St. Olaf Magazine

From Campus to Courtside: A Team of Oles Provides Performance Data for the Minnesota Timberwolves. Photo by Steven Garcia ’20

Welcome to the Spring-Summer 2026 issue of the St. Olaf Magazine. We’re excited to share the stories of the incredible people, programs, and spaces that make up the fabric of the St. Olaf College community.

The Power of Performance Data

When the Minnesota Timberwolves were looking at new ways to measure the physical performance of some of the NBA’s most talented players, they turned to the expertise of Assistant Professor of Kinesiology Jenny Miller and her team of student researchers. The partnership has proven invaluable.

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High-Impact, Hands-On Research

The new Beckman Scholars Program pairs St. Olaf students with some of the college’s top research-active science faculty members, and provides them with funding to conduct a 15-month research project.

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Space for Innovation

Through the Innovation Scholars Program, a team of St. Olaf students partnered with NASA to analyze new ways that space technology can be used on Earth.

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An Incredible Investment in Global Education

A $20 million gift from Louis and Mary Kay Smith will enable Oles to participate in a semester-long study-abroad program for the same cost as attending class on campus.

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The Science That Saves Lives

As vaccine hesitancy and misinformation grows, Kris Ehresmann ’84 is using her decades of experience as a public health leader to teach new generations of Oles why following the science matters.

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What Makes St. Olaf a ‘Dream School’? — READ MORE

What Makes St. Olaf a ‘Dream School’?

In a moment of rapid change for higher education and the workforce, students are being asked to navigate increasing uncertainty about their futures. A recent conversation with New York Times best-selling author Jeff Selingo about his new book highlights how a St. Olaf education — grounded in research, mentorship, and off-campus experiences — can meet that moment.

A Community Connected Across Seas — READ MORE

A Community Connected Across Seas

A history of migration, connection, and enduring partnership framed an evening hosted by the St. Olaf Office of Alumni and Parent Relations that brought together members of the St. Olaf community from across generations.

A New Cure for Cancer — READ MORE

A New Cure for Cancer

Cancer treatment has long relied on the same set of tools: surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation. Branden Moriarity ’07 is pioneering a genome-engineered immunotherapy that has had astonishing results.

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There’s so much more in the Spring/Summer 2026 issue of St. Olaf Magazine! Check out the full print issue here.

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