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Phi Beta Kappa Honors Recognize Outstanding Academic Achievements

May 06, 2025
A total of 34 newly and previously elected members of Grinnell’s classes of 2025 and 2026 are being recognized this year by Phi Beta Kappa for their outstanding academic achievements.
The commencement stage during the 2024 ceremony with graduates in he foreground.

Grinnell College Will Award Four Honorary Degrees During Commencement Ceremonies

May 06, 2025
Four exceptional individuals will be awarded honorary degrees in recognition of the significant contributions each has made to their fields of expertise during Grinnell College’s 2025 Commencement ceremony to be held on May 19, 2025.
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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.
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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.
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Empowering Community Connections

May 08, 2025
Local Student Tanner Alger ’25 Maps a Path Toward Digital Access Focused on Mahaska, Poweshiek, and Tama Counties.
Nina Kouchi taking a photo with her hands raised so it looks as if she is moving a train that's in the background

Nina’s Journey

Apr 28, 2025
Nina Kouchi ’22 loved how welcoming and curious the students were when she visited Grinnell. Her excitement about Grinnell has only grown as she has traveled across the country for golf, explored the town of Grinnell, carried out a computer science Mentored Advanced Project, and spent time enjoying Iowa’s natural beauty.

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