Chatham University prepares students to lead lives of purpose, meaning and fulfilling work. Through a combination of liberal arts and professional skills building, and close engagement between students, faculty and staff, Chatham teaches its graduates to be informed and engaged citizens in their communities; to welcome and respect diversity of all kinds; and to help improve the fields and communities where they work and live.
To this end, our work in and out of the classroom prizes our core values of sustainability; women's leadership and gender equity; community engagement; and diversity and inclusion.
Inspired by alumna and environmental pioneer Rachel Carson '29, sustainability is a cornerstone of our mission, operations, academic offerings, and impact–impact that has been recognized by a bevy of awards.
Explore Sustainability : Checkerboard 1 - Sustainability
In 1869, we were founded to empower women and create a more just society. We celebrate this charge every day, through the Center for Women's Entrepreneurship, Pennsylvania Center for Women and Politics, Chatham Women's Business Center, and Chatham Women's Institute.
Learn About Gender Equity : Checkerboard 2 - Women's Leadership and Gender Equity
We celebrate our range of voices and we work toward establishing more diverse, inclusive communities, on campus and around the world. We do this through our Office of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion offering academic support and disability services through the OAAR Center, and other initiatives on and off campus.
Explore Diversity & Inclusion : Checkerboard 3 - Diversity and Inclusion
Our commitment to serving our communities could be called singular, if it weren't so widely shared by our students, faculty, staff, and alumni. In fact, we've won an award for that, too.
View Community Engagement : Checkerboard 4 - Community and Civic Engagement
