College Newswire
Maccolades for October 2025: Mapping first kisses, reimagining Rondo, stellar sustainability, and more
Maccolades is a monthly roundup celebrating the latest achievements of Macalester students, faculty, staff, and alumni.
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.
Five Takeaways from 2025’s Congress to Campus
Read about a couple of topics that former Representatives Tom Davis (R-Va.) and Peter Kostmayer (D-Pa.) discussed at this year's Congress to Campus event.
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
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.
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.
New members on Board of Trustees
Academics News
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.
MacNest is Building a New Generation of Entrepreneurs
Becoming Community Changemakers
A class leads to Twin Cities internships
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.
Lecture Notes: Cinemas of Abya Yala
In his new Spanish language course, Dr. Daniel Coral Reyes and his students examined Indigenous representation in contemporary cinema from Latin America.
Making the Dream Work in Boston
From champagne showers to draft day drills, a Macalester grad's relentless data-driven vision fuels the Celtics' championship dynasty, proving that behind every title team, there's a front office mastermind already plotting the next victory.
Lecture Notes: On Television
From suburban sitcoms to civil rights showdowns to reality TV's brand-building, this course reveals how television isn't just a screen, but a cultural mirror reflecting—and shaping—who we are.
Abstract Expressions: Professor Alix Johnson
Iceland, caught in the Cold War's sonar whispers, reveals how a nation can be neither spy nor target, yet still intimately shaped by the unseen eyes of global surveillance.
Immigrant Voices in Times of Fear
A sociology course deepens classroom knowledge through voter outreach and community engagement.
Student Life News
What We All Can Agree On
Forensics students at Mac excel in competitive argumentation—and thrive in an environment of shared values.
Thirteen seniors receive 2025 Distinguished Leadership Awards
Meet the thirteen recipients of the Distinguished Leadership Award for Outstanding Seniors.
Founding Day and Pushball 2025
Macalester's Founding Day celebration honored the college's rich history and vibrant community on March 7.
Empowering Entrepreneurship
Basir Talayee ’25, his sisters, and Mac students are helping young Afghan women continue their educations.
The Soundtrack of Macalester
For seventy-five years, the Macalester College Pipe Band has provided the college’s signature sound.
Athletics: Scots Find Success On The Pitch
Support Macalester athletics and read about soccer successes.
Mac Fest 2024 Photo Gallery
Check out photos from this year's Mac Fest.
They Love to Disc
Ultimate Frisbee club team takes fifth at Nationals
Labors of Love and Literature
English professor Andrea Kaston Tange's nineteenth-century British literature class took a trip back to the days of sewing by hand.
Internships News
Macalester grant for internships
Interning at the Hennepin County Public Defender's Office
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.
Alumni News
Mac Fest 2025
View photos from Mac Fest 2025 here.
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.
Changemakers in Action
Meet the 2025 Alumni Award recipients.
What We All Can Agree On
Forensics students at Mac excel in competitive argumentation—and thrive in an environment of shared values.
Hometown Headliner
Once an intern at Bay City News, Katherine Ann Rowlands ’88 now owns the regional wire service.
Fighting for Justice
Honza Cervenka ’13 pursues a fairer society through litigation on behalf of victims of discrimination and abuse.
Last Look: Beneath the Surface
A modern-day road resurfacing project reveals century-old brick and streetcar tracks for a rare glimpse into the history of Macalester's campus.
Sounding Board: Stronger Together
President Suzanne Rivera writes about how Macalester's commitment to bringing people together from all backgrounds and corners of the globe is a model for a stronger society.
Volunteer Spotlight: Yulun Li ’14
Alum Yulun Li '14 explains how Macalester's strong community "vibe" keeps him connected and helps students build careers.