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Gustavus track star exemplifies the student-athlete

Senior Birgen Nelson ended her Gustavus Adolphus College indoor track and field career by setting another NCAA record, merely the latest of her many accomplishments.

March 2023

Five questions with Dr. Paul Finkelman

The Gustavus Adolphus College 2022-23 Rydell Professor previews his public lecture, "Thomas Jefferson: Apostle of Liberty or Father of American Racism?

February 2023

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Gustavus to establish initial master’s program in athletic training

Gustavus Adolphus College has announced its first-ever master’s degree program in athletic training, which will address current and projected labor shortages and changing national certification requirements.

January 2023

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Gustavus Adolphus to receive grant to expand STEM inclusivity

Gustavus Adolphus College has been awarded a grant of $493,065 by the Howard Hughes Medical Institute's Science Education Program to support the medical research organization’s efforts to help higher ed STEM programs increase their capacities for inclusion.

December 2022

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Gusties raise $500k for first-generation students in one evening

The biennial Royal Affair Gala brought in $500,000 toward scholarships for first-generation Gustavus Adolphus College students, and another $150,000 for the school's library endowment fund.

November 2022

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Gustavus student earns PPIA Junior Summer Institute Fellowship

Gustavus Adolphus College student Gabby Lavan '23 is studying graduate-level public policy and international affairs with scholars from across the world.

August 2022

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Gustavus dedicates Lund Center expansion

The 72,000 sq. ft. expansion of Gustavus Adolphus College's fitness, athletics, and wellness center was celebrated in May.

June 2022

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Gustavus announces expansion of nursing program

Amid a nationwide shortage, the nursing program at Gustavus Adolphus College will increase by 33 percent beginning this fall.

April 2022

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Learning for Life @ Gustavus podcast celebrates 100th episode

Hosted by Gustavus Adolphus College history professor Greg Kaster, the podcast digs into big questions that get at the heart of how a liberal arts experience can prepare graduates to make their lives count no matter what field they choose.

March 2022

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Gustavus aquatic stewardship class gets students hooked on fly fishing

The unique January Term course at Gustavus Adolphus College teaches an appreciation for Minnesota's waters.

February 2022

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Gustavus January term course explores plants at the extremes

Astrobotany, a January Term class at Gustavus Adolphus College, connects students with astrobotany to learn about the possibility of plant life in space.

January 2022

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Gustavus wins half-million-dollar grant from National Endowment for the Humanities

Gustavus Adolphus College will use a $498,005 NEH grant to support projects in the humanities, including new research opportunities for students.

December 2021

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Gustavus alumnus debuts new show on PBS

Gustavus Adolphus College alumnus Ian Grant '91 recently launched season one of Culture Quest — and he included Gustie students in his adventures from afar.

October 2021

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Aspiring care providers drive growth in health professions support at Gustavus

The Gustavus Adolphus College Office of Health Professions guides pre-health students from their first required class to their graduate school applications.

September 2021

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Doug Thompson named inaugural vice president for equity and inclusion at Gustavus

Gustavus Adolphus College will welcome Doug Thompson, PhD, as the institution's first-ever vice president focused specifically on diversity, equity, inclusion, and racial justice.

June 2021

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