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 One Student is Spending Summer in Costa Rica
Haileigh Stephens ’24 was awarded the Gilman Scholarship to help pay for her semester abroad. “It was a game changer for me,” she said.
Walking Eden Hall’s Trails With Forester Molly Draper, MAFS+MBA ’25
The second-semester graduate student discusses her position as Eden Hall Campus’ professional forester, the Tiny Forest Coalition, and the joy of being outdoors.
Senior to Senior Series: Sara Parker ’24
Sustainability major and food studies minor Sara Parker ‘24 clues us in to her love of bugs, favorite places in Pittsburgh to eat, and what’s so special about Eden Hall Campus in this Senior to Senior interview.
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.
Birds of a Feather— Chatham University and the National Aviary
A soaring collaboration between Chatham University and the National Aviary means big insights into Western PA birdlife, and once-in-a-lifetime experiences for Chatham students.
There’s Something Fishy Happening at the Field Lab
More sustainable ways of farming fish are being explored in Chatham University’s Field Lab at Eden Hall.
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.
Chatham’s “Growing Growers” Builds Connections Between Diverse Farmers
The Growing Growers program connects farmers who are women, people of color, and LGBTQ+, all of whom are underrepresented in agriculture.