Student Stories
Composing a Future at Mac
When Max Chang ’27 visited Minnesota with their family to tour colleges, Macalester wasn’t originally on the itinerary. But after a last-minute suggestion from their parents, the budding musician decided… Read More
Hastings College wildlife biology major fights wildfires with U.S. Forest Service
Wildfires are dangerous, unpredictable and capable of changing in seconds. While most people picture engines rolling toward a fire, Hastings College wildlife biology major Jaedyn Adler drops directly into the… Read More
From Curiosity to Career: Jaden Holder finds his path through undergraduate research at Presbyterian College
When Jaden Holder ’27 arrived at Presbyterian College from Tampa, Florida, he knew he was interested in aviation, engineering, and power systems. What he didn’t know was that a conversation… Read More
Ramsey receives first place in national religion honor society’s essay competition
Lilac Ramsey, a senior religion/philosophy and psychology double major from Wilson, North Carolina, won first place in an annual Theta Alpha Kappa (TAK) essay competition for their paper titled “Collective… Read More
Bobbie Pennington ’24 Named 2026 Mandela Rhodes Scholar
Macalester College is proud to announce that alumnus Robert “Bobbie” Pennington ’24 has been named a 2026 Mandela Rhodes Scholar. Pennington, a Davis United World College (UWC) Scholar and award-winning… Read More
Olympics Up Next for Macalester Speedskating Star
In 2021, Conor McDermott-Mostowy ʼ24 was gearing up for the ISU Speed Skating World Championships in the Netherlands—and, hopefully, the 2022 Olympics beyond that—when norovirus derailed everything. But this year… Read More
Ozarks Senior Wilson Helps Historical Society Go Digital
University of the Ozarks senior Zachary Wilson spent his fall bridging past and present—using his digital media skills to help the Johnson County Historical Society (JCHS) preserve local history for… Read More
AI in the Classroom? Lyon College Junior’s Research is Turning Heads and Earning Honors
Whether she’s diving into the ethics of artificial intelligence or stepping up as a student leader in psychology, Lyon College junior Hannah Young of Joshua, Texas, is making her mark.… Read More
Presbyterian College scholar wins statewide honor for political research
Warner Bush understands the value of balance. As a senior at Presbyterian College, Bush juggles life in the classroom and on the football field. A double major in political science… Read More
Davidson’s Wood Awarded Churchill Scholarship
When Kenan Wood ’25 has complex problems to solve, he finds inspiration by taking a break from his whiteboard and laptop to hit a hiking trail. Wood grew up on… Read More