3 people roasting marshmallows over fire

Capturing a Year of Shared Stories, Growth, and Community Spirit

Dec 14, 2023
Join us on a visual journey as we celebrate the highlights of 2023, showcasing the beauty of our campus, the warmth of our community engagement, and the collective achievements that make Grinnell a truly special place.
A focus on a student wearing pink velvet jeans. They talk to a student at a table outdoors.

Mental Health First Aid: Community Helping Community

Dec 07, 2023
To supplement Grinnell’s existing mental health programming, Student Health and Wellness is offering Mental Health First Aid training and certification to students, faculty, and staff.
Robinson speaks to a group of students.

Dr. Richard Robinson to Give 2024 Danforth Lecture

Nov 14, 2023
Robinson’s lecture, “Nanoparticles 101: Small Particles, Big Impact!” will introduce attendees to the vast power and applications of nanoparticles. November 16 at 11 a.m. in JRC 101.
big tree with students studying under it

“Knowledge into Action” Strategic Plan Endorsed by Grinnell College Trustees

Nov 01, 2023
The plan, designed with insight from multiple studies, campus-wide and small group discussions, individual interviews, on-campus workshops, and contributions from divisions and departments, sets a course for strategic actions and implementations for the next seven years.
The Zimbabwe Mbira Ensemble

Making Musical Connections

Oct 26, 2023
The Zimbabwe Mbira Ensemble welcomes all members of the community to engage with and experience music in new ways.
Carmen Domínguez flips casabe (manioc flatbread) on her burén (griddle) near Manabao in the Dominican Republic.

Smithsonian Traveling Exhibition Explores Indigenous Legacy of the Caribbean at Drake Community Library

Sep 11, 2023
Experience the captivating journey of Caribbean Indigenous resilience through the bilingual (Spanish/English) traveling Smithsonian exhibition, “Caribbean Indigenous Resistance / Resistencia indígena del Caribe ¡Taíno Vive!” available to the public at the Drake Community Library.  
Four students sit on a gray brick ledge.

Homecoming to Higher Learning: Stories of Grinnell’s Hometown Students

Oct 02, 2023
Four local Poweshiek County students decided to remain in Grinnell, Iowa, for college, only a few miles away from home. 
Kylie Ann Smith '27 and Preston Yoshida '27 stand in a green Mac Field in front of a looming Gates Tower.

From the Islands to the Prairie: Hawaii Students Make Grinnell Home

Sep 22, 2023
Kylie Ann Smith ’27 and Preston Yoshino ’27 traveled 3,985 miles from their hometown of Honolulu, Hawaii, to attend college in Grinnell, Iowa. Learn about their motivations here.
girl blowing glitter on truck

A Thriving and Inclusive Grinnell: Grinnell College Sponsorships Supporting Community Projects

Aug 29, 2023
Grinnell College is honored to support these organizations and initiatives and remains committed to fostering a vibrant and inclusive community in Grinnell. 
Students walking to class outside

Where Journeys Meet

Aug 29, 2023
The familiar hum of eager conversations and the laughter of old friends reuniting blended harmoniously with the cadence of fresh voices, painting a vivid picture of a community where journeys converge, united by the pursuit of knowledge and a world of perspectives.

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