A large, circular atrium houses machinery used to measure the results of laser experiments in the interior chamber. The atrium is awash in blue light, and a banner on the central chamber reads National Nuclear Security Administration.

Adrian Barnes ’05: Behind A Nuclear Fusion Breakthrough

Mar 21, 2023
In 2007, a Grinnell grad joined the team of scientists at the National Ignition Facility. This December, they reached their decades-old goal.
Ed Cohn meets with students

Cohn Wins Grant to Study KGB’s ‘Prophylactic Chats’

Mar 20, 2023
Professor of History Edward Cohn has won a grant from the National Council for Eurasian and East European Research (NCEEER) to conduct research on the KGB tactic known as the “prophylactic chat” — an "invitation" sent to citizens suspected of “anti-Soviet acts.”
Liz Rodrigues

Liz Rodrigues to Pursue a Mellon New Directions Fellowship Through a $220,000 Grant from the Mellon Foundation

Mar 17, 2023
The Mellon New Directions program allows mid-career scholars in the humanities to undertake formal training in fields outside their own to be able to conduct high-quality cross-disciplinary projects. 
Raven Leilani

Writers@Grinnell Welcomes Distinguished Author, Raven Leilani, Thursday, April 20, 2023; 8 p.m.

Mar 16, 2023
Writers@Grinnell welcomes award winning novelist, and this year's Distinguished Author, Raven Leilani, on Thursday, April 20 at 8 p.m. in Rosenfield Center, Room 101.
The African Caribbean Student Union members

Connecting to Communities, Opportunities, and Friends For Life

Mar 10, 2023
The African Caribbean Student Union provides a connection to home and culture at Grinnell.

Legislation and Grinnell College Values

Mar 09, 2023
Yesterday, the Iowa Senate passed Senate File 538, which prohibits physicians from providing gender-affirming healthcare to transgender individuals under the age of 18.

Muslim Student Association

Mar 02, 2023
The Muslim Student Organization helps build community, provide support, and raise awareness.
Seven people in casual clothes stand in front of a double-door displaying a cardboard sign that includes the words venmo and improve

Almost Always Improv

Mar 01, 2023
The Almost Always Improv student group is purposeful when it comes to its main goals — having fun while doing some good.
Deidre Freeman Huff

5 Questions with Deidre Freeman Huff

Feb 27, 2023
Grinnell native Deidre Freeman Huff discusses her illustrious diving career, her work at the College, and what she loves about living in in this community.
Professor John Garrison speaking to audience

5 Questions with John Garrison

Feb 23, 2023
While it’s expected that a professor of English can discuss the finer points of Shakespeare, it’s not always a given that they can do so in a manner that is easily understood and engenders excitement and interest. Grinnell’s John Garrison is one of those who can — and does.

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