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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 […]
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 […]
Gustavus Summer Research Goes Way Beyond the Lab
Summer researchers at Gustavus get plenty of lab work—and many other useful long-term skills as well. When Gustavus summer research students sign up for lab projects, they’re getting a lot more than just deep-dive explorations of scientific discovery; they’re also developing valuable knowledge and abilities that will serve their future careers. Life on the Hill […]
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 […]
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 […]