St. Olaf named a ‘Best College’ in The Princeton Review
St. Olaf recognized for its dedication to financial aid and the classroom experience.
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The ‘fly’ effect: Oles create an interactive exhibit on sound for young learners
Read about how two Oles became involved in the creation of the exhibit and what it means to them.
How the Minnesota state gemstone got on the license plate
This last legislative session, Lars Leafblad '99 collaborated with other Oles and rock enthusiasts to recognize the Lake Superior agate.
From the Hill to the hills of Italy, Ole digs into the past
When Riley Holets ‘25 arrived at an archeological site high in the mountains of central Italy this summer, there was little to suggest what lay beneath their feet. “There were […]
St. Olaf professor earns Fulbright award for research in France
When Associate Professor of Practice in Sociology and Anthropology Marc David arrives in France this fall as a Fulbright Scholar, he’ll be investigating a question that has fascinated him for […]
St. Olaf alum receives Torrison Scholarship to pursue medicine
Anna Schmidt ‘25 has been named a Torrison Scholar, receiving the top award of $15,000 from the Dr. George and Emma J. Torrison Scholarship Fund. Distributed by the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA), the scholarship supports students pursuing careers in medicine, with particular emphasis on those whose work aims to alleviate currently incurable diseases.
Two Oles receive Rossing Physics Scholarship
Their commitment to research and academic excellence has earned each of them a 2026-27 Rossing Physics Scholarship, a competitive award from the Thomas D. Rossing Fund for Physics Education that recognizes outstanding undergraduate physics students from colleges affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA).
St. Olaf announces a new neuroscience major for incoming students
As the 53rd major at St. Olaf, neuroscience builds upon decades of developing intentional and purposeful classes and research opportunities.
Launching a summer of discovery at the CURI opening symposium
This summer 116 students are participating in the Collaborative Undergraduate Research and Inquiry (CURI) program, working with 37 faculty mentors on projects that span the natural sciences, humanities, mathematics, and the arts.
St. Olaf historian nationally recognized for two decades of student mentoring
The Association of Ancient Historians awarded Professor of History Tim Howe the Randall Howarth Award for mentoring generations of archaeologists.
St. Olaf welcomes new associate chaplain
Pastor Sarah Semmler Smith '04 will join the St. Olaf College Ministry Office on August 17.
St. Olaf receives Inuit art collection through ACM bequest
St. Olaf College and Macalester College recently divided a bequest from the Associated Colleges of the Midwest (ACM), through the estate of donor Robert C. Leestma, of more than 200 prints and objects.