Home News Alumni Page 2 Category: Alumni 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. Reunion 2025 Reunion 2025 took place at Macalester from June 5-8. Read more and view photos from the weekend here. Books: Spring 2025 Books recently published by Macalester faculty, alumni, and staff. 7 Days at Macalester Catherine Kane ’26 shares stories of student engagement outside the classroom, and all across campus. From Mewinzha Waasa Wedi Giizhigong (A Long Time Ago in a Galaxy Far, Far Away) to Minnesota Ajuawak Kapashesit ’13 is this galaxy’s first Ojibwe-speaking Han Solo. Sounding Board: Brighter Days Ahead Defying winter's chill, Macalester College ignited joy and launched a $250M campaign with ice rinks and bonfires, proving that even in darkness, community's spark can fuel a brighter future. Making the Dream Work in Boston From champagne showers to draft day drills, a Macalester grad's relentless data-driven vision fuels the Celtics' championship dynasty, proving that behind every title team, there's a front office mastermind already plotting the next victory. About Face Facial plastic surgeon Dr. Regina Rodman ’01 helps affirm her patients’ sense of self. Volunteer Spotlight: Matthew Bergeron ’08 From political dreams to soccer team builder, this Macalester grad's journey proves a liberal arts education can score big in unexpected fields, even leading to a love story under the Bell Tower. Lecture Notes: On Television From suburban sitcoms to civil rights showdowns to reality TV's brand-building, this course reveals how television isn't just a screen, but a cultural mirror reflecting—and shaping—who we are. Abstract Expressions: Professor Alix Johnson Iceland, caught in the Cold War's sonar whispers, reveals how a nation can be neither spy nor target, yet still intimately shaped by the unseen eyes of global surveillance. Last Look: The Gift of a Tartan Shield A three-ton, multi-state granite tartan shield, almost lost to budget cuts, graces Macalester Stadium, a testament to unexpected generosity and the enduring spirit of college pride. Work Wisdom: Masami Kawazato ’00 Masami Kawazato ’00 is a program director at the Metropolitan Regional Arts Council. Meet Alumni Board President Abaki Beck ’15 We spoke with the American studies major and current PhD student to learn more about her and her work on the Alumni Board. Celebrate Our 151st Year with Band@Mac Bands@Mac highlights bands and individual artists who got their start at Macalester, culminating in a playlist that chronicles the earliest recording in the archives up to the most recent student band. Alumni Starter Kit No matter when you graduated, you’re a member of an engaged, lifetime community as a Macalester alum. How can you make the most of that connection? December Graduation Ceremony 2024 On December 13, Macalester College honored its December graduates with a ceremony in the Alexander G. Hill Ballroom. Mellon Mays fellows make their mark Two students share their experiences as Mellon Mays fellows. Prev 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 … 13 Next
