Rio de Janeiro from the air

Academic Work and Activism

Nov 01, 2022
Introduction to Latin American Studies (LAS 111) is a discussion-based course that approaches “culture” broadly to include a wide spectrum of everyday experiences, leaving students ready for subsequent work in this field of study
Yesenia Ayala ’18

Yesenia Ayala ’18 Wins IES Abroad’s 2017 Global Citizen of the Year

Mar 20, 2018
Ayala is a part of “the next generation of U.S. college global citizens who are changing the world,” according to the nonprofit study-abroad organization.
A drawing of a line of women covered by waves

Witness for Peace: The Feminist Resistance in Columbia

Oct 11, 2017
Witness for Peace’s fall speaker, Carol Rojas, will address popular education and intersectional organizing in a dynamic of escalating violence in post-accords Colombia.
Yesenia Ayala ’18

Yesenia Ayala Awarded Truman Scholarship for Graduate Study

Apr 14, 2017
Ayala aims to earn a Master of Public Administration and influence education policy.

Student Presentation Stands Out at SACNAS

Dec 05, 2016
Alfredo Colina '18 receives a student presentation award at a national conference.

Zenteno Hopp '17 publishes article from James Randall research

Dec 01, 2015

The Randall Fellowship gave me the opportunity to carry out an independent summer research project about the life and work of Adela Zamudio, one of Bolivia’s greatest 19th century…

Yesenia Ayala sits at a table with five other women in front of a screen reading White House Champions of Change Young Women Empowering Communities.

Yesenia Ayala ’18 honored by White House

Sep 18, 2015
Grinnellian honored as a White House Champion of Change.

Causes with Effect

Aug 04, 2015
Political activities on campus are more about social justice causes than political parties.

Maria Tapias Selected for Leadership Academy

Apr 29, 2015
Maria Tapias has been selected to participate in a prestigious year-long Senior Leadership Academy.

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