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 PCWP is Demystifying the Political Campaign
When Dana Brown, Ph.D. first brought the Ready to Run program to Chatham, she did so with a goal in mind: to close the gender leadership gap across the state of Pennsylvania. Now in its tenth year, the program is doing just that. Read on to learn how this unique program brings invaluable campaign skills to Chatham students, faculty, staff, and members of the local community.
Join Us for Martin Luther King Celebration Week 2022
The Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, Office of Student Affairs, Black Student Union, and Chatham Student Government are offering multiple campus-wide events during our Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration Week.
The Emerging Black Writers-in-Residence Program
From an alumni-led movement to address gaps in diversity, Chatham MFA in Creative Writing created the Emerging Black Writers-in-Residence Program, a space for Black writers to feel their talents are valued and honored while also receiving personalized experience in teaching and mentorship. Read on for more about the program and for an interview with Emerging Black Writer-in-Residence Caitlyn Hunter MFACW ’15.
A Very Merry Chatham Gift Guide: 2021
If you’ve got some more holiday shopping to do, we highly suggest you consult our second annual Very Merry Chatham Gift Guide! We’ve got recs for the hobby-fanatic, the Tik Tok obsessed, the self-care savant, and so much more.
"It's a joy to feel like you're making a difference"—Chatham's Partnership with the Oasis Project
Chatham University and the Oasis Project, the community and economic development division of Bible Center Church, have been partnered for a number of years on different collaborations. The latest of such projects center around our Falk School of Sustainability. Read on for an overview of some of the ways that the Oasis Project and Chatham University are working together for a brighter, healthier tomorrow.
Getting a Little Creative— A New Intergenerational Living Partnership between Chatham and Vincentian Schenley Gardens
Chatham’s new intergenerational living partnership with Vincentian Schenley Gardens gives health science students the opportunity to live alongside residents in an assisted care facility. In exchange for low monthly rent, students spend time with residents and offer activities that include everything from classes and outings to tech assistance and news curation.
Mission Meets Margin— Paul Lim, MBA ’06
When Wheeling Hospital merged with WVU Medicine, Paul Lim MBA ’06 stepped up to the plate as the inaugural Vice-President for Mission Integration, ensuring the hospital retains its Catholic identity while balancing the business side of the hospital with the surrounding community’s needs. Read on to see how Chatham’s specialized MBA program gave him the tools to keep it all aligned.
Course Highlight: Gendered Resistance, Riots, and Rebellions
Gendered Resistance, Riots, and Rebellions is a new class taking Chatham by storm that examines women-led social movements throughout history. We sat down with Dr. Jessie Ramey, Associate Professor of Women’s and Gender Studies, to learn more about this exciting class.