Nine ladies in a row with a Gustavus Adolphus College pendant.
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Gusties Gather, Fall 2025

by  Stephanie Ash

Around the world, Gusties get together. Here are several. Do you have photos of your favorite Gusties gathering? Email us!

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Distinguished Alum Krissa Skogen ’00

by  Stephanie Ash

Skogen is Senior Scientist and Director of the Botanical Garden at the University of Vienna in Austria.

A distinguished man and woman smile for the camera while sitting at an outdoor cafe.
Community

Golden Anniversary Award Winner Charlie Kelley ’75

by  Stephanie Ash

Kelley is Founder, Principal, and Senior Portfolio Manager at Compass Capital Management.

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First Decade Award Winner Samantha Banks ’15

by  Stephanie Ash

Banks is an Autoimmune Neurology Fellow at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester.

A distinguished gentleman stands on a college campus, smiling, wearing a pin with the "G" logo of Gustavus Adolphus College.
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Distinguished Alum Rolf Olson ’93

by  Stephanie Ash

Olson is Deputy Chief of Mission at the U.S. Embassy in Accra, Ghana.

A distinguished woman stands in front of a park-like setting.
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Distinguished Alum Virginia Caine ’73

by  Stephanie Ash

She is an associate professor of medicine at Indiana University and the President of the National Medical Association.

A distinguished woman stands in front of a park-like setting.
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Distinguished Alum Nancy Egeberg Kukovich ’74

by  Stephanie Ash

For more than a decade, Nancy Egeberg Kukovich ’74 has been CEO of Adelphoi.

A father and son stand outside a dorm room door.
Community

Legacy Families 2025

by  Stephanie Ash

Move-In Day 2025 was extra bittersweet for these alumni and families who moved in a next generation of Gusties.

Five college-aged women smile at something off camera in 1949.
Community

A Brief History of Homecoming’s Royalty

by  Stephanie Ash

It hasn’t always been a democratically elected monarchy.

A contemporary fall scene with an 1800s cabin.
In Memoriam

In Memoriam, Fall 2025

by  Stephanie Ash

Gusties we've lost.

A teacher and his many middle school students in a school library.
Class Notes

Class Notes, Fall 2025

by  Stephanie Ash

Jobs moves, new achievements, life changes, weddings, births, and more. News from Gusties.

Community

From Gustavus, With Love

by  Stephanie Ash

We asked. Gusties answered. A sample of well-wishes for President Bergman upon her retirement.

Beautiful red tulips.
In Memoriam

In Memoriam, Spring 2025

by  Stephanie Ash

Gusties we've lost.

Many Gusties of many ages riding on a wagon.
Community

Class Notes, Spring 2025

by  Stephanie Ash

Jobs moves, new achievements, life changes, weddings, births, and more. News from Gusties.

seven people photographed in a habit for humanity house that they are building
Community

Gusties Gather, Spring 2025

by  Anna Deike

Around the world, Gusties get together. Here are several. Do you have photos of your favorite Gusties gathering? Email us!

Two young college-aged women smiling, a woman taking a selfie with her professor
Community

Gusties at Work: Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Senior Program Coordinator

by  Stephanie Ash

“We’re working together to address some of the most pressing global health challenges.”

A young man stands in front of the Gustavus Adolphus sign, and later in front of a fountain.
Community

Gusties at Work: Uber Manager for Central Operations

by  Stephanie Ash

“Sometimes the most rewarding experiences come from unexpected places.”

A young woman stands in graduation robes, a woman helps a child in a Randy Moss jersey
Community

Gusties at Work: Waconia Assistant City Administrator

by  Stephanie Ash

“I love the tangible impact that local government can have on people's lives.”

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Community

Legacy Gusties 2024

by  Stephanie Ash

Move-In Day 2024 welcomed more than 30 legacy first-year Gusties—and welcomed back their alumni family members.

Prairie grass and red, green, and gold trees in Minnesota autumn.
Community

In Memoriam, Fall 2024

by  Gustavus Staff

Gusties we've lost.

A man in a samurai hairstyle conducts a choir in a church balcony.
Community

Class Notes, Spring 2024

by  Gustavus Staff

Jobs moves, new achievements, life changes, weddings, births, and more. News from Gusties.

a Granlund sculpture of a woman-butterfly shown reaching toward a sunburst in a blue sky.
Community

In Memoriam, Spring 2024

by  Gustavus Staff

Gusties we've lost.

Many from the Gustavus Class of 1984 gathered among wine casks.
Community

Class Notes, Fall 2024

by  Gustavus Staff

Jobs moves, new achievements, life changes, weddings, births, and more. News from Gusties.

Several Gusties sit on a couch in a tasteful living room
Community

Gusties Gather, Fall 2024

by  Stephanie Ash

Around the world, Gusties get together. Here are several. Do you have photos of your favorite Gusties gathering?