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Grinnell College Receives Hearst Foundations Grant to Enhance Transfer Student Recruitment and Support

Apr 11, 2025
Grinnell College has been awarded a $150,000 grant from the William Randolph Hearst Foundations to expand its efforts in recruiting and supporting transfer students from both two- and four-year institutions.

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This video is an introduction to our "Choose Your Virtual Visit Path" web page, where you can learn more about Grinnell from the comfort of your own home. Go to www.grinnell.edu/visit-path for more information.
David in a red tie walking through the hallways of the Humanities and Social Sciences Center building with a camera in his hand

David’s Journey

Nov 25, 2024
David Hudson ’23 is from a small, public urban high school in Brooklyn, New York. He knew instantly that Grinnell was his dream school when he visited as a middle schooler!
Enya Gamble in front of Grinnell College entrance sign

Enya’s Journey

Nov 18, 2024
Enya Gamble ’22 knew that the best way for her to grow was to be surrounded by different people, so she chose Grinnell. She indeed grew a lot, by interacting with diverse people, as well as through swimming, water polo, the College’s individually advised curriculum, and by creating an unconventional off-campus study.
Student holding Sunflowers

Maddie’s Journey

Sep 09, 2024
Coming from a small town in Minnesota, Maddie McCabe ’22 was struck by the diversity and passion within Grinnell’s student body. She joined the track team, found a job hosting events as a Class Ambassador, and worked with her on-campus mentors to identify her core values, do nutritional research, and prepare for a career in public health.
Nora Leahy ’24

Nora’s Journey

Aug 19, 2024
Nora Leahy ’24 arrived at Grinnell with her college life planned out to the T. Fortunately, none of her plans came true! With new passions and community, she explored new horizons.
Sophie Noyes leans on a short railing that reveals a beautiful crystal blue lake.

Sophie’s Journey

May 06, 2024
Sophie Noyes ’24 looked forward to a college community. From being theatre’s frequent flyer to their passion for mental health and therapy to studying in Spain, they created one with people they absolutely adore.

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