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Academics News
The Evolution of Daddy Longlegs
By studying the evolution of mite harvestmen, Professor Sarah Boyer's lab hopes to answer larger questions about the world's past.
A Lesson From Marlon James, Epic Storyteller
Mac’s writer in residence brings us behind the scenes (and shares an excerpt) of his new novel, "Black Leopard, Red Wolf."
Lecture Notes: The Diversity of Islam
Students explore how the world’s 1.5 billion Muslims interpret and practice their faith.
Decoding Algorithms
Algorithms are embedded in our lives. What are computer scientists watching?
We Are Here: Learning in the Twin Cities
In more than 60 courses, holding class off campus adds new dimensions to what students learn.
Reality Bites*
President Rosenberg writes about the crumbling of a consensus about what constitutes reality.
Robot Coder
Malini Sharma spent the summer applying her knowledge of neuroscience and computer science to code a robot's brain.
Treating Heart Disease
In a summer position at Johns Hopkins University, Gianna Bortoli gained research experience while seeking a cure for heart disease.
Does who we elect really matter?
As part of the Big Questions video series, Professor Julie Dolan and Paru Shah answer the question: does who we elect really matter?
Student Life News
Fast Friends
At college, you might find your best friend in the most unexpected place, like a work-study job.
Enjoying winter at Mac
Macalester is located in the land of ten thousands lakes and even more snowflakes.
A Look Back at 2018
Check out some of Mac's most interesting stories from the past calendar year!
Midnight Breakfast 2018
Day in the Life of Kiante
Join student Kiante Miles '20 as he takes us through one day in his life.
Day in the Life of Ellie
Join student Ellie Rudner '19 as she takes us through one day in her life.
Day in the Life of James
Join student James Cannon '20 as he takes us through one of his days as a student at Macalester.
Senior Moment
Fall Dance Concert 2018
Breath Bound featured original choreography by students and faculty members.
Career Development News
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.
Class of 2018—What’s Next?
As the Class of 2018 prepares to head off into the world, here's a preview of what a few have planned.
Startup Guru
Longtime Silicon Valley business developer Roya Ansari ’83 is working hard, having fun, and giving back to Macalester.
The Poetry Promoter
Dylan Garity '12 shares how he turned an English major into a career in the arts with Button Poetry.
Comic Timing
With late-night comedy ratings soaring, Ariel Dumas ’05 has found the perfect time to succeed in show business.
Internships News
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.
Capitol Internship A Bus Ride Away
Ximena Silva-Avila found her internship with Senator Torres Ray easy to get it and full of life lessons.
Material Artifacts Intern
Ben Rolland gained valuable skills while interning at the Somali Museum of Minnesota.
Quotable Interns
From St. Paul to Uganda, Macalester students try out possible careers as interns through Macalester's internship grant program.
Campus Desk, Global Work
Kaitlyn Lindaman got to intern with both USAID and the State Department—without having to leave St. Paul.
Alumni News
Theatrical Practice
Stephen Fedo ’72 juggles multiple roles: actor, director, playwright, and general counsel.
Changing Company Culture
Caroline Karanja ’12 is helping organizations talk about equity—and take action.
A Look Back at 2018
Check out some of Mac's most interesting stories from the past calendar year!
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.
Professor Perspectives
Through published commentaries, Mac faculty members speak up about complex issues.
Mac Book News: Fall 2018
Meet the New Tenure-track Faculty
This year, nine new tenure-track professors are in Mac classrooms.
Thinking in World Terms
Creative Enterprise
Entrepreneur Mollie Windmiller ’03 is driven by a passion for design and connection.
Study Abroad News
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.
Institute for Global Citizenship Photo Contest Highlights
Civic Engagement News
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.
Solving Sustainability
From solar gardens to electric cars, Macalester alums are working on energy solutions for a more sustainable future.
Global Citizenship Awards 2018
Three graduating seniors are recognized for their commitments to service and civic engagement at home and abroad.
Youth Climate Trailblazers
Akilah Sanders-Reed ’16 and Margaret Breen ’20 are using the courts to address the proposed Line 3 pipeline.
Volunteering in Buenos Aires
Isabela Escalona and Emmet Hollingshead enriched their study abroad experience by volunteering.
College Newswire
Macalester is a top Fulbright producing institution for 2018-2019
Macalester qualified as one of only 11 institutions in the country to be a top producer because of the two faculty scholars and six students who were awarded Fulbright awards for 2018-2019.
Sociology Majors Sweep Prizes in Midwest Sociological Society Paper Competitions
Three senior sociology majors have been awarded first, second, and third prize, respectively, in the 56th Annual Midwest Sociological Society Student Paper Competition.
Macalester’s new Theater and Dance building completes the final phase of the JWFAC renovation
“We designed the spaces in new Theater and Dance building with students and their education at the forefront,” said Provost Karine Moe
Four Macalester Faculty Members Receive Tenure
Morgan Adamson, Media and Cultural Studies, Peter Bognanni, English, David Shuman, Mathematics, Statistics, and Computer Science, and Mario Solis-Garcia, Economics have received tenure.
Seven Macalester students awarded Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship to Study Abroad
The seven are part of the 844 American undergraduate students from 335 colleges and universities across the United States selected to receive this award to study abroad spring 2019.
The 38th Annual G. Theodore Mitau Endowed Lecture with Professor Cathy J. Cohen
The lecture will be at 4:45 p.m., Tuesday, February 12, in the John B. Davis Lecture Hall, Ruth Stryker Dayton Campus Center.
Donnie Brooks Named Macalester Director of Athletics
Donald “Donnie” Brooks will be the next Director of Athletics at Macalester College. Brooks comes to Macalester after serving as the Director of Athletics and Recreation at Millsaps College in Jackson, Miss.
Two Macalester professors receive Fulbright Awards for spring 2019 semester
Ruthann Godollei and French and Francophone Studies Professor Juliette Rogers have both received Fulbright Awards for the spring 2019 semester.
Two seniors receive scholarships from the Harold S. Geneen Charitable Trust
Jacob Trout, from Columbia, Mo., and Brian Yu, from St. Louis Park, Minn., have received $30,000 scholarships.