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  1. Tom Cech looks up and over his right shoulder. In front of him is a gray microscope
    Grinnell Magazine

    Tom Cech: Scientist, Teacher, Author

    Interdisciplinary science has propelled biochemist and Nobel Laureate Tom Cech ’70 through dogma-upending discoveries and an ever-changing research terrain.
  2. Tanner with student in purple

    Empowering Community Connections

    May 08, 2025
    Local Student Tanner Alger ’25 Maps a Path Toward Digital Access Focused on Mahaska, Poweshiek, and Tama Counties.
  3. The bicher Nechin family stand together on a beach

    Parents Make $250,000 Capstone Gift to Support Chaverim and Pioneer Fund

    May 08, 2025
    Annette Bicher and Ken Nechin have been annual donors since Zoe “Zee’ Nechin ’25 arrived at Grinnell. Now that Zee is getting ready to graduate in May, Ken and Annette have made a capstone gift to be split between the Pioneer Fund and Chaverim, Grinnell’s Jewish student organization.
  4. A group photo of smiling people with awards

    Student Affairs Presents Annual DSA Awards

    May 07, 2025
    The Division of Student Affairs recently held its annual awards ceremony with an event that Vice President of Student Affairs JC Lopez calls “uplifting.”
  5. The commencement stage during the 2024 ceremony with graduates in he foreground.

    Grinnell College Will Award Four Honorary Degrees During Commencement Ceremonies

    May 06, 2025
    Four exceptional individuals will be awarded honorary degrees in recognition of the significant contributions each has made to their fields of expertise during Grinnell College’s 2025 Commencement ceremony to be held on May 19, 2025.
  6. Butterfly resting on purple cone flowers

    Five Questions about Academic Advising Changing Its Name to Academic Success Center

    May 06, 2025
    Joyce Stern, dean for student success and academic advising, shares insights on the new Academic Success Center name.
  7. A flowering tree next to Goodnow Hall

    Phi Beta Kappa Honors Recognize Outstanding Academic Achievements

    May 06, 2025
    A total of 34 newly and previously elected members of Grinnell’s classes of 2025 and 2026 are being recognized this year by Phi Beta Kappa for their outstanding academic achievements.
  8. A professor speaks to a classroom full of students

    Grinnell Course Explores What Makes Life Worth Living

    May 05, 2025
    Last year, Professor Elias G. Saba received a grant to develop a class that guides students through the process of developing philosophies for a flourishing life.
  9. Rosenfield Professor in Social Science Jonathon Andelson, working with an Adz at one of his spoon carving demonstrations.

    5 (or So) Questions with Jon Andelson

    May 05, 2025
    Professor Jon Andelson discusses his 50 plus year relationship with Grinnell College.
  10. Two sets of hands holding an open locket with pictures Emmett and Pierrette Harris inside.

    Championing Grinnell Students

    May 01, 2025
    President Anne F. Harris and her husband, Professor of Art History Michael Mackenzie, have created the Emmett and Pierrette Harris Endowed Scholarship, which honors Harris’ parents and benefits under-resourced students at Grinnell College.

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