

Local Student Tanner Alger ’25 Maps a Path Toward Digital Access Focused on Mahaska, Poweshiek, and Tama Counties.

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

Grinnell College is proud to announce that 11 faculty members have received promotions this spring.

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

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.

The Division of Student Affairs recently held its annual awards ceremony with an event that Vice President of Student Affairs JC Lopez calls “uplifting.”
Joyce Stern, dean for student success and academic advising, shares insights on the new Academic Success Center name.
Four exceptional individuals will be awarded honorary degrees in recognition of the significant contributions each has made to their fields of expertise during Grinnell College’s 2025 Commencement ceremony to be held on May 19, 2025.
A total of 34 newly and previously elected members of Grinnell’s classes of 2025 and 2026 are being recognized this year by Phi Beta Kappa for their outstanding academic achievements.

Professor Jon Andelson discusses his 50 plus year relationship with Grinnell College.

Conner Stanfield ’21 sang a cappella at his professor’s wedding, conducted research (and performed!) with a professional theatre company in Taiwan, and explored the United Kingdom during an off-campus semester based in London.
Last year, Professor Elias G. Saba received a grant to develop a class that guides students through the process of developing philosophies for a flourishing life.

Ruth P. Feingold will join Grinnell College on July 1 as Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean of the College. She will also hold the rank of professor in the department of English with contributions to Gender, Women’s, and Sexuality Studies. Dr. Feingold currently serves as Dean the College and Dean of the Faculty of Arts & Sciences at Willamette University in Salem, OR.