Archive: Nov 2024

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.

Snapshots: Study Away

Macalester students immersed themselves in new cultures and customs in study away programs around the world.

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.

Books: Fall 2024

Books recently published by Macalester faculty, alumni, and staff.

Lecture Notes: US Constitutional Law and Thought

In Professor Patrick Schmidt’s course, students learn how American government is organized and operates.

Lions and Tigers—and Pigeons

As president and CEO of the Philadelphia Zoo, Dr. Jo-Elle Mogerman ’92 helps people appreciate the wildlife all around them.

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.

Work Wisdom: Maggie Abeles ’17

Maggie Abeles '17 is an investor, operations specialist, and a chief digital officer, at Newbound.

Athletics: Scots Find Success On The Pitch

Support Macalester athletics and read about soccer successes.