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The comprehensive campaign seeks to raise $1.75 billion for Rochester\u2019s future while expanding alumni and community engagement.<\/strong><\/h2>\n

On September 18, during Meliora Weekend 2025<\/a>, the University of Rochester<\/a> publicly launched For Ever Better: The Campaign for the University of Rochester<\/em><\/a>\u2014its largest and most ambitious fundraising and engagement initiative ever. The $1.75 billion campaign, rooted in the University\u2019s Boundless Possibility<\/em> strategic plan<\/a>, seeks not only to raise critical funds but also to deepen connections across alumni, students, faculty, staff, and the broader community, amplifying Rochester\u2019s impact worldwide.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis campaign will define our future and extend our legacy as a University community that embraces opportunities and challenges with bold ideas and an optimistic vision,\u201d says University President Sarah Mangelsdorf. \u201cWith this campaign, I look forward to advancing knowledge, enhancing care, and creating the environments and conditions that will allow everyone connected to the University to thrive.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cWe have made remarkable progress during the campaign\u2019s leadership phase, as evidenced by three record fundraising years in a row,\u201d says Thomas Farrell \u201988, \u201990W (MS), senior vice president for University Advancement. \u201cAt the same time, we have seen the highest levels of alumni and other engagement in the University\u2019s history. It is important to President Mangelsdorf, and to all of us who care about the University\u2019s future, that this trend continue. Our progress in advancement mirrors the University\u2019s momentum, and we believe now is the right time to launch a campaign.\u201d<\/p>\n

Leading up to the campaign\u2019s public launch, the University has raised more than $880 million toward its goals. Key objectives include establishing 150 endowed professorships and supporting more than 400 scholarships and fellowships to expand financial aid and ensure Rochester is accessible and affordable to all qualified students. The campaign will also reinforce the University\u2019s leadership in research and healthcare. This commitment is evident in Strong Memorial Hospital\u2019s expansion<\/a> and the Wilmot Cancer Institute\u2019s recent National Cancer Institute designation<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Equally important, a special engagement initiative is a key part of the campaign. This includes a commitment to reach more than 250,000 alumni and friends\u2014reconnecting with them, welcoming new supporters, strengthening relationships, and creating meaningful ways to participate throughout their lives.<\/p>\n

A community celebration on Friday, September 19, during Meliora Weekend will highlight the campaign launch. The overall weekend is expected to draw more than 10,000 guests across University campuses for reunions, lectures, performances, athletics events, and family activities. The weekend also marks Rochester\u2019s 175th anniversary and the 100th anniversaries of the School of Medicine and Dentistry, Strong Memorial Hospital, and the School of Nursing.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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