Thomas, right, is joined by Booker Carter ’71, Ernest Weston ’71, and Gregory Coggs ’70 at a 1969 campus meeting

Diversity Work Before It Had a Name

Oct 21, 2021
Nicole Hamon ’78 and Frank Thomas ’71 were pioneers in the work they did for Grinnell College. Hamon guided international students through their time at Grinnell, while Thomas mentored and focused on increasing the number of students and faculty of color. With the passing of each over the summer, we reflect back on the lasting impact their remarkable work had on the College and the lives of Grinnellians.

Nature Photographer Cornelia Clarke 1909 Gaining Acclaim Thanks to a Community Effort

Oct 21, 2021
With about 1,200 of her photographs published in magazines, encyclopedias, books, and newspapers, Clarke’s work was widely seen in the early 20th century, yet she was largely unheralded in her hometown of Grinnell. A volunteer endeavor by Grinnellians has raised awareness about Clarke’s talent resulting in newfound appreciation, including Clarke’s upcoming induction into the Iowa Women’s Hall of Fame.
Portrait of Ariel Richards

Student Research Enhances the Antibacterial Effectiveness of a Common Sugar Alternative

Oct 18, 2021
Ariel Richards ’23 carries out research that helps develop drugs from compounds produced by organisms through the College’s Mentored Advanced Project program and the American Society of Pharmacognosy’s Summer Research Fellowship.
Neolth Screenshots

How Grinnell College and Neolth Partnered to Increase Access to Mental Health Support for Students

Oct 08, 2021
Knowing that stress is the most common health issue affecting college students, the office of Student Health and Wellness (SHAW) at Grinnell College has partnered with Neolth, a company that helps students manage stress by empowering them to develop resiliency skills.
Todd Armstrong's First-Year Tutorial meeting in an outdoor classroom

Celebrating 50 Years of First-Year Tutorial and Individually Advised Curriculum

Sep 20, 2021
How faculty and students created a distinctive curriculum that’s endured for 50 years.

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