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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.
How an IAR Student Landed a Job Before Graduation
Jessie Spoerndle ’24 received a job offer from an architecture and design firm while she was still an intern.
“The 3rd Place” Gives Interior Architecture Students a Room to Chill
When a Chatham professor noticed her students needed a place to unwind, she designed one for them.
Senior to Senior Series: Cole Couchman
Learn how Cole Couchman managed his busy lifestyle in this series where senior Eliza Moore interviews other members of the Class of 2023!
How I'm Spending My Summer: Peyton Koehler '23
Peyton Koehler ‘23 is spending her summer doing theatre set design in New Orleans and Pittsburgh.
Alumna Profile: Megan Pierce ’20, MSIA ’21
Curious about what’s possible in Chatham’s interior architecture integrated degree program? Meet recent alumna, Megan Pierce, MSIA ‘21 who is now working with Carnegie Mellon University’s Campus Design and Facility team.
Recent Grad 101: Laura Conner
In our latest Recent Grad 101, interior architect and Chatham alumna, Laura Conner gives us a look into her day-to-day life as a lead designer at an architecture firm in North Carolina. Click to read about the impact of Chatham’s interior architecture program on Laura’s career and her advice for students looking to chart their own unique path.