Macalester News

Outdoor Life

At Macalester, students don't need to leave the city to conduct summer research about plant survival and expansion.

How to make a perfect muffin

Ever wonder the secret to baking a perfect muffin? Chemistry professor Susan Green's "Food Chemistry" students are in the lab, determined to find the magic solution.

Musical Fictions

Professor Mark Mazullo's Musical Fictions course, cross-listed in music and English, involves reading and discussing novels with the aim of developing musical perspectives on them.

State of Macalester 2019

President Brian Rosenberg offered a brief perspective on the state of the college and answered questions from family members and other attendees.

Discovering the Beauty of the Planet

By studying vertebrate microfossil bonebeds in Montana this past summer, Sun Tun '22 came face to face with prehistoric ecosystems and the great diversity of life.

Incarceration (Un)Interrupted

We asked two International Roundtable organizers to debunk 10 common misconceptions about incarceration.

The Evolution of Black Entrepreneurship

Students don't just learn about the rich and complex history of black entrepreneurship, they perform what they have learned in verse.

Traveling Light

By measuring magnetic fields in moderate-redshift galaxies, Andrew Mizener '20 is learning how the structure of galaxies and other astrophysical environments evolved.

Gut Checks

By studying the gut microbiomes of non-human primates at St. Paul's Como Zoo, Maya Wills '21 is investigating possible long-term impacts of antibiotic use, and more.

Mac-Attack takes first place in Macathon

Twenty teams competed during Macalester's annual overnight innovation and creativity content.

Unfiltered: Fall 2019

We asked five students from the Class of 2023 five simple questions—and we're going to ask them again (and again). Pictured here is Sivali Bhandary.

Day in the life of Eric

Basketball, food, classes, and the tv show The Office is all part of Eric's day.

Day in the Life of Ruby

Watch a day in the life of Ruby Rich '23.

Music at Macalester

From the college radio station to campus concerts to the wider Twin Cities scene, Mac is a music-lover’s paradise.

First Tuesday Fall 2019

This year's event featured a panel with Rebecca van Dyck '91, Professor Shilad Sen, and President Brian Rosenberg.

Welcome, Class of 2023!

This fall, we’re welcoming the 505 members of the Class of 2023 into the Mac community. 

Macalester in Bloom

Summer on campus has never looked so good.

Family Farmer

A student writer profiles her classmate, who founded a hydroponic agriculture company in Zimbabwe.

Serving with the Red Crescent

For her summer internship, Karinna Gerhardt ‘20 is working with the Red Crescent on public health campaigns in Jordan.

Empowering Women in Palestine

Donia Kraishi '21 is spending the summer working on two projects for the United Nations.

Class of 2019—What’s Next?

As the Class of 2019 prepares to head off into the world, here's a preview of what a few have planned.

Spring Break Destination: Career Exploration

Students headed both east and west to participate in Macalester's MacConnect trips.

Mac Across the Country

Every year, the MacConnect program flies select students to meet with alumni in a variety of fields all over the country.

Six months later: Alex Gordon

Six months after Alex graduated from Macalester, we asked him what life looks like now.

Six months later: Saakshi Daswani

Six months after Saakshi graduated from Macalester, we asked her what life looks like now.

Six Months After Launch

Six months after the Class of 2018 graduated from Macalester, we asked a few of the new alumni what life looks like now.

Start-up Life: Meet Four MacNest Interns

These entrepreneurial MacNest interns spent their summer embedded at fast-paced start-ups and nonprofits across the Twin Cities.

St. Paul Storyteller

As an intern with the St. Paul Neighborhood Network, Mai Moua Thao ‘22 helped produce documentaries about the local community.

Cleaning Up Industry

Jose Perez '22 spent his summer interning with the Guatemalan Center of Cleaner Production.

Serving with the Red Crescent

For her summer internship, Karinna Gerhardt ‘20 is working with the Red Crescent on public health campaigns in Jordan.

Empowering Women in Palestine

Donia Kraishi '21 is spending the summer working on two projects for the United Nations.

Learning on the Job

Mac students take advantage of the hundreds of internship opportunities in the Twin Cities to gain real-world skills and experience.

Learning at startup Beta

Ethan Moskal interned for semester at a startup in Minneapolis, a short bus ride from campus.

Learning at the Federal Reserve Bank

Jensen Vu put both his majors, economics and philosophy, to work during his internship at the Federal Reserve Bank, about 10 miles from campus.

Learning at the Minnesota Department of Health

Rebecca Krasky puts both her majors, environmental studies and geography, to work during her semester-long internship.

Learning at the Science Museum of Minnesota

Abby Thomsen spent at semester interning at the Science Museum of Minnesota.

Mac-Attack takes first place in Macathon

Twenty teams competed during Macalester's annual overnight innovation and creativity content.

Six Months Later

After graduation in May, Macalester grads have been busy settling into new lives and careers. We caught up with six of them to learn about life after Mac. 

Lecture Notes: The Economics of Public Policy

Sarah West ’91 on how a nagging question about light rail changed her research.

Fighting for Justice with Faith

“When I visit congregations, I’m there to listen,” says Roberto Ochoa ’76.

Global Citizens, Global Security

For some alumni and students, “service to society” includes their home militaries.

Women in Modern Megaministry

Kate Bowler's new book delves into the world of evangelical women celebrities.

Big Questions Washington D.C.: Is Democracy Worth Saving?

Are we just unwilling—or truly unable—to engage in the hard work of making change, and how does this differ at the local and national levels?

2020 Vision

How next year’s census will help all levels of government see 10 years into the future

Voices of Macalester

A celebration of the many Macalester voices engaging in conversations about Big Questions.

Spring 2019 Kofi Annan IGC Photo Contest Winners

This year, almost 30 images were submitted to the contest.

Journey to New Zealand

From used bookstores to creative writing courses, student Sophie Hilker takes in New Zealand during her 15-week study abroad experience.

Capturing Citizenship

What does global citizenship really look like? Students share photos from around the planet trying to answer that question.

Volunteering in Buenos Aires

Isabela Escalona and Emmet Hollingshead enriched their study abroad experience by volunteering.

Spring 2018 IGC Photo Contest Winners

The four winners of this year's contest are shown here.

At the Summit: Studying Away in the Alps

Makaya Kekoa Resner '19 shares her reflections about the first few weeks of studying abroad in Geneva, Switzerland.

Softball Team Tours South Africa

The softball team spent two weeks in South Africa in January.

Postcards from Seoul

Rachel Wong '19 learned far more than coursework required during her semester in Seoul.

Food, Agriculture, and Female Farmers in Burkina Faso

Julia Morgan ’18, Millie Varley ’18, and geography professor Bill Moseley researched food security and diet diversity in Burkina Faso.

Empowering Women in Palestine

Donia Kraishi '21 is spending the summer working on two projects for the United Nations.

Family Farmer

A student writer profiles her classmate, who founded a hydroponic agriculture company in Zimbabwe.

Student Employment Insights

Four Mac students share how they earn financial aid while gaining real-world experience.

Global Citizenship Awards 2019

Macalester recognizes three members of the Class of 2019 for demonstrating the college's key values.

We Are Here: Learning in the Twin Cities

In more than 60 courses, holding class off campus adds new dimensions to what students learn.

A Look Back at 2018

Check out some of Mac's most interesting stories from the past calendar year!

Engaging the Cities

Each summer, 12 Chuck Green Fellows partner with local organizations throughout the Twin Cities to study civic engagement and get involved.

Beyond Blood and Skin

Macalester students lead many panels at the International Roundtable. This year, that includes one on what it means to be Native in 2018.

Out and About

A sampling of the many ways Mac students learned from and engaged with the Twin Cities community this semester.

Board of Trustees Approves Removal of Edward Duffield Neill Name from Neill Hall

Macalester holds eighth Macathon Nov. 8-9

Macalester Theater and Dance Dept. presents The Rocky Horror Show

Macalester College Board of Trustees Announces Strengthened Sustainability Practices and Investment Policies

The 2019 International Roundtable: October 9-12

Mac prof. appointed to International Steering Committee on Food Security and Nutrition

Seven tenure-track professors join Macalester faculty this fall

First Tuesday Topic: “How Has Social Media Changed the World?”

Two Macalester Alumnae and One Student Receive U.S. Department of State Critical Language Scholarships

Abbey Cipriano ’19, Gloria Odoemelam ’19, and Anisha RajBhandary ’21 were awarded U.S. Department of State Critical Language Scholarships.