Home News Alumni Page 12 Category: Alumni International Forecast For international college students eager to study in the United States, COVID-19 is just the latest complication. Map to the Future The successful Macalester Moment campaign shaped the student experience, today and for generations to come. Meet President Rivera With optimism, energy, and a bioethicist’s lens, Macalester’s 17th president is leading the college through historic challenges. Confronting History, Panel by Panel In writing about Emmett Till’s murder, Karlos K. Hill’s graphic novel brings Till to life. Silver Lining With his third startup, Dale Johnson ’69 is salvaging precious metals from outdated technology. Team Effort Macalester athletic teams are finding ways to foster community amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Gallery Buzz This summer, City Pages named Macalester’s Law Warschaw Gallery 2020’s best local gallery. Buddy Up The Buddy System is a new, student-created initiative to create community in physical distancing. The Class of 2024 Get to know Mac's class of 2024. Reimagining the Classroom For Mac faculty and staff, it was a summer of intense reflection and preparation for various fall scenarios. You Said: Summer 2020 What words of wisdom have you relied on this year? Testing Out Effective immediately, Macalester won’t require applicants to submit ACT or SAT scores to be considered for admission. A Space to GLOW For two alumnae, separate graduate school projects grew into a show exploring queer youth identities. The Fight to Elect More Women A century after women got the right to vote, Kristin Hayden ’92 wants to make parity in politics a reality. Honoring Alumni This year’s Alumni Award recipients made a mark on their communities and their classmates. Change in Plans How alumni are responding to the pandemic—and looking ahead. “It Is Purely a Fiction of Adulthood That We Don’t See Color” Keon West '06 on why children need to know about racism. “The Time to Act is Now” Professor Duchess Harris on how historic events shape contemporary race relations. Lecture Notes: Our Microbiome Jungle What’s happening in the gut’s outrageously diverse ecosystem? When Grading Goes High-Tech Drop the red pen: A math professor builds a digital platform that saves educators time. Thriving in Place The Macalester Athletics Department is exploring new ways of keeping student-athletes connected. Prev 1 … 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Next
