College Mourns Loss of Beloved Biology Professor

Jul 30, 2019
Professor and two students at Conard Environmental Research Area
Jackie Brown

Professor of Biology Jonathan "Jackie" Brown tragically passed away following a car accident on Thursday, July 25, 2019 while he was in Hawaii conducting research in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. Jackie was a beloved and respected teacher, mentor, friend, and colleague on our campus.

Jackie's passing is a loss for all Grinnellians, and we send our deepest sympathy to Jackie's wife, Rebecca, and their children, Amelia and Adam, and to all their family members and friends.

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