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An Interview with Dr. Rhonda Phillips, 20th President of Chatham
An Interview with Dr. Rhonda Phillips, 20th President of Chatham

Shortly after her presidential investiture in October 2023, President Phillips shared her lifelong love of learning and her innovative ideas and hopes for Chatham in this interview in the Recorder alumni magazine.

Steering the Commonwealth Through Crisis— Keara McKenna Klinepeter ’11
Steering the Commonwealth Through Crisis— Keara McKenna Klinepeter ’11

After advising Pennsylvania’s secretary of health throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, Chatham alum Keara Klinepeter ’11 ascended to the agency’s top spot on the eve of the Omicron surge.

Birds of a Feather— Chatham University and the National Aviary
Birds of a Feather— Chatham University and the National Aviary

A soaring collaboration between Chatham University and the National Aviary means big insights into Western PA birdlife, and once-in-a-lifetime experiences for Chatham students.

How James Russell, MSCP ’14 Found Psychology Despite Himself
How James Russell, MSCP ’14 Found Psychology Despite Himself

James Russell didn’t dream about being a mental health professional. Mentors saw it in his future.

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An Interview with Dr. Rhonda Phillips, 20th President of Chatham
An Interview with Dr. Rhonda Phillips, 20th President of Chatham
Steering the Commonwealth Through Crisis— Keara McKenna Klinepeter ’11
Steering the Commonwealth Through Crisis— Keara McKenna Klinepeter ’11
Birds of a Feather— Chatham University and the National Aviary
Birds of a Feather— Chatham University and the National Aviary
How James Russell, MSCP ’14 Found Psychology Despite Himself
How James Russell, MSCP ’14 Found Psychology Despite Himself
At Home in the Arctic with Chelsea Kovalcsik ’16
At Home in the Arctic with Chelsea Kovalcsik ’16
Miracle Moments with Brian Muni, OTD ’22
Miracle Moments with Brian Muni, OTD ’22
Playing in Intersections with Cory Van Horn, MAFS ’12
Playing in Intersections with Cory Van Horn, MAFS ’12
IM4Q: Independent Monitoring for Quality and the Pursuit of Happiness
IM4Q: Independent Monitoring for Quality and the Pursuit of Happiness
Mursal Rahim, ELP ’23
Mursal Rahim, ELP ’23
Farewell David and Sue Finegold
Farewell David and Sue Finegold
PCWP— 25 Years of Empowering Women in Politics
PCWP— 25 Years of Empowering Women in Politics
“Very small, but mighty”— Chatham’s Drama Club
“Very small, but mighty”— Chatham’s Drama Club
In On the Joke—Lynette Charity ’74
In On the Joke—Lynette Charity ’74
Helping People Thrive— Kayla McLaughlin ’09, MPAS ’15
Helping People Thrive— Kayla McLaughlin ’09, MPAS ’15
Student Success Coaches Make a Difference
Student Success Coaches Make a Difference
A Walk Through History: Chatham Dining Halls
A Walk Through History: Chatham Dining Halls
Exemplifying Leadership— Sandra Rader, Doctor of Nursing Practice ’09
Exemplifying Leadership— Sandra Rader, Doctor of Nursing Practice ’09
Spotlight on Squash
Spotlight on Squash
On the Road with Kerrie O’Donnell, Doctor of Physical Therapy ’17
On the Road with Kerrie O’Donnell, Doctor of Physical Therapy ’17
CRAFT at Chatham University Brings Good Things to the Table
CRAFT at Chatham University Brings Good Things to the Table
Blazing Your Own Path— Jessica Byrd ’09
Blazing Your Own Path— Jessica Byrd ’09
So You Think You Know Shadyside Campus
So You Think You Know Shadyside Campus
Our Own Brand of Magic: Judy Ramsay Maillet '97
Our Own Brand of Magic: Judy Ramsay Maillet '97
The Emerging Black Writers-in-Residence Program
The Emerging Black Writers-in-Residence Program
"It's a joy to feel like you're making a difference"—Chatham's Partnership with the Oasis Project
"It's a joy to feel like you're making a difference"—Chatham's Partnership with the Oasis Project
Getting a Little Creative— A New Intergenerational Living Partnership between Chatham and Vincentian Schenley Gardens
Getting a Little Creative— A New Intergenerational Living Partnership between Chatham and Vincentian Schenley Gardens
Mission Meets Margin— Paul Lim, MBA ’06
Mission Meets Margin— Paul Lim, MBA ’06
Battling the Unknown - Christine Bingman, DNP ’20
Battling the Unknown - Christine Bingman, DNP ’20
The Literary Cookbook - Faculty Spotlight: Carrie Tippen, Ph.D.
The Literary Cookbook - Faculty Spotlight: Carrie Tippen, Ph.D.
Yes I said, Yes I will, Yes: Brian Broome '17
Yes I said, Yes I will, Yes: Brian Broome '17