Environmental science major, Alyssa McCormick is spending her summer doing research on poison ivy in the Carnegie Museum of Natural History herbarium! We caught up with Alyssa to learn more about her research, how she landed her internship, and how she is making the most of Summer 2021.

Whether by the written word, creative design, or through a camera lens, a Communications degree can help you develop personally and professionally in a dynamic, exciting field. Join Communications major Irina Bucur as she counts the reasons why Communications is the perfect fit for her— and why it might be right for you, too!

If you’re missing campus as much as we’re missing our students over summer break, bring a little ChathamU to your tech with these downloadable desktop and phone backgrounds that showcase some of our favorite places.

As an advocate for our environment who seamlessly blended the liberal arts & sciences throughout her life, Rachel Carson has long been Chatham’s all-star alumna. This year, in honor of Rachel’s birthday on May 27th, we’re looking at some of her wise and timeless musings to see how we can better live like Rachel in our everyday lives.

At 23, filmmaker, screenwriter, and MFA in Film and Digital Technology student Hadassah Curry has already earned prodigy status—her films have been selected for festivals all over the world and several have won “Best Documentary Short.” But she’s hungry for more. Catch this insightful interview where we explore Hadassah’s passion projects, industry skills, and lifelong dreams.

May is Mental Health Awareness Month (MHAM)! As the days get warmer, brighter, and freer, it might feel a little bit easier to prioritize and support your mental wellbeing through activities, rituals, and personal growth. The theme of this year’s MHAM is finding the tools to thrive; join us as we explore some of our faves.

May is National Bike Month and we’re celebrating with two of Chatham’s most avid cyclists, Assistant Professor of English, Dr. Carrie Tippen and Associate Professor of Music, Dr. Mike Boyd. Both Tippen and Boyd are seasoned Pittsburgh cyclists who know the rules of the road—if you’re just getting your feet wet with cycling or looking for some helpful trail recs, read on!

As Nurses Week comes to a close, we asked ChathamU nurses and nurse educators to reflect on their experiences in the healthcare field. Click the link to read more about how we can all better serve the nurses in our lives and communities.

Though it may be slow to show itself this year, summer is on the way! If you’re looking to hone a new and wildly useful skillset during the warmer months, check out our handy guide to growing your own home (or community) garden, complete with common questions, conundrums, and tips from EHC Farm worker and Master of Food Studies student, Josie Martin.

Celebrate Nurses Week with us as we look back on some of our favorite Pulse@ChathamU articles featuring ChathamU’s nurses.

Join us in celebrating National Poetry Month with featured works from students from our BFA and MFA programs.

In honor of Stop Food Waste Day, we spoke with students Claire Raines ‘22 and Goldie Seddon ‘22 on the great works they are doing to stop food waste and how we can all follow suit.