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Students who have strong ties to their communities received a new scholarship and have found ways to connect here in Grinnell.

Grinnell College and the Grinnell Mutual Group Foundation have announced lead gifts totaling $475,000 in support of the Grinnell-Newburg School Foundation (GNSF) campaign benefiting the new Grinnell-Newburg Elementary School project at Ahrens Park. Grinnell College has pledged $250,000, while the Grinnell Mutual Group Foundation has committed $225,000 to the foundation’s School Facilities Fund, helping advance community efforts to bring the full vision of the new school to life.

In May, a diverse lineup of events — from personal storytelling and perfumed oral histories to statewide networking and films from the Smithsonian — brought that mission to life.

The 146th Grinnell College Alumni Reunion took place on campus from May 28 to May 31.

Alumni from 52 different classes – ranging from 1956 to 2022 – are coming back to their alma mater for a weekend of reconnection with fellow Grinnellians.

Grinnell College student-athletes delivered one of the strongest spring seasons in recent memory, combining conference championships, NCAA Tournament appearances, and historic performances across six programs. From baseball’s first-ever Midwest Conference title to championship runs in track and field, golf, and tennis, the Pioneers capped off the year with momentum and milestones.

Grinnell College celebrated the accomplishments of the Class of 2026 during its Commencement ceremony

Grinnell graduates leave campus ready to lead, connect, and make an impact in communities around the world.

President Harris's Charge to the Graduates.

Delilah Shapiro received the Frederick Baumann Essay Prize Award that recognizes excellence in education by encouraging Grinnell College students to explore ideas and society in an interdisciplinary and historical context.

Samantha Schmidt ’26 has been named the recipient of the Celina Karp Biniaz Model of Resilience Award from Grinnell College. The Award was established to honor Celina’s courageously hopeful life and legacy and bestows a cash prize.

Remarks given by President Anne F. Harris on Sunday, May, 17, 2026

In light of tomorrow’s forecast, the Commencement ceremony will be indoors in the Field House within the Bear Recreation and Athletic Center.

The Grinnell College Museum of Art (GCMoA) recently made its debut at the Venice Biennale — one of the most renowned international exhibitions in contemporary art.