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News & Accolades

Sandra Rader, DNP ’09, Named a 2026 Woman of Influence by Pittsburgh Business Times

April 27, 2026

Chatham Selected for AGRI-Tech Program, Bringing Combined Solar & Agriculture Project to Eden Hall

April 10, 2026

Chatham Launches Sustainable Kitchen Certification Program with EcoChef

April 08, 2026
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Chatham is perennially ranked as a Best College, Best Value, and Top Performer in Social Mobility by The Wall Street Journal and U.S. News and World Reports. 

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A Leader in Sustainability

As the alma mater of environmental icon Rachel Carson '29, Chatham is known as an environmental and sustainability education leader.

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Chatham was named the #3 College for Aspiring Women Leaders for its commitment to furthering women's studies and gender equity.

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Eden Hall
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Life at ChathamU

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Students eat in Anderson Dining Hall on Shadyside Campus

Emma Waltz, MPAS '26 participates in a batik fabric making class in Cape Coast, Ghana.

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Centers & Outreach

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Centers & Outreach

Center for Women's Entrepreneurship

The Center for Women's Entrepreneurship (CWE) at Chatham University creates economic opportunities for women through entrepreneurial education and training, mentoring, and networking.

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Pennsylvania Center for Women and Politics

The Pennsylvania Center for Women and Politics (PCWP) at Chatham University is a non–partisan center devoted to fostering women’s public leadership through education, empowerment, and action.

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Women's Institute

The Women's Institute continues the legacy of Chatham University's historic commitment to women's leadership and gender equity, drawing together the university's broad range of gender initiatives, resources, and academic programs.

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Center for Regional Agriculture, Food, and Transformation

The Center for Regional Agriculture, Food, and Transformation (CRAFT) at Chatham University works to transform the future of food and agriculture in Western Pennsylvania and beyond.

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