Three female Asian students smile as they talk.

Welcome to the Neighborhood: The Town of Grinnell Welcomes Renfrow Hall Students

Sep 17, 2024
The Grinnell Chamber of Commerce hosted a free event for all Renfrow Hall students, which included some samples from local restaurants, a scavenger hunt of downtown businesses, and gifted Renfrow Hall student discount cards to use at local retailers and restaurants.
Tatum Watkins '27 at the Democratic National Convention.

Student Tatum Watkins Serves as a Delegate at the Democratic National Convention

Sep 09, 2024
Tatum Watkins ’27, a second-year political science major at Grinnell, served as a delegate at the Democratic National Convention (DNC) in Chicago in August.
two people working on a art project

Local Children Enjoy the Arts, Literacy, Food, and Fun

Sep 04, 2024
This summer, the Summer Enrichment Collaborative, driven by the Grinnell Education Partnership (GEP), impacted over 2,000 children with arts, literacy, and food programs. 15 AmeriCorps members provided crucial support, enriching the educational experience and increasing food access for participants.
Mikel de Julian, a young man with black hair, smiles in front of a building. He wears a white shirt with a blue logo.

Baumann Essay Prize Awarded to Mikel de Julián ’25

Aug 08, 2024
Mikel de Julián ’25 is named the 2024 Baumann Essay Prize recipient. His essay sought to understand the images emerging from Gaza and research a politically relevant historical question.
Tilly working with students on art project

Summer Scenes

Jul 25, 2024
Summer in Grinnell is filled with activity and beauty, showcasing the campus and surrounding community in full bloom.
Map showing Grinnell's location in Iowa

Falling into Place

Jul 10, 2024
A new Grinnell course, Historical Landscapes of Grinnell, encourages students to explore local history and build connections in the community.
student working on an art project with small child outside

AmeriCorps Members Build Stronger Community Ties Through Dedicated Service

Jun 21, 2024
This summer, a collaboration of 18 AmeriCorps members, connected and facilitated through the Grinnell Education Partnership, has expanded the capacity of 7 community partner organizations.
A young Black student sits nervously at her desk.

Mapping Racial Trauma: Visualizing Stories with Data

Aug 05, 2024
Stephanie Jones and Feven Adane Getachew ’24 have been building and collaborating on a digital humanities project that aims to examine curricular choices in the classroom and bring awareness to the frequency of curriculum violence towards Black students.
Pencil tip sharpened

SPARK Challenge Grant to Expand 2024 Back-to-School Clinics in Poweshiek County

May 21, 2024
Five teams of students pitched social innovation solutions at the Spark Challenge in April, 2024. They competed for cash prizes and the opportunity to win an implementation grant for their community partner or campus partner. Funding for the program is offered by the Wilson Center for Innovation and Leadership.
A bunch of Stock images of healthcare items, such as a clipboard, calculator, stethoscope, vaccines, pills, etc.

Campus Collaborations: Grinnellians Demystify Healthcare

Apr 26, 2024
With the help of Student Health and Wellness, a team of students created GHAMP, which aims to empower students to be informed, active participants in their healthcare and help navigate prominent barriers.

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