John Garrison, Associate Professor of English, and Elijah Griffin ’21

National Honors Pour in for Grinnell Faculty Members

Jul 19, 2021
Grinnell College faculty members have been selected for a number of prestigious awards, fellowships, and scholarly prizes over the past few months.

Grinnell College Awards Grinnell Prize to Leader Championing Black Joy, Art and Culture in Memphis

Jul 15, 2021
Victoria Jones’ social innovation work centers Black joy, activism, and community building in Memphis.
Family sitting around a table

Everyday Life and Women in America, c.1800-1920

Mar 01, 2024
Grinnell College Libraries has access to Adam Matthew's "Everyday Life & Women in America, c.1800-1920 showcasing unique primary source material for the study of American social, cultural, and popular history in the 19th and early 20th centuries.
Lauren Miller ’21 and Antonella Diaz ’23 walking on campus

How an Externship Blossomed into Global Connections

Jul 06, 2021
Short-term job shadows with alumni provide excellent opportunities to learn about work and life from fellow Grinnellians.

Avery Lewis ’21 Receives Baumann Essay Prize

Jun 23, 2021
The Baumann Essay Prize, established in 1993 and funded by David ’51 and Audrey Lowe ’52 Hammer, distinguishes the dynamic classroom contributions of Frederick Baumann, professor of history at Grinnell from 1927 to 1954.

Susan Ferguson Receives National Award from the American Sociological Association

Jun 22, 2021
Susan Ferguson, professor of sociology, has been awarded the Distinguished Contributions to Teaching award from the American Sociological Association (ASA).
Juneteenth Freedom Day

Learn, Discuss, Do: Celebrating Juneteenth

Jun 17, 2021
This is the inaugural year of recognizing Juneteenth with a holiday, giving employees of the College an opportunity to celebrate the historic day with loved ones.

Marianna Cota Receives Udall Honorable Mention

Jun 17, 2021
The Udall Foundation awards scholarships and special honors to college sophomores and juniors for study in fields related to the environment and to Native Americans and Alaska Natives in fields related to health care and tribal public policy.
A handdrawn bookcart with books

Summer Pop-Up Library on June 14

Jun 10, 2021
On Monday, June 14, from noon–3:30 p.m. (weather permitting), come browse and feel free to check out books from the Grinnell College Libraries’ special pop-up library on the north balcony of Burling. In addition, Burling Library is now open for book paging pick up only from 10 a.m.–Noon; 1–3 pm. Appointments may be made for research.

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