Articles

Work Wisdom: Yeukai Mudzi ’12

The World Bank Group operations adviser shares what she's learned in her career journey.

Books: Fall 2025

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

Lecture Notes: Food Chemistry

In Professor Susan Green’s course, students turn their favorite meals into hands-on chemistry experiments.

Last Look: A Resonant History

Six albums, hundreds of concerts at Mac and across the country, and many hours of recorded performances: this was Macalester's professional chamber music “trio in residence."

From Mac to the Mayo Clinic and back

Dr. Malik Mays ’19 returned to campus this fall to support the next generation of aspiring healthcare professionals.

Macalester College Professor Attends United Nations Climate Summit in Brazil (COP30)

Dr. Roopali Phadke is connecting with government representatives and business leaders as they negotiate climate solutions.

Edible Rice takes first place in Macathon

Participating teams have twenty-four hours to develop a solution to a real-world issue.

Creating a mural in community

Minneapolis artist Natchez Beaulieu has installed a new mural honoring Minnesota's Indigenous land, water, and communities outside the DeWitt Wallace Library.

Lecture Featuring Dr. Anthony Jack at Macalester

MACRO Consortium Celebrates Acceptance of Peer-Reviewed Article for Publication

The MACRO Consortium, which includes Macalester College, is proud to announce the acceptance of its first peer-reviewed paper for publication.

Five Takeaways: Author Kao Kalia Yang on the Power of Telling Your Story

For award-winning author Kao Kalia Yang, to tell a story is to create a home on and off the page.

Lawsuit against Macalester College dismissed

On October 28, 2025, Macalester College was informed that Dr. Neal Barnard's June 2025 lawsuit against the college has been dismissed. 

Chem student designs 3D-printed tool to revolutionize lab work

Ellie Corbett ’26 found an unexpected opportunity to reinvent the chemist's wheel with the 'Easel': a 3D-printed tool she designed as a creative solution to streamline lab work.

Student leaders in civic engagement and justice, Pipe Band success, a greener campus

Maccolades is a monthly round-up of the most recent accolades and accomplishments earned by members of the Macalester community.

Macalester Recognized as ‘Dream School’ in NYT Bestseller

One of just 75 schools listed

Becoming Community Changemakers

A class leads to Twin Cities internships

Macalester Earns Top National Rankings for Liberal Arts, Service, and Global Impact

The college earned top rankings and accolades from Washington Monthly and U.S. News & World Report across a wide range of categories in 2025.

In times of crisis, teaching students how to teach can have a powerful and lasting impact

Professor Emerita Ruthanne Kurth-Schai is the author of a recent article that argues an an innovative pedagogical shift could have a positive impact on society.

Life-saving technology, poetic brilliance, top GPAs

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 2025.

Macalester announces new Macalester Tuition Promise financial aid initiative

Macalester will now offer a full-tuition scholarship to all admitted US students with a family income of $100,000 or less.

Shigeru Ochi’s Long History

As Shigeru Ochi ’49 approaches 102 years old, he and his family reflect on his path from an internment camp to Macalester to MIT and beyond.