In a dark laboratory, a professor with long blond hair points inside a protected hood, while a student reaches inside the hood to manipulate an experiment.

MacInnes Explores Greener Frontiers with Electrochemistry

Mar 14, 2024
Molly MacInnes, assistant professor of chemistry, is developing an innovative silicon purification process for a cleaner, healthier Earth.
Eric McIntyre leads the symphony orchestra in a concert

A Day in the Life of the Grinnell Symphony Orchestra Conductor

Mar 12, 2024
As a professional musician, composer, farmer, and director of the Grinnell Symphony Orchestra, Eric McIntyre’s days are demanding and varied, and that’s exactly how he likes it.
A grainy, light beige bacground split into three sides. In the middle square, a shadow of a person in a huge dress being held by a shadow of a hand. On their left, a shadow of someone bowing in formal duke-like clothes.

All Aboard! ‘Songs of the Scarlet and Wayback’ Draws on Collective Grinnell History

Mar 08, 2024
The original play ‘Songs of the Scarlet and Wayback’ is a “throwback party turned time travel train ride,” inspired by Poweshiek County community interviews, student archival research, performances, pageants, and parties of Grinnell’s past. The production will officially premiere in the Flanagan Theatre on Friday, March 8, 2024.
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.
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.
An open library space with open windows. On the left, an aisle of bookshelves and on the right, a shelf full of books.

New Year, New Taxes: Students Participate in Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program

Feb 27, 2024
Every year, Professor Emerita of Mathematics Emily Moore recruits students to provide free tax services to Poweshiek families on behalf of VITA, the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program.
The Des Moines skyline illuminated at sunset.

Computer Science Students Track Biased Policing, Inform NAACP Advocacy

Feb 20, 2024
Eric Autry, Anthony Schwindt ’25 and Tanmaie Kailash ’24 are analyzing traffic stop data and helping Iowa civil rights organizations shed light on trends in racially biased policing.
Katherine Howell Weingart

Inspiring Grinnell Experiences Over 60 Years Ago Leads to $5 Million Gift

Feb 16, 2024
As a testament to her steadfast commitment to civic engagement, the College is honored to share the news of a $5 million gift, in part for the Katherine “Kathie” Howell Weingart ’61 Civic Innovation Pavilion at Renfrow Hall, made possible by Weingart and her brother, Steve Howell ’63.

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