Category: College Newswire

CNN Anchor and Chief Legal Analyst Laura Coates to Deliver Keynote Address for 2024 Commencement

Macalester College is pleased to announce that Laura Coates, CNN anchor and chief legal analyst, will be the keynote speaker for the 2024 Commencement ceremony. Coates will also receive an honorary degree.

Macalester professor’s new research offers the first-ever look at growth rates in the oldest-known dinosaurs

Decoding the Link Between Immunity, Mental Health, and Addiction

Biology professor Dr. Phillip Rivera’s receives 2023 Scialog Collaborative Innovation Award for “The Mystery of Heavy Drinking: Exploring the Roots of Alcohol Dependency" project, in which he and his team will research the connections between immunology and addiction.

Macalester Senior Awarded 2024 Watson Fellowship

Chloe Vasquez ʼ24 will use her Thomas J. Watson Fellowship to research snake bites and medical care in tropical areas.

Maccolades for March 2024: Healthcare innovation, leadership awards, and more

Maccolades is a monthly round-up of the most recent accolades and accomplishments earned by the Macalester community.

Maccolades for January and February 2024: Global leadership, a historical appointment, and more

Maccolades is a monthly round-up of the most recent accolades and accomplishments earned by the Macalester community.

New exhibition Deathpower opens at Law Warschaw Gallery

Guest-curated by Erin Robideaux Gleeson, the exhibition invites visitors to explore the ways that death multiplies life.

World Championships Up Next for Speed Skating Star

Two years after missing the Olympics, Conor McDermott-Mostowy ʼ24 is still grinding for the 2026 games—with a quick stop at the Speed Skating World Championships

Macalester College named a top producer of Fulbright US students

Macalester College was again named a top producing institution for Fulbright US students for 2023-2024

New book from International Studies professor explores Iceland’s booming data storage industry

Dr. Alix Johnson is the author of Where Cloud is Ground: Placing Data and Making Place in Iceland (University of California Press, 2023)

Maccolades for December 2023: Praise from VP Harris, documenting Himalayan flooding and Minneapolis history, and more

Maccolades is a monthly round-up of the most recent accolades and accomplishments earned by members of the Macalester community.

Seven Macalester professors awarded tenure

The seven faculty members represent a broad range of disciplines.

U.S. Dept. of Education recognizes Macalester as national model for access to contraception

Vice president of student affairs Dr. Kathryn Kay Coquemont was among the six featured panelists at the U.S. Department of Education’s convening on access to contraception for college students.

Maccolades for November 2023: Teacher of the Year, undergraduate competition success, an NSF grant, and more

Maccolades is a monthly round-up of the most recent accolades and accomplishments earned by members of the Macalester community. Below are highlights from November 2023.

Geography professor’s new book chronicles rich history of Latin American social medicine

Prof. Eric Carter's new book is a first-of-its-kind attempt to bring together the varied histories, influential figures, and remarkable achievements in health care in Latin America. 

Macalester welcomes alumna Joanna E. Curtis as the college’s new Vice President for Advancement

Joanna E. Curtis ’97 will become Macalester’s next Vice President for Advancement and a member of the college’s Senior Leadership Team. She will begin her new role in November 2023.

Celebrating Mac Fest 2023

Mac Fest, the college's new signature fall event, celebrated the achievements and talents of the Macalester community.

Theater professor named 2023 Arts Research with Communities of Color Fellow

Prof. kt shorb will conduct qualitative-ethnographic studies in partnership with St. Paul-based Theater Mu, one of the largest Asian American theater companies in the nation.

Maccolades for September 2023: STEM stars, European adventures, and groundbreaking books

Maccolades is a monthly round-up of the most recent accolades and accomplishments earned by members of the Macalester community.

Macalester recognized as a top performer in 2023 Sustainable Campus Index

Macalester College received a Gold rating for its sustainability efforts and ranked 8th among Baccalaureate Institutions.

US News, Princeton Review and others recognize Macalester as one of nation’s top liberal arts schools

Macalester's rankings include 6th in undergraduate teaching and 4th on a list of the Top 20 Best Schools for Making an Impact, among others.