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International Roundtable and student research

Seven student-led sessions are being held this year.

October 10 2022

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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. 

September 30 2022

Macalester campus

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.

September 14 2022

Study away in the Galápagos

English major Anna Šverclová dives into an environmental science study away experience on Isla San Cristóbal.

September 9 2022

New study examines how social bonds contributed to pandemic resilience in Argentina

Dr. Eric Carter, Edens Professor of Geography and Global Health, co-wrote a paper about social capital and cohesion during the COVID-19 pandemic in northwest Argentina

September 7 2022

Native American economist, activist, and author Winona LaDuke addressing the crowd at the Macalester Opening Convocation event

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.

September 2 2022

Summer at a Startup

Learning the ropes of a startup through a Macalester grant

September 1 2022

Summer 2022 Maccolades collage

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. 

August 30 2022

Twelve athletic teams recognized for academic excellence

Scots score high GPAs

August 8 2022

Connecting Ukrainians to US Employers

Two students aim to connect refugees to work in the United States.

August 1 2022

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.

July 18 2022

David Smail

Work Wisdom: David Smail ’87

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

July 18 2022

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Books: Summer 2022

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

July 18 2022

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.

July 18 2022

Jeff Freedman

Choosing His Own Adventure

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

July 18 2022

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.

July 18 2022

Migdalia Loyola Meléndez

Bridge Builder

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

July 18 2022

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.

July 18 2022

“The Pain and the Possibility”

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

July 18 2022

Sara Berger

Driving the Future of Ethical Technology

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

July 18 2022

Hannah Grosse pole vaulting

Raising the Bar

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

July 18 2022

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