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Dedicated Faculty

Our faculty are experts, advisors, and mentors.

Our faculty are driven to contribute to the collective intellect of this academic community. In small classes (which average 17 students), they enjoy getting to know what you’re interested in and readily mentor students in advanced research. With their diverse perspectives, backgrounds, and methods, they’ll push you to think bigger and dive deeper into intellectual inquiry.

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    Faculty Profiles

    Meet our faculty.

    Learn more about the backgrounds, scholarship, and achievements of our faculty.

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    Faculty News

    Awards and Accomplishments

    Grinnell's faculty are often recognized for their teaching and research excellence through awards, fellowships, research grants, and much more.

Faculty Voices

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Where We All Want to Be in the Room

Karla Erickson, professor of sociology, describes the unique relationship between students and their advisers as they navigate Grinnell's individually advised curriculum.

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First and Foremost, a Teacher

Stephanie Jones, assistant professor of Education, describes her teaching philosophy, how faculty craft engaging courses, and how Grinnell students challenge her to be her best.

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Grinnell Resources=Student Opportunities

Monessa Cummins, associate professor of classics, describes the many opportunities Grinnell College provides for hard-working students.

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Becoming Global Citizens

Professor of Spanish Valerie Benoist explains how Grinnell helps students become the best global citizens that they possibly can be in the areas that interest them the most.

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Diversifying the Discipline

Samuel A. Rebelsky, professor of Computer Science, talks about the importance of diversity in computing, why he teaches at Grinnell, and why he loves Grinnell students.

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Equipping Students to Find their Own Path in the World

Professor Henry Rietz describes the Grinnell College community, including students and alumni.

Faculty News

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Academic Excellence

Grinnell College Receives $115,000 Grant to Support Mellon-Mays Undergraduate Fellowship Program

Grinnell College has received a $115,000 grant from the Mellon Foundation to continue its Mellon-Mays Undergraduate Fellowship (MMUF) program, supporting students as they pursue advanced study and academic careers in the humanities and related fields.
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Academic Excellence

Kristen Burson Awarded $300,000 NSF Grant to Advance Noble Gas Research

Kristen Burson, associate professor of physics at Grinnell College, has been awarded a $300,000 grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to advance research into a new approach for separating noble gases, with potential applications in energy production, medicine, scientific research, and industry.
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Academic Excellence

Harris Faculty Fellowships 2026-27

Each year, Grinnell College awards up to three Harris Faculty Fellowships, which provide recipients with a full year to focus on research. Harris Faculty Fellowships also provide funding for recipients’ departments to hire term visiting faculty for the Fellowship year.

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