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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How Kelly Cruz, MABS ’23, Made a Mid-Career Switch to Med School
Kelly Cruz already had a career, but when the COVID-19 pandemic happened, she knew she needed to make a change.
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.
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.
Chatham Alums Help Spread PT Knowledge to Therapists in Kenya
A trip to Nairobi led to an inspiring educational exchange for a small group of Chatham University faculty and alumni.
How Has Climate Change Affected Poison Ivy? Ask this Chatham Grad.
Alyssa McCormick ’22 spent a summer studying centuries-old poison ivy plants at the Carnegie Museum of Natural History.
Alumni Profile: Christine Stroud, MFACW ’13
Learning the business of publishing at Chatham was “the beginning of my career, basically,” Christine Stroud said.
Alumni Profile: Sarah Huth, MFAID ’19
The Chatham University alumna has made a name for herself as a graphic designer whose work is often immersive and playful.
Alumni Profile: Laura J. Roberts, MFACW ’16
Laura Roberts’ MFA helped launch her career of candid and humorous writing about life in West Virginia.