University of Minnesota Rochester News

Celebrating UMR’s Class of 2026. Meet Leauna Green, a Health Sciences graduate taking a gap year to focus on pharmacy school applications and enjoy a well‑earned breather. 

Celebrating UMR's Class of 2026, Health Sciences graduate Britney Bui is building on her 3+1 Medical Laboratory Sciences training as a Medical Laboratory Scientist at Mayo Clinic, stepping into her career with confidence and clarity.

UMN Rochester has been named a 2026–27 Affordable College of Distinction, a national recognition highlighting campuses that deliver real educational value without the heavy price tag.

Celebrating UMR’s Class of 2026, Health Sciences graduate Annabelle Birr is continuing her education through the 3+2 PA program as she begins her clinical year at the Mayo Clinic School of Health Sciences Physician Assistant Program.

Celebrating UMR’s Class of 2026, Health Sciences graduate Tanner Abram is applying to medical school after his time on campus strengthened his confidence and clarified his path forward.

UMN Rochester was recognized for 2026–27 as a College of Distinction, an honor highlighting its standout commitment to the undergraduate experience.

Celebrating UMR’s Class of 2026, Health Sciences graduate Ying Liu is taking a gap year to prepare for the MCAT after discovering new confidence and possibility during her time on campus.

Parents and families are invited to save the date for Parent & Family Weekend on Friday, October 2 and Saturday, October 3. 

The University of Minnesota Board of Regents has approved UMR’s plan to lease more space in the Discovery Square Innovation District, advancing a major phase of the campus’s growth.

Spotlighting UMR’s Class of 2026. Brody Kleven is building on his Health Sciences degree as he begins a master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Winona State University. He’s ready for grad school and new opportunities ahead.