Bryn Mawr College’s interfaith programming includes Soaad Elbahwati, an alumna whose assistant chaplain role began as a pilot in 2025–26.
The college’s Office of Religious and Spiritual Life says the position supports students across faiths. The pilot placed particular emphasis on understanding Muslim life on and around campus.
The program brings religious conversation into everyday student activities. In a Nov. 5 feature, The Bi-College News described Elbahwati’s cooking classes and weekly craft gatherings.
The college identifies Elbahwati as its inaugural assistant chaplain for interfaith life. Its description dates the one-year pilot to the prior academic year.
Elbahwati remains listed in the college’s current staff directory, which uses the title interfaith chaplain. The directory identifies her office as Well Center 135.
Her background includes a bachelor’s degree in political science and religion from Bryn Mawr, according to the college. She also earned a master of theological studies degree at Harvard Divinity School.
The college says she previously served as an assistant chaplain at Suffolk University’s Interfaith Center. Her experience also includes Harvard Divinity School’s Office of Community and Belonging.
Bryn Mawr’s religious-life office describes its broader work as creating space for spiritual exploration and dialogue across beliefs. Its website provides links to student faith organizations and nearby places of worship.
Students can find Elbahwati’s email address and office phone number in the staff directory.
