Category: newswire
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John C. Volin Named Gustavus Adolphus College’s 18th President
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SAINT PETER, Minn. (April 24, 2025) – Gustavus Adolphus College is pleased to announce that John C. Volin, PhD will serve as the 18th President of the nationally ranked liberal arts college following a unanimous vote of the college’s Board of Trustees. Volin, who currently serves as the Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost…
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Gustavus announces alums Alicia and Ben Hilding to become Dean of Christ Chapel, Chaplains
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ST. PETER, Minn. (April 25, 2025) — Gustavus Adolphus College President Rebecca M. Bergman today announced that Reverends Alicia and Ben Hilding will serve in a joint role as Dean of Christ Chapel and Chaplain of the College beginning June 1. Both Gustavus graduates, Chaplains Alicia (2008 graduate, B.A. Psychology) and Ben (2009 graduate, B.A.…
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Engaged Learning Fund Helps Gusties Find Their Careers
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For Gustavus students who are worried that they can’t afford to do a low-paying internship or take a career-focused class outside the College, the Engaged Learning Fund (ELF) provides invaluable assistance. Funded by alumni donors and administered by the Center for Career Development, the ELF provides up to $1500 for every Gustavus student during their time on the…
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Zainab Syed Named St. Lucia 2024
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On Thursday, Dec. 12, sophomore Zainab Syed ’27 was introduced as this year’s St. Lucia, the culmination of the annual Gustavus holiday tradition that celebrates young women’s achievements, character, and contributions to the Gustavus community. In addition to Syed, this year’s St. Lucia Court includes fellow sophomores Chloe Knuteson, Grace LaTourelle, Mara Lien, Frances Lindgren,…
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Gustavus Presents Christmas in Christ Chapel 2024
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At Twilight an Angel runs from Dec. 6–8 on the campus in Saint Peter. More than 300 Gustavus Adolphus students, faculty, and staff members are gearing up for this weekend’s return of Christmas in Christ Chapel, one of the College’s most cherished annual traditions. Four performances of At Twilight an Angel will take the stage between Friday, Dec.…
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Gustavus Unveils 2024 Alumni Association Award Winners
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The Gustavus Adolphus College Alumni Association Board of Directors has named two Gustavus alumni as recipients of the College’s 2024 Distinguished Alumni Award and recognized three others for their contributions to their respective fields. The recipients were recognized at the annual Alumni Association Awards Celebration on Friday, October 11. The Distinguished Alumni Citation recipients are…
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Gustavus Adolphus Establishes Endowed Chair in Scandinavian Studies
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Gustavus Adolphus College in Saint Peter, MN has established the Thorstensson, McKnight, Nordstrom Endowed Chair in Scandinavian Studies, which launched at the beginning of the 2024-25 academic year. The endowed position was created this past spring by Steve Heim ’81 and Susie Björling Heim ’83 of Edina, MN. Gustavus Professor Dr. Ursula Lindqvist (Scandinavian Studies;…
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Gustavus Shows Breadth, Depth in National Rankings
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The College was lauded this year for everything from overall excellence to helping women in STEM.
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Gustavus Welcomes New Chief Marketing Officer
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Leah Wong ’02 joins the College from the Minneapolis Downtown Council
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Gustavus Celebrates Move-In Day 2024
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The new school year kicks off as first-year students descend upon the Hill.