Archive for September, 2024
Gustavus Shows Breadth, Depth in National Rankings
The 2024 rankings celebrated Gustavus for academic quality, student outcomes, faculty excellence—even great food. It’s rankings season in higher education, and Gustavus has once again landed some impressive recognition from multiple outlets. Although the methodologies vary by publication (see below), Gustavus scores particularly well on measures such as social mobility (how well a school graduates […]
How GIS helps Gusties Chart New Paths
Spouses Jeremy Gilbertson '21 and Bri Jol '20 discovered the professional possibilities of GIS training while at Gustavus. Written by Brian Lucas. When Chloe Shaw ‘19 walked into her first Geographic Information Systems (GIS) class during her junior year at Gustavus, she had no idea the class would end up changing the course of her […]
SHINE: Rachelle Sherden and a Golden Legacy
Rachelle Sherden—"Coach Ro"—coaching at the first practice of the 2024 season. Gustie Volleyball is ranked 12th in the nation. In her 15 years as the Gustavus Women’s Volleyball Head Coach, Ro has guided nine consecutive MIAC playoff berths, led the team to the NCAA Elite 8, been awarded MIAC Coach of the Year (four times) […]
Gustavus Welcomes New Chief Marketing Officer
Leah Wong '02 will join the Gustavus Marketing and Communications team on Monday, Sept. 16. Gustavus Adolphus College in Saint Peter, MN has hired Leah Wong as its Chief Marketing Officer. Wong brings a wealth of experience to the position, most recently at the Minneapolis Downtown Council (MDC), where she led a comprehensive and successful […]
Gustavus Celebrates Move-In Day 2024
A new Gustie family hauls their son's belongings into Norelius on Move-In Day 2024 More photos from Move-in Day 2024 are available here. On a pristine late-summer Friday, dozens of jubilant Gustie Greeters and staff members welcomed hundreds of new students and their families to Gustavus to kick off the 2024-25 academic year. More than […]