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Associate Professor Erin Hurley’s First-Year Tutorial, titled The Experience of Water: Healing and Hardship, explored some of the many complex issues surrounding water.

Enya Gamble ’22 knew that the best way for her to grow was to be surrounded by different people, so she chose Grinnell. She indeed grew a lot, by interacting with diverse people, as well as through swimming, water polo, the College’s individually advised curriculum, and by creating an unconventional off-campus study.

Willis, an accomplished scholar and educator with an extensive background in African history, diaspora studies, and interdisciplinary research, will lead the College’s newly established department. His appointment marks a significant step in Grinnell’s commitment to a diverse, socially just, and globally informed curriculum.

Avery Barnett ’21 experienced Grinnell as a launching pad to explore her interests in physics, policy, and sustainable energy — on campus, at 13 national conferences, and across four continents!

Grinnell students, faculty, and staff have access to the extensive primary source collections of the Center for Research Libraries (CRL), an international consortium of university, college, and independent research libraries.

For National First-Generation College Celebration Day, read about first-generation students Monica Reyes Ramirez ’26, Dayana Garcia ’26, staff member Bruce Yang, and professor Albert Lacson.

hazel batrezchavez ’17, who will present the Scholars’ Convocation on Nov. 14, talks about the importance of alumni mentorship.

Two of Grinnell’s professional staff writers, Anika Jane Beamer ’22 and Jackie Hartling Stolze, received awards for their writing in the Best of District VI CASE Awards program.

Looking for a peaceful, inviting spot to focus on your studies? Academic Advising invites all students to explore the Partners’ Study Lounge, located on the top floor of Steiner Hall. 

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