Archive: 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

Becoming Community Changemakers

A class leads to Twin Cities internships

Macalester Earns Top National Rankings for Liberal Arts, Service, and Global Impact

The college earned top rankings and accolades from Washington Monthly and U.S. News & World Report across a wide range of categories in 2025.

In times of crisis, teaching students how to teach can have a powerful and lasting impact

Professor Emerita Ruthanne Kurth-Schai is the author of a recent article that argues an an innovative pedagogical shift could have a positive impact on society.

Life-saving technology, poetic brilliance, top GPAs

Maccolades is a monthly round-up of the most recent accolades and accomplishments earned by members of the Macalester community. Below are highlights from summer 2025.

Macalester announces new Macalester Tuition Promise financial aid initiative

Macalester will now offer a full-tuition scholarship to all admitted US students with a family income of $100,000 or less.

Shigeru Ochi’s Long History

As Shigeru Ochi ’49 approaches 102 years old, he and his family reflect on his path from an internment camp to Macalester to MIT and beyond.

Lecture Notes: Cinemas of Abya Yala

In his new Spanish language course, Dr. Daniel Coral Reyes and his students examined Indigenous representation in contemporary cinema from Latin America.

Changemakers in Action

Meet the 2025 Alumni Award recipients.

What We All Can Agree On

Forensics students at Mac excel in competitive argumentation—and thrive in an environment of shared values.

Hometown Headliner

Once an intern at Bay City News, Katherine Ann Rowlands ’88 now owns the regional wire service.

Fighting for Justice

Honza Cervenka ’13 pursues a fairer society through litigation on behalf of victims of discrimination and abuse.

Last Look: Beneath the Surface

A modern-day road resurfacing project reveals century-old brick and streetcar tracks for a rare glimpse into the history of Macalester's campus.