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Alumna Profile: Ciera Marie Young '14
The Ellis School’s first Director of Equity & Inclusion unites her passions for helping girls and working for a more equitable world.
"Proud to be Educators in This Space": A Conversation Around Women’s Leadership
Chatting with Dana Brown, PhD, executive director, PA Center for Women and Politics, Rebecca Harris, MBA, executive director, Center for Women’s Entrepreneurship; and Jessie Ramey, PhD, director of the Chatham University Women’s Institute.
The Crazy, Intense, Kind of Beautiful World of Problem-Based Learning
I sat in on a number of sessions of a PBL course (called Essentials for the Physician Assistant II) for the MPAS program to learn what all the fuss was about, and let me say: This might be the best way anyone has taught anyone anything, ever.
Chatham Holds Interfaith Service and Vigil for Tree of Life
On Thursday, November 1, 2018, hundreds of members of the Chatham community gathered at Chatham’s pond for an Interfaith Service and Vigil to commemorate the lives lost in the Tree of Life Synagogue shootings, and to recognize Chatham’s enduring ties and friendship with the Jewish community.
King of her Castle: Sarah Sindler ‘11
At the intersection of commerce and social commentary, jewelry designer and Chatham alumna, Sarah Sindler’s tooth caps, nostril clips, fingernail rings, and more, are equal parts accessory and conversation piece.
Alumni Profile: Megan Gallagher '11
Megan Gallagher ‘11 didn’t set out to be a farmer, but life had other plans. An organic gardening class at Eden Hall set the wheels in motion for be.wild.er farm—Megan’s small but mighty start up farm.
Chatham Leaders Emerge at Camp Guyasuta
Eighteen Chatham students attended the Emerging Leaders Overnight Retreat at Camp Guyasuta, about 30 minutes north of Pittsburgh. The goal was to fine-tune their understanding of what leadership really is, hone their leadership skills in the great outdoors, make friends, and step outside of their comfort zones.
Student Profile: Kelly O'Donnell '19
I asked O’Donnell for an interview for a number of reasons—including two unusual international experiences she’s done while at Chatham and the fact that she singlehandedly started the cheerleading squad—but was not expecting this.