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Maccolades for September 2024: NBA esteem, a Marvel comics debut, voting outreach, and more

Maccolades is a monthly round-up of the most recent accolades and accomplishments earned by members of the Macalester community. Below are highlights from September 2024.

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U.S. News, Niche and others once again rank Macalester College among nation’s top liberal arts colleges

Macalester's rankings include 14th in study abroad and 26th on a list of National Liberal Arts Colleges, among others.

A collage featuring Dr. Lisa Mueller and the cover of her new book,

New book offers scientific evidence to help protest movements be more successful

In her new book, Dr. Lisa Mueller, associate professor of political science, applies a social scientist's rigor to protest movements.

Macalester College President Suzanne M. Rivera presents The Honorable Andrew Gordon ‘05 with the honorary degree of Doctor of Humane Letters. 

Macalester presents honorary degree to The Honorable Andrew Gordon ’05

On September 5, 2024, Macalester College President Suzanne M. Rivera presented The Honorable Andrew Gordon ‘05 with the honorary degree of Doctor of Humane Letters. 

Macalester College Board of Trustees Extends President Suzanne M. Rivera’s Contract  

"I am incredibly proud of all that we have been able to accomplish as a community over the past four years, and am looking forward to continuing that work together," said President Rivera.

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Maccolades for Summer 2024: Among the best in books, career services, waste reduction, and more

Maccolades is a monthly round-up of the most recent accolades and accomplishments earned by members of the Macalester community. Below are highlights from Summer 2024.

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Macalester to outsource investment management

For the first time in Macalester’s history, the college will partner with a private firm to manage its investments.

Maccolades for May 2024: Queer role model, sustainability awards, an octogenarian swimming legend, and more

Maccolades is a monthly round-up of the most recent accolades and accomplishments earned by the Macalester community.

Professor Mary Heskel conducts research in Båtsfjord, Norway in July 2023

Biology professor part of team awarded $15 million NSF grant to study climate change in the Arctic

The Evolving Meta-Ecosystems Institute will focus on understanding how Arctic organisms and ecosystems are responding to a rapidly changing climate.

Academics News

Arctic Research Heats Up

In Arctic Norway, Lukas Lock-Scamp ’25, Mary Ossar ’24, and biology professor Mary Heskel research tundra plants in a rapidly changing climate. 

The Ripple Effect of Redlining 

Prof. Anika Bratt and her students are investigating how historic redlining impacts water quality in the Twin Cities today. 

New research is a wake-up call for water safety in private wells

A new study reveals that many rural households with private wells are unaware of potential water contamination risks, highlighting the need for increased testing and public health outreach.

A Path Out of Poverty

A unique community partnership aims to uplift families in St. Paul’s historic Rondo neighborhood. 

Inside the Chuck Green Fellowship 

From meeting state politicians to biking around St. Paul to investigate fresh produce availability, this year’s Chuck Green fellows had a busy and productive summer. 

A collage featuring Dr. Lisa Mueller and the cover of her new book,

New book offers scientific evidence to help protest movements be more successful

In her new book, Dr. Lisa Mueller, associate professor of political science, applies a social scientist's rigor to protest movements.

Archaeology in the Digital Age

Two students are enhancing Macalester’s archaeology curriculum through summer research on new technologies and hands-on opportunities in the Twin Cities and on campus.

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Software Design and Development

Professor Joslenne Peña believes that developing empathy and inclusiveness is just as crucial as learning code.

Kristi Curry Rogers stands in front of a displayed dinosaur skeleton

Abstract Expressions: Dr. Kristi Curry Rogers

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