem-based learning. Curious what the MPAS student experience is like? Catch this quick Q&A with current MPAS student, Clare Clifton and begin the exploration process for yourself!
Tasty Trips: Pennsylvania’s Culinary Trails with CRAFT at Chatham
The Pennsylvania Happy Traveler travel guide’s feature story showcases delicious self-guided culinary trails full of local products and expert craftsmanship. CRAFT employees and Master of Food Studies students Archish Kashikar MAFS ‘21 and Toni C. Simpson MAFS ‘21 lead the way in developing recipes for the trails, gaining valuable work experience and knowledge of local foods along the way.
3 Questions with a Future Occupational Therapist, Part 2
Chatham’s Occupational Therapy program is well-known for the student success it yields, but what does that experience look like in real time? We caught up with current OTD student Vanessa Verboort to learn more about how she is honing her skills as a future occupational therapist thanks to one-on-one mentorship with her professors.
Alumnae Working to Empower Women
Julie Marx-Lally and Taneshya Williams are both alums of Chatham’s Master of Counseling Psychology program; they’re also coworkers at Pennsylvania Women Work, an organization devoted to the empowerment and employment of Pennsylvania’s women. In honor of Women’s History Month, we caught up with these two alumnae to learn more about their work to empower women and their recommendations for finding a job you love.
Women in the World of Nursing
Join us as we explore the intersection between gender equity and the world of nursing with Dr. Jennifer Wasco, Assistant Professor of Nursing.
Maple Madness at Eden Hall
It’s springtime here in Pittsburgh which means sunny days, budding flowers, and maple syrup! Join us as we talk with Tony Miga, Farm Manager of our Eden Hall campus, as he talks about the fresh batch they’re cooking up.