Sustainability
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.
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Chatham University prepares its students to build lives of purpose, value, and fulfilling work. Through professional skill development and liberal arts learning, Chatham prepares its graduates to be informed and engaged citizens in their communities; to recognize and respect diversity of culture, identity, and opinion; and to live sustainably.
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.
Women's Leadership and Gender Equity
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.
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Diversity and Inclusion
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 Multicultural Affairs, offering academic support and disability services through the OAAR Center, and other initiatives on and off campus.
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Community and Civic Engagement
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.
Learn MoreMission & Values in Action
Building Sustainable and Resilient Cities
One Neighborhood At a Time
Top 3
Chatham University ranked among the best in the nation for women's leadership.
Chatham University is a Certified Bee Campus USA school.
2018 College of Distinction
Chatham has been recognized as one of the top universities in the nation for students' career development.
The Falk School of Sustainability at Eden Hall Campus is a 2018 Environmental Leadership Award recipient, recognized by the Pennsylvania Resources Council.
Leading Sustainable Transformation in Mars, PA
Like many rural communities these days, the downtown area of Mars, PA faces challenges including depopulation and poverty, and subsequent economic disinvestment.