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That Family Feeling at Chatham
“He grew up on campus from the age of 7,” professor Sheila Squillante said about her child, Rudy, who now attends Chatham. “Our Easter egg hunts were in front of the pond!”

How Chatham’s Faculty Connects to the Pittsburgh Music Community
Chatham’s music faculty share their thoughts on Pittsburgh’s music community and how it impacts the work they do at Chatham.

Check Out These Essay Collections from Chatham’s Faculty
Two books from Chatham's faculty members explore food, family, Pittsburgh, and personal identity.

Say Hello to Some of Chatham’s New Full-Time Faculty
Some of Chatham’s "new" faculty might have familiar faces, while others arrive after distinguishing themselves at higher-ed institutions elsewhere.

A Chatham Professor Won a Top Prize for her Book on Toni Morrison
It was Professor of English Anissa Wardi’s first book on Morrison. “I’d never read a novelist like her before,” Wardi said. “I still haven’t.”

A Chatham Professor’s Guide to Help International Students Thrive
Lei Wang drew from her own memories, plus her experience as a counselor, to create a “workbook” for international students in the U.S.

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.”

Get to Know Your New Professors: Fall 2023
Meet a handful of the new full-time faculty teaching at Chatham University this fall.