Archive: 2020

Remembering Jimm Crowder

Alumni and friends around the world mourn the loss of Jimm Crowder, Macalester's director of international admissions for 25 years.

Gone

Brian Rosenberg writes his final Household Words column.

Macalester College adopts test-optional admissions policy

Macalester College will no longer require prospective students to submit SAT or ACT scores to be considered for admission.

Macalester Student Receives Truman Scholarship

Junior Willow Fortunoff receives a prestigious Truman Scholarship.

Thesis Statements

We talked with seven students about their senior research projects—and we learned a lot.

Planning for Fall 2020

Remembering Macalester Trustee Emerita Ruth Stricker Dayton ’57 P’87

The Trustee Emerita passed away on Tuesday, April 14.

Courses in the City: Critical Issues in Urban Education

Macalester's courses, like this educational studies course, capitalize on our urban location to enrich learning.

Rural Landscapes and Livelihoods

Macalester's courses, like this geography course, capitalize on our location to enrich learning.

Courses in the City: Energy Justice

Macalester's courses, like this environmental studies course, capitalize on our urban location to enrich learning.

Courses in the City: Legislative Politics

Macalester's courses, like this political science course, capitalize on our urban location to enrich learning.

Courses in the City: U.S. Education Politics and Policy

Macalester's courses, like this educational studies course, capitalize on our urban location to enrich learning.

Risk and Reward

Maddy Kennard structures her internship at a start-up in downtown Minneapolis, just seven miles from campus.

Studying the Mysteries of the Universe

National Chambliss award winner Riley McGlasson '20 has immersed herself in astronomy outreach and research—at Mac and beyond.

A Green Brigade

Since 2006, Chuck Green Fellows have explored democratic engagement and tackled big problems by partnering with social change organizations, and COVID-19 isn’t stopping them. 

Food security during a pandemic

Bill Moseley, geography, shares his thoughts on food security during the COVID-19 crisis.

New Realities

The COVID-19 pandemic forced unprecedented decisions at Macalester this spring but also shined a light on a strong community.

Courses in the City: German Cultural History II (1933-Present)

Macalester's courses, like this German studies course, capitalize on our urban location to enrich learning.

Courses in the City: Community Youth Development

Macalester's courses, like this educational studies course, capitalize on our urban location to enrich learning.

Courses in the City: Rise and Fall of Tsarist Russia

Macalester's courses, like this Russian studies course, capitalize on our urban location to enrich learning.

Hunger and Higher Education

Open Pantry strives to combat food insecurity on campus.