Bridge Builder

Migdalia Loyola Meléndez ’96 helps Minnesotans connect with their government.

Features and Articles

Sara Berger

Driving the Future of Ethical Technology

At IBM, Sara Berger ’10 brings an interdisciplinary lens to imagining better health care research.

“The Pain and the Possibility”

The Department of Multicultural Life led a group to explore the Civil Rights Movement’s places, people, and lessons.

Illustration of four people walking toward a sunset

How to Succeed in Business (The Macalester Way)

Alumni and faculty reflect on the Mac roadmap that prepares students for business careers and entrepreneurial ventures.

Distinguished Citizen Award for Toby Heytens

Values in Action

Each year, the college’s Alumni Awards celebrate alumni who exemplify a deep commitment to Macalester’s values.

Jeff Freedman

Choosing His Own Adventure

Summer camp director Jeff Freedman ’87 has “camp spirit” all year long.

Lecture Notes: Cosmology and the Fate of the Universe

Astronomy professor Anna Williams and her students explore the knowns and unknowns of our universe and beyond.

Dr. Kathryn Kay Coquemont and Jordanella Maluka walking together

Finding the Way Forward

Dean of students and associate vice president of student affairs Kathryn Kay Coquemont talks with Macalester College Student Government President Jordanella Maluka ’23.

Erik Larson

Shelf Conscious: Erik Larson

Ever wonder about all those books lining professors’ offices? We’re with you.

Honors Project Reflections

Every year, Macalester seniors conduct a wide range of original academic and creative work.

Hannah Grosse pole vaulting

Raising the Bar

Hannah Grosse '22 set pole vaulting records during her time at Mac.

Books Summer 2022 graphic

Books: Summer 2022

Books recently published by Macalester alumni, faculty, and staff.

Group of alumni gathered on campus at night

Reunion 2022

View a photo gallery from Reunion 2022.

David Smail

Work Wisdom: David Smail ’87

The chief legal officer at ADT shares lessons he's learned about leadership.

Group photo of Strategic Planning

Volunteer Spotlight: Imagining Macalester’s Future

Twenty-three Strategic Planning Champions helped lead the Imagine, Macalester planning process and amplified Mac community voices.