Leadership & Engagement

Chatham students have a multitude of dynamic opportunities to get involved outside of classes—such as leadership retreats, service opportunities, late night and weekend events, campus traditions, joining student organizations or , or taking advantage of events happening in the greater Pittsburgh area. Explore your options below.
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Clubs & Organizations

There are currently over 50 student organizations at Chatham that bolster student life through leadership opportunities, hosting on-campus events, and organizing to create meaningful change within our community. 

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Events & Traditions

Chatham University has a rich history that is steeped in campus traditions. We sincerely hope that all of our students–undergraduate, graduate, and continuing education–will join us to experience the traditions that continue to evolve along with our growing student body.

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Campus Communities

The Chatham community is one and many. While we all identify as Cougars, we're lucky that our campus features the presence of many communities who both enrich and are enriched by Chatham's offerings to the student body as a whole.

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Leadership & Engagement

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Photo of four Black students laughing and sining on stage with microphones during BIPOC karaoke night. There is a sign behind them that says YOU ARE MAGIC.

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