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  • John C. Volin Named Gustavus Adolphus College’s 18th President

    John C. Volin Named Gustavus Adolphus College’s 18th President

    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…

  • Gustavus announces alums Alicia and Ben Hilding to become Dean of Christ Chapel, Chaplains

    Gustavus announces alums Alicia and Ben Hilding to become Dean of Christ Chapel, Chaplains

    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.…

  • From Classics Scholar to Archaeologist

    From Classics Scholar to Archaeologist

    Abbie Kavouras ’22, got to where she is by embracing every opportunity that came her way during her time at Gustavus and since she left the Hill. When she first got to Saint Peter, Kavouras knew she wanted to do something related to archaeology or history, but she didn’t think an archaeology career path was…

  • Engaged Learning Fund Helps Gusties Find Their Careers

    Engaged Learning Fund Helps Gusties Find Their Careers

    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…

  • Zainab Syed Named St. Lucia 2024

    Zainab Syed Named St. Lucia 2024

    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,…

  • Gustavus Presents Christmas in Christ Chapel 2024 

    Gustavus Presents Christmas in Christ Chapel 2024 

    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.…

  • Gustavus Adolphus Establishes Endowed Chair in Scandinavian Studies

    Gustavus Adolphus Establishes Endowed Chair in Scandinavian Studies

    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;…

  • Greek Life at Gustavus Opens Up New Worlds

    Greek Life at Gustavus Opens Up New Worlds

    Bama Rush. TikTok. Legally Blonde. Even Scream Queens. Greek life in pop culture’s colleges and universities is quite different than it is at Gustavus. When I first arrived here, I knew there was some kind of Greek system, but I didn’t really know what it was compared to what I had seen elsewhere.  To begin…

  • Gustavus Shows Breadth, Depth in National Rankings

    The College was lauded this year for everything from overall excellence to helping women in STEM.

  • How GIS helps Gusties Chart New Paths

    How GIS helps Gusties Chart New Paths

    Geographic Information Systems work at Gustavus produces worldly career options.