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Maccolades for November 2023: Teacher of the Year, undergraduate competition success, an NSF grant, 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 November 2023.

November 30 2023

Macalester Takes First at 2023 Harvard Debate Tournament

The Mac debate team kicks off the year with a first-place finish at Harvard's 2023 Fall Tournament.

November 15 2023

Composite image of Prof. Eric Carter's headshot and the cover of his book, In Pursuit of Health Equity A History of Latin American Social Medicine

Geography professor’s new book chronicles rich history of Latin American social medicine

Prof. Eric Carter's new book is a first-of-its-kind attempt to bring together the varied histories, influential figures, and remarkable achievements in health care in Latin America. 

October 26 2023

Headshot of Joanna E. Curtis

Macalester welcomes alumna Joanna E. Curtis as the college’s new Vice President for Advancement

Joanna E. Curtis ’97 will become Macalester’s next Vice President for Advancement and a member of the college’s Senior Leadership Team. She will begin her new role in November 2023.

October 10 2023

Two students run and cheer on the track at the Mac Fest 5K

Celebrating Mac Fest 2023

Mac Fest, the college's new signature fall event, celebrated the achievements and talents of the Macalester community.

October 9 2023

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Theater professor named 2023 Arts Research with Communities of Color Fellow

Prof. kt shorb will conduct qualitative-ethnographic studies in partnership with St. Paul-based Theater Mu, one of the largest Asian American theater companies in the nation.

October 3 2023

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Maccolades for September 2023: STEM stars, European adventures, and groundbreaking books

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

September 29 2023

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Macalester recognized as a top performer in 2023 Sustainable Campus Index

Macalester College received a Gold rating for its sustainability efforts and ranked 8th among Baccalaureate Institutions.

September 22 2023

A sidewalk leading into Macalester College. On the left is a wooden bench and a brick sign with the college's name is on the right.

US News, Princeton Review and others recognize Macalester as one of nation’s top liberal arts schools

Macalester's rankings include 6th in undergraduate teaching and 4th on a list of the Top 20 Best Schools for Making an Impact, among others.

September 18 2023

Leona Tate bows her head as she receives her honorary degree. President Rivera, standing to her left, claps.

Macalester presents honorary degree to civil rights pioneer Leona Tate

The founder of the Leona Tate Foundation for Change received the honor at Opening Convocation.

September 8 2023

Maccolades for Summer 2023: Roaring lion and beaver research, showstopping support for faculty artists, and more

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

August 31 2023

Two Macalester alumni named 2023 Bush Fellows

Kim Park Nelson ‘93 and Owen Duckworth ‘06 are among the 24 individuals who have been selected for 2023 Bush Fellowships.

June 15 2023

Macalester campus during the fall season

Announcing the Flemming Scholars Initiative

Beginning this fall, a new initiative will expand the web of institutional support and remove those roadblocks in order to foster a sense of belonging for the college's highest-need students.

June 13 2023

Maccolades for May 2023: A flurry of success in forensics, Fulbrights, creative writing, sustainability, 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 May 2023. 

May 30 2023

Students visiting recycling center

Macalester earns top marks for sustainability efforts in national competition

The college ranked #1 among small schools in three categories: Zero Waste, Food Organics, and Diversion. 

May 23 2023

Valeska Kohan ‘23 and Amanda de Souza ‘25

Two Macalester students awarded $10k grant to empower teachers in Brazil

Macalester students Valeska Kohan ‘23 and  Amanda de Souza ‘25 have been awarded $10,000 from Davis Projects for Peace.

May 23 2023

Eleven new tenure-track professors join Macalester’s faculty

Eleven new tenure-track faculty members representing a broad range of disciplines will be joining Macalester in the coming months.

May 12 2023

Nine Macalester students and recent graduates receive 2023 Fulbright awards

May 11 2023

Holiday O'Bryan

Macalester student receives Phi Beta Kappa scholarship

Macalester junior Holiday O’Bryan ‘24 received Phi Beta Kappa’s (PBK) undergraduate Key into Public Service scholarship.

May 11 2023

Headshots of six Macalester students who are taking place in a summer economics program at the University of Chicago.

Record number of Macalester students selected for U of Chicago’s summer economics program

The Expanding Diversity in Economics program is designed to "identify and support talented undergraduate students from a broad range of backgrounds who are interested in the study of economics."

May 3 2023

Two Macalester professors receive fellowships to develop senior leadership skills

Professors Andrea Kaston Tange and Duchess Harris are among 10 faculty from the Associated Colleges of the Midwest (ACM) to be designated as inaugural ACM Mellon Academic Leadership Fellows.

May 2 2023

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