Academics News
Observing Galaxies with the Green Bank Telescope
Students view the galaxy with some of the most sophisticated instruments available in this astronomy course.
New discovery about glaciers and landslides could help communities prepare for disaster
An international research team that included Geology Professor Kelly MacGregor set out to examine a massive landslide that occurred on a glacier in Chilean Patagonia.
Honors Project Reflections
Every year, Macalester seniors conduct a wide range of original academic and creative work.
Russian Studies student research competition marks 30 years with record participation
April 2022 Maccolades: An Awards Season Bonanza
Fulbrights, Watsons, grants and more
2022 Global Citizenship Award Winners
Three students received this award
Perspectives on Climate Justice
As part of a worldwide teach-in this spring, a panel discussion used a climate justice framework to envision a better future.
Lecture Notes: Exploring Sensation and Perception
Professor Eric Wiertelak examines how our brains make sense of the world around us.
Professors Look Beyond the Lecture
Macalester faculty members find creative ways to help students learn even the most challenging concepts.
Student Life News
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.
“It’s My Last Chance to Be on a Team Like This”
Omar Anwar '22 is playing MIAC soccer for the first time in nearly two years.
Unfiltered: Fall 2021
In “Unfiltered,” we ask several students from the Class of 2023 five simple questions—over and over, each semester until they graduate.
Internships News
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.
Exploring careers
Every summer the Macalester Summer Internship Grant supports students while they work
Alumni News
Reunion 2022
View a photo gallery from Reunion 2022.
Ten Years of MacReads
Emily P.G. Erickson ’08 created the book club for Twin Cities Mac alumni in 2011.
Work Wisdom: Lawrence Perelman ’98
Perelman shares lessons he's learned as founder of Semantix Creative Group.
“Between Two Maples”
In a new series, the Alumni Board's Diversity Working Group facilitates conversations between alumni from diverse backgrounds.
Tournament Triumphs
Mac men's basketball experienced success and fan support during this year's MIAC playoffs.
Shelf Conscious: Susanna Drake
Ever wonder about all those books lining professors' offices? We're with you.
Books: Spring 2022
Books recently published by Macalester alumni, faculty, and staff.
The Power of Podcasting
How alumni and faculty are embracing the medium of audio storytelling.
Lecture Notes: Exploring Sensation and Perception
Professor Eric Wiertelak examines how our brains make sense of the world around us.
College Newswire
Art professor receives 2022 McKnight Visual Artist Fellowship
Wallace Professor of Art Ruthann Godollei is one of six Minnesota artists to receive a 2022 McKnight Visual Artist Fellowship.
Three Macalester Students Selected for U of Chicago’s Summer Economics Program
Ghaicha Aboubacar Ahe ‘24, Minh (Michael) Nguyen ‘25, and Giovanny Martínez Rodríguez ‘25 for the 2022 Expanding Diversity in Economics Summer Institute (EDE) cohort.
May 2022 Maccolades: Model UN Champs, Faculty-Student Research, Accelerating Accessibility, and More
Eight new tenure-track professors join Macalester’s faculty
Eight new tenure-track faculty members representing a broad range of disciplines will be joining Macalester in the coming months.
Paul Overvoorde receives President’s Award for Meritorious Service
The new award was created for the express purpose of celebrating the unique and exemplary work of a member of the Macalester community.
Sara Suelflow receives 2022 Staff Outstanding Service Award
Sara Suelflow, director of digital engagement and public affairs, has been awarded the 2022 Staff Outstanding Service Award.
Nanette Goldman receives Jack and Marty Rossmann Excellence in Teaching Award
The 2022 Jack and Marty Rossmann Excellence in Teaching Award recognizes “a faculty member who has been identified by colleagues and students as exemplifying the teaching goals of Macalester College.”
April 2022 Maccolades: An Awards Season Bonanza
Fulbrights, Watsons, grants and more
