I give so much credit to the donor. It’s nice
to see a donor donating big gifts to educational reasons such as this as opposed to donating to the football team.

Yes, this is huge for Pitt. Among other benefits listed (btw PP, no one is clicking on that link without more details/context), the full ride merit-based Chancellor’s Scholars program will be expanded from 15 students to 64.

https://www.pittwire.pitt.edu/features-articles/2025/11/14/rees-chancellors-scholars-frederick-honors-college

Relevant for matriculating class in 2027-2028 — will expand scholarship cohort and enhance experience