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President Anne F. Harris offers a message about “Knowledge into Action: A Strategic Plan for Grinnell College” and working groups.

President Anne F. Harris extends a special welcome to the class of 2028 and returning Grinnellians.

The Cover to Cover series returns for the third year. President Anne F. Harris along with members of the College’s senior leadership team, will delve into a selection of contemporary books from Cover to Cover and students, staff, and faculty are invited to join.

Beronda Montgomery will step down from her role as Dean of the College and Vice President of Academic Affairs. Gerald (Jerry) Seaman will act as Interim Dean of the College and Vice President for Academic Affairs.

Yuki Narula ’94, Steve Pickle ’90, and Gabe Rodriguez ’00 have been elected to Grinnell College’s Board of Trustees, which meets formally three times during the academic year.

A large solar array north of the Grinnell College Golf Course is live, providing the College with four megawatts of power — approximately one third of the campus’ total energy needs. It is the largest private solar installation in Iowa.

After years of dedicated service at Grinnell College Chinyere Ukabiala, Ombuds, will mark the conclusion of an illustrious tenure that began in February 2013 when she became Grinnell College's first Ombudsperson with her retirement on June 30.

International Holocaust Remembrance Day is commemorated each year at Grinnell and in the world on January 27. This is a day to remember the lives lost in the Holocaust: the six million Jews who were murdered, as well as individuals of many marginalized groups, including, but not limited to, members of the Roma community, LGBTQIA+ individuals, people with disabilities, resistance activists and more.

Grinnell College marked a significant milestone in Renfrow Hall's construction with a Topping-Off Ceremony. Weitz, the construction company, noted this event signals the completion of the building's skeleton structure, with the elevator hoist beam serving as the focal point. Attendees shared in the unique opportunity to sign this pivotal piece before it was raised into place.

The Rosenfield Program in partnership with the Office of the President and the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion is excited to announce a special event featuring Justice Alan Page, the first African American justice on the Minnesota Supreme Court and celebrated former NFL player. The event, scheduled for Friday, January 26, at 6 p.m., will take place at JRC 101 on the Grinnell College campus.