University of Minnesota Rochester News

Twelve presentations have earned Distinguished Capstone honors this year, rising to the top from 108 projects based on exceptional work in CLI 4711/13 and strong presentation performance.

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. 

University of Minnesota Rochester (UMR) student Kaitlyn Roers was honored at the 2026 Sustainability Symposium. 

Bontu Ambo ’24 is using data and heart to uplift East African immigrant youth through art-driven mental health support. See how her UMR journey sparked a movement.

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. 

From a supportive campus community to hands-on clinical work, Carly Hampton built a future in orthotics and prosthetics step by step. Their story shows what’s possible at UMR where students turn curiosity into purpose and purpose into impact.

The University of Minnesota Rochester (UMR) honored student excellence on Thursday, April 23, during the annual Beaker Awards. 

On Thursday April 23, University of Minnesota Rochester Chancellor Lori Carrell signed the Okanagan Charter, a global call to action for higher education institutions to embed well-being across campus culture and operations.

The University of Minnesota Rochester (UMR) will celebrate commencement on Saturday, May 16 at 11 a.m. at the Mayo Civic Center Auditorium. The following individuals have been selected to speak at the ceremony.

BSHS students have the unique opportunity to personalize their education with a capstone experience.