Ashley Jackson surrounded by greenery.

Ashley Jackson ’18: Making Sense of our Lived Experience

Jun 13, 2022
Jackson’s studies in sociology at Grinnell inspired her to look beyond easy answers and gave her the opportunity to create a complex and satisfying education.
Karla Erickson teaches Sociology of Robots

Sociology of Robots: An Exciting Opportunity

Apr 22, 2022
Sociology of Robots is an incredibly popular course at Grinnell College for a reason: it offers an exciting opportunity to study artificial intelligence in a hands-on environment.

Loyal Terry Named Truman Scholar

Apr 14, 2022
The U.S. Congress established the Harry S. Truman Scholarship Foundation as a living memorial to President Truman in 1975. The foundation awards merit-based graduate school scholarships to college students in their junior year who plan to pursue careers in government or the nonprofit sector.

American Association of University Women Fellowship Awarded to Grinnell College Assistant Professor Sharon Quinsaat

Oct 19, 2021
The fellowship program advocates for empowerment of women and girls in education
human hand reaches toward digital hand

The Rise of the Machines

Oct 08, 2021
Professor of Sociology Karla Erickson explores artificial intelligence in her research and teaching and involves students throughout.
Professor Ferguson Teaching

Professor Susan Ferguson Wins National Award from the American Sociological Association

Sep 27, 2021
Susan Ferguson receives the Distinguished Contributions to Teaching Award

Susan Ferguson Receives National Award from the American Sociological Association

Jun 22, 2021
Susan Ferguson, professor of sociology, has been awarded the Distinguished Contributions to Teaching award from the American Sociological Association (ASA).
Sammie Stagg ’21 outside the Humanities and Social Studies Center

How Could I Choose a Major When I Wanted to Study Everything?

May 14, 2021
I used Grinnell’s individually advised curriculum to explore my interests and carve my own interdisciplinary path.
Ayala

Yesenia Ayala Named Knight-Hennessy Scholar at Stanford University

May 06, 2021
The Knight-Hennessy Scholars program cultivates a diverse, multidisciplinary community of emerging leaders from around the world and guides them to collaborate, innovate, and communicate as they prepare to address the complex challenges facing society.

Four Grinnell College Professors Receive Franklin Research Grants from the American Philosophical Society

Apr 21, 2021
Since 1933 the American Philosophical Society has awarded small grants to scholars in order to support the cost of research leading to publication in all areas of knowledge. This year, four Grinnell College professors were awarded Franklin Research Grants.

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