
From alumni successes to faculty research to student life, take a look at the latest stories from the community at Chatham University
Student Profile: Fanghao "Edge" Tian ‘20
Fanghao "Edge" Tian, is a filmmaker, a photographer, a traveler, an actor, a dreamer, and a friend to all. We recently joined him to talk before his upcoming graduation in December. Learn more about him, his dreams for the future, and his plan for saying goodbye in this for-students, by-students feature!
‘Black is Not a Monolith’—A Conversation with Caitlyn Hunter, MFACW
This coming Spring, MFA alum, Caitlyn Hunter will join Chatham’s MFA in Creative Writing Faculty as the first Emerging Black Writer-in-Residence. We caught up with Caitlyn to learn more about her plans for the residency and what is keeping her inspired right now.
Recent Grad 101: Jordyn Gilliard
The time immediately following your college graduation can be scary and intimidating, but recent Chatham graduates are successfully kicking off their careers left and right. In our new Recent Grad 101 series, you’ll meet recent Chatham graduates who are taking the next step towards their dreams. First up, Jordyn Gilliard!
Re-centering Black Women in Food with Quayla Allen ‘12, MAFS ‘22
Master of Food Studies student Quayla Allen is both an undergraduate alumna of Chatham,and an incoming graduate student and recipient of the Edna Lewis Foundation Scholarship. Her work centers on uplifting Black women and addressing issues of equity within the food and beverage world.
Finding Your Space with Marylloyd Claytor, MLA ‘00
On Saturday, October 10, Marylloyd Claytor, MLA ‘00 will help alumni find their breath during her Breathe, Stretch, and Relax session as part of our Reunion Weekend at Home. Check out this Q&A to learn more about Marylloyd’s lifelong work with modern dance and her recommendations for staying healthy in these difficult times.
Virtual Hospitality with Drew Cranisky, MAFS ‘14
MAFS alum and Pittsburgh bartender, Drew Cranisky is helping alumni hone their at-home bartending skills this Saturday as part of our Virtual Reunion Weekend. We caught up with Drew to learn more about his experience of the restaurant industry during the pandemic and some of the virtual silver linings he has found.
The Long Legacy of Chatham's Poets
Did you know that Chatham’s literary magazine, The Minor Bird, has been running for 91 years? Named after a poem by Robert Frost (who visited Chatham in 1955), the publication has featured hundreds of students’ work. We’re celebrating this long legacy with select pieces from Chatham poets of past and present.
The Queen of Anonymous Kindness
Before she ever came to Chatham, Gabrielle Bovard ‘11 started writing random notes of encouragement for strangers to find. Years later, the pursuit has become The Random Note Project, a network of anonymous reminders meant to spark hope in those who find them.
A Family Tradition: Chatham & the Reznik Sisters
Allie, Kiersten, and Lindsay have more in common than their sisterhood—all three are Chatham alumna and Lindsay and Allie are currently employed here! We caught up with the three sisters to learn more about their intersecting Chatham paths and post-college achievements.
Creatives in Quarantine: Kelsey Nagy ‘20
In our third addition of Creatives in Quarantine, recent graduate, Kelsey Nagy offers her recommendations for avoiding creative burnout. The secret? A balance between routine and switching it up.
3 Questions with a Future Medical Student
Looking to learn more about Chatham’s Pre-Med Advising Program? Recent Master of Science in Biology graduate, Eric J. Schmalzried offered us some insight into his Chatham experience, his aspirations as a doctor, and which class is most crucial for passing the MCAT.
Creatives in Quarantine: Sophia DiRenna ‘20
In our second addition of Creatives in Quarantine, recent graduate, Sophia DiRenna ‘20 discusses adapting to creating new work when supplies are limited and the world is uncertain.