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The 146th Grinnell College Alumni Reunion took place on campus from May 28 to May 31.

Alumni from 52 different classes – ranging from 1956 to 2022 – are coming back to their alma mater for a weekend of reconnection with fellow Grinnellians.

Grinnell College student-athletes delivered one of the strongest spring seasons in recent memory, combining conference championships, NCAA Tournament appearances, and historic performances across six programs. From baseball’s first-ever Midwest Conference title to championship runs in track and field, golf, and tennis, the Pioneers capped off the year with momentum and milestones.

Grinnell College celebrated the accomplishments of the Class of 2026 during its Commencement ceremony

Grinnell graduates leave campus ready to lead, connect, and make an impact in communities around the world.

Delilah Shapiro received the Frederick Baumann Essay Prize Award that recognizes excellence in education by encouraging Grinnell College students to explore ideas and society in an interdisciplinary and historical context.

Samantha Schmidt ’26 has been named the recipient of the Celina Karp Biniaz Model of Resilience Award from Grinnell College. The Award was established to honor Celina’s courageously hopeful life and legacy and bestows a cash prize.

President Harris's Charge to the Graduates.

In light of tomorrow’s forecast, the Commencement ceremony will be indoors in the Field House within the Bear Recreation and Athletic Center.

Remarks given by President Anne F. Harris on Sunday, May, 17, 2026

The Grinnell College Museum of Art (GCMoA) recently made its debut at the Venice Biennale — one of the most renowned international exhibitions in contemporary art.

The Udall Foundation awards scholarships and special honors to college sophomores and juniors for study in fields related to the environment and for Native Americans and Alaska Natives in fields related to health care and Tribal public policy.

Meet four alums who represent an exciting and untold story about business leaders who have built upon their liberal arts education to power new models of investment, research, and entrepreneurial vision.

Lodaya, from India, is pursuing majors in Economics and History and has distinguished himself as both a scholar and campus leader. The award, named in honor of Nancy Schmulbach Maly ’61, celebrates students who embody her extraordinary legacy of leadership and service.