From Mewinzha Waasa Wedi Giizhigong (A Long Time Ago in a Galaxy Far, Far Away) to Minnesota

Ajuawak Kapashesit ’13 is this galaxy’s first Ojibwe-speaking Han Solo.

Features and Articles

Dr. Regina Rodman '01 stands next to a patient chair and in front of a sunny window in her medical office

About Face

Facial plastic surgeon Dr. Regina Rodman ’01 helps affirm her patients’ sense of self.

Macalester campus in the evening

7 Days at Macalester

Catherine Kane ’26 shares stories of student engagement outside the classroom, and all across campus.

Three Class of 2019 alumni stand in front of a large white tent at Reunion. They smile as other Reunion attendees mingle in the background

Alumni Starter Kit

No matter when you graduated, you’re a member of an engaged, lifetime community as a Macalester alum. How can you make the most of that connection?

Dave Lewin '09 holds an NBA Championship Trophy and holds a cigar in his mouth

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.

A 1950s-era TV set sits on top of a vintage wood speaker set

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.

Medium shot of Professor Alix Johnson standing in a snowy landscape

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.

A collage of album covers from Bands@Mac

Celebrate Our 151st Year with Band@Mac

Bands@Mac highlights bands and individual artists who got their start at Macalester, culminating in a playlist that chronicles the earliest recording in the archives up to the most recent student band.

Professional portrait of Matthew Bergeron '08

Volunteer Spotlight: Matthew Bergeron ’08

From political dreams to soccer team builder, this Macalester grad's journey proves a liberal arts education can score big in unexpected fields, even leading to a love story under the Bell Tower.

Books: Spring 2025

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

Abaki Beck '15 stands in front of a lake surrounded by prairie grasses

Meet Alumni Board President Abaki Beck ’15

We spoke with the American studies major and current PhD student to learn more about her and her work on the Alumni Board.

Headshot of Masami Kawazato '00 sitting in front of a tree in a grassy park on a sunny day

Work Wisdom: Masami Kawazato ’00

Masami Kawazato ’00 is a program director at the Metropolitan Regional Arts Council.

Side-by-side images of the granite tartan shield on the Macalester Stadium in 1964 and in 2025

Last Look: The Gift of a Tartan Shield

A three-ton, multi-state granite tartan shield, almost lost to budget cuts, graces Macalester Stadium, a testament to unexpected generosity and the enduring spirit of college pride.