Cultivating health, well-being, and belonging for all in our community.
“On the facade of the Eastman Theater, George Eastman had inscribed For the Enrichment of Community Life. That’s our mission. So, to be able to bring music out into the community like this…it’s an honor.”
—Elinor Freer
Associate Professor of Piano
Founder, ROC City Concerts
From wellness to the arts, culture to lifelong learning, we’re dedicated to building a thriving community that grows with you through every chapter of life.
The University’s Memorial Art Gallery impressive collection offers 5,000 years of art from around the world, plus art classes, events, exhibitions, and a Centennial Sculpture Park that’s always free and open to all.
Make art accessible to all
Our Eastman School of Music presents concerts and events for the public, along with lessons and performance opportunities for all ages through Eastman Community Music School. As partners in the annual Rochester International Jazz Festival, we welcome musicians and visitors from around the world.
Support Rochester’s vibrant culture
From our partnerships with the Rochester City School District to a wide range of volunteer and service programming, we’re proud to support our community—and everyone who lives and visits here.
Keep our community healthy
Whether you’re diving into big ideas or exploring fresh perspectives, our lifelong learning opportunities, networks, councils, and programs offer meaningful—and fun—ways to stay curious and be part of something bigger with others who share a Rochester connection.
Stay connected
Rochester faculty, students, staff, and alumni are making a real difference in the communities where they live, learn, and work.
Major renovations at the Eastman Dental at School 17, on of several clinics in the Rochester community, provides much needed access to residents in under-served neighborhoods.
Five data science students at the Hajim School partnered with the Rochester Fire Department to analyze millions of data points to determine where to best place fire stations, fire trucks, and other resources.
Meet four Eastman School of Music alumni who are using their talents to change the world around them for the better.
ROC Reading Partners, led by Warner School faculty, is a remote evening program that brings together adult volunteers with Rochester City School students quality literacy instruction.
Show your support for Rochester by getting involved in our engagement initiative! Your participation helps make our community ever stronger.
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.
