Giving Societies

Cathedral of Learning Society

The Cathedral of Learning Society recognizes individuals who have donated cumulative gifts of $1 million or more to the University of Pittsburgh during their lifetime.  Induction into the Cathedral of Learning Society is among the highest honors that the University bestows. 

Chancellor’s Circle

The Chancellor’s Circle is an annual leadership giving society for alumni and friends who make gifts totaling $1,000 or more each fiscal year.  As a member of the Chancellor’s Circle, you are invited to join other enthusiastic Pitt supporters as special guests of Chancellor Mark A. Nordenberg, at the annual Chancellor’s Circle event, held before a Pitt football game.  For more information on annual giving, please contact Sean Dean by email at sean.dean@ia.pitt.edu or by phone at 412-624-5811.

Gold Circle

The Gold Circle (Graduates of the Last Decade) is a giving society exclusively for young alumni who support Pitt with an annual donation of $500 or more each fiscal year. For more information on annual giving, please contact Sean Dean by email at sean.dean@ia.pitt.edu or by phone at 412-624-5811.

1787 Society

The University of Pittsburgh expresses its gratitude to the members of the 1787 Society who have made planned or deferred gifts to the University – regardless of size – through a bequest, annuity, trust, life insurance policy, or other planned or deferred gift opportunity.  Please visit the Gift Planning Center for more information.