At Warner, we are preparing the next generation of visionary educators and mental health professionals, and our mission has never been more urgent. Please join us in changing lives, uplifting communities, and shaping a future where every learner has the opportunity to succeed.
—Melissa Sturge-Apple, Dean
The University of Rochester’s Warner School of Education and Human Development is building a better future for all learners. Together, we can tackle urgent challenges—from teacher shortages and student mental health issues to expanding STEM access. Your investment keeps talented professionals in the field and lays the foundation for lasting impact.
Join us—for education, ever better.
Faculty like April Luehmann, lead designer and researcher for the award-winning Get Real! Science Program, empower future teachers through innovative, evidence-based programs that integrate in-classroom and out-of-classroom teaching opportunities.
Give to support Warner faculty excellence
Schools nationwide face teacher, mental health professional, and school counselor shortages, as well as rising mental health concerns and widening opportunity gaps. Warner is dedicated to preparing professionals like Amy Elbogen ’23W (MS), a school counselor fostering students’ social-emotional growth and academic success.
Give to support Warner students
LeChase Hall is Warner’s dynamic hub of classrooms, labs, and collaborative spaces. Keeping spaces like this updated and equipped with the latest technologies and resources is essential to supporting student success.
Give to improve and modernize Warner spaces
From urban to rural, Warner faculty, staff, students, and alumni are creating the conditions in education, leadership, and well-being that help communities thrive.
Give to support Warner in the community
Show your support volunteering today! Every meaningful interaction helps make our community stronger.
Education isn’t about conformity—it’s about possibility. If you stay grounded in inquiry and justice, you will help build a better world.
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.
