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  1. A row of shops with a white sign on a gray storefront reading "Prairie Thrift: Rewind. Rediscover. Reuse."
    Civic Engagement

    Inaugural Impact of President’s Scholarship

    Students who have strong ties to their communities received a new scholarship and have found ways to connect here in Grinnell.
  2. Two softball players high five while getting pumped up for the start of the game.

    Snapshots from the 2026 Spring Athletics Season

    Jun 03, 2026
    That's a wrap on the 2026 spring athletic season. This photo essay features highlights the dedication of Grinnell College student-athletes.
  3. New Elementary Rendering

    Grinnell College and Grinnell Mutual Announce Lead Gifts for New Elementary School Campaign

    Jun 02, 2026
    Grinnell College and the Grinnell Mutual Group Foundation have announced lead gifts totaling $475,000 in support of the Grinnell-Newburg School Foundation (GNSF) campaign benefiting the new Grinnell-Newburg Elementary School project at Ahrens Park. Grinnell College has pledged $250,000, while the Grinnell Mutual Group Foundation has committed $225,000 to the foundation’s School Facilities Fund, helping advance community efforts to bring the full vision of the new school to life.
  4. Gabriel Espinosa

    Gabriel Espinosa Releases Brazilian-Inspired Album

    Jun 01, 2026
    Gabriel Espinosa, director of the Latin American Ensemble, has released a new album, “The Brazilian Project.”
  5. Six older women sitting around a table and knitting

    Community in Action at Weingart Pavillion — May

    May 31, 2026
    In May, a diverse lineup of events — from personal storytelling and perfumed oral histories to statewide networking and films from the Smithsonian — brought that mission to life.
  6. 2026 reunion in Herrick Chapel

    2026 Alumni Assembly Address Given by President Anne F. Harris

    May 30, 2026
    The 146th Grinnell College Alumni Reunion took place on campus from May 28 to May 31.
  7. Baseball players wearing black uniforms with red accents celebrate in a group holding a wooden plaque

    Spring Sports Season One for the Record Books

    May 26, 2026
    Grinnell College student-athletes delivered one of the strongest spring seasons in recent memory, combining conference championships, NCAA Tournament appearances, and historic performances across six programs. From baseball’s first-ever Midwest Conference title to championship runs in track and field, golf, and tennis, the Pioneers capped off the year with momentum and milestones.
  8. Reunion attendees hold beverages and laugh with each other

    Over 1,400 Grinnellians returning for 146th Alumni Reunion Weekend

    May 26, 2026
    Alumni from 52 different classes – ranging from 1956 to 2022 – are coming back to their alma mater for a weekend of reconnection with fellow Grinnellians.
  9. A close up of a mortarboard cap with a red and black tassel and a '2026' charm

    Class of 2026 Crosses the Stage

    May 19, 2026
    Grinnell graduates leave campus ready to lead, connect, and make an impact in communities around the world.
  10. Students wearing black and red graduation regalia throw their caps in the air

    2026 Commencement

    May 19, 2026
    Grinnell College celebrated the accomplishments of the Class of 2026 during its Commencement ceremony

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