The Big DIG: News
The transformational Dietrich Inspirational Gifts: Promoting Research and Scholarships Initiative (the Big DIG) is constantly in motion and always making progress thanks to our generous donors.
Please make time to see how others are celebrating their appreciation and zeal for the Dietrich School.
Keith Schaefer (A&S ’71) sees the potential in The Big DIG
Keith is especially passionate about creating undergraduate research opportunities for every Dietrich School student, which he knows is only possible with broad donor support. READ MORE >>
Leo Wegemer (A&S ’73) is inspired by The Big DIG
Leo understands the importance of attracting and supporting the best graduate students and calls on Dietrich School graduates and friends to DIG deep to support fellowships. READ MORE >>
As an Ethics Expert, He Influenced the Nation
Mark Pastin (A&S ’70) wants to help PhD candidates be more secure in their endeavors. READ MORE>>
Blood, Guts, and Empowering Women Drive This Grad
Without scholarship support, Genna Edwards (A&S ’21) might have never found the confidence to pursue her passion. READ MORE >>
A Scholarship for Today and Generations to Come
Sarita Gopal (A&S ’83) sees diversity as a hallmark of a great institution. READ MORE >>
Biology and Chemistry, the What and the Why
John Majewski’s (A&S ’21) undergraduate research experience enriched his understanding; set him on a path to med school. READ MORE >>
Wegemer Chair Creating Tools for Not-Yet-Asked Questions
Without philanthropy, researchers lack support for foundational work. READ MORE >>
His Dollar Helps More Than He Imagined
Allan Scott (A&S ’63, MED ’67) thought it took much more to help students; his classmates set him straight. READ MORE >>
Dr. Ruth Kuschmierz Brought German to Life at Pitt-Greensburg
In her retirement, Kuschmierz (A&S ’53, G ’55, PhD ’62) continues to support learning through three endowed funds. READ MORE>>
Dean Kathleen Blee welcomes you to The Big DIG
On August 15, 2017, Kathleen Blee began her Deanship of the Dietrich School and the College of General Studies. READ MORE >>
Scholarships Fuel Recent Grad’s Passion
Julia Eger (A&S ’19) took advantage of multiple unpaid internships, which allowed her to focus on helping society’s most vulnerable children achieve. READ MORE >>