Category: Academics

Art history professor’s book illuminates curators of Tate Modern exhibit

Dr. Joanna Inglot, an expert on 20th century Polish artist Magdalena Abakanowicz, is a special guest at a Tate Modern opening about an exhibit of her work.

Intriguing Titles, Intriguing Courses

There's no shortage of courses with eye-catching titles. This fall, we looked into three of them.

Why the Black Panther multiverse is more than entertainment

Dr. Walter Greason developed the “Wakanda Syllabus," a bibliography exploring the artistic and cultural context of Marvel’s Black Panther comics and the fictional world of Wakanda.

Macathon is a wrap

Twenty-four hours, 20 teams, and lots of snacks at this year's Macathon.

Mac students, professor publish research on redlining and air pollution

Biology Professor Mary Heskel, Elizabeth Hrycyna ‘21, Jennings Mergenthal ‘21, and Saiido Noor ‘23 recently published their original research on redlining and air pollution.

International Roundtable and student research

Seven student-led sessions are being held this year.

Community Fellows

Students work with community partners through a Macalester program

Study away in the Galápagos

English major Anna Šverclová dives into an environmental science study away experience on Isla San Cristóbal.

New study examines how social bonds contributed to pandemic resilience in Argentina

Dr. Eric Carter, Edens Professor of Geography and Global Health, co-wrote a paper about social capital and cohesion during the COVID-19 pandemic in northwest Argentina

Summer at a Startup

Learning the ropes of a startup through a Macalester grant

Twelve athletic teams recognized for academic excellence

Scots score high GPAs

Lecture Notes: Cosmology and the Fate of the Universe

Astronomy professor Anna Williams and her students explore the knowns and unknowns of our universe and beyond.

Making a documentary in Costa Rica

Chloe Vasquez '24 receives a Macalester grant to share information about snake bites

Geography Professor Sponsors Local Fishing Contest

On St. Paul's Hmoob (Hmong) Day, Dan Trudeau co-sponsored a fishing contest at the city’s Lake Phalen Park to build trust among the diverse people who frequent the park.

Observing Galaxies with the Green Bank Telescope 

Students view the galaxy with some of the most sophisticated instruments available in this astronomy course.

New discovery about glaciers and landslides could help communities prepare for disaster  

An international research team that included Geology Professor Kelly MacGregor set out to examine a massive landslide that occurred on a glacier in Chilean Patagonia.

Honors Project Reflections

Every year, Macalester seniors conduct a wide range of original academic and creative work.

Russian Studies student research competition marks 30 years with record participation

April 2022 Maccolades: An Awards Season Bonanza

Fulbrights, Watsons, grants and more

2022 Global Citizenship Award Winners

Three students received this award

Perspectives on Climate Justice

As part of a worldwide teach-in this spring, a panel discussion used a climate justice framework to envision a better future.