Irma McClaurin poses with a smiling Edith Renfrow Smith

Leaving a Footprint

Mar 04, 2024
While visiting Grinnell in February as a Mellon Foundation Humanities in Action Alumna scholar in residence, Irma McClaurin ’73 collaborated with students to build an archive of the Black Experience at Grinnell.
A choir sings on risers onstage, led by a male conductor

Grinnell Singers Take to the Road for Spring Tour

Mar 01, 2024
The Grinnell Singers, under the direction of Conductor John Rommereim, will be traveling east for the group’s week-long spring concert tour, March 16–22.
Four students of color make Valentines Day cards

The Joy of Connecting

Feb 26, 2024
Grinnellians celebrated Black History Month as “Unapologetically Black Month,” highlighting the strength of community as Black students came into joy and celebration with each other.
A closeup view of ancient cave art depicting a red deer in Covalanas cave

Dazzlement: A Visit to the Covalanas Cave

Feb 02, 2024
John Rommereim, a Grinnell music professor, traveled to Spain to see the cave art and wrote an essay, “Connecting the Dots at Covalanas Cave.”
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.
person using the photo booth

Introducing the Self-Service Iris Photo Booth Located at the John Chrystal Center

Jan 11, 2024
A joint venture of the Center for Careers, Life, and Service (CLS) and the Office of Communications and Marketing (OCM), self-service Iris Booth is designed to elevate professional portraits with ease and convenience.
Sunset over the prairie

Office of Communications and Marketing Clinches Four Awards at CASE District Competition

Nov 06, 2023
The awards, which reflect the outstanding work of the College’s communications and marketing professionals, highlight the diverse talents within the department.
John Rommereim leads the Grinnell Singers at a concert in Sebring-Lewis Hall

The Magic of Making Music

Oct 18, 2023
Students who love music can make new friends and form community with the Grinnell Singers, while also taking on an exciting musical challenge.
A group of four young men gather around a table.

Grinnell Celebrates the Launch of New Department of African Diaspora Studies

Aug 08, 2023
An exciting new chapter is about to begin at Grinnell as the College launches a new academic department, the Department of African Diaspora Studies.
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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