Archive: 2025

Sounding Board: Stronger Together

President Suzanne Rivera writes about how Macalester's commitment to bringing people together from all backgrounds and corners of the globe is a model for a stronger society.

Volunteer Spotlight: Yulun Li ’14

Alum Yulun Li '14 explains how Macalester's strong community "vibe" keeps him connected and helps students build careers.

Books: Summer 2025

Books recently published by Macalester faculty, alumni, and staff.

Macalester Alumni Board: Amplifying Pathways for Global Engagement

Macalester is intentionally building a global alumni community that connects you with a network of shared values, no matter where you are in the world.

Work Wisdom: Jennifer Wofford ’89

After a career in mission-driven social justice, Jennifer Wofford '89 now teaches "grounded resilience" in her therapy practice.

New members on Board of Trustees

Reunion 2025

Reunion 2025 took place at Macalester from June 5-8. Read more and view photos from the weekend here.

Eight Macalester graduates receive 2025 Fulbright awards

As Fulbright participants, all recipients will study, conduct research, and teach abroad for the 2025-2026 academic year.

Maccolades for May 2025: Scholarships and fellowships, national science leadership and more

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

Seven new tenure-track professors join Macalester’s faculty

They'll join the departments of Economics, Environmental Studies, MSCS, Classical Mediterranean and Middle East, Psychology, and Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies.

Two Macalester students awarded Davis Project for Peace grants

Kinassa and Rushoka are among 125 students globally chosen for the 2025 cohort.

Commencement 2025

Congratulations to the Class of 2025 on their commencement from Macalester. View photos and video from the event.

Macalester graduate named Knight-Hennessy Scholar

A current Fulbright Research Scholar, Ronan Wallace '22 graduated with a computer science major and studies 3D modeling in Nepal.

Thirteen seniors receive 2025 Distinguished Leadership Awards

Meet the thirteen recipients of the Distinguished Leadership Award for Outstanding Seniors.

Macalester College among Peace Corps’ 2025 Top Volunteer-Producing Schools  

Macalester College is ranked third in the top small schools’ category among Peace Corps’ 2025 Top Volunteer-Producing Colleges and Universities list.

Maccolades for April 2025: An avalanche of awards 

Professor James Doyle receives Jack and Marty Rossmann Excellence in Teaching Award

Doyle, chair of the Physics and Astronomy Department, received the award for exemplifying the teaching goals of Macalester College.

Hana Dinku receives the 2025 Staff Outstanding Service Award

Dinku, the director of the Lealtad-Suzuki Center for Social Justice, received the award for her dedication to equity and justice at Macalester and beyond.

Macalester Launches Corporate Engagement Program, Opening Doors to Business World

The new initiative aims to offer businesses and corporations strategic avenues to access student talent, enhance community impact, increase brand visibility, and collaborate on research.

Macalester senior awarded 2025 Watson Fellowship

Meira Smit ’25 will be traveling to Canada, Ecuador, Germany, India, and Kenya to investigate how small-scale farms are responding to the increasing threats posed by global climate change.

Macalester junior awarded 2025 Goldwater Scholarship

Frances McConnell '26 is the ninth student from Macalester to receive the prestigious award since the scholarship’s inception.