Academics News
Reflections on MacConnect 2022
Six economics students reflect on the experiences, inspirations, and connections they cultivated on this fall's MacConnect trip to New York City.
New edited collection aims to fill gaps in Minnesota’s environmental history
Environmental historian Professor Chris Wells co-authored Nature’s Crossroads: The Twin Cities and Greater Minnesota.
A new Window on the Universe
A telescope allows Macalester students to peer into the universe
Digging Up History
A collaboration with the renowned 106 Group exposes archaeology students to field work and careers in cultural resource management
Publishing to health care
A recent grad shares how she landed a job in New York.
Class in the Cities
We talked to four professors who incorporated off-campus learning in the Twin Cities into their curriculum this fall.
Four Macalester professors awarded tenure
The professors are Matt Burgess, English; Gabriel Lade, Economics; Getiria Onsongo, Mathematics, Statistics, and Computer Science; and Felix Friedt, Economics.
December Graduation Ceremony 2022
Congratulations to our December graduates!
Analyzing Urban Redesign Projects in Barcelona and Berlin
For Milosz Fernandez-Kepka ’23, this past summer's fieldwork added a new dimension to his research on public urban space.
Student Life News
Unfiltered: Fall 2022
Senior year has arrived for the students in “Unfiltered,” a series that asks five simple questions—over and over, each semester until they graduate.
“The Pain and the Possibility”
The Department of Multicultural Life led a group to explore the Civil Rights Movement’s places, people, and lessons.
Congratulations, Class of 2022
Farewell, but not goodbye, graduates
Tournament Triumphs
Mac men's basketball experienced success and fan support during this year's MIAC playoffs.
Unfiltered: Spring 2022
We ask several students from the Class of 2023 five simple questions—over and over, each semester until they graduate.
Making the right arguments together
A team of students take the national Ethics Bowl title
Celebrating Winter at Mac
What’s your favorite winter Mac memory? We asked . . .
Home cooking at Cafe Mac
The Class of 2021 shares some of their favorite Cafe Mac creations.
Join the Club
Take a look at nine groups at Mac's annual Involvement Fair.
Internships News
Connecting Ukrainians to US Employers
Two students aim to connect refugees to work in the United States.
Learning on the job
Two students share their experiences working as interns
Human rights interns
Three students intern with the Advocates for Human Rights
Micro internships, macro experiences
Students solve a problems presented by their community partners with help from alumni volunteers
Putting classroom knowledge to work
Last fall, in both hybrid and remote positions, Macalester students interned at companies, nonprofits, and startups across the Twin Cities and beyond.
Exploring career interests
Through an internship grant program at Macalester, students were able to explore career interests at a number of places, in the Twin Cities and around the world.
Exploring the Startup Ecosystem
MacNest summer interns are leaning in and making things happen at Twin Cities startups.
Career Inquiries
Students share what they learned while interning at businesses in the Twin Cities
Printing a Better Way to Land on the Moon
Kayla Schang worked with a team at NASA to make landing on other planets easier.
Alumni News
Volunteer Spotlight: Anna Graziano ’13
Meet the enterprise success manager at DeepScribe and Macathon alumni judge.
Work Wisdom: Jennifer “Jo” Opdyke Wilhelm ’96
The ecologist and project manager shares lessons she's learned in the field and elsewhere.
Books: Fall 2022
Books recently published by Macalester alumni, faculty, and staff.
Lecture Notes: How College Works
Visiting sociology professor Alisha Kirchoff explores how college shapes who students are and who they become.
Forecasting a Better Future
Epidemiologist Omar Mansour ’16 helped communities hold Big Pharma accountable for the opioid crisis.
Shelley Carthen Watson Pays It Forward
Her long career spans law, to human rights, to working to eliminate racism and empower women.
The Next Big Idea
We asked professors: If you had all the necessary time, resources, and political will, what is an idea you’d like to see fully implemented in the world today?
Reflections on Fifty Years of Title IX
After Title IX, women’s teams, with budgets and other resources, gradually began to compete and, finally, thrive.
Danger Zone
Benjamin Dille ’82 received awards for heroism and constructive dissent for his work in Afghanistan.
College Newswire
Four Macalester professors awarded tenure
The professors are Matt Burgess, English; Gabriel Lade, Economics; Getiria Onsongo, Mathematics, Statistics, and Computer Science; and Felix Friedt, Economics.
Maccolades for November 2022: Mongolia’s highest honor, think tank appointment, chemistry award, 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 November 2022.
Maccolades for October 2022: A Broadway star, a new book on autonomous vehicles, student academic awards 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 October 2022.
Maccolades for September 2022: Writing center innovation, a presidential nomination, theater honors, 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 2022.
US News, others rank Macalester College among nation’s top liberal arts colleges
Macalester's rankings include 9th for most innovative and 11th in undergraduate teaching by U.S. News and World Report, among others.
Macalester presents honorary degree to activist, author Winona LaDuke
The renowned activist, author, environmentalist and parent of a Mac alum was on campus to receive the award and deliver the keynote address for the college’s annual First Thursday celebration.
Maccolades for Summer 2022: Brainy athletes, a Hollywood adaptation, 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 2022.
Twelve athletic teams recognized for academic excellence
Scots score high GPAs
Field named in honor of Coach John Leaney
Athletic field to be renamed in honor of John Leaney