Home News Featured College News Page 4 Category: Featured College News 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. Maccolades for April 2023: Dazzling feats in poetry, human rights, statistics, chemistry, 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 April 2023. Jan Beebe receives 2023 Staff Outstanding Service Award Jan Beebe, department coordinator for the English and the Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies departments, has been awarded the 2023 Staff Outstanding Service Award. Professor Amy Damon receives Jack and Marty Rossmann Excellence in Teaching Award Dr. Amy Damon, professor of Economics and Latin American Studies, received the award. United World Colleges leader will be keynote speaker for 2023 Commencement Macalester College is pleased to announce that Faith Abiodun will be the keynote speaker for the 2023 Commencement ceremony. Abiodun will also receive an honorary degree. Professor Satoko Suzuki is the 2023 Jefferson Award recipient The award was established in 1961 by the Robert Earll McConnell Foundation to honor members of the Macalester community who exemplify the principles and ideals of the third President of the United States. Macalester student among 12 selected for Frederick Douglass Global Fellowship The program offers opportunities for student leaders of color to study social justice leadership across the globe. Maccolades for March 2023: World’s largest history prize, a globe-trotting fellowship, a season to remember, 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 March 2023. Maccolades for February 2023: Fulbrights flourish, a celebrated judge, a performance in Havana, 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 February 2023. Macalester College is a top producer of Fulbright U.S. students Ten Macalester students were selected for Fulbright awards for academic year 2022-2023, putting the college in 9th place among baccalaureate institutions and tied for 11th among all schools. Maccolades for January 2023: a presidential promotion, published student research, lifetime honors 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 2023. Maccolades for November 2022: Mongolia’s highest honor, think tank appointment, chemistry award, 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 2022. 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. Maccolades for October 2022: A Broadway star, a new book on autonomous vehicles, student academic awards 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 October 2022. Maccolades for September 2022: Writing center innovation, a presidential nomination, theater honors, 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 September 2022. US News, others rank Macalester College among nation’s top liberal arts colleges Macalester's rankings include 9th for most innovative and 11th in undergraduate teaching by U.S. News and World Report, among others. Macalester presents honorary degree to activist, author Winona LaDuke The renowned activist, author, environmentalist and parent of a Mac alum was on campus to receive the award and deliver the keynote address for the college’s annual First Thursday celebration. Maccolades for Summer 2022: Brainy athletes, a Hollywood adaptation, 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 Summer 2022. Art professor receives 2022 McKnight Visual Artist Fellowship Wallace Professor of Art Ruthann Godollei is one of six Minnesota artists to receive a 2022 McKnight Visual Artist Fellowship. Three Macalester Students Selected for U of Chicago’s Summer Economics Program Ghaicha Aboubacar Ahe ‘24, Minh (Michael) Nguyen ‘25, and Giovanny Martínez Rodríguez ‘25 for the 2022 Expanding Diversity in Economics Summer Institute (EDE) cohort. 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