UMR in the News

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.

Each semester, UMR recognizes students who have achieved high academic achievement through the Chancellor's List. To be listed, a student must have earned a 3.666 GPA or higher and completed a minimum of 12 credits graded A-F.

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.

For many students, the path through health sciences is a straight line toward patient care or research. But for Cole Becker, a second-year student at the University of Minnesota Rochester (UMR), that path took a detour.

UMR made a strong showing at the National Conference on Undergraduate Research, where 18 students and two faculty members presented work spanning class projects, faculty‑mentored research and summer experiences at Mayo Clinic and The Hormel Institute. A few students also shared reflections on the conference, calling it a meaningful chance to connect, learn and showcase their work on a national stage.