African American Music in the Fight for Civil Rights

Jan 29, 2018
Damani Phillips uses musical performances to illustrate influence of African American music on the Civil Rights movement.

Grinnell College Honors Alumnus Who Co-founded Latino Political Network

Nov 28, 2017
Robert Barron ’02 has received the College’s Wall Alumni Service Award.

The U-Turn: A Transformational Journey

Oct 06, 2017
A screening of the third documentary in Luis Argueta’s immigration trilogy will be followed by a question and answer session with the director.

Grinnell Prize Week: Gina Clayton receives $100,000 Grinnell Prize

Sep 27, 2017
The founder and director of Essie Justice Group, which supports women with loved ones in prison, will receive the Grinnell Prize and share her experiences.

Social Justice Prize Global Call for Nominations

Jul 17, 2017
Grinnell College seeks nominations for $100,000 Innovator in Social Justice Prize. Nominations are due by midnight on Oct. 9, 2017.

Grinnell Welcomes Alumni to 2017 Reunion

May 26, 2017
Grinnellians from 47 states, Washington D.C. and 17 countries return to campus for the 138th Alumni Reunion Weekend, while Alumni College tackles positive approaches to help bridge the "Division in America."
Emily Howe ’16 and Hannah Hwang ’18

Grinnellians win Critical Language Scholarships from U.S. State Department

May 19, 2017
In summer immersion programs, Hannah Hwang ’18 will study Korean in South Korea; Emily Howe ’16 will study Swahili in Tanzania.

Barbershop Books Receives 2017 Innovations in Reading Prize

May 02, 2017
Alvin Irby ’07 will use the $10,000 prize to expand his community-based reading program.

Grinnell College Awards Grinnell Prize to Gina Clayton, Founder of Essie Justice Group

Apr 20, 2017
The group mobilizes women with incarcerated loved ones to fight for criminal justice reform.

Innovation Week

Mar 22, 2017
Innovation Week includes the 3-day Pioneer Weekend, the Spark Tank Innovation Challenge, and the Kinetic Sculpture Competition.

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