The museum’s relocation and transformation mark a new era for the organization, which has served the community for over 70 years. Originally established in 1952 by four local women’s clubs, the museum first opened in a small space above Cunningham Drug Store on Fourth Avenue. The McMurray House will remain open as well and new space will be in addition to the prior museum.
How first-year student Adyasha Anindita found a diverse and welcoming community at Grinnell.
Grinnell College students partnered with local organizations to pitch innovative, community-focused solutions as part of the annual SPARK Challenge. Two teams were awarded $4,000 each to implement projects supporting early childhood literacy and food access through community gardens.
Isabella ‘Bella’ Nesbeth has received the Frederick Baumann Essay Prize. The award recognizes excellence in education by encouraging Grinnell College students to explore ideas and society in an interdisciplinary and historical context.
Elisabeth Kille ’23 crafted global educational experiences to work in, learn from, and explore different cultures using her Grinnell experiences. She worked an internship for Chile, went abroad to Greece, and made amazing Grinnellian friends along the way!
Grinnell College President Anne F. Harris addressed the Alumni Assembly of the 145th Alumni Reunion of Grinnell College.
Professor Jin Feng developed a new Grinnell course that is likely one of the only stand-alone courses devoted to Chinese web fiction in North America.
To support alumni’s lifelong learning endeavors, the Grinnell College Libraries and the Office of Development and Alumni Relations are pleased to provide alumni with access to a range of academic databases.
The Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) recently partnered with Special Olympics Iowa to host their annual Central Region Track and Field Qualifier on April 26.
Grinnell's internship funding unlocks life-changing opportunities for students worldwide.
Evan Hurst ’21 studied local LGBTQ+ history, interned at a Seattle filmmakers’ collective, explored the prairies of Iowa, and discovered that they are, in fact, a cat person.
Each year, Grinnell College’s graduating class has the opportunity to recognize individuals who have profoundly shaped their student experience—not just in the classroom, but in moments of everyday care, kindness, and connection. For the Class of 2025, four exceptional individuals have been named Honorary Class Members: Peggy Elliott, Renee Bourgeois Parsons, David Stanley, and Jani Springer.
Highlights from the Grinnell College Museum of Art collection, with expert commentary from Associate Director Dan Strong.
Grinnell College honored the Class of 2025 with a joyful and heartfelt Commencement ceremony, held indoors for the first time since 1996 due to forecasted storms. This photo essay captures the energy and emotion as over 400 graduates from 46 states and 20 countries marked the end of their Grinnell journeys and the start of new chapters ahead.
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