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Category: Civic Engagement

Macalester College among Peace Corps’ 2025 Top Volunteer-Producing Schools  

Macalester College is ranked third in the top small schools’ category among Peace Corps’ 2025 Top Volunteer-Producing Colleges and Universities list.

May 8 2025

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.

March 18 2025

Cristobal Ramón ’06

Beyond the Border

As immigration emerges as a top election issue, Cristobal Ramón ’06 ensures that accurate data informs the discussion.

August 26 2024

A meet-up with four alumni who talked about their experiences living in or growing up in Dubai.

An Inside Look at COP28, the World’s Largest Climate-Change Conference

Physics major Camellia Nai Schwartzman ’25 shares details and photos from her firsthand experience at COP28

May 17 2024

Seniors Hufsa Ahmed, Uditi Chandrashekhar, and Anika Brennan

Global Citizenship Student Awards 2024

Seniors Hufsa Ahmed, Uditi Chandrashekhar, and Anika Brennan receive 2024 Global Citizenship Student Awards

April 17 2024

Unpacking Academic Freedom at Congress to Campus

Former US representatives Loretta Sanchez (D-Calif.) and Rob Woodall (R-Ga.) visit Macalester for the second Congress to Campus event.

February 2 2024

Dave Maeda

Free and Fair

David Maeda ’87, Minnesota’s director of elections, can’t wait to see you at the polls.

February 2 2024

Yosan Worota '23 and Alice Bruno '23

Two Students Win $10,000 grants from Davis Projects for Peace

Macalester students Yosan Worota '23 and Alice Bruno '23 have been awarded $10,000 grants from the Davis Projects for Peace program.

April 12 2022

Citizen Scholars

Chuck Green fellows put their ideas into action at community-based organizations across the Twin Cities. 

August 31 2021

Global Citizenship Student Awards 2020

This spring, three seniors were honored for their commitment to global values.

April 27 2020

A Green Brigade

Since 2006, Chuck Green Fellows have explored democratic engagement and tackled big problems by partnering with social change organizations, and COVID-19 isn’t stopping them. 

April 3 2020

Hunger and Higher Education

Open Pantry strives to combat food insecurity on campus.

March 18 2020

Global Citizenship Awards 2018

Three graduating seniors are recognized for their commitments to service and community engagement at home and abroad.

April 6 2018

The Year Behind Us

A look back at the most popular stories of 2016.

December 29 2016

Movie Making

When a movie is made from your book, why not be an extra and enjoy the ride?

December 5 2016

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