College Newswire
Professor Joan Ostrove is the 2024 Jefferson Award recipient
Dr. Joan Ostrove, psychology professor and director of the Jan Serie Center for Scholarship and Teaching, is the recipient of the 2024 Thomas Jefferson Award.
Anthropology professor co-authors new book about the history and evolution of human infectious diseases
The second edition of Emerging Infections: Three Epidemiological Transitions from Prehistory to the Present is one of first comprehensive syntheses of both the societal and environmental drivers of infectious diseases in humans.
CNN Anchor and Chief Legal Analyst Laura Coates to Deliver Keynote Address for 2024 Commencement
Macalester College is pleased to announce that Laura Coates, CNN anchor and chief legal analyst, will be the keynote speaker for the 2024 Commencement ceremony. Coates will also receive an honorary degree.
Macalester professor’s new research offers the first-ever look at growth rates in the oldest-known dinosaurs
Decoding the Link Between Immunity, Mental Health, and Addiction
Biology professor Dr. Phillip Rivera’s receives 2023 Scialog Collaborative Innovation Award for “The Mystery of Heavy Drinking: Exploring the Roots of Alcohol Dependency" project, in which he and his team will research the connections between immunology and addiction.
Macalester Senior Awarded 2024 Watson Fellowship
Chloe Vasquez ʼ24 will use her Thomas J. Watson Fellowship to research snake bites and medical care in tropical areas.
Maccolades for March 2024: Healthcare innovation, leadership awards, and more
Maccolades is a monthly round-up of the most recent accolades and accomplishments earned by the Macalester community.
Maccolades for January and February 2024: Global leadership, a historical appointment, and more
Maccolades is a monthly round-up of the most recent accolades and accomplishments earned by the Macalester community.
New exhibition Deathpower opens at Law Warschaw Gallery
Guest-curated by Erin Robideaux Gleeson, the exhibition invites visitors to explore the ways that death multiplies life.
Academics News
Anthropology professor co-authors new book about the history and evolution of human infectious diseases
The second edition of Emerging Infections: Three Epidemiological Transitions from Prehistory to the Present is one of first comprehensive syntheses of both the societal and environmental drivers of infectious diseases in humans.
Macalester professor’s new research offers the first-ever look at growth rates in the oldest-known dinosaurs
Student Innovators Share Their January 2024 Live It Fund Experiences
The 2024 Live It Fund saw students propose innovative solutions to unique problems or issues around the globe.
Macalester Senior Awarded 2024 Watson Fellowship
Chloe Vasquez ʼ24 will use her Thomas J. Watson Fellowship to research snake bites and medical care in tropical areas.
Publishing with Professors: Student-Faculty Research Collaborations
Collection of faculty-student research published in academic journals, magazines, and news outlets from March 2022—December 2023.
Astronomy professor uses radio telescopes to decipher the mystery of how galaxies form
Professor John Cannon researches dwarf galaxies and reveals their role in our universe.
Professor Bill Moseley elected to lead American Association of Geographers
Professor Bill Moseley first elected leader from a non-R1 institution in American Association of Geographers
Macalester College named a top producer of Fulbright US students
Macalester College was again named a top producing institution for Fulbright US students for 2023-2024
Fantastic Classes and Where to Find Them
Macalester professors tap into the Twin Cities to enrich learning
Student Life News
All-Nighters, All Innovators: Highlights from Macathon 2023
MintT takes first place.
Creating a resource for art students
Figure drawing people without bias
Transforming Ideas into Action
Grant helps student create program in Italy
“Art Should Be Fearless”
Rapper and record producer Kwame Ametepee Tsikata ’05–aka M.anifest–took the stage at Springfest.
MacShare Brings Food Justice to Campus
MacShare expands affordable groceries, fights food insecurity, and promotes food justice in the Twin Cities through sales and partnerships.
Building Toward Racial Justice
Mac community members take action and implement ideas, with support from college donors.
Unfiltered: Spring 2023
YouTuber Carter Stacy ’24 is “Interesting”
The junior's YouTube channel "That Is Interesting" has over 155,000 subscribers and counting.
Unfiltered: Fall 2022
Senior year has arrived for the students in “Unfiltered,” a series that asks five simple questions—over and over, each semester until they graduate.
Internships News
Internship at the Nature Conservancy
Amanda de Souza ’25 works creating a best practices guide around tribal engagement
Coding accessible educational tools
Student interns at a start up
Uncovering Ancient Fossils
Interning at the Science Museum of Minnesota
Internship at the Center for Energy and Environment
Georgia Barnes monitors Minnesota's gas and electric compliance
Story-writing intern brings ideas together
As part of her environmental studies capstone, Julia Chamberland has been writing stories for Minnesota Upstream.
MacConnect: Washington, D.C.
Over spring break, a group of students explored social science careers in Washington, D.C., with MacConnect.
Vehicles for Change
Ellie Hohulin '19 looks back on her academic and professional journey so far, including community engagement at Macalester and beyond.
Helping businesses tell their story
Ethan Hyslop '23 has been a strategy intern at the Superhuman Agency since the summer of his junior year.
Mapping Carbon
A work study experience at Mac led to a job as a map maker
Alumni News
The Notes We Shared
The class notes shared throughout the past 150 years provide a window into our lives and our world.
Books: Winter 2024
Books recently published by Macalester alumni, faculty, and staff.
How It Started, How It’s Going
Entrepreneurship and innovation programs at Mac have helped alumni launch successful careers in art, government, venture capital–and more.
An Annotated Field Guide to the Katharine Ordway Natural History Study Area
At Macalester’s “second campus” students observe and learn about the natural world.
Work Wisdom: Molly Ahearn ’81
Graphic designer Molly Ahearn '81 shares advice about networking, mentorship, and more.
Celebrating Leaney Field and Bolstorff Court
Two legendary Macalester coaches honored at fall ceremonies.
Breaking Records
Men's swimming and diving sets seven school records at December meet.
Serious Fun
With playful persistence, award-winning puppeteer Chris Griffith ’92 is working to keep the Cherokee language alive.
Fitness For All
At her Minneapolis gym, Hannah Wydeven ’09 has created a supportive culture that welcomes all bodies.