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Phuong Tran ’26 wanted to be in a place where caring people could make big changes. Through her work with Grinnell’s Catalyst think tank and by shadowing an alumna CEO, she made it happen.

Teresa Whiteman is no stranger to the finance and insurance industry, with positions at organizations such as Berkshire Hathaway Homestate Insurance Company and Medica Health Insurance Company under her belt. Now, Whiteman has ”the best job ever” — advising Grinnell students as they explore careers in investment banking, entrepreneurship, insurance, consulting, corporate functions, and related fields as Grinnell College’s Director of Business and Finance Career Community.

Dakota Chandler’s career has taken her from the mailroom at Creative Artists Agency to Warner Bros. Pictures and Hulu, with stops in fintech and home furnishings along the way. Now, she’s bringing that experience to Grinnell College as the leader of the Arts, Media, and Communications Career Community in the Center for Careers, Life, and Service (CLS).

The beginning of a new academic year brings opportunities to make connections, experience different cultures, and find community at Grinnell. During the opening weeks of the semester, Intercultural Affairs hosted a variety of welcome events featuring food, conversation, activities, and plenty of opportunities for students to connect.

“Sounds of Collective Motion” brings Grinnell students and community members together.

James Snyder ’26 knew he would be overwhelmed at a larger college, and he wanted a college experience where he could have a relationship with his professors.

President Anne F. Harris addressed students and their families at the President’s Welcome at We Are Family Weekend 2026.

Abstract Expressionists: The Women brings together nearly 50 paintings by 32 women artists whose work helped shape one of the most influential movements in American art. On view through Jan. 2, 2027, the exhibition offers students, faculty, staff, area residents, and visitors an opportunity to encounter these works right here in Grinnell.

More than 180 people gathered at the Grinnell College Museum of Art on Sept. 17 to celebrate the opening of Abstract Expressionists: The Women. Featuring nearly 50 paintings by 32 artists, the exhibition shines a light on women whose work helped shape one of the most important movements in American art.

Building on decades of environmental education at Grinnell, the College will launch a new major in Environmental Studies (ENV), bringing together perspectives from across the curriculum and responding to strong student interest in the existing Environmental Studies concentration. At the same time, Grinnell will introduce Semester@CERA, an immersive program centered at the College’s 365-acre Conard Environmental Research Area (CERA).

Nathaniel Cremascoli ’28 wanted to know how RNA viruses interact with soil ecosystems — so he built and led his own research project to find out.

President Harris was quoted in an article titled "Why presidents now want to redesign shared governance" published by universitybusiness.com on September 15, 2026.

President Harris was quoted in an article titled "3 Takeaways From a Dinner With Presidents" published by insidehighered.com on September 14, 2026.

During her summer Mentored Advanced Project (MAP), biology major Millie Leonard ’27 sampled and compared microbial life and antibiotic resistance in soils neighboring streams at two local sites.