Blog Archive

The Fall 2024 Reunions (years ending in 4 and 9) brought together alumni from across the nation. Check out the group photos to see who was there!

From a writing articles for America Magazine to producing a documentary and becoming a Rome Fellow with the Paideia Institute, Patrick Cullinan '20 knows the value of taking a subject and exploring it deeply.

For our second "Five Under Twenty-Five" profile we connect with Danyelle Robinson '20. From studying in South Africa to discovering new passion that shifted her vocational direction, Robinson shares two areas her perspective on life has been impacted in recent years.

Alexis Stanley '21 just polished off a busy junior year of college: A neuroscience fellowship, studying in Greece, and a trip to the Dunkin' Donuts HQ to solidify their social media partnership!

Inspired by his family's commitment to Public Service, Luke Hanson first aims to become an FBI agent, but is unable to due to a pre-existing back condition that flared up during his physical fitness test. He pivoted and applied for a job in Finance, where he landed his first position with the FBI.  He currently works as a supervisor within the Counterintelligence Division's Strategic Resources Section, overseeing the Financial Management Unit.

James Barnett '05 sees his own experience as an opportunity to pay it forward.

From making the most of awkward learning experiences to how to turn ADHD into your superpower, Anna Klimmek '95 has some unexpected advice to offer entrepreneurial hopefuls.

Homecoming 2023 drew in alumni from around the nation for gatherings large and small of the classes ending in 3 and 8. Photos here!

Mike Lynne has made a lifetime career as a entrepreneur and businessman.  He is 80 years old with no plan to retire.

Bob Olson '65 shares the a tragedy as a child to his life-long ministry with Hospitality House and prison ministries.

As a Korean adoptee raised in a German-Norwegian household, Erick Hormann often felt like he didn't fit in...anywhere. But during college he discovered the place his unique makeup could be part of bringing something good to his campus ministry.

How can venture capitalism become a tool for social justice? After founding her own company and then crossing the table to sit as a venture capitalist, Tessa Flippin '05 has some ideas.

Is it possible that a handful of college students could impact access to preschools in Saint Paul or land tenure among Minnesota Ojibwe through a mapping course? Absolutely, says geography Professor Laura Smith '90, and she leads the classes that do this work.

How can working for the State of Minnesota as a research scientist be an act of service? For David Jones '82, it's all about perspective.

How does a humble special education teacher become a pioneer, bringing early childhood education to schools across six Southeast Asian countries? One step at a time.

Sam Peterson's '93 drive to offer a sustainable but unique and accessible dining experience led to a Minneapolis staple: Kyatchi.

Bryn Knatterud shares why spiritual accountability can be good for business.

I wanted to serve in some capacity to shift the paradigm around how we think about health care; to stop being so reactive and to put more emphasis on how we can be proactive, says Christa Rymal '92, when explaining why she launched The Point Retreats.

Missed those reunion photos from Homecoming '22? You can find them here!

How becoming a volunteer firefighter intersected with one Cornell College student's engineering studies.