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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.
Summer Scholars
At Macalester, professors don’t just teach—nearly all are also actively contributing to their fields through original research, scholarship, and other work, just like they would be at a larger research university.
Thesis Defender
Five 2019 grads share overviews of their year-long senior thesis projects.
Spreading the Word on Russian
Three Mac students recently visited a local middle school to share their love of studying foreign languages and cultures.
30 Things You Should Know About Macalester
We asked a student writer to compile a list of facts about life as a Mac student; here's what she found.
It’s About Time
Fred Swaniker '99 and Marlon James have long inspired the Mac community. Now they're part of TIME's "Most Influential People" list.
Global Citizenship Awards 2019
Macalester recognizes three members of the Class of 2019 for demonstrating the college's key values.
Live Performance: Medieval to Mozart
More than 60 courses in 17 departments, including Music, now include assignments that send students around the metro area to explore, research, and collaborate.
Student Life News
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.
Five Mac Athletes Named to All-American Roster
Student Employment Insights
Four Mac students share how they earn financial aid while gaining real-world experience.
Finding a Home at Mac
We asked students where they found their Mac families.
Springfest 2019
Springfest was held inside the Leonard Center because of bad weather.
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.
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.
Internships News
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.
Alumni News
Volunteer Summit
Neighborhood Nostalgia
We asked for your favorite neighborhood spots over the years–and you answered.
Lecture Notes: History, Power, and Silence
American Studies professor Duchess Harris examines race, class, and the Me Too movement.
The New Rules of Food
What's for dinner? Alumni in food and farming share wisdom to guide our decisions.
When the Science Is Personal
With a scientist's brain and a mother's determination, Lara Pullen '88 is uncovering a new treatment for a rare disease.
Finding His Rhythm
Composer Doug Little '91 discovers an affinity with traditional Cuban musical styles.
2019 Alumni Awards
Mac honors nine alumni who exemplify the college's mission and values.
The Quality of Mercy
President Rosenberg speaks about the importance of mercy to the graduating class of 2019.
Kofi Annan’s Legacy
Learn how the legacy of Kofi Annan '61 has touched the lives of Macalester alumni.
Study Abroad News
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.
Civic Engagement News
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.
College Newswire
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.
Macalester Professor Receives National Science Foundation CAREER Award
Four Macalester Alumni Become Trustees
Yale Law Professor, James Forman Jr., to speak at Macalester’s 2019 Commencement
Commencement will be held at 1:30 p.m., Saturday, May 18, at the college.
Macalester professor receives Fulbright to teach and conduct research in England
The Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program sends approximately 800 American scholars and professionals per year to approximately 130 countries.
Eight seniors receive 2019 Fulbright Awards
Seniors Alec Beatty, Alia Benedict, Mirella Greenberg, Margot Robison, Alana Schreiber, Daniel Szetela, Chelsea Valdez-Gutierrez, and Rachel Wong have received Fulbright scholarships.