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Princess Joseph ’25, an independent studies major from St. Lucia, was honored for her leadership and community engagement both on campus and in the broader Grinnell community.

Grinnell made Andrea Suazo Rivas ’24 feel like an individual and not just a number. She was also attracted to Grinnell’s strong international community.

What began as a summer side project in 2020 grew into a yearslong collaborative study in the Lafontant laboratory. Now, Lafontant, professor of biology, is proud to have his name listed after not one, but four, Grinnell alums on a paper published in Zebrafish.

Mikey O'Conner and Maddy Thompson receive the Robert N. Noyce Senior Student Award, and Jemzy Alabi, Micah Cantor, Mia Hines, and Tanmaie Kailash named winners of the Henry M. And Theresa P. Walker Endowed Prize for Excellence in Computer Science.

Grinnell alumni from 45 different classes — ranging from 1953 to 2019 — are returning to their alma mater for a weekend of reconnection.

For over 25 years, the Business Record has recognized women who have made outstanding contributions to the community in various areas through the Women of Influence awards.

William (Bill) Ferguson ’75, Gertrude B. Austin Professor of Economics, will be hosted by the University of Oxford’s Institute for New Economic Thinking to present, “Social Identity, Institutional Entrepreneurship, and Identity Politics" on June 12, 2024.

Explore two exhibits this summer in Burling Gallery with selections from the Print and Drawing Study Room and Special Collections and Archives.

Since 2002, the Grinnell College mini-grants program has supported community organizations with grants ranging from $1,000 to $7,500, for local initiatives to enhance the quality of life in our community by addressing issues of importance to the campus and community at large.

To ensure that international students feel welcome in Grinnell and find opportunities to connect with the local community, the Grinnell Office of International Student Affairs offers the Friends of International Students program (FIS).

Five teams of students pitched social innovation solutions at the Spark Challenge in April, 2024. They competed for cash prizes and the opportunity to win an implementation grant for their community partner or campus partner. Funding for the program is offered by the Wilson Center for Innovation and Leadership.

Congratulations to Dayana Garcia ’26, Brian Goodell ’24, and Nathan Hoffman ’24! These three Wilson Center student employees have been recognized as outstanding student employees at Grinnell College.

Grinnell College President Anne F. Harris congratulates the Class of 2024 at the closing of their commencement ceremony and leads graduates as they turn their tassels and toss their caps in celebration.

The ceremony marked the culmination of hard work, dedication, and academic achievement by the graduates. 332 accomplished graduates marked the class of 2024's milestone.