The Big DIG enables students, researchers, and faculty to be the sparks that change the world.
Transforming lives and sparking innovation are what the Dietrich School does every day. Generous donors make it possible for us to offer robust scholarships, fellowships, endowed faculty chairs, and undergraduate research funding, which attract the best students and faculty who continually create leading-edge research. To advance the University’s priorities, we need your commitment to increase all types of financial support.
That is why we launched the Dietrich Inspirational Gifts: Promoting Research and Scholarship Initiative with your BIG giving in mind.
“You can play a significant role in supporting and inspiring our students and faculty. Your generous gift to The Big DIG will also advance Pitt’s position as a world class university by enhancing the Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences’ capacity to welcome scholars whose voices and perspectives reflect the breadth and depth of our diversity.”
Kathleen Blee, Dean of Dietrich Arts and Sciences
A scholarship of as little as $5,000 changes the narrative for a student who faces a financial need barrier. Make a Pitt education a reality for a deserving student »
Our goal is to offer a research opportunity to every undergraduate who wants one. Make this experience part of a Pitt student’s college career »
Fellowships exponentially increases students’ chances of completing their research and obtaining their degree. Help advance knowledge and achieve dreams »
Faculty scholarship is key to Pitt’s excellence. Endowed chairs enable us to lead among peer institutions in every important measure. Your gift will retain and attract leading scholars »
Keith Schaefer (A&S '71) and Leo Wegemer (A&S '73) are enthusiastically leading this transformative initiative. Learn more about their experiences »
There is a variety of ways to make a gift to The Big Dig including cash, IRA transfers, and appreciated assets. Learn about the advantages of each type of gift »
