Student writes on wall while others look on

Thelma Chiremba '14, Zimbabwe, shared what she's found exciting in a "Live Healthy" session for new international students.

Courtesy of Abraham Kohrman

Wondering about the newest additions to the Grinnell family? Out of 417 in the entering class, preliminary information indicates that:

  • 112 are students of color
  • 90 were varsity captains
  • 72 are first generation college students
  • 57 are international students from 35 countries
  • 24 were school or class presidents

 The class of 2014 also has at least one of each of the following:

  • Hang glider pilot
  • Trapeze artist
  • Fantasy novel co-author
  • Wilderness guide
  • Olympic juniors team juggler
  • County fair queen
  • Creator of a health & safety comic book for migrant teens
  • Performer with the improv comedy review at Second City in Chicago

Again, welcome one and all! We look forward to getting to know you.