Kamins give $65M for UPMC Presbyterian Tower Project

Philanthropists Daniel G. and Carole L. Kamin on Tuesday continued their recent giving spree by announcing $65 million toward UPMC’s Presbyterian hospital tower and medical research. The research portion of the gift is geared toward studying the brain and heart and is specifically in response to cuts in federal research funding, Carole Kamin told TribLive. The remainder …

2025 Women of Influence Awards

2025 Women of Influence Awards Don’t miss this popular event as we honor the most influential businesswomen in our region.  Help us to recognize these leading women who are changing their industries and impacting their communities. The event will start with a networking cocktail reception, followed by an awards ceremony and end with a celebration …

Carnegie Museum of Natural History to receive $25 million gift from repeat benefactors

With the announcement of a new multi-million-dollar gift going to one of the four Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh, the museums have hit a new milestone. This past year marks the greatest total gifts to the museums from a benefactor since their founding by namesake Andrew Carnegie over 125 years ago. On Wednesday, the Carnegie Museum …

Kamins give much more than their name and $65 million to the Carnegie Science Center

For a young Daniel Kamin, science provided answers to how the natural world worked. “Not only what happened, but why did it happen,” said his wife, Carole.  Nearly a year ago, the Shadyside couple made something wonderful happen, a transformational $65 million gift to the Carnegie Science Center on the North Shore. In recognition of their generosity, …

Philanthropists earmark $5M gift for Carnegie Museum of Natural History

The Carnegie Museum of Natural History will use a $5 million gift from Pittsburgh philanthropists Daniel and Carole Kamin to permanently endow the museum director’s position. The money will come in installments over several years, and the museum will rename the position the Daniel G. and Carole L. Kamin Director of Carnegie Museum of Natural History. The …

Carnegie Science Center to get new name after $65 million donation

PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The Carnegie Science Center is getting a new name after a Pittsburgh family made a $65 million donation.  The science center will now be called the Daniel G. and Carole L. Kamin Science Center after the family. It’s the largest monetary gift ever given to the science center since the original contribution …