$30M donation from Pitt alumnus funds new scholarship program for honors college students

A generous gift from a Pitt alumnus and Upper Saint Clair native is allowing the university to provide more scholarships to students in the Frederick Honors College.

Pitt announced the $30 million gift from Michael Rees on Friday, which establishes the Rees-Chancellor’s Scholars Program at the David C. Frederick Honors College.

This significant donation will fund an endowed program designed to attract exceptional first-year students by providing full scholarships covering room, board and tuition. The program will support 64 students at a time…

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