Photos

A 1960s photo of two students sitting in a radio booth and speaking into microphones

Macalester’s Stereo Types

For nearly fifty years, WMCN 91.7 has been the soundtrack to student life and a training ground for students who pursue audio-linked careers.

November 21 2025

Students apply yellow paint to a column outside DeWitt Wallace Library

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.

November 4 2025

Macalester family poses with Hartnett the cow

Mac Fest 2025

View photos from Mac Fest 2025 here.

October 15 2025

A wide crowd of alumni gathered under moonlight and glowing tent lights during the evening Tartan Toast celebration.

Reunion 2025

Reunion 2025 took place at Macalester from June 5-8. Read more and view photos from the weekend here.

June 23 2025

Five graduates sit in a row and smile for the camera while holding their diplomas

Commencement 2025

Congratulations to the Class of 2025 on their commencement from Macalester. View photos and video from the event.

May 20 2025

Students reach for the multicolored Pushball in the air.

Founding Day and Pushball 2025

Macalester's Founding Day celebration honored the college's rich history and vibrant community on March 7.

March 26 2025

Macalester campus at night, its grounds filled with people attending the Brighter campaign launch event. Warm lights fill the space.

Brighter Campaign Launch

Macalester celebrated the launch of the Brighter campaign with an outdoor winter party, featuring an ice skating rink, roaring fires, and plenty of s'mores.

January 30 2025

Five Macalester students gather in a car in the early 1950s

Last Look: Homecoming

A look back at over one-hundred years of Homecoming celebrations.

November 18 2024

Snapshots: Study Away

Macalester students immersed themselves in new cultures and customs in study away programs around the world.

November 18 2024

An orange Highland cow mascot (Coo) high-fives a row of students on a track field

Mac Fest 2024 Photo Gallery

Check out photos from this year's Mac Fest.

October 14 2024

Two alumni smile and hug each other in a group of other alumni

Reunion 2024

Reunion 2024 took place at Macalester from June 6-9. Read more and view photos from the weekend here.

June 17 2024

A large group of students in black graduation gowns stands on the field of Macalester Stadium, throwing their caps into the air and smiling

Commencement 2024

Congratulations to the Class of 2024 on their commencement from Macalester. View photos and video from the event.

May 14 2024

Two students run and cheer on the track at the Mac Fest 5K

Celebrating Mac Fest 2023

Mac Fest, the college's new signature fall event, celebrated the achievements and talents of the Macalester community.

October 9 2023

Alumni dancing under a disco ball at Macalester Reunion

Reunion 2023

Reunion 2023 took place at Macalester from June 8-11. Read more and view photos from the weekend here.

June 14 2023

Commencement 2023

Congratulations, Class of 2023!

May 18 2023

President Suzanne Rivera and Provost Lisa Anderson-Levy pose with a December 2022 graduate.

December Graduation Ceremony 2022

Congratulations to our December graduates!

December 13 2022

Group photo from UWC dinner

2022 Davis United World Colleges Dinner

December 9 2022

Group of alumni gathered on campus at night

Reunion 2022

View a photo gallery from Reunion 2022.

June 15 2022

Observing Galaxies with the Green Bank Telescope 

Students view the galaxy with some of the most sophisticated instruments available in this astronomy course.

June 1 2022

Studying in another country

Two-thirds of Macalester students study in another country - and this spring is no different.

February 10 2022

Commencement 2021 – 9:30 a.m. Grad Walk

May 17 2021

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