Athletics ,
A person swims in water with red glow.

Grinnell Swim Teams Selected for Spring Scholar All-America Teams

Jul 27, 2023
The CSCAA, an organization striving to advance intercollegiate swimming and diving, recently selected both of Grinnell’s swim teams for the Spring Scholar All-America Teams.
Holly Roepke

Holly Roepke Appointed Director of Athletics and Recreation

May 31, 2023
Holly Roepke will return to Grinnell College with her appointment as director of athletics and recreation. She will also serve as chair of the department of Physical Education, Athletics, and Recreation (PEAR).
2 Girnnell softball players cheering

Grinnell College Achieves Impressive Athletic Milestones: Celebrating Conference Championships and Unmatched Success

May 23, 2023
Grinnell teams have secured seven team conference championships out of 20 sports, with five of these titles achieved by women's teams. The conference champions are women's soccer, women's swimming and diving, women’s golf, women’s tennis, and softball. Men’s tennis and men’s swimming and diving won conference championships as well.

President Harris Joins NCAA Division III Presidents Advisory Group

Mar 20, 2023
President Anne F. Harris has been appointed to the NCAA Division III Presidents and Chancellors Advisory Group, where she will represent the Midwest Conference. Her term of service on the committee began immediately and will continue through January 2025. 
Student-Athlete Mentors

Managing the Juggling Act

Mar 17, 2023
The Student-Athlete Mentors group connects students with resources and each other.
Student-Athlete Mentors

Managing the Juggling Act

Mar 17, 2023
The Student-Athlete Mentors group connects students with resources and each other.
Student Athletes Leading Social Change Sexual Assault Awareness Event

Student Athletes as Leaders of Social Change

Mar 01, 2023
The Student Athletes Leading Social Change group empowers student-athletes to be activists for social justice and community building.
Grinnell College women's basketball team in a huddle

What Does It Mean To Be a Scholar-Athlete?

Jan 23, 2023
For Grinnell athletes, it’s more than a team. It’s a mindset. Because here, it’s not just about the sport you play or the score you obtain — it’s about thinking, leading, and living like a Grinnellian.

Transition in Athletics and Recreation Leadership

Dec 07, 2022
I am writing today to share that Andy Hamilton ’85 will step down as Director of Athletics and Recreation on Dec. 23, 2022. After a sabbatical, he will return to the faculty as associate professor of physical education, where he teaches a tutorial on Black Athletes and other courses focused on sport sociology, sport journalism, and organization and administration of athletics.

Grinnell College Receives a Tara VanDerveer Fund for the Advancement of Women in Coaching Grant from the Women’s Sports Foundation

Sep 14, 2022
Grinnell College is one of 10 universities and colleges to receive the grants, which are designated for women coaching fellows in a wide variety of women’s sports. Grants were awarded to institutions to support collegiate women coaches on the rise, assisting with living expenses, professional development and mentorship.  

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