College Newswire
Macalester ranks #2 in Sustainable Campus Index
Macalester College has been recognized again as a top performer in the 2024 Sustainable Campus Index, receiving a Gold rating and the #2 ranking among Baccalaureate Institutions.
Moot court champs, expanding access, ambassador for peace, and more
Maccolades is a monthly round-up of the most recent accolades and accomplishments earned by members of the Macalester community. Below are highlights from October 2024.
NBA esteem, a Marvel comics debut, voting outreach, and more
Maccolades is a monthly round-up of the most recent accolades and accomplishments earned by members of the Macalester community. Below are highlights from September 2024.
U.S. News, Niche and others once again rank Macalester College among nation’s top liberal arts colleges
Macalester's rankings include 14th in study abroad and 26th on a list of National Liberal Arts Colleges, among others.
New book offers scientific evidence to help protest movements be more successful
In her new book, Dr. Lisa Mueller, associate professor of political science, applies a social scientist's rigor to protest movements.
Macalester presents honorary degree to The Honorable Andrew Gordon ’05
On September 5, 2024, Macalester College President Suzanne M. Rivera presented The Honorable Andrew Gordon ‘05 with the honorary degree of Doctor of Humane Letters.
Macalester College Board of Trustees Extends President Suzanne M. Rivera’s Contract
"I am incredibly proud of all that we have been able to accomplish as a community over the past four years, and am looking forward to continuing that work together," said President Rivera.
Maccolades for Summer 2024: Among the best in books, career services, waste reduction, and more
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 2024.
Macalester to outsource investment management
For the first time in Macalester’s history, the college will partner with a private firm to manage its investments.
Academics News
Shelf Conscious: Dr. Sumeet Patwardhan
Ever wonder about all those books lining professors' offices? We're with you.
How High-Impact Practices Build Better Scots
Five students explain how high-impact practices have changed their lives.
Lecture Notes: US Constitutional Law and Thought
In Professor Patrick Schmidt’s course, students learn how American government is organized and operates.
Around-the-Clock Creatives: Macathon 2024
In latest book, geography professor offers new way forward for agriculture in Africa
Professor Bill Moseley's new work examines the history of food security and agricultural development in four African nations.
Psychology professor’s research offers first look at popular ‘gentle parenting’ movement
Psychology Professor Annie Pezalla teams up with Professor Alice Davidson from Rollins College for a study on gentle parenting.
The Untold Stories of Lake and Minnehaha
A look into the intersection’s past reveals ongoing struggles over who “belongs” in public space and to whom public space belongs.
Arctic Research Heats Up
In Arctic Norway, Lukas Lock-Scamp ’25, Mary Ossar ’24, and biology professor Mary Heskel research tundra plants in a rapidly changing climate.
The Ripple Effect of Redlining
Prof. Anika Bratt and her students are investigating how historic redlining impacts water quality in the Twin Cities today.
Student Life News
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.
Innovation Scholars Tackle Real-Time Challenges
Macalester students explored the intersection of science, healthcare and medicine, economics, business, and entrepreneurship.
All-Nighters, All Innovators: Highlights from Macathon 2023
MintT takes first place.
Creating a resource for art students
Figure drawing people without bias
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
You Said: On Building Community
How are you making your communities better?
Last Look: Homecoming
A look back at over one-hundred years of Homecoming celebrations.
Empowering Entrepreneurship
Basir Talayee ’25, his sisters, and Mac students are helping young Afghan women continue their educations.
Shelf Conscious: Dr. Sumeet Patwardhan
Ever wonder about all those books lining professors' offices? We're with you.
Sounding Board: Hope of a Better Tomorrow
President Rivera writes about Macalester's responsibility to prepare students to become engaged voters
Conducting Life
Christopher Franklin ’90 on the life of a conductor, his love of opera, and where to start if you are new to opera.
The Soundtrack of Macalester
For seventy-five years, the Macalester College Pipe Band has provided the college’s signature sound.
Everything Happens: The Gospel According to Kate Bowler ’02
Duke Divinity School professor, author, and podcaster Dr. Kate Bowler ’02 takes aim at our toxic positivity and cultural obsession with perfection.
How High-Impact Practices Build Better Scots
Five students explain how high-impact practices have changed their lives.