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Flaum Eye Institute: Providing hope and visionary care

A simple beach day became life-changing when Beckham Smith’s parents noticed something amiss with their son’s eye. Their search for answers led them to the expert team at UR Medicine’s Flaum Eye Institute. As Upstate New York’s only comprehensive eye care center, Flaum offers advanced care—exactly what Beckham needed.

Flaum Eye Institute: Providing hope and visionary care

A simple beach day became life-changing when Beckham Smith’s parents noticed something amiss with their son’s eye. Their search for answers led them to the expert team at UR Medicine’s Flaum Eye Institute. As Upstate New York’s only comprehensive eye care center, Flaum offers advanced care—exactly what Beckham needed.

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Thank you, Saunders Foundation!

The foundation—led by University Trustee Emeritus Phil Saunders—has made a $30 million commitment to the University of Rochester Medical Center to support research and clinical programs in orthopaedics, faculty in the School of Medicine and Dentistry, and students at the School of Nursing.

University of Rochester trustee emeritus E. Philip Saunders at a podium.
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Experience Rochester with us

Join us at Experience Rochester—a dynamic series of in-person and virtual events that bring the best of the University of Rochester directly to you. Reflecting our commitment to lifelong learning, this program features unique topics and speakers. Discover more and expand your knowledge with us at Experience Rochester this fall.

Upcoming events

Upcoming events

The Sloan Performing Arts Center

The 30,000-square-foot Sloan Performing Arts Center had its soft opening at the end of August, adding a much-anticipated new building to the University of Rochester’s River Campus in time for the fall semester. The building will be fully functional by the end of the calendar year. The Sloan Center is made possible thanks to the generosity of University Life Trustee Thomas Sloan ’65, ’67 (MS) and Linda Sloan ’67 and other lead donors. Read more about the Sloan Center and get a behind-the-scenes look at artist Jay Yan’s installation of a specially commissioned mosaic that will span most of the building’s interior.

front entrance of the sloan performing arts center with student on scooter riding by the entrance
front entrance of the sloan performing arts center with student on scooter riding by the entrance

The Sloan Performing Arts Center

The 30,000-square-foot Sloan Performing Arts Center had its soft opening at the end of August, adding a much-anticipated new building to the University of Rochester’s River Campus in time for the fall semester. The building will be fully functional by the end of the calendar year. The Sloan Center is made possible thanks to the generosity of University Life Trustee Thomas Sloan ’65, ’67 (MS) and Linda Sloan ’67 and other lead donors. Read more about the Sloan Center and get a behind-the-scenes look at artist Jay Yan’s installation of a specially commissioned mosaic that will span most of the building’s interior.

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