University of Minnesota Rochester Students Invited to Design Chancellor’s 2027 New Year’s Card
Chancellor Carrell is inviting all University of Minnesota Rochester undergraduate and graduate students to submit original artwork for a chance to be featured on the official 2027 New Year’s card. The grand prize winner will receive $1,000. Their artwork and name will be shared digitally and in print with the campus community, alumni, donors and friends of the University. Two runner-ups will be selected and will each receive $500.
Entries are open until 11:59 p.m. on October 31. Multiple submissions are welcome, as long as they are original work and meet design requirements.
Students are encouraged to incorporate themes such as:
- Educational innovation
- UMN Rochester’s impact on health care
- Student experience in Rochester
Designs must fit a 5-by-7-inch card format and be submitted electronically as a JPG, PNG, PDF or EPS file. AI-generated artwork, stock images and religious themes will not be considered.
Artwork must be submitted electronically with the completed entry form. Winners will be announced by November 20.
View full contest details.