The Orland Bethel Family Foundation, a powerful supporter of the University of Pittsburgh Health Sciences, raised its contributions to the University to nearly $100 million with an additional $53.5 million to expand the Orland Bethel Family Musculoskeletal Research Center (BMRC). The gift, announced Jan. 21, 2026, will grow the center’s research, innovation and training efforts.

See below for additional coverage of this transformative gift:

Pittwire: Pitt will expand its musculoskeletal care and research with a strategic investment from the Orland Bethel family | University of Pittsburgh

Pitt Health Sciences: The Orland Bethel Family Foundation Contributes $53.5 Million to Grow Musculoskeletal Research Center | Health Sciences | University of Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: Pitt receives historic $53 million gift from egg producer Orland Bethel | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Pittsburgh Business Times: Hillandale Farms family gives Pitt $53.5M for research efforts – Pittsburgh Business Times

Pittsburgh Tribune-Review: Greensburg resident, former Hillandale Farms CEO, donates another $53.5M to Pitt

WESA.fm: Pitt receives $53.5M gift to expand orthopedics research | 90.5 WESA

Becker’s Spine Review: University of Pittsburgh earns $53.5M orthopedic gift – Becker’s Spine Review

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