Kristine Kappel Thompson

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Rendering of the Davitt Family Pediatric Emergency Department at Strong Memorial Hospital.

University News

Mark and Maureen Davitt make $10 million gift to University of Rochester Medicine

October 13, 2026

Mark and Maureen Davitt's investment accelerates critical work on the Strong Hospital Expansion Project and at Golisano Children’s.

The Memorial Art Gallery exterior featuring a large banner that reads "Free for All Forever: Coming spring 2027" and some flora in the foreground.

Campus & Community

Memorial Art Gallery sets May 1, 2027, start date for free admission

October 8, 2026

A surge of donor support has accelerated MAG’s timeline for expanding access to art and cultural education across the region.

Hire Rochester interns Alayna Leestma, Claire Cho, Triet Ly, and Ivan Cea Gomez on the URochester quad.

Campus & Community

New paid internship program helps URochester students launch careers

August 18, 2026

This summer’s inaugural Hire Rochester undergraduates are building skills, confidence, and professional connections.

A URochester career center advisor and undergraduate student sit at a table and discuss career and internship opportunities.

University News

New Hire Rochester Internship Program opens doors to paid professional experiences

Exclusively for URochester undergraduates, the program is made possible by trustee Judith Reinsdorf ’86.

John and Barbara Bruning.

University News

Transformative $10 million gift will establish Hajim School deanship

January 14, 2026

University Trustee Emeritus John Bruning ’24 (Honorary) and Barbara Bruning’s generosity will help shape the future of the school and its leadership.

Close up of the Memorial Art Gallery entrance with Cutler Union tower in the background.

University News

Transformative gift helps Memorial Art Gallery get closer to its free admission goal

October 30, 2025

Abby and Doug Bennett, with the Sands Family Foundation, give $3 million to support permanent free access—and invite others to join their challenge.

Joan and Jeff Beal.

Alumni Joan and Jeff Beal make record gift to the University’s Eastman School of Music

September 22, 2025

The multimillion-dollar gift will expand Eastman’s Beal Institute by providing critical support for space, technology, programs, and students.

Aerial view of Rush Rhees Library Tower during sunset.

University News

For Ever Better: The Campaign for the University of Rochester launches

September 18, 2025

The comprehensive campaign seeks to raise $1.75 billion for Rochester’s future while expanding alumni and community engagement.

A group of schoolchildren with their hands raised and their Expanded Learrning Collaboration instructors at the Memorial Art Gallery.

Beyond the museum: An arts partnership inspires young minds

The Memorial Art Gallery and Rochester City School District’s Expanded Learning Collaboration cultivates creativity, curiosity, and connection.

Close up of Jon Onyiriuka in a suit smiling at the camera.

Campus & Community

Jon Onyiriuka ’08: From courtside to client-side

January 14, 2025

How the Rochester alumnus has converted his experiences as a student and an athlete into career success on Wall Street.

Jeffrey Kishner in blue button-down standing in the Distillery District of Toronto.

From the Magazine

Show us your town: Toronto

December 3, 2024

Toronto native Jeffrey Kishner ’01S (MBA) shares plenty of picks for the perfect long weekend.

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

University News

Saunders Foundation makes $30 million commitment to the University of Rochester Medical Center

October 23, 2024

In recognition, the University will rename the UR Medicine Orthopaedics & Physical Performance Center at Marketplace Mall.