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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A Q&A with “Understanding Rachel” Star and Writer Elise Robertson
At first, Elise Robertson was struck by the similarities between herself and Rachel Carson ’29. But she didn’t understand her until she dug into their differences.

Three Key Changes Coming to Academic Success at Chatham
The new Academic Success Division will change how Chatham students find resources to help them inside the classroom and out in the world. Here’s how.

Planting Seeds in the Depths of Winter—Thanks to the Solar High Tunnel
There’s no reason to worry about the season when you’re farming in Chatham’s Solar High Tunnel.

What to Look for During a Winter Tree Walk in Shadyside
Even when most trees have lost their leaves, there’s plenty to see at the arboretum at Chatham’s Shadyside Campus.

An Interview with Dr. Rhonda Phillips, 20th President of Chatham
Shortly after her presidential investiture in October 2023, President Phillips shared her lifelong love of learning and her innovative ideas and hopes for Chatham in this interview in the Recorder alumni magazine.

Are You Participating in Purple Fridays?
A resolution passed by Chatham Student Government encourages people to show Cougar pride by wearing purple every Friday.

Pulse@ChathamU’s Student Photographers Pick Their Favorite Photos of 2023
The Chatham University Office of Marketing and Communications’ on-staff student photographers pick their favorite photos from 2023.

Some of our Favorite Pulse Stories of 2023
Contributors share their favorite stories and personal connections from a year’s worth of Pulse@ChathamU.