Success Stories

  1. A woman wears a pink button down shirt and stands in a river with a large butterfly net.

    Our social environment affects how we study other organisms. We often use the animal world as justification or examples for how humans should be, which is dangerous.

    Idelle Cooper ’01
    Art, Feminism, and the Sexual Evolution of Jewelwing Damselflies
    By Natalie Ng ’27
  2. Evan Griffith, wearing a sunhat, sits with a colleague under the shade of a small tree in Turkana, Kenya.

    What is One Health? It’s “recognizing the interconnected relationships between human, animal, and environmental health and working together across those disciplines and sectors," says Griffith.

    The Power of One Health: Evan Griffith ’15
    By Carly St. Martin-Norburg ’24
  3. A woman wearing a Minnesota Department of Natural Resources sweater stands in front of a lake and smiles at the camera.

    Conservation work needs individuals who can foster a mindset of interconnectedness.

    Sarah Strommen ’95
    A Commissioner’s Quest for Environmental Stewardship
    By Nancy Garcia ’24
  4. A woman assists a student in setting up a laboratory instrument for an experiment.

    You never know where your life is going to take you. So be open to possibilities that might open up.

    Carolyn Bosse
    Embracing Inquiry: Carolyn Bosse’s 34-year Journey in Grinnell Biology
    By Mahiro Noda ’26
  5. JoEllen Hoth and twelve other doctors in white scrubs stand on the front step of a hospital.

    I really appreciate that I went to school in a time when I learned to relate to the patient, professionally, socially, and personally.

    JoEllen Hoth ’62
    A Legacy of Compassionate Care: JoEllen Hoth ’62’s Journey in Medicine
    By Adriane Thompson ’24
  6. A woman smiles for a headshot

    College is a moment of self-discovery, and as you make sense of who you are becoming through this new experience, our team works to co-create opportunities for you to reflect, connect, explore, engage, and strategize.

    Vrinda Varia, Associate Chief Diversity Officer for Intercultural Student Life
    Intercultural Affairs (ICA)
    Vrinda Varia, Associate Chief Diversity Officer for Intercultural Student Life
  7. A woman smiles for a headshot

    The CRSSJ is for you whether you identify as religious or not; we hope this is a place for you to connect, explore big questions, and drink hot chocolate with friends.

    Rabbi Sarah Brammer-Shlay, Dean of Religious Life and Chaplain/Rabbi
    Center for Religion, Spirituality, and Social Justice (CRSSJ)
    Rabbi Sarah Brammer-Shlay, Dean of Religious Life and Chaplain/Rabbi
  8. Autumn Wilke

    Each year, the entering class is a highly qualified group of students that includes people with physical, psychological, and learning disabilities. We want you to know that Grinnell is committed to providing equal access and reasonable accommodations for our students with disabilities. We are happy to begin working with you on your access needs anytime.

    Autumn Wilke, Associate Chief Diversity Officer for Disability Resources
    Disability Resources
    Autumn Wilke, Associate Chief Diversity Officer for Disability Resources
  9. A man smiles for a headshot

    As you make your way as a young adult, there are many discoveries and choices that you'll make. My crew is eager to join you on your journey and can help you every step of the way.

    Mark Peltz, Dean of the Center for Careers, Life, and Service (CLS)
    Center for Careers, Life, and Service (CLS)
    Mark Peltz, Dean of the Center for Careers, Life, and Service (CLS)
  10. Gabby Hernandez ’24

    Our organization represents student voices to College faculty and administration, encourages student dialogue, and advocates for any other needs of the students.

    Student Government Association (SGA)
    Gabby Hernandez ’24, President of SGA

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