Giving

Thursday, February 25, 2021
Projects funded include vision research and treatments, the LifeX life sciences startup accelerator and vaccine research.

Wednesday, February 24, 2021
More than 11,100 donors from all 50 states gave to scholarships, research, academic programs, student organizations, athletics and other University vital initiatives. See who won challenge funds and the Color Your Cathy contest.

Wednesday, February 17, 2021
The Student Emergency Assistance Fund has helped dozens of students weather the pandemic. Find out how your support—or your artistic skills—can help on Feb. 23.

Tuesday, February 16, 2021
The center will develop new brain imaging technologies to help fight against the effects of aging.

Friday, February 12, 2021
Meet soccer standout Alexander Dexter: film student, former Bundesliga 2 player and first recipient of the Dietrich-Rauh Endowed Scholarship.

Monday, December 7, 2020
This year, the University’s annual United Way campaign takes on new importance, as well as new strategies and ways to get involved, whether through philanthropy or volunteerism. Read what the United Way campaign means to Senior Vice Chancellor and Chief Financial Officer Hari Sastry.

Wednesday, October 21, 2020
A multi-million-dollar, anonymous bequest will benefit underrepresented students at the Swanson School of Engineering.

Monday, October 12, 2020
Hari Sastry, senior vice chancellor and Chief Financial Officer—and this year’s campaign chair—discussed public health, economic and racial justice crises the nation is facing with Bobbi Watt Geer, president and CEO of the United Way of Southwestern Pennsylvania.

Monday, July 27, 2020
Leonard Berenfield (ENGR ’64), who initiated the creation of the Office of Interfaith Dialogue and Engagement, has given Pitt students the opportunity to unite across differences.

Thursday, June 4, 2020
This year’s United Way campaign resulted in total pledges of more than $718,000, the highest amount ever raised by the campaign. The campaign’s total included nearly $25,000 raised from special events—also a record for the University.