Boundless Opportunity

Alayna Leestma ’27, Claire Cho ’28, Triet Ly ’29, and Ivan Cea Gomez ’27. Not pictured: Pieran “Levi” Li ’27. This summer’s inaugural Hire Rochester undergraduates are building skills, confidence, and professional connections.

Over a career spanning more than four decades, Alexander A. Levitan ’63M (MD) earned international recognition as an oncologist, educator, and expert in clinical hypnosis. Yet those who knew him best often spoke first about his generosity—his unwavering commitment to helping others succeed, and his belief that education could change lives.

For Sofia Grimes ʼ27E, pursuing her passion as a violin performance student at the Eastman School of Music is more than an accomplishment—it’s a promise kept to her 9-year-old self.

As part of For Ever Better: The Campaign for the University of Rochester, Trustee Ria Nova ’98, a finance and investment industry executive, has committed $1 million to support scholarships and student success initiatives at the University of Rochester. The gift will provide both immediate funding and permanent support for undergraduate students.

When Dr. Donald A. Grover ’62, ’66M, ’73M (Res) returned to the University of Rochester Medical Center’s Eye Clinic in 1974 to start his career, he was taking the first steps that would shape the future of ophthalmology in Rochester. At the time, the program was small, running on dedication more than space.

New Hire Rochester Internship Program opens doors to paid professional experiences: Exclusively for URochester undergraduates, the program is made possible through a generous leadership gift from Trustee Judith Reinsdorf ’86.

For Ever Better: The Campaign for the University of Rochester is made possible by the dedicated alumni and friends who generously give their time and talents in pursuit of our mission. Their efforts—with your support—propel the University toward its ambitious goals: to raise $1.75 billion in philanthropic contributions and to engage 250,000 alumni, parents, grateful patients, and friends by 2030.