From alumni successes to faculty research to student life, take a look at the latest stories from the community at Chatham University
Ask an Expert: Carrie Tippen
In this edition of Ask an Expert, Dr. Carrie Tippen shares some tips for connecting with our older family members. Questions are key!
“No one has asked ‘Where are the men’?”: A Conversation about Women in Science
We talk with three members of Chatham’s science faculty to shed some light on this complex topic.
A Nursing Perspective on Climate Change
In honor of Nurse’s Week, we asked Assistant Professor and Practice Experience Coordinator of the Nursing Programs, Jennifer Wasco, DNP, RN to discuss the impact climate change is having on healthcare providers.
Ask an Expert: Anthony Isacco
In this edition of Ask an Expert, Dr. Anthony Isacco offers some strategies for becoming more mindful and less anxious. Here is a hint: less is more.
6 Chatham Experiences That Help You Thrive
Gallup-Purdue narrowed down the six most impactful college experiences to guarantee post-graduate success—all six can be found at Chatham University. Chatham senior Tabitha Weaver recounts some of her favorites.
Ask an Expert: Katie Cruger
In our first edition of PULSE’s new advice column, Ask an Expert, Associate Professor of Communication and Program Director of Communication and Professional Writing, Dr. Katie Cruger tackles one of our era’s biggest obstacles: 'fake news.’
Community Based Sustainability Projects Build Resilient Cities, One Neighborhood At a Time
Thanks to generous grant funding by Bank of America, Falk School of Sustainability and Environment Assistant Professor Iris Grossmann, Ph.D. has recruited a team of students and faculty to work on a multi-year community-based sustainability project in Homewood
Student profile: Trevor Borsh ‘21
To get a sense of the extensive opportunities available to undergraduates at Chatham, just take a look at Trevor Borsh (International Business, ‘21).
"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.
A Lot of Hats: Maria Shoop '13, MFACW '14 and The Drama Club
“Theatre at Chatham is full of self-starters,” says Maria Shoop ‘13, MFACW ’14, who would know. As a member of the last class that had the opportunity to major in theatre, Shoop founded the Drama Club in 2011 to keep the theatre spirit going.
3 Questions for Music Students
Thanks to ample performance opportunities, private instruction from Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra members, and music-specific scholarships, Chatham music students flourish.