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Dear students, faculty, and staff,
It is with deep sadness that we write to inform you that we have learned of the tragic death of Julian Sahlin ’28.  Julian was from Sunnyvale, CA, and graduated from Homestead High School in Cupertino, CA. 

Grinnell College has been awarded a $150,000 grant from the William Randolph Hearst Foundations to expand its efforts in recruiting and supporting transfer students from both two- and four-year institutions.

Jerod Weinman, professor of computer science at Grinnell College, has been awarded a prestigious grant of $299,762 from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to organize a National Artificial Intelligence Research Resource (NAIRR) conference for four-year institutions (CCF-2515656).

Finding one’s way in the “real world” can be tough, but Grinnell College students consistently meet the challenge, as our 2021-24 graduates demonstrate.

The collection offers vivid insights into the daily lives of women and men, as well as emphasizing contrasts in regional, urban, and rural cultures.

Associate Professor of Physics Charlotte Christensen was recently awarded a grant of $66,000 from the Research Corporation for Science Advancement (RCSA).

Donors make incredible opportunities possible for Grinnell students—opening doors to transformative experiences both on and off campus. The Global Learning Program is just one way students are gaining a broader perspective, exploring the world, and applying their knowledge in real-world settings.

Thanks to a new partnership involving Craig Cooper, Dick Knapp ’76, the late Bob Hamilton and Rachel Bly ’93, the Beyer building now houses Hamilton Lofts, Hope Family Counseling and the Spoiled Dogs Company.

An introduction of Grinnell's inaugural social innovator in residence.

A former student inspired Assistant Professor of Religious Studies and History Elias G. Saba to think more deeply about plants.

This prestigious award enables faculty from institutions not classified as "Doctoral Universities: Very High Research Activity” or “Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity" to work alongside leading scientists at DOE-funded national labs during the summer.

This semester, the College’s student newspaper and radio station have collaborated to launch a new project called Scarlet Sessions. Scarlet Sessions will serve as an opportunity for student musicians to have their music professionally recorded and released on The Scarlet and Black’s social media. 

His project, an original musical inspired by the Buddha's journey to enlightenment, will blend the rich performance traditions of India with Western musical theatre, serving as a catalyst for interfaith dialogue in Jaipur, Rajasthan, India.

The grant will support Beauboeuf-Lafontant’s research for her book project, You May Call Me Eva P: Portraits of a Willful Black Matriline, 1837-1937.