Academics News
Chemistry Superstar
When Anneliese Gest ’17 encountered chemical biology, she discovered her future.
Faculty Focus: Christy Hanson
Global health professor brings real-world experience into the classroom.
Charting Immigration History
A research team of Macalester students built a digital project for the International Institute of Minnesota.
Radical Cookbooks
One Macalester senior chose to explore where eating meets politics.
African American History
On the remarkable contributions of historian Tsione Wolde-Michael '08 to the Smithsonian's new African American museum.
The Beauty of Truth
The roots of complex thinking are buried deep in the soil of demonstrable fact.
Researching the Great Apes of Borneo
Cecilia Mayer ’16 reports from the Tuanan Orangutan Research Station in Indonesia.
Conservative and Liberal Political Thought
Professor Andrew Latham’s course grounds students in the history and fundamentals from both sides of the political spectrum.
MCSG President Reflects
"I can't yet imagine being away from this place next year," says student government president Merrit Stüven '17.
Student Life News
Commencement 2017
Commencement was held at 1:30 p.m., Saturday, May 13, at the college.
MCSG President Reflects
"I can't yet imagine being away from this place next year," says student government president Merrit Stüven '17.
WMCN Radio
From classic rock to student bands, WMCN Radio features students DJs.
National Park Week
Environmental studies professor Margot Higgins discusses the importance of our National Parks.
Teammates to Housemates
They met as soccer teammates. Now they are also housemates and close friends.
Roommates on Wally 4
East meets Midwest as roommates.
My Mac Family
We asked students where they've found a home at Mac.
2017 IGC Photo Contest Winners
This year there were 34 images submitted to the contest.
Student Investors
Macalester Investment Group teaches undergraduates to be stock analysts.
Career Development News
Helping While They Learn
Through internships, Mac students gain real-world experience, from market research for startups to working in public health with refugee populations.
Preserving Native American Culture
Abaki Beck ’15 works to preserve the traditional medicine of the Blackfeet Nation.
Class of 2017—What’s Next?
The Class of 2017 is ready to take on the world. See what some of them have planned for after Macalester.
MacConnect: Networking with Alumni
MacConnect trips help students network with alumni in Seattle, San Francisco, and Washington, D.C.
Student Investors
Macalester Investment Group teaches undergraduates to be stock analysts.
From Macalester to Mosul
Aid-worker Rick Latham Lechowick ’04 has a newfound commitment to a beleaguered ethnic group in Northern Iraq.
Life in the State Department
From South Korea to Pakistan, Isabelle Chan ’06 works to make the world a safer, more equitable place.
Speculating About the Future
African American Lit professor andré carrington ’03 looks to science fiction, fantasy and related genres for clues to the cultural politics of the future.
Returning Musicians
Three members of the Class of 2013 come back to campus for a residency and concert.
Internships News
Helping While They Learn
Through internships, Mac students gain real-world experience, from market research for startups to working in public health with refugee populations.
MacConnect: Networking with Alumni
MacConnect trips help students network with alumni in Seattle, San Francisco, and Washington, D.C.
Student Investors
Macalester Investment Group teaches undergraduates to be stock analysts.
Four Different Internships
Four Mac students talk about the fun and the value of gaining real-world experience through internships in the Twin Cities.
Networking Success
Future McKinsey consultant Sunakshi Wadhwa ’17 took every opportunity to meet and learn from Macalester alumni on her way to graduation.
Development vs. Environment
Three Macalester Sustainability Fellows worked with the Friends of the Boundary Waters Wilderness to research sustainable development in the Iron Range.
Apple Strata to Financial Statements
Jacob Burke was exposed to all aspects of the business when he interned at Buddy’s Kitchen under alumnus Dave Smith ’80, CEO.
Career Insights
Four Mac students talk about the fun and the value of gaining real-world experience through internships.
A day in the life with Bianca Gonzalez
Macalester student Bianca Gonzalez takes us along for one day in her life at Macalester, from 5:45 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Alumni News
2017 James Wallace Society Dinner
The 28th Annual James Wallace Dinner took place on June 1.
Reunion 2017: Saturday Events
Reunion 2017 took place June 2-4.
Reunion 2017: People
Reunion 2017 took place June 2-4.
Reunion 2017: Friday
Reunion 2017 took place June 2-4.
From Weyerhaeuser to the White House
On the long and honorable political odyssey of Walter Mondale ’50.
African American History
On the remarkable contributions of historian Tsione Wolde-Michael '08 to the Smithsonian's new African American museum.
Take Action!
Our get-ready guide to getting involved in public life.
Researching the Great Apes of Borneo
Cecilia Mayer ’16 reports from the Tuanan Orangutan Research Station in Indonesia.
Preserving Native American Culture
Abaki Beck ’15 works to preserve the traditional medicine of the Blackfeet Nation.
Study Abroad News
Refugee Responders
Two students involved in refugee work while abroad have brought their activism home.
Colorful Mexico
When Adrianna Jereb '18 studied in Mexico, she experienced the quiet mornings and rowdy nights of her temporary home.
Observing COP22
Two students are on study away in Morocco and are using Macalester's observer credentials to attend the UN Climate Negotiations.
Global Cardiac Care
Mac Sustainability Ambassadors Travel from India to Malaysia Exploring the Work of a Twin Cities-based Health NGO.
Bookstores of London
An English major explores the bookstores of the UK.
A Semester in French Publishing
A Mac student's literary adventure living and working in France.
Chilean Conservation
While studying abroad, geology major Sarah Jonathan ’16 did field research for Chile’s national parks.
Spring Study Away and Field Trip Photos
Extra field trip and study away photos.
Study away science
Meet two STEM majors who spent a semester abroad in Budapest and Madagascar.
Civic Engagement News
Helping While They Learn
Through internships, Mac students gain real-world experience, from market research for startups to working in public health with refugee populations.
Faculty Focus: Christy Hanson
Global health professor brings real-world experience into the classroom.
Sustainability Checkup
Find out how Macalester is doing on its pledge to become carbon neutral and achieve zero waste.
Charting Immigration History
A research team of Macalester students built a digital project for the International Institute of Minnesota.
Take Action!
Our get-ready guide to getting involved in public life.
Global Citizenship Awards 2017
Three highly accomplished graduating seniors are recipients of Macalester's 2017 Global Citizenship Student Awards.
Mac First Aid
Trained students provide campus emergency medical services.
Refugee Responders
Two students involved in refugee work while abroad have brought their activism home.
Presenting Research at the Capitol
Mac students present their regional eco-findings at the state capitol.
College Newswire
Macalester president signs “We Are Still In” statement supporting Paris Climate Accord
President Brian Rosenberg has joined many college and university presidents in signing the “We Are Still In” statement, declaring their continued support of the Paris Climate Accord.
Three Macalester students receive U.S. Department of State Critical Language Scholarships
Gianna Brassil ’20, from San Francisco, Calif., Grey Micah ’17, from Gillsburg, Mississippi, and Angelo Bautista Perez ’19, from Chicago, Ill., have been awarded the scholarships.
Nine alumni to be honored at Macalester Reunion in June
Two medical doctors, a former pharmaceutical executive, an activist, and an artist, are five of nine alumni to be honored
Two Macalester students undertake projects to promote peace in Senegal and Mozambique
The students’ grants are from the Davis Projects for Peace initiative funded by the late philanthropist Kathryn Wasserman Davis, who launched Projects for Peace on the occasion of her 100th birthday in 2007.
Nancy Bostrom, Assistant Director of Assessment, Receives the 2017 Staff Outstanding Service Award
In celebration of the ways in which her work has shaped Macalester and strengthened departments and programs all over campus.
Physics Professor James Heyman Receives Jack and Marty Rossmann Excellence in Teaching Award
For superb work in front of the classroom and in the lab, inspiring countless students and colleagues.
Four seniors and one alumna receive 2017 Fulbright Awards
Seniors Gretchen Greene received a Research/Study Fulbright to Switzerland, Jonah Lazarus, an Arts Fulbright to Brazil, Catriona Leckie and Christina Moore, English Teaching Assistant Fulbrights to Germany, and Rachel Rostad '15, an English Teaching Assistant Fulbright to Korea.
The Macalester College Theatre and Dance Department presents Eclipsed, the 2017 Spring Dance Concert
Performances are April 28 and 29 at 7:30 pm and April 29 at 2 pm in the Janet Wallace Fine Arts Center, Main Stage Theater.
Macalester receives three Presidents’ Awards from Minnesota Campus Compact
Macalester College has received three Presidents’ Awards from Minnesota Campus Compact for 2017.