Macalester News

Making a Museum

Anthropology students visited one of the Twin Cities' newest museums and learned from its co-founders.

From the Classroom to the Capitol

Students present their research findings at the state capitol, only four miles from Macalester's campus.

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.

Published Findings

At Mac, students both learn from professors and work alongside them on research opportunities—often publishing their findings.

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.

Day in the Life of Pierce

Join Pierce during a day in his life.

Day in the life: Brian

Roommate Reflections

We caught up with four sets of roommates to ask about their favorite parts of life at Mac.

Spring 2019 Kofi Annan IGC Photo Contest Winners

This year, almost 30 images were submitted to the contest.

A day with Gretta Marston-Lari

Join Gretta as she takes us through a day in her life.

Pushball 2019 – A Macalester Tradition

This year Pushball was played in a snowstorm. Lots of deep snow cushioned the ground too.

Founders Day Gala

The gala was held last Friday evening in the Campus Center.

A day with Ammar

Ammar takes us through his day at Macalester.

Finding Community, On and Off the Field

Alec Beatty '19 shares why he chose Macalester.

Spring Break Destination: Career Exploration

Students headed both east and west to participate in Macalester's MacConnect trips.

Local Connections, National Opportunities

More Mac students are launching careers at Ecolab—a Fortune 500 company headquartered right here in St. Paul.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Theater and Dance Dept. presents Spring Dance Concert: Open Despite, April 11, 12, and 14

The concert features seven student-choreographed pieces on a range of vulnerable and joyous journeys.

Macalester College among Peace Corps’ 2019 top volunteer-producing schools

There are 19 Macalester alumni currently volunteering in countries around the world.

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 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 the 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.