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As Executive Director of Seed Coalition, a group of colleges and universities focused on community and civic engagement, Rob Barron ’02 has two pieces of advice that he gives to the college students he encounters.

Meredith Neid ’24 was drawn to Grinnell’s individualized curriculum and its location. She chose Grinnell based on her sense of the College’s authenticity and how she would fit in here.

Expanded research services for scholarly journal articles

From the start, the meal stood out for its collaborative spirit. Different community organizations took turns cooking and serving each week, creating a shared effort that, over time, fed thousands of community members and reflected the generosity of Grinnell itself.

Religious studies professor wins award to help students tackle big questions.

Head Track and Field Coach Jeff Pedersen share info about his life and work at Grinnell.

Institutions designated as Fulbright Top Producers share a strong commitment to global engagement and actively support members of their campus communities in pursuing international learning, teaching, and research opportunities.

Ahon Gooptu’s (’21) passion for theater and care for community took him from Kolkata, India to Grinnell — and then to London, New York, Seattle, San Francisco, and more! Along the way, he studied Shakespeare, discovered the power of digital storytelling, and completed mentored research projects.

GCMoA exhibition highlights Sonja Sekula’s works through faculty research, student scholarship.

Digital resource presenting insight into interactions between the indigenous peoples of North America and Europeans from their earliest contact up to the civil rights movement of the mid-20th century.

A photo essay highlighting moments from the 2025-2026 winter athletics season

The College awarded over $14,000 in Community Mini-Grants to support efforts by local non-profits.

I am writing today to share that Human Resources will undergo a phased leadership transition beginning in the spring semester. Jana Grimes has, these past five years, led Human Resources through several strategic initiatives and change management efforts, and will remain in the Vice President role until an Associate Vice President is identified and arrives on campus

Sheryl Walter ’78 notified Grinnell College that she has resigned as chair of the Board of Trustees due to ongoing health concerns that preclude her from being able to devote the required time and attention to Board matters for the foreseeable future.