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Meliora Weekend / Panic attack or heart attack? / Explore Your City / Upcoming events / Comfy for a Cause

More than 10,000 people—including alumni, students, families, faculty, staff, and friends of the University—attended this year’s Meliora Weekend. Our largest celebration of the year combines reunion, homecoming, and family weekend and offers guests an array of opportunities to learn, socialize, and reminisce with their extended Yellowjacket family.

We can't wait to see everyone again next year for Meliora Weekend 2025, September 18-21!

Here's the latest

Look back at this year’s Meliora Weekend, which took place September 26-29.

Young alumni, did you attend Meliora Weekend? If so, you’re now one step closer to receiving your exclusive University swag as a member of the Young Alumni Perks Program.

Four new patents were issued to Kevin Parker, the William F. May Professor of Engineering at the University’s Hajim School of Engineering & Applied Sciences, and his doctoral students for their groundbreaking diagnostic ultrasound technology.

Did you know a panic attack can resemble a heart attack? The University of Rochester Medical Center wants you to understand the differences between the two and know when to seek appropriate medical care.

Explore your city with the Young Alumni Council

Calling recent alumni! Whether you just settled into your new city or consider yourself a seasoned local, get ready to hit the hottest tourist spots and create unforgettable memories with fellow young alumni. Join us in Boston, Chicago, Metro NYC, Philadelphia, Rochester, San Francisco, and Washington, D.C.

Upcoming Events

Culinary Traditions: Celebrating Latin Alumni Network Hispanic Heritage
October 9 (Virtual)

Bay Area Women’s Network: Your vote, your voice
October 10 (Virtual)

The Future of Healthcare: Embracing Digital Transformation
October 15 (Menlo Park, CA)

Inside the Water Street conversion: A talk with alumnus David Streicher ’94
October 16 (New York, NY)

Boundless Possibility Houston
October 17 (Houston, TX)

Experience Rochester Live: Brain Health Revolution
October 22 (New York, NY)

View full event listing

Social media spotlight

Congratulations to our 2024 #MelioraWeekend social media photo contest winners Serena Damian, Yucong (Gary) Cong, and Geneviève Chawluk!

Comfy for a Cause supports students where they need it the most! Now through October 14, when you purchase a University of Rochester crewneck, hoodie, quarter-zip, or blanket, you’re not just getting comfy—you’re also contributing to a great cause.

Purchases through the River Campus support the Student Emergency Fund, providing support for unforeseen medical expenses, emergency flights home, clothing, and more.
NEW! Purchases through Eastman School of Music support the Musical Assistance Fund, supplementing instrument repairs, audio recording fees, and more.
NEW! Purchases through the School of Medicine and Dentistry (SMD) support SMD’s General Scholarship Fund, removing financial barriers for SMD students.
NEW! Purchases through the School of Nursing (SON) support the SON Alumni Scholarship Fund, supporting our future healthcare workers.

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