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Babs Santos

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Joined February 2019
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I’m approaching one year as Director of Media Relations & Public Affairs at Macalester, and it’s been a rewarding ride. From media coverage and leadership support to incident response, I’m grateful for the opportunity to wear many hats.
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President Rivera in print, prizewinning student research, art in the rearview mirror, and more macalester.edu/news/2026/11/…

President Rivera in print, prizewinning student research, art in the rearview mirror, and more -...

Maccolades is a monthly round-up of the most recent accolades and accomplishments earned by members of the Macalester community.

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Macalester’s Endowment Surpasses $1 Billion macalester.edu/news/2026/10/…

Macalester’s Endowment Surpasses $1 Billion - News

The endowment provides enduring support for the people and experiences at the heart of a Macalester education.

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Five Takeaways from Congress to Campus: A Conversation on the United States’ Role in the World macalester.edu/news/2026/10/…

Five Takeaways from Congress to Campus: A Conversation on the United States’ Role in the World -...

In its fifth year of hosting the event, Macalester welcomed former US Representatives Scott Klug (R–Wis.) and William Enyart (D–Ill.) to campus.

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So cool. Congrats. I used to write for Pi Press.
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I'm so happy to celebrate my Macalester work anniversary with a byline in this week’s Pioneer Press! Grateful for this opportunity to share the story of our upcoming Congress to Campus event and its mission to foster dialogue across political differences: twincities.com/2026/10/10/ba…
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I'm so happy to celebrate my Macalester work anniversary with a byline in this week’s Pioneer Press! Grateful for this opportunity to share the story of our upcoming Congress to Campus event and its mission to foster dialogue across political differences: twincities.com/2026/10/10/ba…
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Babs Santos: Liberal-arts colleges are built for this moment — and we’ll prove it twincities.com/2026/10/10/ba…
Babs Santos: Liberal-arts colleges are built for this moment — and we’ll prove it

Babs Santos: Liberal-arts colleges are built for this moment — and we’ll prove it

“At a time when political disagreement can easily become polarized, colleges and universities have a vital role to play in creating spaces where people can engage in dialogue across differences,”...

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Babs Santos: Liberal-arts colleges are built for this moment — and we’ll prove it twincities.com/2026/10/10/ba…
Babs Santos: Liberal-arts colleges are built for this moment — and we’ll prove it

Babs Santos: Liberal-arts colleges are built for this moment — and we’ll prove it

“At a time when political disagreement can easily become polarized, colleges and universities have a vital role to play in creating spaces where people can engage in dialogue across differences,”...

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Macalester unveils new sculpture from familiar artist twincities.com/2026/10/08/ma…

Macalester unveils new sculpture from familiar artist

Scottish artist Andy Scott also created “The Calling,” the 32-foot-tall loon statue at Allianz Field.

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Four Macalester Students Publish Wall Street Journal Op-Eds Through Course macalester.edu/news/2026/10/…

Four Macalester Students Publish Wall Street Journal Op-Eds Through Course - News

Professor Dawes’ Writing to Change Minds course taught students how to cut through the noise and make their voices heard in a crowded world.

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A debut album, new books on Meghan Markle and past lives, research to improve medicines, and more macalester.edu/news/2026/10/…

A debut album, new books on Meghan Markle and past lives, research to improve medicines, and more -...

Maccolades is a monthly round-up of the most recent accolades and accomplishments earned by members of the Macalester community.

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Macalester Recognized Among Nation’s Best for Academics, Student Support, and Innovation macalester.edu/news/2026/09/…

Macalester Recognized Among Nation’s Best for Academics, Student Support, and Innovation - News

The college earned top rankings and accolades across a wide range of categories in 2026.

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Twin Cities Startup Week Lands At Macalester College macalester.edu/news/2026/09/…

Twin Cities Startup Week Lands At Macalester College - News

The event will include a Macalester student showcase, pitch demonstrations, and more.

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Marlon James’s latest novel, women’s football champion, stage and screen success, and more macalester.edu/news/2026/08/…

Marlon James’s latest novel, women’s football champion, stage and screen success, and more - News

Maccolades is a monthly round-up of the most recent accolades and accomplishments earned by members of the Macalester community. Below are highlights from summer 2026.

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It’s exciting to see Macalester’s new Residence Hall & Welcome Center taking shape! This week we are celebrating a big milestone as the final piece of the roof was put in place. I was glad to join the McGough construction team for a “Topping Off Ceremony” to mark the occasion.
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The Show with Dr. Joe || Scrappy, Bullish, and En Loco Parentis youtu.be/v5slUqI00Bo?si=BzFc… via @YouTube
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The Show with Dr. Joe || Scrappy, Bullish, and En Loco Parentis

She took the job three months into COVID, a week after George Floyd...

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Board of Trustees Welcomes New Members macalester.edu/news/2026/08/…

Board of Trustees Welcomes New Members - News

Marcia Burkey ’84, Rafael A. Carrillo ’95, and Nathaniel L. Sloane ’75 join the Board of Trustees.

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Unexpected Gift Brings 128 Indigenous Artworks to Macalester macalester.edu/news/2026/08/…

Unexpected Gift Brings 128 Indigenous Artworks to Macalester - News

The pieces "share cultural history and the human connection to nature," according to Law Warschaw Gallery director and curator Heather Everhart.

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Macalester Recognized In Money’s Best Colleges in America 2026 List macalester.edu/news/2026/08/…

Macalester Recognized In Money’s Best Colleges in America 2026 List - News

The rating affirms Macalester's standing as one of the nation’s leading liberal arts colleges.

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What science loses when ‘T. rex’ becomes a trophy theconversation.com/what-sci… via @ConversationUS
What science loses when ‘T. rex’ becomes a trophy

What science loses when ‘T. rex’ becomes a trophy

Sold for a record price of more than $50 million, ‘Gus’ was described by Sotheby’s as more than 60% complete.

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The college enrollment cliff is here: Now what? mprnews.org/episode/2026/07/…

The college enrollment cliff is here: Now what?

Colleges are preparing for what's known as the enrollment cliff — a coming drop in student enrollment. MPR News guest host Kerri Miller and her guests talk about what's behind the decline and what it...

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