The Inauguration Ceremony of the Twenty-first President of Chatham University
Dr. Lisa Lambert
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2026
Presidential Inauguration
Thursday, October 15, 2026
11:30 a.m.—12:30 p.m.
Campbell Memorial Chapel,
Chatham University Shadyside Campus
Reception on the Quad to follow
This event is free, but attendees must register.
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Meet Our New President
Dr. Lisa Lambert joined Chatham in 1985 as a biology faculty member and was promoted to Professor of Biology in 2012. In October 2025, Dr. Lambert was appointed the 21st President of Chatham University.
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About ChathamU
For over 150 years, Chatham has built a legacy grounded in the University's considerable strengths, while never being afraid to embrace change and adapt to meet the needs of the day. Highlights of this transformation include:
A founding charter in 1869 that gave women access to a transformative liberal arts education denied to them by other institutions of the time. 150+ years later, Chatham is a vibrant, all-gender University with one of the fastest growing undergraduate populations in Pennsylvania over the past decade and a continued commitment to the arts and sciences, gender equity, and leadership.
In the 1920’s, Chatham was the place where environmental icon, Rachel Carson ’29, fell in love with the natural sciences and began her journey to change the world. Today, Chatham is an internationally recognized leader in sustainability education and home to the award-winning sustainable Eden Hall Farm.
Over 30 years ago, Chatham launched graduate healthcare programs to serve the growing demand for healthcare practitioners. Today, Chatham is a leader in educating those who put “the care” in “healthcare” with some of the largest programs in Pennsylvania for physician assistants, nurses, physical therapists, occupational therapists, and psychologists.
Learn more at www.chatham.edu.