Four vertical images of Grinnell's first-generation features. One person teaching, two students sitting, and one staff member leaning over in their cubicle.

Spotlighting First-Gen Stories on National First-Generation College Celebration Day

Nov 08, 2024
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.
Maya Gardener at a lookout point. I'm holding a black handrail and there are beautiful green mountains in the background.

Maya’s Journey

Oct 28, 2024
Maya Gardner ’23 always wanted to engage in cutting-edge scientific research at Grinnell. But she never expected that she would also do it in South Africa and do remote research!
three people standing with awards

Celebrating the Fall 2024 Grand Grinnellian Award Winners

Oct 24, 2024
On Oct. 23, the Staff Council recognized three staff members with the fall 2024 Staff Council Grand Grinnellian Award.
Students laugh as they meal prep at a table.

Living in the Residence Halls? How G-CORE Is Building Community There and Beyond

Oct 25, 2024
The Grinnell Community Residential Experience, or G-CORE, intentionally creates an environment that inspires student learning, personal growth, and community connections.
wearing a backpack, Andrew crouches on a stone in a shallow stream with grassy banks and a stone bridge in the background

Andrew’s Journey

Oct 14, 2024
Boston, Boise, Costa Rica, Cuba, Copenhagen … these are just a few of the stops in Andrew Tucker’s (’21) Grinnell journey. He also met several U.S. presidential candidates and appeared on national television.
gates in the fall

The Company Grinnell College Keeps: Our Peer Institutions

Oct 08, 2024
Similar to almost every college and university in the U.S., Grinnell College maintains a list of other schools it views as its peer group that can be mined for comparative information that can be helpful for data-driven decision-making purposes.
Two students smile as they present. A TV screen displays Bulgarian food.

Grinnellians Share Their Culture and Stories with “Middle of Everywhere” Series

Oct 10, 2024
Students led a presentation on their home country, Bulgaria, as part of the “Middle of Everywhere” series hosted by the Office of International Student Affairs (OISA).
Camilla Hassler in front of a city scape

Camila’s Journey

Oct 07, 2024
Camila Hassler ’22 knew that a liberal arts education in the form of an individually advised curriculum would best fit her academic needs and allow her to explore her interests. Majoring in political science and Spanish, she was also able to live in Farm House, join two Student Educational Policy Committees, do a congressional internship, and work as a New Student Orientation coordinator.
Renfrow Smith holds hands and talks to two young Black singers from the choir.

Photo Essay: Celebrating Mrs. Edith Renfrow Smith

Oct 03, 2024
Mrs. Edith Renfrow Smith visited Grinnell College this past weekend as part of Renfrow Hall Dedication Weekend. Take a look at her weekend and other exciting events through this photo series.
DSA Entrance

A Kaleidoscope of Support

Sep 30, 2024
The College’s Office of Communications and Marketing and the DSA have been collaborating to enhance resources that impact student experience.

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