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Grinnell College is proud to announce that 15 faculty members have received promotions this spring, reflecting the excellence and dedication of Grinnell’s faculty, and their commitment to teaching.

In her new academic article in Journal of Student Financial Aid, senior associate director of financial aid and Grinnell alum Stephanie M. Haines ’14 reviews the academic literature and concludes that, while specific techniques and strategies have yielded positive results, additional policy changes need to occur to make the financial aid system easier and fairer to use.

Campus offices and staff are prepared to see new students thrive at Grinnell and beyond. We have developed a webinar series to help incoming students and their families become more familiar with Grinnell and complete key items from the New Student Checklist.

As the center’s Central America Visiting Scholar, Pérez will conduct research using the United Fruit Company Photograph Collection housed at Harvard’s Baker Library.

Monica Chavez-Silva has been appointed to the board of Youth Advocate Programs.

Grinnell College student Anne Wilber ’27 has been named a 2026 Key into Public Service Scholar by The Phi Beta Kappa Society, one of the nation’s oldest and most prestigious academic honor societies.

Grinnell College Catering continued a long-standing partnership with Grinnell High School by hosting its annual pre-prom dinner, a tradition dating back to 2011. Shaped by student input through a dedicated prom committee, the event features favorite menu items—like the crowd-pleasing “Fudge Overload” dessert—while offering a high-quality, local dining experience. The evening reflects a shared commitment to creating a safe, memorable celebration for students close to home.

Students in professor Lara Janson’s sociology course open “I Object,” an art exhibit at the Drake Community Library

For decades, the Grinnell College Preschool has been a place where curiosity is nurtured, community is built, and young learners take their first steps into a lifelong journey of discovery. This year, the College pauses to honor two individuals who have shaped that experience for generations of children and families — Karen Veerhusen-Langerud and Connie Molison — as they enter retirement.