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.
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.
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.
October 1-4, 2026
Join us across all campuses for a spectacular Meliora Weekend packed with unforgettable alumni reunions, inspiring academic lectures, thrilling athletic competitions, world-class entertainment, and family-friendly fun.
