Alumni

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What’s Next for Daelyn Richey?

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Celebrating UMN Rochester’s Class of 2026. Meet Daelyn Richey, a Health Sciences graduate spending her gap year preparing for medical school while advancing research through Mayo Clinic’s CRISP program, working as a PCA and staying connected through volunteer service.

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What’s Next for Jillian Bettencourt?

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Celebrating UMN Rochester’s Class of 2026. Meet Jillian Bettencourt, a Health Sciences graduate supporting patients at Mayo Clinic and heading to the U of M School of Public Health this fall.

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What’s Next for Raneem Barakat?

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Celebrating UMR’s Class of 2026. Meet Raneem Barakat, a Health Sciences graduate taking a gap year and looking forward to stress‑free time with family

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What’s Next for Leauna Green?

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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. 

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What’s Next for Annabelle Birr?

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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.

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What’s Next for Tanner Abram?

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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.

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What’s Next for Ying Liu?

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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.

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What’s Next for Brody Kleven? 

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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.

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What’s Next for Mandy Phanthavilay?

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UMR’s 2026 graduates are charting new directions in health care. Mandy Phanthavilay is working as an echocardiographer at Mayo Clinic and preparing to attend the American Society of Echocardiography Scientific Session this summer.

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What’s Next for Chloe Miller?

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As we celebrate UMR’s 2026 graduates, we’re highlighting the paths they’re forging in health care. Chloe Miller is using her Health Sciences degree as a Clinical Research Coordinator at Mayo Clinic while preparing for future medical school applications.