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They Were First
In their own words: six first-generation college students share their journeys.
Features and Articles
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Data Driven
For journalist Aaron Mendelson '09, numbers spark stories.
![Tani Prell](https://www.macalester.edu/news/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2021/10/Prell_Tani_CC-540x0-c-default.jpg)
Creating Spaces of Belonging
Tani Prell '13 is helping to expand ideas of what it can mean to be Jewish.
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Voices from the Opioid Epidemic
In her new book, history professor Amy Sullivan examines the opioid epidemic’s past, present, and future.
![Gary Hines](https://www.macalester.edu/news/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2021/10/Sounds_Hines_CC-540x0-c-default.jpg)
Golden Sounds
Still led by Gary Hines '74, Sounds of Blackness is celebrating 50 years.
![Mary Gwen Owen](https://www.macalester.edu/news/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2021/10/MacDo_owen2_CC_feature1-540x0-c-default.jpg)
Nine Timeless Lessons from “MacDo”
What does a 1965 etiquette guide teach us today?
![José M. Mejía Oneto and Sebastian Sanchez de Lozada](https://www.macalester.edu/news/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2021/10/Shasqi_CC-540x0-c-default.jpg)
Partners with a Purpose
With their biotechnology startup, two alumni aim to improve treatment and quality of life for cancer patients.
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Lecture Notes: Worlds of Work
Anthropology instructor Hilary Chart explores human experiences of labor, effort, and livelihood.
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Join the Club
Take a look at nine groups at Mac's annual Involvement Fair.
![Omar Anwar](https://www.macalester.edu/news/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2021/10/Anwar_Omar_CC-540x0-c-default.jpg)
“It’s My Last Chance to Be on a Team Like This”
Omar Anwar '22 is playing MIAC soccer for the first time in nearly two years.
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Meet the Provost
Dr. Lisa Anderson-Levy became Macalester's new provost and executive vice president in July.
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Shelf Conscious: Vittorio Addona
Ever wonder about all those books lining professors' offices? We're with you.
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From Stage to Set
How improv at Mac inspired Hannah Rehak '15 and Nina Slesinger '14's creative pursuits.
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Books: Fall 2021
Books recently published by Macalester alumni, faculty, and staff.
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Volunteer Spotlight: Larry Dessem ’73
Larry Dessem '73 currently serves as a Class Agent after a long history of supporting Macalester.
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Lessons From: A Problem-Solving Advocate
Erin Sindberg Porter '00 shares what she's learned through her law career.
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Mac Olympian
A spotlight on Mitch Glasser '12, member of the 2020 Israel National Baseball Team and All-Olympic Baseball Team.