University of Pittsburgh

Alumni

Invest in Pitt Business

Welcome to the homepage of the development office for the Joseph M. Katz Graduate School of Business and The College of Business Administration (collectively, "Pitt Business" or the "School").

Our mission is to:

  • Inform people of the vital role the School plays in higher education, research, community affairs, and economic development
  • Involve people in the life of the School
  • Inspire people to take a personal role in shaping the School’s future
  • Provide people with creative opportunities to Invest in the School

We will accomplish our mission by cultivating, stewarding, and serving alumni and friends who want to leverage their passion and financial support to ensure that the School continues to grow and succeed.

Investing in Pitt Business

Giving to the Annual Fund

Alumni and friends of Pitt Business can invest in their School by contributing to our Annual Fund. Contributions to our Annual Fund are used to support the schools and programs below. Click on the school or program name to give online:

To make a gift to Pitt Business Annual Fund you can:

  • Give online by clicking above on the school or program name
  • Complete our Annual Fund card (PDF)
  • Call us at: 412-648-1619
  • Make check payable to:
    University of Pittsburgh
    Pitt Annual Fund
    500 Craig Hall
    200 South Craig St.
    Pittsburgh, PA 15260

Establish an Endowment

Alumni and friends of Pitt Business can also invest in their School by establishing endowments. Endowments are a powerful means for alumni and friends to establish new programs or support existing programs that express the alumni’s passion and interests.

Click here to view a list of some of the available endowment and naming opportunities at Pitt Business (PDF).

To establish an endowment, or to find out more information, please call egan Gibney, development associate for corporate and foundation relations, 412-648-1514.

Who we are

The Pitt Business development office is currently staffed by:

Regan Gibney

Development Associate for Corporate and Foundation Relations

Regan is responsible for administering the development office’s stewardship program and for organizing events—both of which ensure that Pitt Business maintains and deepens relationships with our alumni and friends.

Prior to joining the University, Regan served as a development associate at WQED Multimedia. Regan holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Management from Duquesne University.

Regan is located in 2801 Wesley W. Posvar Hall and can be reached by phone at 412-648-1514 and email at rpgibney@katz.pitt.edu.

Karen Hess

Administrator

Karen is responsible for coordinating the flow of correspondence to and from our alumni and friends.

Karen is located at 2801 Wesley W. Posvar Hall and can be reached by phone at 412-648-1619 and email at kjhess@katz.pitt.edu.