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Message from President Anne Harris with resources for support with the impending conclusion of the George Floyd murder trial and the recent killing of Daunte Wright.

Schvalla Rivera has been promoted from Associate Vice President to Vice President of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. She will continue in her other senior leadership roles as Chief Diversity Officer and Senior Advisor to the President.

Grinnell College has long identified a diverse community as one of its core values. But it is not enough simply to believe a value is intrinsic; it must be lived every day.

U.S. Representative Tom Cole ’71 has voluntarily relinquished the honorary degree he received in 2016.

The work of Grinnell College is the work of democracy. When we gather to learn, deliberate, collaborate, and create together, we are putting into practice core democratic principles; we are aiding and supporting and contributing to society.

Elaine Marzluff title to change from Acting to Interim Dean of the College and Vice President for Academic Affairs to more fully reflect her role for this coming academic year.

Anne F. Harris, an energetic leader and gifted teacher, was appointed the 14th president of Grinnell College following a unanimous vote by the Board of Trustees.

Acting President Anne Harris answers many questions in a video about the coming Fall 2020 term.

Acting President Anne Harris thanks Grinnell College community members for coming together in new ways to advance educational excellence and serve the common good under some of the most challenging circumstances many have ever experienced.