Category: Alumni

You Said: On Building Community

How are you making your communities better?

Last Look: Homecoming

A look back at over one-hundred years of Homecoming celebrations.

Empowering Entrepreneurship

Basir Talayee ’25, his sisters, and Mac students are helping young Afghan women continue their educations.

Shelf Conscious: Dr. Sumeet Patwardhan

Ever wonder about all those books lining professors' offices? We're with you.

Sounding Board: Hope of a Better Tomorrow

President Rivera writes about Macalester's responsibility to prepare students to become engaged voters

Conducting Life

Christopher Franklin ’90 on the life of a conductor, his love of opera, and where to start if you are new to opera.

The Soundtrack of Macalester

For seventy-five years, the Macalester College Pipe Band has provided the college’s signature sound.

Everything Happens: The Gospel According to Kate Bowler ’02

Duke Divinity School professor, author, and podcaster Dr. Kate Bowler ’02 takes aim at our toxic positivity and cultural obsession with perfection.

How High-Impact Practices Build Better Scots

Five students explain how high-impact practices have changed their lives.

Books: Fall 2024

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

Lions and Tigers—and Pigeons

As president and CEO of the Philadelphia Zoo, Dr. Jo-Elle Mogerman ’92 helps people appreciate the wildlife all around them.

Work Wisdom: Maggie Abeles ’17

Maggie Abeles '17 is an investor, operations specialist, and a chief digital officer, at Newbound.

Athletics: Scots Find Success On The Pitch

Support Macalester athletics and read about soccer successes.

Mac Fest 2024 Photo Gallery

Check out photos from this year's Mac Fest.

Sounding Board: Our Obligations to Foster Respectful Dialogue

Biography of Old Main

The beautiful, chaotic life of Macalester’s most iconic building.

Software Design and Development

Professor Joslenne Peña believes that developing empathy and inclusiveness is just as crucial as learning code.

Volunteer Spotlight: Kathleen Pinkett ’75

Kathleen Pinkett ’75 speaks on giving back to Macalester as a volunteer

Beyond the Border

As immigration emerges as a top election issue, Cristobal Ramón ’06 ensures that accurate data informs the discussion.

Work Wisdom: Achal Sondhi ’07

Achal Sondhi ’07 shares career lessons from finance and energy.

Last Look: A Boat of Their Own

During her time at Mac, professor Ruth Schellberg led groups of students and colleagues on week-long expeditions into the Boundary Waters.