Eric Autry, Anthony Schwindt ’25 and Tanmaie Kailash ’24 are analyzing traffic stop data and helping Iowa civil rights organizations shed light on trends in racially biased policing.

As a testament to her steadfast commitment to civic engagement, the College is honored to share the news of a $5 million gift, in part for the Katherine “Kathie” Howell Weingart ’61 Civic Innovation Pavilion at Renfrow Hall, made possible by Weingart and her brother, Steve Howell ’63.

A classics major is very applicable to the modern world, says Makaila Hootman ’25, who plans to go on to law school.

Grinnell College is named one of the top producers of 2023–24 U.S. students in the Fulbright Program, the U.S. government’s flagship international educational exchange program. Fulbrighters exchange ideas, build people-to-people connections, and work to address complex global challenges. 

Christian Cardenas recently wrote an op-ed about how residential zoning laws in Minneapolis contribute to inequality. His was published on the Minnesota Reformer website. The article was his final project for The Sociology of Law course last fall.

Twice a year, Grinnell College awards mini-grants to impactful programs that are making a lasting difference in the Grinnell community. This year’s fall recipients look to improve the town of Grinnell’s education, parks, and fire safety.  

Michael Lawrence is the director of Grinnell’s business and finance community at the Center for Careers, Life, and Service. He delivered a TEDx Talk, “The Best Kept Secret to a Successful Career,” at the University of Delaware.

Library Cataloging Assistant Jane Mertens talks about her family, artistic endeavors, and her work at Burling Library.

For their final projects, students in CHM 358 Instrumental Analysis are bringing everyday products into the laboratory for intense scientific scrutiny.

Join us on a visual journey as we celebrate the highlights of 2023, showcasing the beauty of our campus, the warmth of our community engagement, and the collective achievements that make Grinnell a truly special place.