We couldn’t let Pride go by without cheering on the stories of our LGBTQIA+ students, both present and past. Here are a few items from Chatham’s student newspaper over the years that offer a glimpse into our LGBTQIA+ legacy, and are part of what our archivist, Molly Tighe, calls an “ongoing discovery.”

June 19th marks Juneteenth, the anniversary of June 19, 1865, the day that enslaved African Americans learned they had been freed and the Civil War had ended. Pittsburgh is hosting a wide range of celebration events throughout the city, including music festivals, parades, and visual art fairs. Click to view a list of events and resources.

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.

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.

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.

From our most famous alumna Rachel Carson to the living classroom that is Eden Hall Campus, our students, faculty and staff are committed to ensuring a brighter, healthier future for all. For Earth Day 2021, we’re gathering some of our favorite stories of sustainability from the past academic year 🌏

Assistant Professor of Psychology Dr. John Dimoff and PsyD students Angela Dao, Jodie Mitchell, and Alexandra Olson tackled applying social psychological theory to COVID-19 in hopes of improving and influencing public health messaging during the pandemic. We caught up with this research team to learn more about their collaboration and recommendations for impactful health communications.

Today, April 13 2021, marks the first day of Ramadan, a month observed by Muslims worldwide as a time to fast, reflect, pray, and spend time with community. Merdith Spahic ‘22, a Arts Management and International Business double major, shares how she celebrates Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr during COVID-19.