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Deborah Dodge will join Grinnell College as the new ombudsperson beginning on Monday, Dec. 2, 2024. Deborah brings a wealth of experience in conflict resolution, mediation, and fostering inclusive environments, having served in various roles in higher education, most recently as the university ombudsperson at Central Michigan University.

Assistant Professor Bruna Dantas Lobato has won the 2023 National Book Award for Translated Literature for her translation of The Words That Remain by Stênio Gardel.

In collaboration with the College’s Office of Civic Education and Innovation, many faculty members have implemented community-engaged aspects into their courses. Community-engaged learning (C-EL) classes were the vision of Wadzanai Motsi-Khatai ’12, who championed a student government initiative that ultimately led to the establishment of the Civic Education and Innovation (CEI) Office within the Center for Careers, Life, and Service (CLS).

Theatre Professor Craig Quintero discusses how he started working in virtual reality filmmaking, the differences between traditional theatre and VR filmmaking, and how he is bringing his experiences back to Grinnell.

Grinnell is one of 42 colleges and universities awarded the BFU designation this year, which also includes three institutions receiving Honorable Mentions.

Extensive coverage of the changing roles of women in society from the late 18th century to the early 20th, including arguments for and against women’s suffrage.

Maya Gardner ’23 always wanted to engage in cutting-edge scientific research at Grinnell. But she never expected that she would also do it in South Africa and do remote research!

The Grinnell Community Residential Experience, or G-CORE, intentionally creates an environment that inspires student learning, personal growth, and community connections.

As a student, Melissa Koch ’90 learned from alumni who came before her. Now, as an alum, she is returning the favor by working with current students.