The University of Minnesota Rochester’s undergraduate application for admission is now open. Students who are passionate about solving the grand health challenges of the 21st century are invited to apply for the fall 2027 academic year.
Colleges of Distinction is proud to name University of Minnesota Rochester a 2026-27 Career Development College of Distinction, recognizing its commitment to building that bridge with purpose and intention.
The University of Minnesota has been selected among a competitive pool of universities across the U.S. to participate in the 2026 Campus Compact CAP Innovation Cohort.
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.
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.
The University of Minnesota Rochester (UMR) received the 2026 Top Colleges for Innovation Award from Insight Into Academia magazine, the nation’s longest-running publication advancing best practices in higher education.
The University of Minnesota Rochester held the 16th Annual Research and Education Symposium on Friday, May 1 to support UMR students and their research. UMR is proud to announce the 2026 Research and Education Symposium winners.
Chancellor Lori J. Carrell has been awarded the Mayor’s Medal of Honor for Educational Excellence, one of Rochester’s highest distinctions. This honor underscores the University of Minnesota Rochester’s growing reputation as a leader in innovative, student‑centered education.
