Sounding Board

Sounding Board: Preparing for Lives of Purpose

Sounding Board: Celebrating 150 Years

President Rivera reflects on 150 years of Macalester College.

Our Campus Home: A Place of Belonging, A Window to the World

President Rivera reflects on Macalester's comprehensive campus plan.

Macalester Belongs to You

President Rivera reflects on alumni ownership and belonging.

The Macalester Spirit

President Suzanne M. Rivera on the enduring Macalester spirit that transcends campus, fostering hope, joy, and connections among alumni worldwide.

Our Global Lens: Past, Present, and Future

President Rivera writes about Macalester's commitment to internationalism and global citizenship.

You May Say I’m a Dreamer

President Rivera reflects on the strategic planning process and the dreams it inspires.

More Speech—Not Less—Is Vital to Learning

President Rivera reflects on the value of respectful dialogue and a diversity of viewpoints.

Investing in Access

President Rivera on Macalester's commitment to access.

Imagine, Macalester

President Rivera talks about the strategic planning process for Macalester.

Onward, Together

An excerpted adaptation of Dr. Suzanne M. Rivera's remarks from her inauguration as the seventeenth president of Macalester.

At the Heart of All We Do

President Rivera writes about the academic excellence that defines Macalester.

Looking Forward with Hope

President Rivera reflects on celebrating the Class of 2021 this spring and preparing to welcome the Class of 2025 this fall.

Practicing Gratitude

President Rivera expresses gratitude for the Macalester community.

Ever the Same

President Suzanne Rivera on the parts of the Macalester experience that remain unchanged, despite changes brought by the pandemic.

When It Counts

President Suzanne Rivera reflects on the challenges of her first summer at Macalester, and the energy with which the community has met those challenges.