The College has preliminarily agreed to acquire the Des Moines Salisbury House’s library collection of rare books including first editions and historic documents.
The Board of Trustees has approved the awarding of tenure to seven faculty members and President Raynard S. Kington has approved eight faculty promotions for the 2019–20 academic year.
Writer, artist and advocate Amy Tan received an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters at Grinnell College Commencement 2019 and gave the commencement address.
Upon receiving an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degree, renowned author Amy Tan noted that her mother, who wanted her to be a doctor, would be so proud.
Richard Royal Fisher ’61 received an honorary Doctor of Science at Grinnell College Commencement 2019.
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