Celina Karp Biniaz speaks at a podium

Biniaz Honored by USC

Mar 27, 2024
Celina Karp Biniaz ’52 was a featured speaker at a recent event at the University of Southern California that honored Holocaust survivors — like Biniaz — who had recorded their testimony with the USC Shoah Foundation. Biniaz received USC’s prestigious University Medallion in a special ceremony on March 25.

Grinnell College National Poll: Consensus on Protecting Kids from Social Media, But Not School Shootings

Mar 20, 2024
Wide-ranging survey reveals Americans’ Division on Biden’s Job Performance and Trump’s Candidacy, a Cease-Fire in Gaza, College Sports and More
A crowd of protesters holding signs against the World Trade Organization

Building Community through Protest

Mar 11, 2024
Sharon Quinsaat’s book, “Insurgent Communities: How Protests Create a Filipino Diaspora,” looks at how protest allows migrants to form a community that extends across borders.
Monica Sanders

Grinnell College Announces Monica Sanders as the Inaugural Social Innovator in Residence  

Mar 12, 2024
Sanders brings a wealth of experience and expertise to the initiative. The initiative represents a pivotal milestone in our ongoing commitment to fostering collaboration and driving meaningful societal change.
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The Scarlet & Black Celebrates a Record-Breaking Year

Feb 26, 2024
After sweeping the Iowa College Media Association (ICMA) awards, the S&B co-editors in chief Eleanor Corbin ’24 and Nick El Hajj ’24 reflected on the newspaper’s accomplishments and the unseen work that drives its success.
An open library space with open windows. On the left, an aisle of bookshelves and on the right, a shelf full of books.

New Year, New Taxes: Students Participate in Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program

Feb 27, 2024
Every year, Professor Emerita of Mathematics Emily Moore recruits students to provide free tax services to Poweshiek families on behalf of VITA, the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program.
The Des Moines skyline illuminated at sunset.

Computer Science Students Track Biased Policing, Inform NAACP Advocacy

Feb 20, 2024
Eric Autry, Anthony Schwindt ’25 and Tanmaie Kailash ’24 are analyzing traffic stop data and helping Iowa civil rights organizations shed light on trends in racially biased policing.
Tony Webster

Grinnell Coursework Promotes Zoning Policy Change

Feb 05, 2024
Christian Cardenas recently wrote an op-ed about how residential zoning laws in Minneapolis contribute to inequality. His was published on the Minnesota Reformer website. The article was his final project for The Sociology of Law course last fall.
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Grinnell College’s Fall 2023 Mini-Grant Recipients

Jan 25, 2024
Twice a year, Grinnell College awards mini-grants to impactful programs that are making a lasting difference in the Grinnell community. This year’s fall recipients look to improve the town of Grinnell’s education, parks, and fire safety.  
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Join the SPARK Challenge for a Chance to Win a Grant of Up to $8,000

Jan 09, 2024
The SPARK Community-Based Social Innovation Challenge involves collaboration between student “innovation teams” and community partners to develop and pitch solutions to challenges faced in the organizations’ communities.

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