Sarah Smith, director of Outreach Programming and Events, discusses her role at Grinnell and her connections to the community.

Ballet Des Moines debuted its performance of “See the Music (Hear the Dance)” on Feb. 20 at Grinnell High School. The event, a collaboration with the Civic Music Association, and presented by Grinnell College, featured a company of 22 professional dancers and live musicians on stage, including the renowned Aizuri Quartet and pianist Douglas-Jayd Burn.

Phillips, associate professor and associate dean of curriculum and academic programs, begins a two-year term focused on professional development and leadership within higher education on July 1, 2025.

Brief e-reserve outage beginning at 7 a.m. on Feb. 25

President Anne F. Harris is pleased to share news of an extraordinary $10 million gift from the estate of Ann Bowers, wife of Robert N. Noyce ’49.

Throughout February, Grinnell College honors the significant contributions of Black Americans to history, culture, and society. This year, the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (ODEI) is hosting engaging events that highlight the impact of Black leaders, artists, and movements.

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.