Category: Academics

December Graduation Ceremony 2024

On December 13, Macalester College honored its December graduates with a ceremony in the Alexander G. Hill Ballroom.

English professor remakes women of faith in debut poetry collection

In Theophanies, Professor Sarah Ghazal Ali explores what it means to have a woman's body when in Scripture that body is used to bring forth a divine message or prophet.

Mellon Mays fellows make their mark 

Two students share their experiences as Mellon Mays fellows.

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. 

New research is a wake-up call for water safety in private wells

A new study reveals that many rural households with private wells are unaware of potential water contamination risks, highlighting the need for increased testing and public health outreach.

A Path Out of Poverty

A unique community partnership aims to uplift families in St. Paul’s historic Rondo neighborhood. 

Inside the Chuck Green Fellowship 

From meeting state politicians to biking around St. Paul to investigate fresh produce availability, this year’s Chuck Green fellows had a busy and productive summer. 

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.

Archaeology in the Digital Age

Two students are enhancing Macalester’s archaeology curriculum through summer research on new technologies and hands-on opportunities in the Twin Cities and on campus.

Software Design and Development

Professor Joslenne Peña believes that developing empathy and inclusiveness is just as crucial as learning code.

Abstract Expressions: Dr. Kristi Curry Rogers

Faculty research in a nutshell

Shelf Conscious: Kerry Alexander ’12

Ever wonder about all those books lining professors’ offices? We’re with you.

Lecture Notes: Sports Geography

In Professor Eric Carter’s course, students examine sports culture as a reflection of a society, both what ails it and what makes it so special.