History
In 2005, Carnegie Mellon created the Highlands Circle, a giving society to recognize donors who contribute $1 million or more to the university over the course of their lifetimes or through their estates. Membership in this most prestigious society includes more than 200 individuals, families, corporations and foundations. Andrew Carnegie, the Mellon family and many other philanthropists in the Highlands Circle have created a legacy of giving in which you can now participate at Carnegie Mellon.
The logo, created by the firm of alumnus John Brady (A 1975), is based on the Scottish thistle and the Carnegie Mellon wordmark. These features reflect the influential nature of the society, as well as the ideas of philanthropy and heritage that are present throughout the university.
Impact
Members of the Highlands Circle have made possible the resources that:
- Attract and retain some of the world’s most brilliant faculty and researchers;
- Provide students with opportunities and resources to realize their dreams—an education from Carnegie Mellon, a prestigious internship or a once-in-a-lifetime travel abroad experience; and
- Will help solve some of mankind’s most pressing challenges.
Benefits of Membership
- Notification by the president of Carnegie Mellon
- Formal announcement of donor’s membership to current members and notification of new members as they are inducted
- Copy of membership directory
- Individual induction ceremony
- Unique opportunities for recognition
- Inclusion on VIP guest lists for select events
- Hardbound book produced to highlight the history of philanthropy at Carnegie Mellon, including a biography and photograph of each Highlands Circle member (future editions of the book to be provided on an ongoing basis)
- Copies of books authored by Carnegie Mellon faculty
- Individualized stewardship plan
For more information, please contact Kristin Sullivan, senior associate director of donor relations, at (412) 268-5139 or kristin@andrew.cmu.edu.
