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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
Here are some things you need to know, from someone who did it. With so many Division I athletes entering the transfer portal nowadays, transferring between different playing styles can be a hard task. You need to have the right coaches, great teammates, and a cozy little bed that you can crawl into after a […]
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 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; […]
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 […]
The College was lauded this year for everything from overall excellence to helping women in STEM.
These five Gustavus faculty and staff know first hand what it’s like to be a first-generation college student.
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
A look back on some of the many milestones, activities, and accolades we experienced in 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, […]
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 […]
Luc Hatlestad | 507-933-7510 | news@gustavus.edu
