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. […]
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, […]
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; […]
The College was lauded this year for everything from overall excellence to helping women in STEM.
Leah Wong '02 joins the College from the Minneapolis Downtown Council
The new school year kicks off as first-year students descend upon the Hill.
The Physics and Mathematics and Computer Science double major is well on her way to a career in astrophysics research.
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. […]
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 […]
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