Category: Student Life

Music at Macalester

From the college radio station to campus concerts to the wider Twin Cities scene, Mac is a music-lover’s paradise.

First Tuesday Fall 2019

This year's event featured a panel with Rebecca van Dyck '91, Professor Shilad Sen, and President Brian Rosenberg.

Welcome, Class of 2023!

This fall, we’re welcoming the 505 members of the Class of 2023 into the Mac community. 

Macalester in Bloom

Summer on campus has never looked so good.

Family Farmer

A student writer profiles her classmate, who founded a hydroponic agriculture company in Zimbabwe.

Five Mac Athletes Named to All-American Roster

Student Employment Insights

Four Mac students share how they earn financial aid while gaining real-world experience.

Finding a Home at Mac

We asked students where they found their Mac families.

Springfest 2019

Springfest was held inside the Leonard Center because of bad weather.

Spring Dance Concert: Open Despite

The concert featured seven student-choreographed pieces on a range of vulnerable and joyous journeys.

Day in the Life of Pierce

Join Pierce during a day in his life.

Day in the life: Brian

Roommate Reflections

We caught up with four sets of roommates to ask about their favorite parts of life at Mac.

Spring 2019 Kofi Annan IGC Photo Contest Winners

This year, almost 30 images were submitted to the contest.

A day with Gretta Marston-Lari

Join Gretta as she takes us through a day in her life.

Pushball 2019 – A Macalester Tradition

This year Pushball was played in a snowstorm. Lots of deep snow cushioned the ground too.

Founders Day Gala

The gala was held last Friday evening in the Campus Center.

A day with Ammar

Ammar takes us through his day at Macalester.

Finding Community, On and Off the Field

Alec Beatty '19 shares why he chose Macalester.

Fast Friends

At college, you might find your best friend in the most unexpected place, like a work-study job.

Enjoying winter at Mac

Macalester is located in the land of ten thousands lakes and even more snowflakes.