
From alumni successes to faculty research to student life, take a look at the latest stories from the community at Chatham University
How to Safely Celebrate the End of the Semester
The 2020-21 academic year brought many challenges and triumphs for students. As the spring semester comes to a close, we’re featuring 7 ways students can celebrate making it through this unprecedented year.
Student Profile: Tristan Palmer
Tristan Palmer ‘21 is an athlete, a future doctor, and a student ambassador here at Chatham. Learn more about him, his experience with changing his career goals, and his plans for the future in this for-students, by-students feature!
Feeling Squirrely: Campus Animals at ChathamU
Chenoa Baker interviews Sustainability major John Mamas ’23 and Head Gardener Kristen Spirl MLA ‘12 about the woodland critters on our Chatham University campuses.
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!
From the Court to the Classroom—Helpful Advice for Student Athletes
The return of NCAA Division III athletics marks the return of scheduling, juggling, and prioritizing for our Chatham Cougar student athletes. That’s why we created this list of helpful tips and tricks for all new and returning student athletes who are looking to sharpen their self-care toolkits.
Student Profile: Esmée DeCortie
Esmée DeCortie ‘22 is an athlete, a botanist, an Environmental Science student, and an embroiderer. Learn more about her in this for-students, by-students feature!
Student Profile: Hanna Theile
Hanna Theile ‘21 is a Political Science major who has always found her niche in helping others. Learn more about, her plans for using her degree to enact change, and her advice to fellow students in this for-students, by-students feature!
Student Profile: Walker Orner
Walker is a creative in his last semester here at Chatham. He has spent his time doing design and videography, working in the Art and Design Center, and unicycling. Learn more about Walker and his plans for the future in this for-students, by-students feature!
Cultivating Indoor Plants in the Winter with Sustainability Majors
Cultivating plants indoors can be difficult, but definitely worth the effort! Sustainability majors and plant lovers Leah Whitacre ’23 and John Mamas ’23 share tips from from their own experiences with indoor plant cultivation.
From Roomies to Besties: Katie Crouch and Eliza Moore
Your first year roommate doesn’t always become your BFF. But luckily for Eliza Moore and Katie Crouch ‘23 that was certainly the case. Read on to learn how they went from roommates to best friends and their advice for incoming students choosing their future roomie.
They Love Me, They Love Me Not: Romantic and Anti-Valentines Reads
Chenoa Baker ’21 and Outreach Librarian Jocelyn Codner come up with the ultimate list of Valentine’s and Anti-Valentine’s Day reads from Jennie King Mellon Library’s resources.
14 Ways to Spend February 14th
Valentine’s Day is right around the corner at ChathamU. Whether you’re celebrating with friends, a partner, family, or going solo this year, there are plenty of safe and fun ways to celebrate love in all of its forms. Check out our 14 COVID friendly ways to celebrate the 14th. 💘