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Grinnell alumni from 45 different classes — ranging from 1953 to 2019 — are returning to their alma mater for a weekend of reconnection.

From record-breaking achievements in track and field to dominant showings on the baseball and softball diamonds, and impressive outings in tennis and golf, the Pioneers have left an indelible mark.

Princess Joseph ’25, an independent studies major from St. Lucia, was honored for her leadership and community engagement both on campus and in the broader Grinnell community.

What began as a summer side project in 2020 grew into a yearslong collaborative study in the Lafontant laboratory. Now, Lafontant, professor of biology, is proud to have his name listed after not one, but four, Grinnell alums on a paper published in Zebrafish.

Explore two exhibits this summer in Burling Gallery with selections from the Print and Drawing Study Room and Special Collections and Archives.

For over 25 years, the Business Record has recognized women who have made outstanding contributions to the community in various areas through the Women of Influence awards.

William (Bill) Ferguson ’75, Gertrude B. Austin Professor of Economics, will be hosted by the University of Oxford’s Institute for New Economic Thinking to present, “Social Identity, Institutional Entrepreneurship, and Identity Politics" on June 12, 2024.

Since 2002, the Grinnell College mini-grants program has supported community organizations with grants ranging from $1,000 to $7,500, for local initiatives to enhance the quality of life in our community by addressing issues of importance to the campus and community at large.

To ensure that international students feel welcome in Grinnell and find opportunities to connect with the local community, the Grinnell Office of International Student Affairs offers the Friends of International Students program (FIS).