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Students in Professor David Harrison’s Spring 2025 advanced French seminar, Molière: Performance and Adaptation

Grinnell Students Pitch Ideas on Molière Play to Charles Newell of Court Theatre at the University of Chicago

May 20, 2025
Students in Professor David Harrison’s Spring 2025 advanced French seminar, Molière: Performance and Adaptation, pitched theatrical production concepts to a nationally renowned theatre director in Chicago.
1882 students hold signs about the cyclone that destroyed campus just days before their graduation

Three-Minute History: Tornadoes Destroy Grinnell College but Commencement Goes On

May 19, 2025
On June 17, 1882, two tornadoes converged on Grinnell, destroying the college campus and killing almost 40 people. Three days later, Commencement went on despite the destruction.
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Grinnell Announces Faculty Promotions, Tenure

May 08, 2025
Grinnell College is proud to announce that 11 faculty members have received promotions this spring.
A group photo of smiling people with awards

Student Affairs Presents Annual DSA Awards

May 07, 2025
The Division of Student Affairs recently held its annual awards ceremony with an event that Vice President of Student Affairs JC Lopez calls “uplifting.”
Butterfly resting on purple cone flowers

Five Questions about Academic Advising Changing Its Name to Academic Success Center

May 06, 2025
Joyce Stern, dean for student success and academic advising, shares insights on the new Academic Success Center name.
The commencement stage during the 2024 ceremony with graduates in he foreground.

Grinnell College Will Award Four Honorary Degrees During Commencement Ceremonies

May 06, 2025
Four exceptional individuals will be awarded honorary degrees in recognition of the significant contributions each has made to their fields of expertise during Grinnell College’s 2025 Commencement ceremony to be held on May 19, 2025.
Rosenfield Professor in Social Science Jonathon Andelson, working with an Adz at one of his spoon carving demonstrations.

5 (or So) Questions with Jon Andelson

May 05, 2025
Professor Jon Andelson discusses his 50 plus year relationship with Grinnell College.
A professor speaks to a classroom full of students

Grinnell Course Explores What Makes Life Worth Living

May 05, 2025
Last year, Professor Elias G. Saba received a grant to develop a class that guides students through the process of developing philosophies for a flourishing life.
black etching on cream paper of trees

Paula Modersohn-Becker’s ‘Landscape under Trees’

May 21, 2025
Highlights from the Grinnell College Museum of Art collection, with expert commentary from Associate Director Dan Strong.

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