Academics News
New Realities
The COVID-19 pandemic forced unprecedented decisions at Macalester this spring but also shined a light on a strong community.
Taking it Slow: Archaeology in Omrit
Discovering and preserving the past isn’t easy, but the rewards are great for Macalester students.
On the front lines of hope
Macalester's lab experience provided fundamental training for Julissa Molina-Vega '19 as she researched breast cancer at the University of Minnesota.
Why Polio Still Exists
Ikran Sheikh-Musal ‘20 is working to eradicate the disease in a handful of countries through her Mellon Mays grant.
Comic Vocabulary
A visual storytelling class challenges drawing students to pair drawings with their own original narratives.
Dino Extravaganza
It has all the makings of a great party: disco lights, glitter, pizza—and, naturally, dinosaurs.
Taming the Wild Beasts of Fermentation
Students see firsthand how microorganisms shape one of the world's biggest industries, during a visit with Surly Brewery founder Omar Ansari '92 five miles from campus.
Rock Detectives
Professor Alan Chapman's recent grant is introducing new students to the wows and wonders of geology.
What We Can Learn From Ancient Cities
What creates a cosmopolis? In one first-year course, students delve into global cities—past and present.
Student Life News
Overheard downtown
Nine first-year students took in dinner and a hockey game in St. Paul.
Climate Anxiety
Facing fears about a warming planet, Macalester students are responding with education, organizing, and growing activism.
Creative Spaces
Read about SPACES, a creative outlet for Macalester students of color produced by students of color.
Enjoying winter at Mac
Macalester is located in the land of ten thousands lakes and even more snowflakes.
Day in the life of Shosuke
Take a look at Macalester from Shosuke’s perspective.
December Graduation Ceremony and Reception 2019
Fall 2019 Dance Concert
Macalester's Fall 2019 Dance Concert took place December 6-7 and featured work by faculty, student, and guest choreographers.
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.
Career Development News
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.
Foreign Service
Alexander Young Williams ‘20 is getting a taste of government life this summer through his internship at the U.S. Embassy in Benin.
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.
Internships News
Interning at the Minnesota Department of Health
Three miles from campus, Jack analyzes food recovery and commuter trends at the Minnesota Department of Health.
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.
Foreign Service
Alexander Young Williams ‘20 is getting a taste of government life this summer through his internship at the U.S. Embassy in Benin.
Capitol Internship A Bus Ride Away
Ximena Silva-Avila found her internship with Senator Torres Ray easy to get to and full of life lessons.
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.
Alumni News
Big Questions Denver: Will the Rivers Run Dry?
Big Questions San Francisco: Can Social Media Be Used for Good?
Big Questions Los Angeles: Can Embracing the Arts Reconnect Our Common Humanity?
Books: Winter 2020
Books recently published by Macalester alumni, faculty, and staff.
Lecture Notes: News in a New Era
Media and cultural studies professor Michael Griffin on how news has changed in the twenty-first century—and what that means for media consumers today.
How Macalester Made Me the Republican I Am Today
RJ Laukitis ’02 parlayed debates on campus into bipartisan collaboration on Capitol Hill.
Climate Anxiety
Facing fears about a warming planet, Macalester students are responding with education, organizing, and growing activism.
Dan Keyser’s Curtain Call
Before he retires, Dan Keyser walks us through more than a century of Mac theater.
Second Act
How Macalester alumni are finding meaningful work and service in the second half of their lives.
Study Abroad News
New Horizons in the Himalayas
While studying away in Nepal, Sam Ryckaert ’20 learned that his host family can offer valuable and important cultural lessons.
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.
Civic Engagement News
Hunger and Higher Education
Open Pantry strives to combat food insecurity on campus.
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.
College Newswire
Acclaimed Novelist Marlon James to Speak at Macalester’s 2020 Commencement
Macalester is a top Peace Corps producer
For a third year in a row Macalester makes the list with 12 alumni serving around the world
Macalester Named Top Fulbright Producer
For the third consecutive year in a row, Macalester was named a top Fulbright producer.
Seven Macalester Faculty Granted Tenure Status
Macalester College President Brian C. Rosenberg Named Fall 2020 President-in-Residence at Harvard Graduate School of Education
Dr. Suzanne Rivera Named 17th President of Macalester College
Six Macalester juniors awarded Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship to Study Abroad
A Macalester student receives the Harold S. Geneen Charitable Trust scholarship
