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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.

Courses in the City: U.S. Education Politics and Policy

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

Risk and Reward

Maddy Kennard structures her internship at a start-up in downtown Minneapolis, just seven miles from campus.

Studying the Mysteries of the Universe

National Chambliss award winner Riley McGlasson '20 has immersed herself in astronomy outreach and research—at Mac and beyond.

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. 

New Realities

The COVID-19 pandemic forced unprecedented decisions at Macalester this spring but also shined a light on a strong community.

Courses in the City: German Cultural History II (1933-Present)

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

Courses in the City: Community Youth Development

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

Courses in the City: Rise and Fall of Tsarist Russia

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

Hunger and Higher Education

Open Pantry strives to combat food insecurity on campus.

Taking it Slow: Archaeology in Omrit 

Discovering and preserving the past isn’t easy, but the rewards are great for Macalester students. 

On the front lines of hope

Macalester's lab experience provided fundamental training for Julissa Molina-Vega '19 as she researched breast cancer at the University of Minnesota.

Acclaimed Novelist Marlon James to Speak at Macalester’s 2020 Commencement

New Horizons in the Himalayas

While studying away in Nepal, Sam Ryckaert ’20 learned that his host family can offer valuable and important cultural lessons.

Macalester is a top Peace Corps producer

For a third year in a row Macalester makes the list with 12 alumni serving around the world

Macalester Named Top Fulbright Producer

For the third consecutive year in a row, Macalester was named a top Fulbright producer.

Seven Macalester Faculty Granted Tenure Status