Student Experience at Chatham University
These stories showcase student life at Chatham, from clubs to athletics, traditions to activities, and more—
Here’s a selection of interesting and educational exhibits Chatham students can visit for free or with a student discount.
Three of Chatham’s faculty members give updates on the research they’re conducting in their respective fields.
Co-founding a bakery isn’t exactly a piece of cake, but Beth Kurtz Taylor, MAFS ’15, found sweetness in her community.
She’s already won five NCAA All American titles in track & field, but Aurielle Brunner ’25 still wants to do more.
Pennsylvania’s top jurist discusses her path to the state Supreme Court and being an ambitious Chatham woman.
Walk the red carpet as Pulse takes you through five movies and TV shows filmed on Chatham’s campus!
What is immersive media? “So much,” says one student. “If it tells a story, shares a message, or brings people together in a creative way, it qualifies as immersive media.”
This summer, Chatham’s Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing program is set to debut a short-term residency at Fallingwater. Registration opens March 1.
"The cookbook is set up to be a pleasure-oriented genre, but if you want to be in the south, you can't ignore those painful parts," she says.
Attending workshops at Chatham “allows you to look at your work through that editorial perspective,” she says.
From cooking meals to teaching students in workshops, here’s a look at how induction cooking is used at Chatham—and how it can benefit everyone.
Three graduate students talk what it was like to work with Mars Borough on a strategic five-year plan for the town.
Associate professor of English Marc Nieson takes us through his life as a creative.
Chatham’s music faculty share their thoughts on Pittsburgh’s music community and how it impacts the work they do at Chatham.
A current Chatham student and an alum embrace the University’s mission to live “lives of purpose” through their activism.
Two students—one from Japan, the other from Zimbabwe—discuss their international education experiences at Chatham University.
Whether opening dialogues with roommates or sharing time management strategies, Chatham success coaches are there to make sure first-year students have the tools they need.
From trail networks to a farm full of crops, here’s a few ideas of what potential students should take in during an academic visit day at Chatham University’s Eden Hall Campus.
The IAR alumna discusses building her portfolio Chatham and how it helped her get a job at a Pittsburgh design firm after graduating.
Using the ODEI Lounge as a gathering space and helping student organizations with events are just a couple of the items on the office’s agenda.
From the history of Bollywood cinema to the intricacies of the global chocolate industry, take a look at some of the interesting courses being offered at Chatham this spring.
The Rachel Carson Conference is an annual research symposium spearheaded by Chatham’s chapter of Sigma Tau Delta, the national English honor’s society.
Her work was recognized this year by Forbes magazine when she landed on their “Top Next-Generation Wealth Advisors Best-in-State" list.
“It’s the stories that start to get you going,” said Bender, an associate professor of graphic design at Chatham. “If you love art, once you get in there, you will want to tell stories. It’s just part of it.”
From Andrew Mellon's specter to two ghastly women, Chatham University’s experiences with paranormal figures are a longtime source of campus folklore.
Students learn writing, editing, design, and photography skills at the newspaper, and they say they have a lot of fun doing it.
Two books from Chatham's faculty members explore food, family, Pittsburgh, and personal identity.
Dedicated, compassionate faculty are the highlight of this program, where students learn the skills needed to become entry-level professionals in exercise science.
Research opportunities, academic conferences, and cultural outings await those who apply for the rigorous academic program.
Whether kayaking, leaf peeping, or ice skating, this new club wants to help students get the most out of the outdoors.