Articles

Waging Peace

Two alumni collaborate to support unarmed peacekeeping in some of the world's most volatile conflict zones.

Legends of the Night

These sleep experts share their best advice—as well as some of their own sleep practice.

Points of Struggle, Points of Pride

Charting Macalester's queer history over six decades

“The Greatest Privilege of My Professional Life”

President Brian Rosenberg looks back on 17 years at Macalester.

How to Practice Medicine in Alaska

Heidi Baines '95 on the tools she carries with her in the frontier and beyond.

“I Like to Dream Big”

Researcher and artist Jaye Gardiner ’11 uses comics to smash stereotypes and engage new scientists.

New Realities

The COVID-19 pandemic forced unprecedented, and often painful, decisions at Macalester this spring.

Hatching Sustainable Plans

Macalester's EcoHouse is home to four students committed to sustainability and four chickens.

Unexpected Endings

When the spring sports season was canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic, David Palmer '20 was just one athlete affected.

Shelf Conscious: Michael McGaghie

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

Remembering Jimm Crowder

Alumni and friends around the world mourn the loss of Jimm Crowder, Macalester's director of international admissions for 25 years.

Gone

Brian Rosenberg writes his final Household Words column.

Macalester College adopts test-optional admissions policy

Macalester College will no longer require prospective students to submit SAT or ACT scores to be considered for admission.

Macalester Student Receives Truman Scholarship

Junior Willow Fortunoff receives a prestigious Truman Scholarship.

Thesis Statements

We talked with seven students about their senior research projects—and we learned a lot.

Planning for Fall 2020

Remembering Macalester Trustee Emerita Ruth Stricker Dayton ’57 P’87

The Trustee Emerita passed away on Tuesday, April 14.

Courses in the City: Critical Issues in Urban Education

Macalester's courses, like this educational studies course, capitalize on our urban location to enrich learning.

Rural Landscapes and Livelihoods

Macalester's courses, like this geography course, capitalize on our location to enrich learning.

Courses in the City: Energy Justice

Macalester's courses, like this environmental studies course, capitalize on our urban location to enrich learning.

Courses in the City: Legislative Politics

Macalester's courses, like this political science course, capitalize on our urban location to enrich learning.