With the year 2024 behind us, this photo essay reminds us of the connections made throughout Grinnell College’s campus and around the town of Grinnell. Each month marks a moment — whether an accomplishment, a successful collaboration, or a celebration — that will go forth into the new year.
Highlights from the Grinnell College Museum of Art Collection, with expert commentary from Associate Director Dan Strong.
Recognizing that nonprofits play a critical role in advancing education, the arts, and accessibility, the program also aims to build their organizational and financial capacity to serve the Grinnell area effectively.
Recognizing with gratitude the good work of the members of the Committee for the Support of Faculty Scholarship, who reviewed a stellar roster of proposals, I am pleased to announce that Molly MacInnes (Chemistry), Laura Ng (Anthropology), and Meredith Paker (Economics) have won Harris Faculty Fellowships for the 2025-2026 academic year.
Professors Albert Lacson and Cori Jakubiak envisioned a course that would help students engage with place. What they and their students found were connections with people from the town through a shared history and place.
Some of Grinnell’s financially savvy students surveyed their classmates to find out what they knew about the College’s endowment. The results challenged a few assumptions and shed light on what today’s students think about the endowment’s operation and purpose.
Professor Tim Arner and Digital Liberal Arts Specialist David Neville ecreate the Viking world in virtual reality to enhance real world education and experiences.
Bill Rudolph of the Writing, reading, and Speaking Center talks about his work and interests.
Julia Shangguan ’18, who graduated with a double major in studio art and biology, fused her passions to create comics on various scientific topics. Follow Shangguan on her Instagram, @going_guan.
Kate Ferraro ’12 and Belinda Backous are working to help students learn how to learn more effectively. Their latest project: a series of short videos inspired by TikTok.
Erin Hurley, associate professor of physical education, spent 28 years as head coach of Grinnell’s swimming and diving teams before retiring from that role at the end of the 2022– 23 season. She graciously agreed to take some time from her busy schedule to answer a few questions about her life and career.
Four English majors, led by Senior Lecturer Carolyn Jacobson, presented their Mentored Advanced Projects (MAPs) at the Midwest Modern Language Association Convention in Chicago.
Edith Renfrow Smith’s indomitable spirit helped her to become Grinnell’s first Black woman graduate, breaking new ground for the almost 650 Black women who have followed in her footsteps. Meet a few of the individuals who exemplify Renfrow Smith’s commitment to succeed despite the odds.
Grinnell has a proud tradition of neighbors helping neighbors, a dedication to service that dates back to the town’s founding. Here, we celebrate some of the Grinnellians whose generosity and dedication continue to make a difference in our community.
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