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David Maxwell ’66, former president of Drake University, is serving a two-year term as chair of the Board of Trustees.

On March 7, 2019, Grinnell College was made aware of suspicious activity in our admission database. We immediately closed access to our database, notified the FBI, and launched an investigation. We determined that some admission data may have been accessed by an unknown party. We have no evidence at this time that this incident has included financial information provided by students or parents on financial aid applications, application essays, letters of recommendations, or transcripts. The investigation is ongoing, and we will provide follow-up notification as appropriate.

Applying philosophical thinking across disciplines

As a Spanish and religious studies double major, Hallela Hinton-Williams ’21 has enjoyed exploring themes of identity and religion through an American studies lens. She says that doing this in Grinnell’s rural Iowa setting has been particularly eye-opening.

How American Studies can change your perspective and enhance your flexibility

Participate in American Studies’ Student Educational Policy Committee

The Faulconer Gallery is changing its name to the Grinnell College Museum of Art because of its growing collection, national and international exhibitions, and extensive programs.

Grinnell College has joined about 40 other institutions of higher education and the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine to form an Action Collaborative on Preventing Sexual Harassment in Higher Education.

Avery Barnett ’21’s career interest in alternative energy technologies motivated her to add the Technology Studies concentration to her already full schedule as a physics major.

When Grace Lloyd ’16, senior admission counselor, talks to Grinnell prospective students about the value of a liberal arts education, she speaks with heart and with data.

When you’re focused on language learning, immersing yourself in a culture on the other side of the globe can have profound effects on your education.

Vance Byrd, associate professor and chair of German studies, will further his education and launch a new research project as a New Directions Fellowship recipient.

Nikunj Agrawal ’20 was able to take part in Impact Fellowship, a program for students of computer science interested in social entrepreneurship, with funding from the Wilson Center.

How Grinnell provided Maddy Pesch ’16 with the relevant skills to be a professional athlete.