150th Anniversary at Chatham University

Chatham University in Pittsburgh, PA is celebrating the 150th anniversary of its founding in 1869.  The institution was initially known as the Pennsylvania Female College.  The name changed to Pennsylvania College for Women in 1890.  Then in 1955 the name was changed to Chatham College and to Chatham University in 2007.

Visit the 150th anniversary web page for information on special events, a timeline, interactive then & now photos, and features highlighting key elements of Chatham's culture and identity.

The Chatham University Archives and Special Collections also offer an extensive array of digital resources that include historic images, yearbooks, catalogs, and a variety of student publications.