Given that our students are making good progress toward their degrees, despite a very difficult and intense year, Grinnell College will not offer classes in Summer 2021. We will work individually with the few students who need further academic credit on options towards the degree.

The work of Grinnell College is the work of democracy. When we gather to learn, deliberate, collaborate, and create together, we are putting into practice core democratic principles; we are aiding and supporting and contributing to society.

We are cancelling classes tomorrow, Monday, September 21, to recommit ourselves to equity and inclusion and to recognize the violent loss of one of our community.

It is my great honor to start this year with you in my new role as your president. It is truly wonderful to think of classes being in session and the launch of our great endeavor.

August 13, 2020 - Emergency operations to ensure food and shelter are now in place and we are prepared to adapt as changing conditions may dictate.

Aug. 12, 2020 - Poweshiek County Emergency Management Agency estimates that Saturday, Aug. 15 is the “earliest and best-case scenario” for a restoration of electrical power, and Grinnell College’s Emergency Operations Team has turned its attention to longer-term planning and support.

Aug. 11, 2020 - Grinnell, and much of central Iowa, was hit by a tremendous and destructive storm system on Aug. 10 known as a derecho.

Elaine Marzluff title to change from Acting to Interim Dean of the College and Vice President for Academic Affairs to more fully reflect her role for this coming academic year.