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Leah Johnson ’22 Takes an Artist’s Eye to Interior Design
The IAR alumna discusses building her portfolio Chatham and how it helped her get a job at a Pittsburgh design firm after graduating.
She Helped Evacuate Tourists From the Hawaii Fires. Now She’s Helping Feed Maui Residents.
Lisa Paulson '86 remembers the first time she came to Chatham. “It was a small, beautiful oasis. When I visited the campus, I just fell in love.”
Four Things to Do at Chatham’s Homecoming Weekend
Chatham's first ever Homecoming Weekend runs from Sept. 26-29, but there's plenty to do throughout the week, too. Here's a peek.
An MIA Alum Went From Dietician to Interior Designer
“It’s a city school, it’s a beautiful campus, and the professors are willing to work with you and your schedule,” said Abbey Bartkowski, MIA ’24.
Using Occupational Therapy to Build Accessible Playgrounds
Anna Stathis, ELOTD ’24, assisted Cornell School District in designing a new playground as part of her capstone.
She’s a Chatham Alum, a Professor, and President of the PA OT Association
Chrissy Daeschner, PPOTD ’22, found a passion for geriatric occupational therapy after working in home healthcare. “It truly is a space where you see a person really at their most vulnerable.”
Alum Electra Janis Ushers in a New Generation of Leadership in Washington County
Electra Janis ’17, MAP ’19, once considered running for office “crazy talk.” She was sworn in as a Washington County commissioner in January.
How Kelly Cruz, MABS ’23, Made a Mid-Career Switch to Med School
Kelly Cruz already had a career, but when the COVID-19 pandemic happened, she knew she needed to make a change.