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Bridge Builder
Migdalia Loyola Meléndez ’96 helps Minnesotans connect with their government.
Features and Articles
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Driving the Future of Ethical Technology
At IBM, Sara Berger ’10 brings an interdisciplinary lens to imagining better health care research.
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“The Pain and the Possibility”
The Department of Multicultural Life led a group to explore the Civil Rights Movement’s places, people, and lessons.
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How to Succeed in Business (The Macalester Way)
Alumni and faculty reflect on the Mac roadmap that prepares students for business careers and entrepreneurial ventures.
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Values in Action
Each year, the college’s Alumni Awards celebrate alumni who exemplify a deep commitment to Macalester’s values.
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Choosing His Own Adventure
Summer camp director Jeff Freedman ’87 has “camp spirit” all year long.
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Lecture Notes: Cosmology and the Fate of the Universe
Astronomy professor Anna Williams and her students explore the knowns and unknowns of our universe and beyond.
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Finding the Way Forward
Dean of students and associate vice president of student affairs Kathryn Kay Coquemont talks with Macalester College Student Government President Jordanella Maluka ’23.
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Shelf Conscious: Erik Larson
Ever wonder about all those books lining professors’ offices? We’re with you.
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Honors Project Reflections
Every year, Macalester seniors conduct a wide range of original academic and creative work.
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Raising the Bar
Hannah Grosse '22 set pole vaulting records during her time at Mac.
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Books: Summer 2022
Books recently published by Macalester alumni, faculty, and staff.
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Reunion 2022
View a photo gallery from Reunion 2022.
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Work Wisdom: David Smail ’87
The chief legal officer at ADT shares lessons he's learned about leadership.
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Volunteer Spotlight: Imagining Macalester’s Future
Twenty-three Strategic Planning Champions helped lead the Imagine, Macalester planning process and amplified Mac community voices.