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SHINE: A Proud—and Growing—Gustavus Heritage
Tricia Stenberg's Gustavus job is awarding and rewarding. There’s a lot of rewarding work at Gustavus, but Tricia Stenberg’s might take the proverbial cake. She leads the Heritage Scholarship, one of the most successful scholarship initiatives at Gustavus. It works like this: A donor pledges $12,000 to be given to a student over the course […]
SHINE: “Gustavus doesn’t let you passively experience it.”
Genesis Tompkins '23 leverages her recent undergrad experience into attracting prospective students to the Hill. It’s funny now to think about how far down the list Gustavus was for Jenesis Tompkins ’23. The former high school class president, now a Gustavus admission counselor, recalls, “Gustavus had free busing from the Twin Cities. I was just […]
SHINE: She was the first. Her students will follow.
Martha Ndakalako is an assistant professor in English, African Studies, and Comparative Literature. When she was 18, Martha Ndakalako made the trip from Namibia to Texas to become the first person in her family to go to college. Her spirit for adventure and a love for literature led her there. “I wanted to know the […]
Gustie Erin Coleman Wins Two Prestigious Scholarships
Erin Coleman '25 has spent the past two summers conducting research at UC Davis and Caltech. Gustie Erin Coleman ’25 has landed two highly competitive academic awards that will help her continue her plans to eventually pursue a PhD in astrophysics. The Physics and Mathematics and Computer Science double major earned a Barry M. Goldwater […]
In Memoriam: Gregory Lawrence Kaster, 1954-2024
Written by Eric Vrooman, Jennifer Ackil, and Kate Wittenstein. Gregory Lawrence Kaster, of Minneapolis, passed away unexpectedly June 22 at the age of 70 surrounded by his partner, spouse, and best friend of 38 years Kate Wittenstein and loved and loving friends. He was predeceased by his parents, Theodore and Wilma Jean Kaster of Park […]
On Juneteenth: 5 Questions and a Poem
On this Juneteenth, the second as an official U.S. holiday, here is a prose poem alum and retiring Gustavus professor Phil Bryant ’73 wrote 10 years ago, before the vast majority of Saint Peter and White America knew what Juneteenth was.
Gustavus Launches Premier Music Scholarship
Leo Mellum '28 won the first-ever Gustavus Premier Music Scholarship after an audition this past spring. Incoming first-year student Leo Mellum ’28 has been awarded the inaugural Premier Music Scholarship, which was established by Music Department faculty for the rarest and most exceptional talent in music performance. Premier Scholars must audition for the scholarship in person or via an unedited video […]
Gusties Get More: Meet Shane Ellanson ’20
“Gusties Get More” is a continuing series of profiles examining the many paths Gustavus alums have taken since graduation. Q: Gustavus graduation year/hometown/current location/profession Graduation year: 2020 Hometown: Lake Crystal, MN Current Location: St. Paul, MN Profession: Senior Engagement Associate at Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity Q: How did you choose your major(s)? I had […]
Gustie Innovation Scholars Get Real-World Experience
The 2023-24 Gustavus Innovation Scholars team (clockwise from left): Nana Akua Boakye Agyemang ’25, Tyler Teichmiller ’24, team leader Xavier Conzet from the University of St. Thomas, Ally Regenold ’24, and Cecilia Gerlach ’25. This past February, the Gustavus Adolphus College Innovation Scholars presented their project recommendations to mySHO, an early-stage medical company affiliated with Medical […]
Hayley Russell Wins Edgar M. Carlson Award
Dr. Hayley Russell, HES, accepts the Edgar M. Carlson Award on Commencement Day 2024. On Commencement Day 2024, Dr. Hayley Russell was named this year’s winner of the Edgar M. Carlson Award for Distinguished Teaching, the College’s signature honor for teaching achievements. The 2023 winner, Communications Studies Associate Professor Martin Lang ’95, presented the award […]