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his grant signifies the College’s ongoing dedication to fostering a diverse faculty and promoting the multivocality of the humanities and related disciplines.

New students, described by one as eager to explore Grinnell’s “academic smorgasbord,” bring their creativity and collaborative spirit that will enrich the College’s vibrant tradition of academic excellence within the liberal arts, inclusivity, and dynamic exchange of ideas. 

Presented during Welcome Ceremony for the Class of 2028 as they begin their journey at Grinnell.

Students research potential cultural shift within the Pagan community in summer MAP.

During his time at Grinnell, Seth Bartusek ’21 lived in Farm House, played varsity baseball, and conducted marine biology research off the coast of New Zealand. Next, he’s headed to Alaska to work with the U.S. Forest Service!

The Cover to Cover series returns for the third year. President Anne F. Harris along with members of the College’s senior leadership team, will delve into a selection of contemporary books from Cover to Cover and students, staff, and faculty are invited to join.

Nora Leahy ’24 arrived at Grinnell with her college life planned out to the T. Fortunately, none of her plans came true! With new passions and community, she explored new horizons.

Sonja Lindberg, assistant director of off-campus study, shares how world travels, teaching and research brought her to Grinnell.

The grant will bolster infrastructure improvements at the Conard Environmental Research Area (CERA) and further the College’s commitment to environmental stewardship and educational excellence.

Mikel de Julián ’25 is named the 2024 Baumann Essay Prize recipient. His essay sought to understand the images emerging from Gaza and research a politically relevant historical question.

Two recent courses that explored Jewish life, history, and culture culminated in a 10-day class trip to Austria, Poland, and Hungary.

Now on display on Burling's first floor is “A Living World,” a collection of fiction, poetry, film, cookbooks, history, and science centered on our relationships to and uses of the land.

This summer, four Grinnell College students are collaborating with Chris Conway, visiting associate professor of cognitive psychology, to investigate attention and learning —along with other variables that can affect them, such as personality, musical experience, and stress levels.

Stephanie Jones and Feven Adane Getachew ’24 have been building and collaborating on a digital humanities project that aims to examine curricular choices in the classroom and bring awareness to the frequency of curriculum violence towards Black students.