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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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Academics

Four Grinnellians Win ACM Grants

Four Grinnell faculty and staff recently received Faculty Career Enhancement (FaCE) awards from the Associated Colleges of the Midwest.
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Civic Engagement

Professor Brigittine French Receives Fulbright Alumni Grant for Research in Northern Ireland

Vice President of Global Education Brigittine French and Vice President for DEI Marc Reed are exploring how the American Civil Rights Struggle is remembered in Northern Ireland with the support of a Fulbright Alumni grant.
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Campus & Community

Spotlighting First-Gen Stories on National First-Generation College Celebration Day

For National First-Generation College Celebration Day, read about first-generation students Monica Reyes Ramirez ’26, Dayana Garcia ’26, staff member Bruce Yang, and professor Albert Lacson.

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