You probably know from experience that when you have a teacher who’s excited about teaching, the class is energized. Special topics courses give professors that chance to re-energize. Now multiply that energy level by 3.

You care about the world and you want to make a difference. Can you do that in a class?

The Watson Fellowship is a $30,000 one-year grant for purposeful, independent exploration outside the United States.

An overwhelming majority of Americans (88%) are confident the country will get through the COVID-19 crisis and be OK when it’s over, according to the newest edition of the Grinnell College National Poll.

President Donald J. Trump has his highest approval rating in Grinnell College National Poll history, but still trails former Vice President Joe Biden in a head-to-head matchup.

March 26, 2020 - We have come to a new chapter for Grinnell - our temporary “new normal” of living and learning together, yet apart. Next week we gather in virtual classrooms and connect online in our commitment to academic continuity.

March 25, 2020 - David Maxwell ’88, chair of the board of trustees, shares that there was heartfelt and unanimous appreciation and praise from members of the Board for the incredible efforts that so many faculty and staff have put in in recent weeks.

March 17, 2020 - Most college employees who are not performing services that require them to be on campus are asked to start working remotely.

March 9, 2020 - Message to faculty and staff from Anne Harris, Dean of the College, to inform them that the College would likely be transitioning to distance learning after spring break.

The Grinnell Area Arts Council and Grinnell College Center for Prairie Studies will present their fourth annual Music from the Prairie event on Friday, April 3, at 7:30 p.m. in the Loft Theatre.