May 11, 2017
Grinnell College celebrated its class of 2017 at this year’s Exercises of Commencement. The ceremony, in which approximately 400 students received their Bachelor of Arts degree, featured an address by Kumail Nanjiani ’01.
May 9, 2017
First-year students traveled to Europe, Mexico, and the U.S. Southwest in a course that explores issues surrounding immigration, refugees, and the symbolic and physical importance of borders.
May 9, 2017
Milk & cookies at 9 p.m., Burling Lounge
May 9, 2017
During spring break in 2017, 20 students trekked to Washington, D.C. and Baltimore to learn more about human rights and technology. Major stops included the Baltimore Sun, the Verizon Innovation Center, and the Federal Trade Commission.
May 5, 2017
See a preview of the concept for a public art piece at the corner of highways 6 & 146. Two public information sessions about the design will take place on Friday, May 12.
May 4, 2017
Faulconer Gallery will display photographs by John F. Phillips ’67 of civil rights and war protests from Selma & Lowndes County, 1965/1966.
May 2, 2017
Alvin Irby ’07 will use the $10,000 prize to expand his community-based reading program.
May 1, 2017
Featuring Patrick Caldwell '09, Tuesday, May 9, 11 a.m., in Burling Lounge.
Apr 28, 2017
Randye Jones will give opera talk at 11 a.m., and the live stream will begin at 11:30 a.m. Saturday, May 13.
Apr 28, 2017
“Academics was first and foremost in my college search,” Nick Curta ’17 says. “I’ve been lucky enough to grow to 6 feet 6 inches and have some ability on the basketball court, but the academic environment of Grinnell really attracted me. Everybody here wants to learn, and everyone wants each other to succeed.”
Apr 28, 2017
Bio-395 Immunology students visit two research laboratories that study mechanisms and diseases of the immune system.
Apr 28, 2017
Grinnell College Jazz Ensemble will play ‘brave music for troubled times,’ including Kendrick Lamar’s ‘Alright.’