Campus Messages ,

Grinnell College Statement on Legacy Admissions — Living our Values

Jul 31, 2023

Amidst national calls for elimination of legacy admission at highly selective colleges and universities, Grinnell College wishes to reiterate that we do not, and have never, utilized a system of…

Grinnell College Statement Regarding Adjaye Associates

Jul 10, 2023

Grinnell College is aware of media reports regarding Sir David Adjaye and the culture of work at Adjaye Associates’ offices in London, UK and Accra, Ghana. We are actively…

RAGBRAI riding through Grinnell on Thursday, July 27

Jul 05, 2023
Grinnell is a pass-through town on day 5 of RAGBRAI's 50th year celebratory ride. Grinnell College is excited to extend a warm welcome to RAGBRAI riders, providing a nice spot for shade and relaxation as they journey through our town. Over 30,000 riders will pass through Grinnell on Thursday, July 27 as the last stop before the end of Thursday's ride. Grinnell's beautiful Central Park will be the hub of all activities featuring live music, food, beverages and more. This remarkable ride from the Missouri River to the Mississippi River is marking its 50th anniversary this year!

Response to Supreme Court Decision on Affirmative Action

Jun 29, 2023
The U.S. Supreme Court has released its findings and opinions in the cases of Students for Fair Admissions, Inc. (SFFA) v. President & Fellows of Harvard College and SFFA v. University of North Carolina et al. These decisions reverse more than fifty years of work toward racial equity in education and will change how applications for admission are evaluated at colleges and universities across the nation.

UGSDW Strike

May 09, 2023

Dear Union Leaders, Membership, Faculty, Staff, and Students,

UGSDW leadership…

Important Information About Storm Damage

May 08, 2023

Dear Grinnellians,  

I am writing to provide important information regarding the impact of storm damage on College operations and resources for faculty, staff and students who…

South Energy Plant Construction Work in Front of JCC Starting April 13

Apr 10, 2023
Starting April 13th, an area encompassing the west side of Park Street and Hwy. 6 in front of the John Chrystal Center (JCC) will be fenced off as the College and Weitz Construction team embark on the next phase of the South Energy Plant project, which will connect campus and downtown facilities. The fence surrounding the construction site will go up on Thursday, April 13th and Friday, April 14th and will remain in place until the end of June.

Legislation and Grinnell College Values

Mar 09, 2023
Yesterday, the Iowa Senate passed Senate File 538, which prohibits physicians from providing gender-affirming healthcare to transgender individuals under the age of 18.

Transition in Athletics and Recreation Leadership

Dec 07, 2022
I am writing today to share that Andy Hamilton ’85 will step down as Director of Athletics and Recreation on Dec. 23, 2022. After a sabbatical, he will return to the faculty as associate professor of physical education, where he teaches a tutorial on Black Athletes and other courses focused on sport sociology, sport journalism, and organization and administration of athletics.

Statement About Social Media Posts

Nov 09, 2022
Grinnell College has learned that there is a statement circulating on social media regarding an alleged crime on October 8, 2022 in the parking lot near the Bear Athletics and Recreation Center. There are inaccuracies in this statement that are important to address because the circulation of misinformation has caused fear among members of our community. If anyone is aware of any alleged crimes, we continue to ask that they be reported and that available resources are activated instead of using social media. The purpose of this message is to address misinformation circulating on social media.

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