Archive: Oct 2025

Five Takeaways: Author Kao Kalia Yang on the Power of Telling Your Story

For award-winning author Kao Kalia Yang, to tell a story is to create a home on and off the page.

Mapping first kisses, reimagining Rondo, stellar sustainability, and more

Maccolades is a monthly roundup celebrating the latest achievements of Macalester students, faculty, staff, and alumni.

Lawsuit against Macalester College dismissed

On October 28, 2025, Macalester College was informed that Dr. Neal Barnard's June 2025 lawsuit against the college has been dismissed. 

Chem student designs 3D-printed tool to revolutionize lab work

Ellie Corbett ’26 found an unexpected opportunity to reinvent the chemist's wheel with the 'Easel': a 3D-printed tool she designed as a creative solution to streamline lab work.

MacNest is Building a New Generation of Entrepreneurs

Mac Fest 2025

View photos from Mac Fest 2025 here.

Five Takeaways from 2025’s Congress to Campus

Read about a couple of topics that former Representatives Tom Davis (R-Va.) and Peter Kostmayer (D-Pa.) discussed at this year's Congress to Campus event.

Student leaders in civic engagement and justice, Pipe Band success, a greener campus

Maccolades is a monthly round-up of the most recent accolades and accomplishments earned by members of the Macalester community.

Macalester Recognized as ‘Dream School’ in NYT Bestseller

One of just 75 schools listed