Robinson speaks to a group of students.

Dr. Richard Robinson to Give 2024 Danforth Lecture

Nov 14, 2023
Robinson’s lecture, “Nanoparticles 101: Small Particles, Big Impact!” will introduce attendees to the vast power and applications of nanoparticles. November 16 at 11 a.m. in JRC 101.
Grinnell Singers Performing

Composer Joel Thompson’s Journey and “Love Songs from Lonely Letters” Inspire at Grinnell College

Nov 01, 2023
Thompson, a rising star in the classical music world, will be visiting the College Nov. 12 to witness the eagerly anticipated premiere of his remarkable composition, “Love Songs from Lonely Letters,” performed by the Grinnell Singers.
Adriane pipettes a solution into a small plastic test tube.

The Unlikelihood of an “Eureka Moment”

Oct 23, 2023
"You just can’t have results be the daily thing that’s keeping you going," Adriane Thompson ’24 learned during summer MAP research with Ben DeRidder, professor of biology.
Idelle Cooper and her students walk through a stream with nets to catch insects

Evolution, Art, and the Jewelwing Damselfly

Oct 23, 2023
Associate Professor of Biology Idelle Cooper ’01 found herself back at Grinnell this fall — this time as a faculty member in the Department of Biology.
A saturated image of an outdoors scene. There isa bridge and a staircase. You can see transparent images on people throughout the image.

Hybrid Film Photography: Grinnellians Experiment with How to Capture the World

Oct 12, 2023
Students Kelly Banfield ’24, Philomena Frasca ‘25, Celia Meagher ‘24, and Stella Lowery ‘24 spent their summer vacation experimenting with the coolest camera brands and films alongside Professor and artist Andrew Kaufman.
A ginger haired student with a colorful pink, blue, green sweater, hands clasped, looks off screen with a slight smile.

Making Sense of Succession: A Grinnell Tutorial Contextualizes Popular TV Series

Oct 11, 2023
The popular HBO television series “Succession” is making its mark in a Grinnell classroom, encouraging students to examine its allusions to renowned artworks, literature, and music.
Math equations are written on a window, behind which are sillhouetes of people.

3-2 Engineering Programs Give Grinnellians the Best of Both Worlds

Oct 04, 2023
Grinnell’s 3-2 partnerships grant students their B.A., B.S., and an engineering education unlike any other.
red and yellow fall trees on Grinnell College Campus

What’s in a Number? Grinnell College Performs Well in National Rankings

Sep 18, 2023
In the latest U.S. News Best Colleges rankings, Grinnell climbed to #11 on the list of top National Liberal Arts Colleges — up from #15 last year.
MJ Uzzi poses with the Grinnell College sign at sunrise

The Social Power of Studying Education

Sep 12, 2023
Education can be a great complement to any field of study, even for students who don't plan to teach.

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