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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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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

Miracle Kids 2026: Luke Johnson

Luke Johnson’s journey began before he was born, when doctors discovered a complex heart defect that would require surgery shortly after birth. Just days after arriving, he developed a life-threatening intestinal infection that led to multiple emergency surgeries and delayed his heart procedure. Thanks to the extraordinary care of his multidisciplinary team and his own remarkable resilience, Luke overcame tremendous odds and is now thriving, hitting milestones, and bringing joy to everyone around him.

A smiling toddler in a rust-colored long-sleeve shirt leans against a play table in a colorful indoor play area with a bright yellow wall.

Learn more about Luke’s miraculous story

A smiling toddler in a rust-colored long-sleeve shirt leans against a play table in a colorful indoor play area with a bright yellow wall.

Miracle Kids 2026: Luke Johnson

Luke Johnson’s journey began before he was born, when doctors discovered a complex heart defect that would require surgery shortly after birth. Just days after arriving, he developed a life-threatening intestinal infection that led to multiple emergency surgeries and delayed his heart procedure. Thanks to the extraordinary care of his multidisciplinary team and his own remarkable resilience, Luke overcame tremendous odds and is now thriving, hitting milestones, and bringing joy to everyone around him.

Learn more about Luke’s miraculous story

Featured stories

Featured stories

Dr. Rachel Wozniak, PhD, the Dr. Donald A. Grover ’62, ’66 (MD), ’73 (Res) and Karen L. Grover Director of the Ophthalmology Residency Program, and Dr. Grover

Beyond the Exam Room: Donald A. Grover ’62, ’66M, ’73M (Res)

This physician, mentor, and philanthropist helped shape modern ophthalmology—and continues to guide the next generation of clinicians.

Meliora sigil carved into stone

A simple invitation, a lifelong calling

How a Scholarship Opened the Door for Susan Flow ’81N

Turl lawn with UR yellow and blue lines criss crossing

Why we support University of Rochester Athletics

Yellowjacket alumni underscore the importance of endowing programs in Athletics.

Judith Reinsdorf headshot

New Hire Rochester Internship Program opens doors to paid professional experiences

Exclusively for URochester undergraduates, the program is made possible through a generous leadership gift from Trustee Judith Reinsdorf ’86.

Meliora flagpole with the sigil carved in with River Campus in background

Eric T. Lincke ’54, ’57M (MD) establishes the John F. Randolph Professorship in Mathematics

Gift honors alumnus’s mentor, helps recruit new chair, and secures lasting support for the department.

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.

Dr. Rachel Wozniak, PhD, the Dr. Donald A. Grover ’62, ’66 (MD), ’73 (Res) and Karen L. Grover Director of the Ophthalmology Residency Program, and Dr. Grover

Beyond the Exam Room: Donald A. Grover ’62, ’66M, ’73M (Res)

This physician, mentor, and philanthropist helped shape modern ophthalmology—and continues to guide the next generation of clinicians.

Meliora sigil carved into stone

A simple invitation, a lifelong calling

How a Scholarship Opened the Door for Susan Flow ’81N

Turl lawn with UR yellow and blue lines criss crossing

Why we support University of Rochester Athletics

Yellowjacket alumni underscore the importance of endowing programs in Athletics.

Judith Reinsdorf headshot

New Hire Rochester Internship Program opens doors to paid professional experiences

Exclusively for URochester undergraduates, the program is made possible through a generous leadership gift from Trustee Judith Reinsdorf ’86.

Meliora flagpole with the sigil carved in with River Campus in background

Eric T. Lincke ’54, ’57M (MD) establishes the John F. Randolph Professorship in Mathematics

Gift honors alumnus’s mentor, helps recruit new chair, and secures lasting support for the department.

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.

Read more stories

Read more stories

Mary Ellen Burris makes landmark gift to support free admission at the Memorial Art Gallery

The Memorial Art Gallery (MAG) is advancing its effort to make general admission permanently free, thanks to a milestone gift from Mary Ellen Burris ’68W (EdM)—a community leader, Warner School of Education and Human Development alumna, and longtime supporter of the University of Rochester.

Learn more about this historic gift

Memorial Art Gallery main entrance
Memorial Art Gallery main entrance

Mary Ellen Burris makes landmark gift to support free admission at the Memorial Art Gallery

The Memorial Art Gallery (MAG) is advancing its effort to make general admission permanently free, thanks to a milestone gift from Mary Ellen Burris ’68W (EdM)—a community leader, Warner School of Education and Human Development alumna, and longtime supporter of the University of Rochester.

Learn more about this historic gift

Upcoming events

Wednesday, June 10
Spring Nosh and Network Session with the Women’s Network - June
8–9:30 a.m. (ET)
Virtual
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Thursday, June 11 & Sunday, June 14
URochester Welcome New Student Event
Beijing: St Regis Hotel OR Shanghai: W Hotel
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Tuesday, June 16
URochester Connects: New York City
6:30–8:30 p.m. (ET)
849 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY 10001
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Upcoming events

Wednesday, June 10
Spring Nosh and Network Session with the Women’s Network - June
8–9:30 a.m. (ET)
Virtual
See event details
Thursday, June 11 & Sunday, June 14
URochester Welcome New Student Event
Beijing: St Regis Hotel OR Shanghai: W Hotel
See event details
Tuesday, June 16
URochester Connects: New York City
6:30–8:30 p.m. (ET)
849 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY 10001
See event details

Experience Rochester events

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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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