
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

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

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

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?

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.