Chatham announces new location for commencement

Sarah Gallogly

December 5, 2025

The Chapel on Chatham’ Shadyside campus.

Chatham University recently announced that the spring 2026 commencement ceremony will be held at the Highmark Stadium in Station Square on Pittsburgh’s South Shore.

Chatham moved the ceremony from its typical location at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center, Downtown, to Highmark Stadium because of availability issues caused by the National Football League (NFL) Draft, which is being held in Pittsburgh in spring 2026. Chatham is also working around the Pittsburgh Marathon – which is scheduled for the same day as the ceremony on May 3 – by pushing the start time for commencement from earlier in the day to 4 p.m.

Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Matthew Redinger announced the changes in an email sent Nov. 25.

“Highmark Stadium offers us a beautiful outdoor setting,” Redinger said in the email. “We’re confident that the space will create a memorable experience for our graduates, their guests and families and the entire University community.”

Redinger encourages students and guests to bookmark the commencement page on the Chatham website, which is listed in the academics section under academic calendar. According to Redinger, further details will be released there once the Office of Academic Affairs finalizes plans.

About the Contributors

Sarah Gallogly, News Editor

Sarah Gallogly ‘27 (she/they) is a political science major with a minor in communications: journalism and the women’s leadership certificate. She primarily writes for news, covering events, administrative changes and Chatham Student Government meetings. Sarah decided to come to Chatham for the small school feel, the beautiful campus and to stay close to home. They enjoy reading, painting, listening to music and way too many TV shows (and writing, of course). Sarah can best be contacted at [email protected] or @saraholivia310 on Instagram.

Bella White, Editor-In-Chief emeritus

Bella White ‘27 is an English major with minors in French and journalism. Bella is the editor-in-chief of the Communiqué. Originally from north of Pittsburgh, Bella decided to come to Chatham to build on their passion for writing. They primarily focus on news but they have been known to dabble in other sections from time to time. In her free time, Bella enjoys reading, attempting to crochet, taking naps and talking with friends. They can usually be found at a library or bookstore with a good iced chai. For inquiries about their work, Bella can be reached at [email protected] or @b.el.la.w on Instagram.