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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.”

Great Reads

Visiting the Artists

by  Stephanie Ash

Culture scout and Emmy Award winner Ian Grant ’91 on visiting Ukrainian artists and bringing Gustie along (virtually).

A family standing outside
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.

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Shine

SHINE: Henry Noma ’24

by  Gustavus Staff

Through a Gustavus partnership with the Mayo Clinic's Surf Program, Henry Noma '24 is the future generation of scientists and academics.

Ella examines a plant
On The Hill

Starting the Fyre Early

by  Gustavus Staff

The First-Year Research Experience Program gives students in the natural sciences and math fields the opportunity to conduct undergraduate research early in their college career.

5 medical professionals work together in surgical scrubs
Great Reads

The Way to Treat People

by  Gustavus Staff

For Mayo Clinic Gustie anesthesiologists, what they learned at Gustavus is in line with how they treat people today.

Five cool college students stand in front of a turn-of-the-century college building on the Gustavus Adolphus College campus
Great Reads

First-Gen Students On Their Roads to College

by  Stephanie Ash

The truth of it all: "In a way, it's a superpower.”

A leap to tag misses in a game of men's intramural softball
On The Hill

Heritage: Intramural, Extra Fun

by  Gustavus Staff

To call it “recreational competition” is to be oxymoronic. Some intramural fun throughout the years.

Aryn Bell DeGrood standing with one leg on the beam, in the Gustavus Sponberg Gymnastics studio
Great Reads

“Why I Do What I Do”

by  Gustavus Staff

Following her mom’s advice, Aryn Bell DeGrood ’09 transferred to Gustavus during her first year. Here how it flipped her life around.

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?

Several teachers wearing Gustavus Adolphus College gear gather with Gustavus flags
Community

Gusties Gather, Spring 2024

by  Gustavus Staff

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

Students hanging out in a new weight room with black and gold equipment.
Sports

Living into Lund

by  Stephanie Ash

Two years after the Grand Opening of Phase One of the Lund Center Expansion and Renovation, an update.

A group of photos of previous college presidents, current president Rebecca Bergman, and a space for a new photo.
On The Hill

Position Available: College President

by  Stephanie Ash

What does it take to be President of Gustavus Adolphus College? Here's what we're looking for.

professors standing in front of a wall of books, Dwight Stoll, Betsy Byers, Yurie Hong, Valerie Walker, and Kate Knutson
On The Hill

The Profs Leading Us Through

by  Stephanie Ash

The Faculty Leadership Task Force responded quickly to marketplace needs and made student-centered improvements to the curriculum.