Antonella Diaz sticks her tongue out in front of the cold waters of Alaska

Antonella’s Journey

Jun 24, 2024
Antonella Diaz ’23 came to Grinnell wanting a diverse, tight-knit community that welcomed international students, and a discussion-based, open curriculum that allowed her to explore topics that she hadn't studied before.
An American Craftsman style two-story house with red tile roof and blue shutters and trellises

College’s First Alumni House To Be New Gathering Place

Jun 21, 2024
Renovations are underway to the Hannah Alumni House, 1527 Broad St., thanks to a $1 million gift made by Mary Emily Hannah ’58, DL ’82.
Surrealist art by Salvadore Dali

Cookbook Compiled by Salvador Dali

Jun 20, 2024
On display now in Burling Lounge is a copy of "Les dîners de Gala", an opulent cookbook filled with recipes compiled by the surrealist artist Salvador Dali.
Edith Renfrow Smith poses with a framed photo of her younger self.

110 Years of Inspiration

Jun 18, 2024
On July 14, Grinnell’s first Black woman graduate, Edith Renfrow Smith ’37, will mark her 110th birthday — an amazing milestone in a life of achievement, service, and generosity.
Juneteenth Celebration 2022, text with flag image

Liberation, Freedom, and Joy: Juneteenth Celebrations Planned at Grinnell

Jun 17, 2024
Grinnell College will mark the holiday with events on Tuesday, June 18, including an interactive virtual workshop, a flag-raising ceremony and brief program, a mobile museum with a timeline of historical Juneteenth and Grinnell College facts, and a campus lunch.
Andrew running in a cross country meet

Andrew’s Journey

Jun 17, 2024
Cross country athlete and computer science major Andrew Nickeson ’23 discovered a passion for nature and hiking in small-town Iowa. Together with his teammates and coworkers, he explored beautiful sights!
mural on building with bright colors

A Harmonious Vision: A Vibrant Mural Celebrates Music and Community

Jun 17, 2024
The new location of the Grinnell School of Music will be home to a colorful mural and vibrant waiting area with the generous financial support of Grinnell College.
A black man with glasses resting atop his head peers through a microscope in a dark room.

Lafontant Wins Fulbright Scholar Grant to Sri Lanka

Jun 13, 2024
Pascal Lafontant, professor of biology, has been awarded a Fulbright Scholar Grant to conduct developmental biology research in Sri Lanka during the 2024-25 academic year.
Jonathan Colby

Grinnell College Appoints Jonathan Colby Chief Information Officer

Jun 11, 2024
Jonathan Colby, Interim Chief Information Officer at Grinnell College, has been appointed to the position on a permanent basis.
Mia Kauffman '24

Mia’s Journey

Jun 10, 2024
Although she intended to pursue a pre-med path, Mia Kauffman ’24 stayed open-minded and found something even more interesting to her.

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