Archive: Oct 2024

Macalester ranks #2 in Sustainable Campus Index

Macalester College has been recognized again as a top performer in the 2024 Sustainable Campus Index, receiving a Gold rating and the #2 ranking among Baccalaureate Institutions.

October 30 2024

Moot court champs, expanding access, ambassador for peace, 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 2024.

October 30 2024

A mother holds her head in exasperation as her child gestures and speaks

Psychology professor’s research offers first look at popular ‘gentle parenting’ movement

Psychology Professor Annie Pezalla teams up with Professor Alice Davidson from Rollins College for a study on gentle parenting.

October 16 2024

An orange Highland cow mascot (Coo) high-fives a row of students on a track field

Mac Fest 2024 Photo Gallery

Check out photos from this year's Mac Fest.

October 14 2024

The Untold Stories of Lake and Minnehaha

A look into the intersection’s past reveals ongoing struggles over who “belongs” in public space and to whom public space belongs.

October 11 2024

Arctic Research Heats Up

In Arctic Norway, Lukas Lock-Scamp ’25, Mary Ossar ’24, and biology professor Mary Heskel research tundra plants in a rapidly changing climate. 

October 7 2024

The Ripple Effect of Redlining 

Prof. Anika Bratt and her students are investigating how historic redlining impacts water quality in the Twin Cities today. 

October 7 2024

New research is a wake-up call for water safety in private wells

A new study reveals that many rural households with private wells are unaware of potential water contamination risks, highlighting the need for increased testing and public health outreach.

October 2 2024

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