Transformative gift helps Memorial Art Gallery get closer to its free admission goal
Abby and Doug Bennett, with the Sands Family Foundation, give $3 million to support permanent free access—and invite others to join their challenge.
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!
Give
Make a gift to any area of the University that means the most to you.
Go
Attend a University-sponsored event on campus, online, or in your community.
Help
Volunteer your time and talent. Mentor a student, hire a recent graduate, or help our patients and families.
Connect
Share your Rochester story with others. Follow us on social media. Update your contact information.
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.
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Your impact
Bob and Pam Goergen give $2 million to Wilmot Cancer Institute
Gift establishes a professorship recognizing Jonathan Friedberg, MD, MMSc, Wilmot’s leader and a renowned oncologist.
Alumni Joan and Jeff Beal make record gift to the University’s Eastman School of Music
Vocalist, music and education champion, and University Trustee Joan Beal ’84E and Emmy-winning composer Jeff Beal ’85E have made a historic, multimillion-dollar gift to the Eastman School of Music at the University of Rochester.
Two alumni generously give $1 million each to support Simon Business School
Ron Fielding ’73 (MA), ’76S (MBA), ’18 (Honorary) and University of Rochester Trustee Juan Jones ’88S (MBA) have each made new $1 million gifts to support students at Simon Business School.
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.
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.
For brilliant minds
Fueling the individuals, ideas, and innovations that move the world forward.
Spark what’s next
For boundless opportunities
Expanding access, affordability, and success so every student can realize their full potential.
Make it possible
For thriving communities
Cultivating health, well-being, and belonging for all in our community.
Grow together
For next-generation spaces
Transforming where we learn, discover, heal, and create to meet the needs of tomorrow.
Shape the future
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.