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  1. John Thabiti Willis, the Kesho Scott Chair of African Diaspora Studies
    Academic Excellence

    5 Questions with John Thabiti Willis

    John Thabiti Willis, the Kesho Scott Chair of African Diaspora Studies and Associate Professor of History, talks about what this department means for Grinnell and what inspires him beyond the classroom.

  2. Grinnell College Reports Endowment Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Results

    Oct 29, 2025
    Grinnell College reports the financial performance of the College endowment for Fiscal Year 2024-2025.
  3. Essi takes a selfie in front of the medical conference building.

    Essi’s Journey

    Oct 27, 2025
    Essi Adokou ’25 knew she would be supported at Grinnell. Her three advisers guided her to medicine, South Africa, and advanced neurophysiology research!
  4. Shelves of books with question mark in the center

    Master Your Coursework and Projects with Library Resources

    Oct 24, 2025
    How to utilize your resources in regard to your research
  5. Black and white photo of a men's basketball team, with Harry Hopkins in the back row

    How Harry Hopkins Found his Calling at Grinnell

    Oct 24, 2025
    Harry Hopkins 1912 is well known for his work with President Franklin D. Roosevelt during the Great Depression and World War II. But did you know that at Grinnell, he was also a prankster and a star on the basketball team?
  6. Six GBAN leaders pose together for a group photo.

    Rooted in Excellence

    Oct 21, 2025
    Black Alumni Weekend rekindles connection and community.
  7. 2 students presenting in front of people with a screen that says GrinFit

    Pioneer Weekend 2025 Highlights Student Innovation

    Oct 21, 2025
    The Wilson Center’s annual Pioneer Weekend pitch competition took place from Friday, September 26, to Sunday, September 28. The objective of Pioneer Weekend is to bring together student innovators to develop and pitch a business or nonprofit plan. It encourages hands-on experiences and helps develop skills critical to entrepreneurship. The top three teams also receive cash prizes.
  8. I stand near the blooming tulip flowers.

    Tori’s Journey

    Oct 20, 2025
    Tori Thomas ’25 was amazed by how many doors Grinnell opened for her: international internships, study, and research abroad — and a new career path!
  9. Multicolored comic starburst

    Comics, Comix, and Graphic Novels

    Oct 16, 2025
    Do you love comics and graphic novels? Then check out the Grinnell College Libraries' print collection on Burling first floor near the lounge.
  10. MJ Ketcha wearing a white medical coat and sitting on stone steps.

    Grinnell Helps Forge a Path to Medical School

    Oct 15, 2025
    MJ Ketcha recently started medical school and reflects on the experiences that got him there.

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