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Grinnell College is proud to announce that Sheryl Walter ’78 has been elected chair of the Board of Trustees. She succeeds Michael Kahn ’74, who served as chair from 2021–25. Originally from Omaha, Nebraska, Walter has served on the Board of Trustees since 2017.

A new cohort of first-year students joins the Grinnell Science Project where they build skills, prepare for college courses, and create community.

Photo essay of the 2025 pre-orientation programs, new student orientation, move-in, and first day of school.

Emma Stefanacci ’22, content fellow in the Office of Communications and Marketing, tells us about her passion for science and for telling the stories of Grinnellians.

The Alliance for the Advancement of Liberal Arts Colleges has awarded Grinnell College economics professor Xinchan Lu a $20,000 grant to host a workshop for faculty members at liberal arts colleges.

Antonella Diaz ’23 came to Grinnell wanting a diverse, tight-knit community that welcomed international students, and a discussion-based, open curriculum that allowed her to explore topics that she hadn't studied before.

Henry Horn ’26 is embarking on his last year at Grinnell. His parents, John Horn and Linda Burrow, have proudly supported him, even while living thousands of miles away in Pasadena, California.

For Josh Emrys Payong, a Mentored Advanced Project (MAP) in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula with Associate Professor of Biology Idelle Cooper ’01 was the perfect way to satisfy his urge to conduct more field research.

Burling Library’s Digital Studio has added new tools!