Articles

Choosing His Own Adventure

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

Values in Action

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

Bridge Builder

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

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.

“The Pain and the Possibility”

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

Driving the Future of Ethical Technology

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

Raising the Bar

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

Shelf Conscious: Erik Larson

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

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.

More Speech—Not Less—Is Vital to Learning

President Rivera reflects on the value of respectful dialogue and a diversity of viewpoints.

Field named in honor of Coach John Leaney

Athletic field to be renamed in honor of John Leaney

Making a documentary in Costa Rica

Chloe Vasquez '24 receives a Macalester grant to share information about snake bites

Geography Professor Sponsors Local Fishing Contest

On St. Paul's Hmoob (Hmong) Day, Dan Trudeau co-sponsored a fishing contest at the city’s Lake Phalen Park to build trust among the diverse people who frequent the park.

Art professor receives 2022 McKnight Visual Artist Fellowship

Wallace Professor of Art Ruthann Godollei is one of six Minnesota artists to receive a 2022 McKnight Visual Artist Fellowship.

Three Macalester Students Selected for U of Chicago’s Summer Economics Program

Ghaicha Aboubacar Ahe ‘24, Minh (Michael) Nguyen ‘25, and Giovanny Martínez Rodríguez ‘25 for the 2022 Expanding Diversity in Economics Summer Institute (EDE) cohort.

May 2022 Maccolades: Model UN Champs, Faculty-Student Research, Accelerating Accessibility, and More

New discovery about glaciers and landslides could help communities prepare for disaster  

An international research team that included Geology Professor Kelly MacGregor set out to examine a massive landslide that occurred on a glacier in Chilean Patagonia.

Honors Project Reflections

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

Nine new tenure-track professors join Macalester’s faculty 

Macalester's new tenure-track faculty members represent a broad range of disciplines.

Russian Studies student research competition marks 30 years with record participation

Paul Overvoorde receives President’s Award for Meritorious Service

The new award was created for the express purpose of celebrating the unique and exemplary work of a member of the Macalester community.