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Sarah Lopez Gonzalez ’26 knew Grinnell’s community was right for her. With the support of her faculty and advising mentors, swim family, alumni, and coaches, she created a phenomenal college experience!

Highlights from three Grinnell College biology students’ Mentored Advanced Projects (MAPs) on evolution and adaptation in yellow monkeyflowers.

Learn about how Nick El Hajj (’24) discovered a path to a fulfilling journalism career.

It’s fantastic to be surrounded by the excitement of new student and faculty orientation. I love meeting you on campus and in town, learning about what you have been doing during the summer months, and sharing your joy for living, learning, and working here!

President Anne F. Harris, along with members of the College’s senior leadership team, invite students, staff, and faculty to delve into a selection of contemporary books from Cover to Cover.

As Grinnell College prepares to mark its 180th anniversary during the 2026–27 academic year, the College is inviting nominations for the Harry Hopkins Medal, honoring an individual whose public and civil service has advanced the common good and human dignity.

Susan Ferrari, assistant vice president in the Office of Grants and Research and Kristen Burson, associate professor of physics, will bring a liberal arts perspective to a national conversation about the future of STEM research at emerging research institutions (ERIs)--colleges and universities.

The Class of 2030 brings to Grinnell a remarkable range of experiences, perspectives, and ambitions that reflect both the strength of the College's mission and its growing national and global reach.

For Roland Swank ‘29 a summer internship with the Iowa Faith & Climate Network offered an opportunity to explore a question sparked by attending one of the organization’s conferences: What does Islam say about caring for the environment?

Debdeep Bhattacharya, assistant professor of mathematics at Grinnell College, has been awarded a three-year, $250,000 research grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF).

How Alyce Tanner '26 created an independent studies major that led to professional success.

An update on water quality from the city of Grinnell and immediate mitigation efforts from the College.

A rising third-year student from Bemidji, Minnesota, Roberts is spending the summer as an intern at Mahaffey Law Firm, splitting his time between its Grinnell and Montezuma offices. A double major in political science and anthropology and a member of Grinnell’s swimming and diving team, he came to the internship with an interest in law but little experience with the day-to-day work of a law office.

Laura Kiely ’24 talks about discovering her career path at Grinnell.