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For Sara Booher ’25, Grinnell rose to the top because of the people she met here, especially current students. It felt like a community where she could belong.

New York Times opinion columnist will visit campus for lecture titled: The Civil Rights Movement and the Reconstruction Amendments - in honor of MLK Day on Jan. 22.

Ben Curran ’25 wanted to be sure he wouldn’t be sacrificing his love of music by coming to Grinnell. Now, he says he’s never been so musically fulfilled.

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For Jeff Smith, basketball in Grinnell has never just been about the game—it’s been about family, community, and the places that shape you long before you realize it. Smith’s journey reflects a story Grinnell knows well: roots that run deep, a willingness to explore beyond them, and a return driven by connection, service, and community.

Meghna Adhikari ’24 came to Grinnell hoping to explore her options before committing to a career path. Now at Harvard Law School, Adhikari says that Grinnell turned out to be perfect for that.

Vanessa Figueroa Weston ’24 was excited to be a part of a community where she could make an impact, and that’s exactly what she did at Grinnell.

For the many Grinnellians who knew Mrs. Renfrow Smith personally, as well as the countless others who were inspired by her remarkable life as a Grinnellian who strived always to serve the common good and to live life to the fullest, her passing holds great meaning.

A unique course dedicated to the mbira dzaVaNdau challenges students with constructing and playing this instrument originating from Zimbabwe.