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3 Tips on Paying for Postsecondary Education
An overly complex financial aid system and some common misbeliefs lead many students to give up on pursuing a postsecondary education before they even start. This is particularly true for first-generation students. In addition, the inadequate number of high school guidance counselors only compounds the problem, and who do you turn to for help and…
Donor Spotlight: Debra Barber
Debra Barber graduated from The School of the Brown County Ursulines in 1972. BCU was a highly regarded boarding school that operated from 1845 to 1981 adjacent to Sacred Heart Chapel on the grounds of St. Martin, Ohio, campus of The Chatfield Edge. The school attracted girls from New York, California, Canada, South America, and…
Student Profile: Keeley Schurman
Twenty-year-old Keeley Schurman grew up on her family’s farm in Hillsborough, Ohio. Many of her extended family members – aunts, uncles, and cousins – also lived on the property. So, she grew up in the center of a strongly bonded family. Her goal in life is to make people smile and laugh. “It’s a different…
Guiding First-Generation Students to Postsecondary Education Success
Where would we be without map apps and that friendly voice navigation assistant routing us to the correct destination? Unfortunately, for first-generation college students, embarking on the road to postsecondary education is like taking a road trip without GPS. First-generation students, most broadly defined as those whose parents never enrolled in postsecondary education, make up…
Student Story – Pamala Hurley
Pamala Hurley is not your typical college student. She graduated from high school in 1964 and decided to return to school at age 71 or 72 after her husband passed away. She’s 76 years old today. “I kept telling people it takes a while to get a stone tablet,” laughs Pamala as she recounts the…
Donor Story – Jean McNamara
Jean McNamara graduated from the School of the Brown County Ursulines in 1972. Between 1945 and 1981, the School of the Brown County Ursulines taught over 4,200 students from the Catholic, Protestant, and Jewish faiths. The school, which sat on the grounds that would first become Chatfield College and then today’s The Chatfield Edge, was…
Bodies and Spirits Were Full After First Brunch Fundraiser and Celebration
On a glorious, sunny spring morning, Chatfield College’s former Over-the-Rhine campus emanated with the sights, sounds, and scents of a harmonious family celebration. Bouquets of bright yellow daffodils provided a feast for the eyes; mellow, sophisticated jazz music a treat for the ears, and tantalizing barbeque chicken and rib tips tickled taste buds at The…
Volunteer Spotlight: Justin Pappachan
Many college students are attracted to volunteering for two primary reasons: They have a desire to give back to their communities and they want to build their resumes, so they stand out to prospective employers. Students learning experientially Justin Pappachan was doing a Google search to identify service opportunities for students involved in the University…
Everyone Needs a Cheerleader – National Volunteer Month
Back in January, a picture of the ecstatic actress Jamie Lee Curtis celebrating her co-star Michelle Yeoh’s win for Best Actress at this year’s Golden Globes went viral for all the right reasons. Everyone needs a cheerleader in their life. One Instagram user eloquently summed it up: “Life goal is to find someone who is…
Donor Story – Rosemary and Mark Schlachter
“This might be one of the last moments we get to sit in this building,” reflected The Chatfield Edge’s Director of Development, Kelly Watson, on a chilly Friday afternoon. She is chatting with decades-long supporters Rosemary and Mark Schlachter inside the Over-the-Rhine campus of the former Chatfield College. The building is currently up for sale….