[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_empty_space height=”225px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”grid” text_align=”left” css_animation=”” box_shadow_on_row=”no”][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”50px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_column_text]In today\u2019s economic climate, charitable giving provides critical support for our mission of teaching, research, and patient care. By offering more financial aid and merit awards, we make a Rochester education more affordable for students and families. By supporting research, we improve our understanding of society\u2019s most complex problems\u2014from COVID-19 to the global water crisis, the economy, and more. By promoting equity and access, we will establish a more diverse student body.<\/span><\/p>\n Whether you are interested in helping students, investing in lifesaving health care, or supporting the humanities and the arts, a gift of any amount can really make a difference.<\/span><\/p>\n There are hundreds of funds available to address our University\u2019s most immediate and pressing needs. This year, as part of the Together for Rochester Campaign, we are especially focused on supporting scholarships and research.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”50px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”grid” text_align=”left” background_color=”#f4f4f4″ css_animation=”” box_shadow_on_row=”no”][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”75px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_row_inner row_type=”row” type=”full_width” use_row_as_full_screen_section_slide=”no” text_align=”left” css_animation=”” box_shadow_on_row=”no”][vc_column_inner width=”1\/6″][vc_empty_space height=”10px” image_repeat=”no-repeat” css=”.vc_custom_1597347614033{background-color: #ffc70a !important;}”][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/6″][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/6″][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/6″][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/6″][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/6″][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_empty_space height=”15px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner row_type=”row” type=”grid” use_row_as_full_screen_section_slide=”no” text_align=”left” css_animation=”” box_shadow_on_row=”no”][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″][vc_empty_space height=”25px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n Many families are struggling because of the pandemic and related economic hardships. The University has also suffered significant financial challenges. Help our current and future students better afford a University of Rochester education.<\/span><\/p>\n Scholarships, fellowships, and increased financial aid help to support the University’s commitment to access and affordability.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”20px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″][vc_single_image image=”700112″ img_size=”full” mkd_css_animation=””][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_empty_space height=”90px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”grid” text_align=”left” background_color=”#ffc70a” css_animation=”” box_shadow_on_row=”no”][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”75px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_row_inner row_type=”row” type=”grid” use_row_as_full_screen_section_slide=”no” text_align=”left” css_animation=”” box_shadow_on_row=”no”][vc_column_inner width=”1\/6″][vc_empty_space height=”10px” image_repeat=”no-repeat” css=”.vc_custom_1595360493957{background-color: #252525 !important;}”][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/6″][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/6″][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/6″][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/6″][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/6″][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_empty_space height=”15px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”20px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_row_inner row_type=”row” type=”full_width” use_row_as_full_screen_section_slide=”no” text_align=”left” css_animation=”” box_shadow_on_row=”no”][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1616516503490{padding-left: 20px !important;}”]<\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”20px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_column_text]For more information about how you can create a special gift and make a profound difference with your philanthropy, please contact Lisa Hall, Executive Director of College Advancement, at lisa.hall@rochester.edu<\/span><\/a>.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_empty_space height=”75px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”grid” text_align=”left” background_color=”#f4f4f4″ css_animation=”” box_shadow_on_row=”no”][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”75px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_row_inner row_type=”row” type=”full_width” use_row_as_full_screen_section_slide=”no” text_align=”left” css_animation=”” box_shadow_on_row=”no”][vc_column_inner width=”1\/6″][vc_empty_space height=”10px” image_repeat=”no-repeat” css=”.vc_custom_1597347614033{background-color: #ffc70a !important;}”][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/6″][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/6″][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/6″][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/6″][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/6″][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_empty_space height=”15px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner row_type=”row” type=”grid” use_row_as_full_screen_section_slide=”no” text_align=”left” css_animation=”” box_shadow_on_row=”no”][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n University researchers seek to create new knowledge and drive innovation. Charitable giving provides the \u201cmargin of excellence\u201d financial resources that support this process.<\/span><\/p>\n Nobel Prize Laureate Arthur Kornberg \u201941M (MD) once said, “If you think research is expensive, try disease.\u201d At our newly-created Center for Coronavirus Research, scientists and clinicians are racing to develop tests, treatments, and a vaccine to beat COVID-19. [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″][vc_empty_space height=”100px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_single_image image=”700152″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” mkd_css_animation=””][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_empty_space height=”90px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”full_width” text_align=”left” background_color=”#ffc70a” css_animation=”” box_shadow_on_row=”no”][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”75px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_row_inner row_type=”row” type=”full_width” use_row_as_full_screen_section_slide=”no” text_align=”left” css_animation=”” box_shadow_on_row=”no”][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″][vc_single_image image=”722112″ img_size=”full” onclick=”custom_link” mkd_css_animation=”” link=”\/advancement\/naveen-and-courtney-nataraj-97-commit-1-million-to-the-together-for-rochester-diversity-equity-and-inclusion-scholarship-challenge\/”][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″][vc_empty_space height=”20px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n University Trustee Naveen Nataraj \u201997 and his wife, Courtney, have established a $1 million scholarship challenge to kickstart Together for Rochester, a one-year engagement and fundraising campaign. The Nataraj Challenge encourages potential donors to create new, endowed scholarships in support of the University\u2019s diversity, equity, and inclusion goals. For each new endowed scholarship that qualifies, the Nataraj Challenge will add additional funding to the contributed value of that specific endowed scholarship.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”30px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”]Read more<\/i><\/a>[\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner row_type=”row” type=”full_width” use_row_as_full_screen_section_slide=”no” text_align=”left” css_animation=”” box_shadow_on_row=”no”][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″ offset=”vc_hidden-lg vc_hidden-md vc_hidden-sm vc_hidden-xs”][vc_single_image image=”720812″ img_size=”full” onclick=”custom_link” mkd_css_animation=”” link=”\/advancement\/#ppsShowPopUp_252″][vc_empty_space height=”20px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″ offset=”vc_hidden-lg vc_hidden-md vc_hidden-sm vc_hidden-xs”][vc_empty_space height=”30px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n The University of Rochester Medical Center is at the forefront of the pandemic response, including testing four of the six major coronavirus vaccine candidates. Angela Branche, MD, and David Topham, PhD, discuss how Rochester is contributing to the science needed right now. <\/span><\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”1px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_column_text]play video<\/a><\/span>[\/vc_column_text]Watch the video<\/i><\/a>[\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner row_type=”row” type=”full_width” use_row_as_full_screen_section_slide=”no” text_align=”left” css_animation=”” box_shadow_on_row=”no”][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″ offset=”vc_hidden-lg vc_hidden-md vc_hidden-sm vc_hidden-xs”][vc_empty_space height=”20px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_single_image image=”720812″ img_size=”full” onclick=”custom_link” img_link_target=”_blank” mkd_css_animation=”” link=”https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=yAbiO7eUVHg&feature=youtu.be”][vc_empty_space height=”20px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″ offset=”vc_hidden-lg vc_hidden-md vc_hidden-sm vc_hidden-xs”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n The University of Rochester Medical Center is at the forefront of the pandemic response, including testing four of the six major coronavirus vaccine candidates. 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Let’s do this.<\/h2>\n
\n
Research<\/h2>\n
\nAcademic research improves our understanding of major societal challenges and creates the foundation for advances in everything from COVID-19 to the global water crisis, the economy, and more.<\/span><\/p>\n
\n<\/span><\/p>\nNaveen and Courtney Nataraj commit $1 million to Together for Rochester scholarship challenge<\/span><\/h3>\n
That\u2019s the Rochester Effect\u2013Rochester is on a relentless quest<\/span><\/h3>\n
That\u2019s the Rochester Effect\u2013Rochester is on a relentless quest<\/span><\/h3>\n
Be part of the campaign<\/h2>\n
![\"sketch](\"https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/advancement\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/hand-80.png\")
<\/span><\/a><\/p>\nBe
\ninvolved<\/span><\/a><\/h4>\n![\"sketch](\"https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/advancement\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/briefcase-80.png\")
<\/span><\/a><\/p>\nHire +
\nmentor<\/span><\/a><\/h4>\n![\"sketch](\"https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/advancement\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/equality-80.png\")
<\/span><\/a><\/p>\nPromote
\nequity + access<\/span><\/a><\/h4>\n