student with diploma

Grinnell College Celebrates Commencement for the Class of 2025

May 19, 2025
Surrounded by faculty, staff, family, and friends, over 400 graduates walked across the stage, symbolizing the culmination of their academic journeys and the beginning of new chapters ahead.
Francisco Pantoja Martinez, class of 2025, received the Celina Karp Biniaz Model of Resilience Award.

Francisco Pantoja Martinez ’25 Receives the Celina Karp Biniaz Model of Resilience Award

May 18, 2025
The Award was established to honor Celina’s courageously hopeful life and legacy and bestows a cash prize. Celina Karp Biniaz, class of 1952, endowed the award to support a graduating senior with two key intentions: One, to aid students like her who had to overcome obstacles to obtain their education. Two, to recognize and support such students who wish to pursue careers teaching young people OR working for organizations or governmental entities whose core mission focuses on the education and welfare of young people.
Elizabeth Collinger on mountain

Elizabeth’s Journey

May 12, 2025
Elizabeth Collinger ’21 explored her passion for music, language, synchronized swimming, and more during her journey that took her all around the midwestern United States and down through South America.
A flowering tree next to Goodnow Hall

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.
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.
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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