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As Grinnell College prepares to mark its 180th anniversary during the 2026–27 academic year, the College is inviting nominations for the Harry Hopkins Medal, honoring an individual whose public and civil service has advanced the common good and human dignity.

Susan Ferrari, assistant vice president in the Office of Grants and Research and Kristen Burson, associate professor of physics, will bring a liberal arts perspective to a national conversation about the future of STEM research at emerging research institutions (ERIs)--colleges and universities.

The Class of 2030 brings to Grinnell a remarkable range of experiences, perspectives, and ambitions that reflect both the strength of the College's mission and its growing national and global reach.

For Roland Swank ‘29 a summer internship with the Iowa Faith & Climate Network offered an opportunity to explore a question sparked by attending one of the organization’s conferences: What does Islam say about caring for the environment?

Debdeep Bhattacharya, assistant professor of mathematics at Grinnell College, has been awarded a three-year, $250,000 research grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF).

How Alyce Tanner '26 created an independent studies major that led to professional success.

Grinnell College is pleased to welcome three new members to its Board of Trustees. Elected by the full Board, Jo Christine Miles, Scott D. Shepherd ’82, and Robert Quashie ’86 bring a wealth of leadership experience and diverse professional perspectives that will help advance the College's mission and strategic priorities. Each trustee will serve an initial four-year term and is eligible for re-election to three additional consecutive terms.

Laura Kiely ’24 talks about discovering her career path at Grinnell.

A rising third-year student from Bemidji, Minnesota, Roberts is spending the summer as an intern at Mahaffey Law Firm, splitting his time between its Grinnell and Montezuma offices. A double major in political science and anthropology and a member of Grinnell’s swimming and diving team, he came to the internship with an interest in law but little experience with the day-to-day work of a law office.