An intern at NASA. A grand prix racecar driver. Ground-breaking programs. Life-changing friendships. These are just some of the stories we feature here on Pulse.
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Immersive Media Program Introduces Microgrant Initiative
Ethan Derstine ’25 always loved stop-motion animation. A new microgrant program from Chatham’s immersive media program allowed him to make his own.

The Glue of Any Residence Hall: Resident Advisors!
“I really enjoy building community,” said Rea House resident advisor LJ Varley ‘27. “I’m a people person.”
How A Team of Chatham IAR Students Won a Fashion Show
The team of students won first place against a room full of professional designers in the International Interior Design Association’s (IIDA) Fashion Meets Finish show.

Happy 10th Birthday to the Women’s Institute!
The Women’s Institute is celebrating its 10th anniversary all year. Read about some of its biggest achievements and what they have planned for the future.

A Student’s Startup Aims to Move Phosphorus From Water to Farms
Matt Oriente, MSUS ’25, raised crops at Eden Hall Campus as part of his work with HydroPhos Solutions, a startup he founded with his undergraduate classmates.

Lights, Camera—Chatham!
Walk the red carpet as Pulse takes you through five movies and TV shows filmed on Chatham’s campus!

Call Her Madam Chief Justice: Debra McCloskey Todd ’79
Pennsylvania’s top jurist discusses her path to the state Supreme Court and being an ambitious Chatham woman.

What to Know About Chatham’s MFACW Fallingwater Residency
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.