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Exploring and preserving the history of concerts at Grinnell

As the popular off-campus program turns 50, Grinnellians share their memories from the United Kingdom — and beyond

Annette Bicher and Ken Nechin have been annual donors since Zoe “Zee’ Nechin ’25 arrived at Grinnell. Now that Zee is getting ready to graduate in May, Ken and Annette have made a capstone gift to be split between the Pioneer Fund and Chaverim, Grinnell’s Jewish student organization.

Interdisciplinary science has propelled biochemist and Nobel Laureate Tom Cech ’70 through dogma-upending discoveries and an ever-changing research terrain.

Professors Albert Lacson and Cori Jakubiak envisioned a course that would help students engage with place. What they and their students found were connections with people from the town through a shared history and place.

Some of Grinnell’s financially savvy students surveyed their classmates to find out what they knew about the College’s endowment. The results challenged a few assumptions and shed light on what today’s students think about the endowment’s operation and purpose.

Edith Renfrow Smith’s indomitable spirit helped her to become Grinnell’s first Black woman graduate, breaking new ground for the almost 650 Black women who have followed in her footsteps. Meet a few of the individuals who exemplify Renfrow Smith’s commitment to succeed despite the odds.

When a few retired Iowa Congregational ministers wanted to develop a retirement community in the late 1940s, they chose Grinnell for its history as the center of Iowa Congregationalism and close ties to the College. Since then — enriched by common ground and shared goals — connections between the College and the Mayflower community have just grown stronger.

Transforming lives and perspectives

Academically talented first-generation and low-income (FGLI) students contribute to the Grinnell experience and are a vital part of what makes Grinnell, Grinnell. Read how the College is dedicating resources and working to support their journeys through Grinnell.

A thriving environmental field station on land that both teaches and inspires.

The Wall Awards inspire generations of Grinnellians.

A new seven-year plan sets a course that will strengthen collaboration and positive change.

Grinnell’s diverse and vibrant student organizations bring camaraderie, service, and fun to campus life.