Summer Start-Ups

Seven fledgling businesses spread their wings in a remarkable entrepreneurial incubator.

Features and Articles

All Rise

The inspirational life and career of Judge Michael Davis '69.

Her Day in Court

Amy Hagstrom Miller '89 was the lead plaintiff in this generation's most critical abortion rights decision.

Joyful Innovator

With three jobs and plenty more to accomplish in medicine and business, Collin Mothupi ’00 is an energetic idea generator.

An Insider’s Election Guide

Job Accelerator

Meet Mindy Deardurff, the energetic new dean of the Career Development Center.

New Muslim Chaplain

Macalester hired a halftime Muslim chaplain who began work this fall.

Making Mac Trans-Friendly

Every building on campus now includes at least one single stall or all-gender restroom

Opening Convo

Professor Marlon James spoke at Macalester's opening convocation for the fall semester.

Track Triumph

Sarah Jonathan '16 competed in the MIAC conference outdoor track and field championships.

Mighty Mussels

This is the second year that professors and students at Macalester have studied freshwater mussels. What researchers learn about their stress levels has implications for river health.

Studying Zika

This summer Kendra Komoto ’15 was part of a research effort that changed how we understand the Zika virus.

Learning the Ropes

From caring for zebras to managing actors, Mac students gained some unforgettable experiences last summer.

Why Keeping Up Matters: The Kardashians as a Reflection of Society

For her American studies capstone, Selena Pruitt ’16 watched "Keeping Up with the Kardashians" to uncover insights into “the best and worst” of American culture.