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For Ever Better

the campaign for the University of Rochester

Day of Giving 2026

Join the University of Rochester community on May 6th and make an impact.

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Connect here Oct 1-4

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For Ever Better

the campaign for the University of Rochester

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Day of Giving 2026

Join the University of Rochester community on May 6th and make an impact.

Make your year-end gift by December 31

Red Wings All Stars 2026: Maddie Anania

At age 12, Maddie Anania went from a healthy, athletic preteen to critically ill in a matter of days. Admitted to the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU), Maddie spent weeks fighting painful symptoms, an infection, and sepsis. With expert care from the skilled doctors and nurses at Golisano Children’s, Maddie underwent surgery to treat her infection. Today, she is back to living a normal, active life.

Maddie Anania wearing a Red Wings Jersey out on the baseball field stadium

Watch Maddie’s story

Maddie Anania wearing a Red Wings Jersey out on the baseball field stadium

Red Wings All Stars 2026: Maddie Anania

At age 12, Maddie Anania went from a healthy, athletic preteen to critically ill in a matter of days. Admitted to the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU), Maddie spent weeks fighting painful symptoms, an infection, and sepsis. With expert care from the skilled doctors and nurses at Golisano Children’s, Maddie underwent surgery to treat her infection. Today, she is back to living a normal, active life.

Watch Maddie’s story

Featured stories

Featured stories

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Celebrating 50 years of friendship and family

How a common experience in halls of “Sue B.” sparked five decades of connection.

Peter J. Landers ’83 (MS) and Kathleen “Kathy” E. Landers ’82

Peter J. Landers ’83 (MS) and Kathleen E. Landers ’82 establish an endowed professorship in translational oncology at Wilmot Cancer Institute

Rochester business leaders Peter J. Landers ’83 (MS) and Kathleen “Kathy” E. Landers ’82 have committed $2 million to establish the Peter and Kathy Landers Professorship in Translational Oncology at University of Rochester Medicine Wilmot Cancer Institute

Cheers to five years of the Black Alumni Network

The University of Rochester Black Alumni Network celebrates five years of connection, impact, and community.

Steve and Betsy Fantone

Stephen D. Fantone ’79 (PhD) and Elizabeth Fantone establish an early-career professorship in optics

As part of For Ever Better: The Campaign for the University of Rochester, Stephen D. Fantone ’79 (PhD) and Elizabeth “Betsy” Fantone have established an endowed early-career professorship at the University’s Institute of Optics. Their generous gift will be amplified by additional support from the Wyant Optics Challenge.

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Jake on the Lake: Your Gateway to the Finger Lakes

A local alum’s 36-hour guide to Canandaigua—the gateway to the Finger Lakes.

Govind P. Agrawal speaking at a lecturn

Gift establishes a new early-career optics professorship at the Hajim School of Engineering & Applied Sciences

The generosity from Govind and Anne Agrawal supports faculty excellence through the Wyant Challenge and advances For Ever Better: The Campaign for the University of Rochester.

A group photo in Italy

Celebrating 50 years of friendship and family

How a common experience in halls of “Sue B.” sparked five decades of connection.

Peter J. Landers ’83 (MS) and Kathleen “Kathy” E. Landers ’82

Peter J. Landers ’83 (MS) and Kathleen E. Landers ’82 establish an endowed professorship in translational oncology at Wilmot Cancer Institute

Rochester business leaders Peter J. Landers ’83 (MS) and Kathleen “Kathy” E. Landers ’82 have committed $2 million to establish the Peter and Kathy Landers Professorship in Translational Oncology at University of Rochester Medicine Wilmot Cancer Institute

Cheers to five years of the Black Alumni Network

The University of Rochester Black Alumni Network celebrates five years of connection, impact, and community.

Steve and Betsy Fantone

Stephen D. Fantone ’79 (PhD) and Elizabeth Fantone establish an early-career professorship in optics

As part of For Ever Better: The Campaign for the University of Rochester, Stephen D. Fantone ’79 (PhD) and Elizabeth “Betsy” Fantone have established an endowed early-career professorship at the University’s Institute of Optics. Their generous gift will be amplified by additional support from the Wyant Optics Challenge.

Jake sitting on a bench overlooking Lake Canandaigua

Jake on the Lake: Your Gateway to the Finger Lakes

A local alum’s 36-hour guide to Canandaigua—the gateway to the Finger Lakes.

Govind P. Agrawal speaking at a lecturn

Gift establishes a new early-career optics professorship at the Hajim School of Engineering & Applied Sciences

The generosity from Govind and Anne Agrawal supports faculty excellence through the Wyant Challenge and advances For Ever Better: The Campaign for the University of Rochester.

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New leadership gifts help build momentum for historic expansion of Strong Memorial Hospital

When complete, it will be one of the largest hospitals in the county. Donations will advance emergency care for children and teens, the Comprehensive Psychiatric Emergency Program, and the broader hospital expansion.

Learn more about this transformative gift

New leadership gifts help build momentum for historic expansion of Strong Memorial Hospital

When complete, it will be one of the largest hospitals in the county. Donations will advance emergency care for children and teens, the Comprehensive Psychiatric Emergency Program, and the broader hospital expansion.

Learn more about this transformative gift

Upcoming events

Saturday, October 24, 2026
Explore Your City: Rochester, 2026
6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. ET
Danforth Dining Hall, Susan B. Anthony Hall, University of Rochester
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Saturday, October 31
Historic Tour of Valley Forge
1:00 – 3:00 p.m. (ET)
Valley Forge National Historical Park
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Wednesday, November 2 - Thursday, November 12, 2026
Veterans Day 5K Honor Run (Virtual)
Virtual
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Experience Rochester events

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Upcoming events

Saturday, October 24, 2026
Explore Your City: Rochester, 2026
6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. ET
Danforth Dining Hall, Susan B. Anthony Hall, University of Rochester
See event details
Saturday, October 31
Historic Tour of Valley Forge
1:00 – 3:00 p.m. (ET)
Valley Forge National Historical Park
See event details
Wednesday, November 2 - Thursday, November 12, 2026
Veterans Day 5K Honor Run (Virtual)
Virtual
See event details

Experience Rochester events

Explore all 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.

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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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