Irma McClaurin poses with a smiling Edith Renfrow Smith

Leaving a Footprint

Mar 04, 2024
While visiting Grinnell in February as a Mellon Foundation Humanities in Action Alumna scholar in residence, Irma McClaurin ’73 collaborated with students to build an archive of the Black Experience at Grinnell.
Two hands, one black and one white, hold opposite ends of a red baton.

Scarlet and Give Back Day 2024

Apr 08, 2024
Scarlet & Give Back Day returns April 10-11. Your Scarlet & Give Back Day gift passes the baton to current and future Grinnellians. Those who care, strive, work for good, and innovate for the future. Students who will go on to become active, thoughtful citizens, and go forth with impact.
A choir sings on risers onstage, led by a male conductor

Grinnell Singers Take to the Road for Spring Tour

Mar 01, 2024
The Grinnell Singers, under the direction of Conductor John Rommereim, will be traveling east for the group’s week-long spring concert tour, March 16–22.
Kesho Scott in the classroom

New endowed chair for African Diaspora Studies will be named after Dr. Kesho Scott

Feb 29, 2024
As a faculty member for 38 years at Grinnell College, Kesho Scott DSS ’21 taught generations of Grinnellians about the lived experiences of Black people across the African diaspora. A driving force behind the creation of the Grinnell’s new Department of African Diaspora Studies, Scott will become the namesake for the inaugural endowed chair in the department.
downtown Grinnell

Community Champions: Grinnell College Employees Making A Difference

Feb 29, 2024
Did you know that there are over 20,000 nonprofits in Iowa working every day to improve lives and strengthen communities? The demand for nonprofit leadership continues to grow. However, in Grinnell and in other rural communities, most community organizations run with little or no staff and are highly dependent on the dedication of volunteers to accomplish their missions.
swimmer competing in the pool

Game Faces

Feb 29, 2024
A Visual Journey Through 2023–24 Grinnell College Pioneer Winter Sports. In the spirited arenas of the Russell K. Osgood Pool and Darby Gymnasium, Grinnell College athletes lit up the season with remarkable performances.
Grinnell College Local Shuttle drivers (pictured left to right) Larry Kramer, Jim White, and Billy Gilbreaith foster connections and enrich experiences for students through their conversations and shared journeys.

Beyond the Shuttle: Stories of Connection at Grinnell College

Mar 07, 2024
The drivers of the Grinnell College Local Shuttle foster connections and enrich experiences for students through their conversations and shared journeys.
drone footage of downtown and campus

Interfaith America Grant to Expand Bridge-Building Dialogue in Grinnell Community

Feb 26, 2024
Ryan Solomon and the Listening Project team, which includes both Grinnell community members and Grinnell College students, have been awarded a $3,850 grant from Interfaith America's Bridging the Gap program.
A closeup of the front page of the Scarlet and Black newspaper, while newspaper staff discuss the issue in the background.

The Scarlet & Black Celebrates a Record-Breaking Year

Feb 26, 2024
After sweeping the Iowa College Media Association (ICMA) awards, the S&B co-editors in chief Eleanor Corbin ’24 and Nick El Hajj ’24 reflected on the newspaper’s accomplishments and the unseen work that drives its success.
Four students of color make Valentines Day cards

The Joy of Connecting

Feb 26, 2024
Grinnellians celebrated Black History Month as “Unapologetically Black Month,” highlighting the strength of community as Black students came into joy and celebration with each other.

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