Grinnell made Andrea Suazo Rivas ’24 feel like an individual and not just a number. She was also attracted to Grinnell’s strong international community.

Princess Joseph ’25, an independent studies major from St. Lucia, was honored for her leadership and community engagement both on campus and in the broader Grinnell community.

Five teams of students pitched social innovation solutions at the Spark Challenge in April, 2024. They competed for cash prizes and the opportunity to win an implementation grant for their community partner or campus partner. Funding for the program is offered by the Wilson Center for Innovation and Leadership.

Nora Leahy ’24 arrived at Grinnell with her college life planned out to the T. Fortunately, none of her plans came true! With new passions and community, she explored new horizons.

The center will expand co-curricular affinity offerings by serving as a place for Latinx/e students, faculty, and staff to gather, celebrate culture, and feel a sense of belonging on campus.

Brian Goodell ’24 always knew he wanted to go to a smaller school. After visiting lots of campuses, he came to Grinnell, and it just clicked.

Sophie Noyes ’24 looked forward to a college community. From being theatre’s frequent flyer to their passion for mental health and therapy to studying in Spain, they created one with people they absolutely adore.

With the help of Student Health and Wellness, a team of students created GHAMP, which aims to empower students to be informed, active participants in their healthcare and help navigate prominent barriers.

The International Honor Society in Psychology, Psi Chi, awarded Andrea Suazo Rivas ’24 a grant to conduct research on digital cognitive assessment surveys.

With the help of her community, Emma created an independent major, ran cross country at the national level, traveled to Europe, and found the importance of music in communities.