The University of Minnesota Rochester has been recognized for its excellence in hands-on learning and student success commitment by Colleges of Distinction. UMR has been named a 2023-24 College of Distinction.

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Legacy Shout Out!

Puja, is currently pursuing advanced learning in Denmark and Germany.
Proud graduate of Madison Elementary and Fargo North High School, she is one semester away from completing her BS at U of M Rochester. Next stop - Medical School!

So proud of you, Puja!

UMR has drawn national attention for our innovation in higher ed. Representing both UMR and the national College-in-3 experiment, Chancellor Carrell testified at a congressional hearing on 'Postsecondary Innovation: Preparing Today's Students for Tomorrow's Opportunities'.

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A new employment opportunity in Admissions has been posted! Consider working for the University of Minnesota Rochester r.umn.edu/about-umr/empl… #HigherEdJobs #Employment

“Go boldly, living on purpose, guided by passion, learning as you grow.” - Chancellor Carrell #UMRGrad

“Know that we want to stay connected. We will continue to care for you. We have confidence in you.” - Chancellor Carrell #UMRGrad

“I have been a witness to your growth and struggling and strengthening as well - growth in knowledge and competence, yes - but also, through struggle, a strengthening of your curiosity, compassion, and courage.” - Chancellor Carrell #UMRGrad

“Now – All of you folks robed in black with your mortar board tassels hanging down on the left -- it’s official -- you are college graduates!” - Chancellor Carrell #UMRGrad

“And finally, the last bit of advice for everyone here, run away with the circus as often as you can, say yes to bold adventures ahead, and again, welcome to the community! Congratulations Class of 2023!” - Madeleine Hammerlund ‘13 #UMRGrad

“I asked my fellow graduates from the class of 2013 what  they would tell themselves 10 years ago, and the primary answer was ‘Work Hard.’ And so, I prepare you for the truth, you need to be ready to work hard!” - Madeleine Hammerlund ‘13 #UMRGrad

“When I graduated 10 years ago, to the day, I had no understanding of the vast difference between pursuing perfection and practicing purpose.” - Madeleine Hammerlund ‘13 #UMRGrad

“I am deeply grateful that you have shared your talents, skills, and passions with us for these past years. I’m confident you will take these, plus all you have learned and the ways you have developed here, and do wonderful things in the world.” - Dr. Dingel, UMR Faculty #UMRGrad

“I hope that you keep telling your story to others even as you are writing the story of your future.” - Dr. Wacek, UMR Faculty #UMRGrad

“it is more important than ever to tell your own, real and authentic stories.” - Dr. Wacek, UMR Faculty #UMRGrad

“The narrative changed from one of inferiority to one about the possibility of learning and growing through practice. These students changed the stories they tell themselves, and that changed their performance and outlook.” - Dr. Wacek, UMR Faculty #UMRGrad

“The story they told themselves was that they were not smart enough, not good enough. Both students over time came to realize that their own narrative was holding them back.” - Dr. Wacek, UMR Faculty #UMRGrad

“An intentional life doesn’t spare you struggle, and it doesn’t even mean you’ll know what will happen in the next few months or years of your life, but it can at least serve as guard rails against life’s disturbances.” - Pal Koak ‘23 #UMRGrad

“Our lives are train tracks that sometimes briefly meet and then depart, and at other times meet and continue in parallel as we share our lives with those whose tracks happen to run alongside ours.” - Pal Koak ‘23 #UMRGrad

“The passion that we all have to be a part of something bigger than ourselves and to try to make a difference in one way or another and continue to discover has remained constant.” - Chloe Bunke ‘23 #UMRGrad