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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Five Recognizable ChathamU Spots in Netflix's “The Chair” Teaser
We’re pretty starstruck by all the Chatham sightings in Netflix’s first teaser trailer for “The Chair,” starring Sandra Oh. Be sure to check out the trailer ASAP and then join us for a scene-by-scene breakdown of recognizable Chatham spots. 😍
“On to the Next Thing” with Hadassah Curry
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.
Celebrating Emerging Poets
Join us in celebrating National Poetry Month with featured works from students from our BFA and MFA programs.
What to Expect After College — Advice from an Alumna
Graduating college can be exciting and exhilarating, it can also be horribly intimidating and anxiety-inducing. If you’re feeling a little rough around the edges in advance of this major life transition, check out our list of helpful advice from an alumna who was once in your shoes.
Recent Grad 101: Cat Giles
Double alumna and recent graduate Cat Giles ‘15, MSUS ‘17 recently founded her very own sustainable candle company: Forgotten Glass. We caught up with Cat to learn more about her sustainable candle-making strategies, her entrepreneurial work with the CWE, and her recommendations for making your career dreams come true.
Course Highlight— Special Topics: Hip Hop Dance
Chenoa Baker ’21 highlights Special Topics: Hip Hop Dance, a unique class offered at Chatham ans taught by Professor Gino Vaccaro.
Students Curate New “Thomsons’ Treasures” Exhibit
Students in the Fall 2020 course Curating the Visual Arts got hands-on experience curating an exhibit on campus: The Thomsons’ Treasures: Studying a Pittsburgh Family through its Things. We spoke with four students to learn a bit more about the exhibit, their experiences, and what they learned from this unique opportunity.
It All Began at Chatham: Alumni Love Stories
Get ready to get a little misty at these sweet tales of romance that started right here on campus! In collaboration with Alumni Relations, we’ve collected love stories from Chatham alums that will definitely tug at your heartstrings.