Category: College Newswire

An Olympian, a Mandela Rhodes Scholar, a rare economic honor, and more

Maccolades is a monthly round-up of the most recent accolades and accomplishments earned by members of the Macalester community. Below are highlights from January and February 2026.

Macalester Welcomes a Torah Scroll of Its Own

Macalester’s Jewish community welcomed its first Torah to campus in a ceremony filled with dance, song, and nosh.

Bobbie Pennington ’24 Named 2026 Mandela Rhodes Scholar

Pennington is the first Scot to receive the scholarship, which provides funding for up to two years of postgraduate study at a South African university.

Geological Excursions in Argentina

A longstanding geology class is part of a growing group of Mac courses that include short-term study away components.

Macalester Receives Full Re-Accreditation for Maximum 10-Year Term

The Higher Learning Commission's review team concluded that Macalester's clear mission permeates the college's operations and academic programs.

‘Voices of Lake Street’ Project

Caroline ‘Fitz’ Fitzpatrick ’26 created a digital story map that aims to garner support for Lake Street business owners who have weathered many challenges in recent years.

Macalester recognized as Fulbright Program top producer

This academic year marks the fourth consecutive year that Macalester has been recognized as a high-output school.

Giving Voice to Survivors: Inside a Client-Focused Legal Internship

Shweta Shankar '26 recently interned at Tubman, a Twin Cities nonprofit serving survivors of domestic violence, homelessness, and trafficking. While on the job, she gained valuable experience working with clients and advocating for them in court.

MacGPT: 2025

Winning team creates plan to treat mercury poisoning

Reflecting on the Civil Rights Movement with an urgent call to action

On January 22, the Macalester community welcomed Columbia University professor Dr. Bettina Love to campus for a workshop and keynote lecture.

Statewide leadership, NYC influence, new academic paths, and more

Maccolades is a monthly round-up of the most recent accolades and accomplishments earned by members of the Macalester community.

December Graduation 2025

On Friday, December 12, eighteen students received their diplomas.

Eight Macalester professors awarded tenure status

Eight faculty members representing a broad range of disciplines have been awarded tenure.

Caring for fossils at the Science Museum of Minnesota

It's not every day that you get to fulfill your childhood dreams. For Violet McCann '26, that dream came true through an internship at the Minnesota Science Museum.

Faculty at full throttle, star-level access, a legacy celebrated, and more

Maccolades is a monthly round-up of the most recent accolades and accomplishments earned by members of the Macalester community.

From Mac to the Mayo Clinic and back

Dr. Malik Mays ’19 returned to campus this fall to support the next generation of aspiring healthcare professionals.

Macalester College Professor Attends United Nations Climate Summit in Brazil (COP30)

Dr. Roopali Phadke is connecting with government representatives and business leaders as they negotiate climate solutions.

Edible Rice takes first place in Macathon

Participating teams have twenty-four hours to develop a solution to a real-world issue.

Creating a mural in community

Minneapolis artist Natchez Beaulieu has installed a new mural honoring Minnesota's Indigenous land, water, and communities outside the DeWitt Wallace Library.

Lecture Featuring Dr. Anthony Jack at Macalester

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.