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.

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.

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.

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.

Susan Ferguson receives the Distinguished Contributions to Teaching Award

Mini-Grants support local projects to enhance the quality of life in Grinnell

Recognizing the many challenges of the past year and looking toward fall with hope and optimism, a coalition of community businesses and organizations partnered on a new initiative — #GrinnTogether.

Scholars' Convocation and Writers@Grinnell partner up to celebrate the book release of Grinnell College faculty members Dustin Dixon and John Garrison on Thursday, Oct. 7, 2021, at noon in the Joe Rosenfield '25 Center (JRC), Room 101.