Thriving Communities Archives - For Ever Better Campaign

Memorial Art Gallery main entrance

Mary Ellen Burris makes landmark gift to support free admission at the Memorial Art Gallery

The Memorial Art Gallery (MAG) is advancing its effort to make general admission permanently free, thanks to a milestone gift from Mary Ellen Burris ’68W (EdM)—a community leader, Warner School of Education and Human Development alumna, and longtime supporter of the University of Rochester.

Jeanne Benet and University Trustee Jay S. Benet ’76S (MBA)

University Trustee Jay S. Benet ’76S (MBA) and Jeanne Benet establish an endowed scholarship for Simon Business School students

December 24, 2025

Victoria Liverpool stands smiling beneath a blooming pink cherry blossom tree in front of a campus building during her 2022 graduation from the University of Rochester.

Showing Up: How Victoria Liverpool ’22 found community beyond campus

November 12, 2025

Omar Asghar ’94

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Finding the magic in mentorship

November 12, 2025

Upward view of a building ceiling that has columns, with a design pattern on a blue background

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Taking a chance

November 5, 2025

Rush Rhees library tower lighted up at night with Rochester skyline in background

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Helping others succeed

November 5, 2025

Abby and Doug Bennett are seen standing in front of the Memorial Art Gallery

Transformative gift helps Memorial Art Gallery get closer to its free admission goal

October 27, 2025

Meliora stamped flag pole

Boundless Opportunity

Meet your campaign co-chairs

September 17, 2025

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Leading with purpose: Tess Troha-Thompson ’06 on advocacy, female empowerment, and mentorship

September 11, 2025