Matas smiles at the camera with brightly lit buildings in the background. It's my hometown, Las Vegas, NV.

Matas’ Journey

Feb 24, 2025
Matas Maksimaitis ’23 engaged in rigorous self-examination and self-discovery at Grinnell. From his philosophy classes and research to his Wells Fargo internship in North Carolina, he found himself in multiple angles!
A snowy scene of the Robert N. Noyce ’49 Science Center

$10 Million Gift to Support Faculty and Curricular Excellence, Scholarships

Feb 17, 2025
Grinnell College announced today that a $10 million estate gift from the Robert N. Noyce Trust will establish an endowed chair in computer science, a fund for curricular development, an endowed scholarship, and an endowed fund for scientific equipment, as well as support the Pioneer Fund, which addresses the College’s most pressing needs.
Grinnell sign with snow

Grinnell College Earns New Research Activity Designation in 2025 Carnegie Classifications

Feb 13, 2025
The Carnegie Classifications have long been a hallmark of institutions that excel in research and practice. This year, under the newly reimagined classification system, Grinnell has been designated as a Research College and University, reflecting the College’s ongoing commitment to scholarly inquiry and impactful research.
grinnell logo on stone with snow in the background

Professor Heriberto Hernández Wins $717,876 Grant from the Department of Energy

Feb 11, 2025
The project, titled "Fundamental Studies of the Influence of Ligands on the Molecular Structure of Noble Metal Nanoclusters," will explore the electronic and molecular structures of these small but impactful materials. The grant is funded through the DOE Office of Science (Office of Basic Energy Sciences) as part of the DOE’s Funding for Accelerated, Inclusive Research (FAIR) program.
Rev. Cassandra Lawrence

5 Questions with Rev. Cassandra Lawrence

Feb 11, 2025
Rev. Cassandra Lawrence shares thoughts on her work, hobbies, and interests — as well as her recently discovered Iowa roots.
Me in Uppsala, Sweden

MJ’s Journey

Feb 10, 2025
MJ Uzzi ’23 fell in love with Grinnell’s community visiting and beyond, even during pandemic. She engaged with politics, studied abroad in Sweden, and majored in economics!

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