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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For her Capstone, a DNP Grad Sought to Improve Psych Patient Intake
For International Nurses Day, Pulse@ChathamU spoke to Gloria Akunna, DNP ’24, about being a psychiatric nurse practitioner.

Meet Toyaii Rutherford, Chatham’s JXS Project Coordinator
Rutherford came to Chatham to help coordinate the JXS Project, which aims to prevent student suicide as well as drug and alcohol abuse.

How the CWE Helps Childcare Providers Become Better Businesses
The program gives providers the resources to navigate regulations and stay in business during a time of uncertainty in the industry.

A Recent Alumna Makes Her Own Path to Medical School
Blue Strickland-Sinclair ’23 graduated from Chatham University with a self-designed major, creating a unique pre-med curriculum combining art and science.

(Rising) Senior to Senior: Lirit Gilmore ’24
We’re sending off our 2023-2024 Senior to Senior correspondent Lirit Gilmore with a fond farewell in this special Q&A!

Meet CUtting Edge Communication, the Student-Run PR Agency
A course in the communication program gives students the chance to work together in a setting similar to a real, integrated agency.

How a State Grant Helps Chatham Ease Food Insecurity
Here’s a breakdown of how Chatham is using a $20,000 state grant to help students experiencing food insecurity.

Growing Mushrooms and Baking Pizza With Maris Wilson, MAFS+MBA ’24
Maris Wilson had never grown mushrooms on logs before coming to Chatham. “Learning that whole process was a steep learning curve, but it’s been very fun.”