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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Meet International Student & Chatham Squash Star, Jared Nalliah
Chatham first-year, Jared Nalliah is making his mark on the Chatham squash courts and in the classroom. After growing up in Malaysia, Jared found his way to Chatham through a unique twist of fate—a recommendation from another college’s coach!
Student Profile: Dan Greenawalt
Dan Greenawalt ‘23 is deeply immersed in his biochemistry program as president of the Chemistry Club, a tutor and supplemental instructor for entry-level biology and chemistry classes and a researcher for Dr. James Rainbolt. Outside of his studies, he acts as an RA, a fisher and a friendly face to all. Learn more about Dan in this for-students, by-students feature!
Why I Wish I’d Attended an Academic Visit Day
Current student Lirit Gilmore found her niche at Chatham, but in this piece, she outlines how attending an Academic Visit Day could’ve accelerated her success even more.
Student-Recommended Books to Cozy Up With This Season
With the coldest weeks of the year upon us, we’ve found ourselves wanting to do nothing but cozy up with a good book and a warm cup of hot cocoa. Luckily, our resident experts— our English and Creative Writing majors— are here to help warm up the season with their favorite reads. Read on to find what they find heartwarming, uplifting, or thought-provoking.
The Welcome Aboard Advantage with Dr. Lynette Charity ‘74 and Ashley Pesarick
As we near the end of National Mentorship Month, we wanted to highlight the impact that alumni mentorship can have on our current students. We caught up with longtime doctor and public speaker, Dr. Lynette Charity, and her Welcome Aboard mentee and aspiring doctor, Ashley Pesarick to learn more about how their relationship has impacted them both.
Meet Five Spring Athletes
ChathamU athletes are at the heart of everything our community strives for—leadership, teamwork, and an ongoing commitment to improvement. As our spring athletes begin to prepare for their upcoming seasons, we caught up with five student-athletes to learn more about their love for their sports and what life looks like for a student athlete.
Making Mentorship Work for You @ChathamU
“That’s just a part of who we are, a community-based institution supported by alumni who used to walk in the same shoes as the current students.” We sat down with Katie Thoma, the head of the Welcome Aboard program and Chatham Connect, to discuss how these unique programs offer Chatham students mentorship opportunities like no other.
12 Winter Friendly Hobbies to Try in 2022
Looking for fun things to do this winter? Look no further than our guide to winter-friendly hobbies to try in 2022. We’ve got everything from cozy indoor recommendations to adventurous outdoorsy challenges. Scratch the traditional new year's resolutions this year and just try things that bring you joy!