Abigail Hakas ’25 is a Communications major with a concentration in journalism and a minor in African American Studies. Born and raised in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Abigail transferred to Chatham from the Community College...

Leyna Laurent ‘26 is a Communications major with a concentration in journalism. Originally from the South Hills of Pittsburgh, Leyna decided to transfer to Chatham from Coastal Carolina University after her first year, pursuing ...

Jade Lombardo is a senior at Chatham University, majoring in Communication with a concentration in Public Relations. As the Social Media Manager for the Communiqué, Jade creates content for the outlet's Instagram account (@c...

Libby Rubenstein ’27 is currently majoring in Psychology at Chatham University. She is from the Pittsburgh area that surrounds Chatham, but still chose to attend it due to its “away from the city” feel. Libby is excited...

Maura Laird ‘27 (she/they) is a Pre-K to 4th Education major. Maura is from a tiny suburb of Pittsburgh and likes Chatham for its similar small, tight knit community. Maura creates content for the Communiqué’s Instagram account...

Jada Jenkins is a Film major with a minor in marketing and Women's Leadership. She enjoys editing videos for the Communique, especially the ongoing "Quadcast." Jada's favorite thing is when someone says a video made them laugh! O...

Benji Keeler ‘25 is a Music Technology major with a minor in Film. Originally from Hershey, Pennsylvania, he decided to come to school in Pittsburgh despite his disdain for the Steelers. Benji joined the Communiqué in the Spring...

Carmen Shuru '26 is a Psychology and Visual Arts: Studio Art major. Originally from the Philadelphia area, Carmen transferred from Suffolk University in Boston and came to Pittsburgh to pursue a career in art education. Carmen...

Eva Blair-Lutz ’28 is a counseling psychology major. Eva is from a small town located west of Pittsburgh and chose Chatham for its small size, beautiful campus and great psychology program. Eva is a contributing writer for the...

Shannon Wack ‘28 is a Communications major with a concentration in journalism and a psychology minor. Shannon is from Wheeling, West Virginia and chose Chatham for its small size, focus on community, and location within the city of...

Emily Jacobs '26 is an Immersive Media student hoping to minor in journalism. Born in central PA, Emily left her hometown for the dream of living in the big city. Emily enjoys writing, mostly fantasy and science fiction novels. Emi...

Anoushka Sinha is a second year at Chatham studying Film & Journalism. Anoushka is from the South Hills of Pittsburgh and decided to come to Chatham because they believe they still have yet to fully appreciate and explore...

Sarah ’27 (she/they) is a Political Science major with a minor in Writing. Sarah decided to come to Chatham to stay in her hometown of Pittsburgh, pursue further education in the subjects she is passionate about, and for th...

Gage Bertovich '26 is a Communications major with a concentration in public relations. Born and raised in Central Pennsylvania, Gage wanted to come to Pittsburgh to experience the city life and mix it with his love for the Steelers,...

Ireland Kennedy is a freshman at Chatham University in pursuit of furthering her passions in writing and all things media. A Pittsburgh native, Ireland admires the fast-paced living and central location of Chatham’s Shadysi...

Kyle Ferreira 25' is a Media Arts major with a concentration in photography. Born and raised in Pittsburgh, Kyle chose Chatham because it is a bastion of tranquility and natural beauty in the heart of the city, and because the si...

Arlo MacFarland ‘25 is a third-year journalism major focusing on music and entertainment. They are the resident music writer for the Communiqué, running the “Lightning Rod” column where they interview and review concerts, ...

A fun fact about Sara Bauknecht: Her first professional media gig was as a production intern for “The Montel Williams Show.” (Bring on the ‘90s/early 2000s daytime talk show nostalgia!) These days, she has the privilege...

Bella White ‘27 is a Communications major concentrating in Journalism with a minor in Creative Writing. Originally from north of Pittsburgh, Bella decided to come to Chatham to build on their passion for writing. Bella is t...

Sarah Naccarato ‘27 is a communications major with a concentration in journalism. A Pittsburgh suburb native, Sarah accidentally discovered Chatham on a school trip and has since been finding more people with similar and eq...

Emily Brooks ’27 is a Media Arts major with a concentration in Graphic Design. Emily is from Washington, Pennsylvania. She chose Chatham University for the small campus and experience of living in a city. Emily specializes in...

Carson Gates ’25 is a Communications major with a concentration in journalism. Carson is from the Buffalo, New York area, and chose Chatham University for its quiet and homey feel on campus, while also being smack dab in a m...