Rosenfield Professor in Social Science Jonathon Andelson, working with an Adz at one of his spoon carving demonstrations.

5 (or So) Questions with Jon Andelson

May 05, 2025
Professor Jon Andelson discusses his 50 plus year relationship with Grinnell College.
A professor speaks to a classroom full of students

Grinnell Course Explores What Makes Life Worth Living

May 05, 2025
Last year, Professor Elias G. Saba received a grant to develop a class that guides students through the process of developing philosophies for a flourishing life.
Conner Standfield stands outdoors with a gentle rocky waterfall behind him

Conner’s Journey

May 05, 2025
Conner Stanfield ’21 sang a cappella at his professor’s wedding, conducted research (and performed!) with a professional theatre company in Taiwan, and explored the United Kingdom during an off-campus semester based in London.
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Paula Modersohn-Becker’s ‘Landscape under Trees’

May 21, 2025
Highlights from the Grinnell College Museum of Art collection, with expert commentary from Associate Director Dan Strong.
Two sets of hands holding an open locket with pictures Emmett and Pierrette Harris inside.

Championing Grinnell Students

May 01, 2025
President Anne F. Harris and her husband, Professor of Art History Michael Mackenzie, have created the Emmett and Pierrette Harris Endowed Scholarship, which honors Harris’ parents and benefits under-resourced students at Grinnell College.

5 Questions with Alina Ihnatesku ’26

May 01, 2025
ina Ihnatesku ’26, discusses her Best in Show winning art at the 2025 Bachelor of Arts Exhibit at the Grinnell College Museum of Art.
The bicher Nechin family stand together on a beach

Parents Make $250,000 Capstone Gift to Support Chaverim and Pioneer Fund

May 08, 2025
Annette Bicher and Ken Nechin have been annual donors since Zoe “Zee’ Nechin ’25 arrived at Grinnell. Now that Zee is getting ready to graduate in May, Ken and Annette have made a capstone gift to be split between the Pioneer Fund and Chaverim, Grinnell’s Jewish student organization.
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Grinnell College Appoints Ruth P. Feingold Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean

May 02, 2025
Ruth P. Feingold will join Grinnell College on July 1 as Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean of the College. She will also hold the rank of professor in the department of English with contributions to Gender, Women’s, and Sexuality Studies. Dr. Feingold currently serves as Dean the College and Dean of the Faculty of Arts & Sciences at Willamette University in Salem, OR.
Tanner with student in purple

Empowering Community Connections

May 08, 2025
Local Student Tanner Alger ’25 Maps a Path Toward Digital Access Focused on Mahaska, Poweshiek, and Tama Counties.
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Grants Fuel Free Summer Arts and Literacy Program for Grinnell Kids

Apr 28, 2025
Storytime Art in the Park: Read it, See it, Make it, Eat it” returns with new funding and renewed purpose.

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