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This is our moment

Founded by visionaries within our own community, the University of Rochester was built on a belief that education can be a force for good—a place where big questions can lead to bold impact.

Today, we stand at another defining moment in our history. Once again we’re calling on our community to help us realize a better world—one fueled by curiosity, creativity, and shared humanity.

Let’s do this!

Our students, faculty and staff, and patients are counting on us to keep doing what Rochester does best: to continue asking the big questions, to pursue bold ideas, and to translate our findings into solutions that we share with the world. Your generosity helps us be forever better. Join us in a campaign for Rochester’s future.

Sarah C. Mangelsdorf, President
and G. Robert Witmer, Jr. University Professor
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For fundraising and engagement

Together, we can develop cures, invent solutions, inspire creativity, and make the world ever better. We have a bold plan to raise $1.75 billion in philanthropic support and to engage 250,000 alumni, parents, grateful patients, and friends to help us reach our goals by 2030.

Because ever better starts here—and with your support—goes everywhere.

Your gift truly matters

I give back to Rochester because the University community gave me so much. From student organizations that felt like home, to mentors who pushed me, to friends who became family, Rochester shaped me into the person I am today.

—Kate Hidalgo ’25, Senior Giving Campaign Co-Chair
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Your impact

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Get on the guest list

Join us as we launch For Ever Better in a city near you! Help us reach our goal of engaging 250,000 alumni, grateful patients, and friends during the campaign. With events on campus, online, and around the world, there are many ways to show up for Rochester.

Sign me up

For our students. For our patients. For our world.