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The faculty members recently shared the exciting research they pursued during a yearlong leave funded by the Harris Faculty Fellowship.

Please join the Grinnell College Libraries at 4:15 p.m., Nov. 28, as we present our final fall semester Faculty and Staff Research Series talk with Adey Almohsen, 2023–24 Center for Contemporary Arab Studies (CCAS) postdoctoral fellow at Georgetown University, for his Research in Progress talk, “Minds in Exile: An Intellectual History of Palestinians 1945–70.”

Math, muscle, and music is how Rodger describes the interests of Ian Clawson ’26

Ellen Heath Modersohn ’83 found a fun and therapeutic way to process the events of 2020 — she created a docu-quilt that became a way of documenting a year that was like no other.

From spirited touchdowns on the gridiron to precision goals on the field, this photo essay showcases the essence of Grinnell College fall athletics.

Brian Goodell ’24 recently orchestrated a unique and heartwarming event that brought together two groups with a shared passion — running. Goodell, who volunteers at Poweshiek Animal League Shelter (PALS), combined the joy of running with the love for dogs.

Alums cherished building community during a series of inclusive and thought-provoking events.

Robinson’s lecture, “Nanoparticles 101: Small Particles, Big Impact!” will introduce attendees to the vast power and applications of nanoparticles. November 16 at 11 a.m. in JRC 101.

The Grinnell Community Meal is the result of the newly combined Davis Community Meal and Grinnell United Methodist Church’s Blessed Community Meal — both of which operated independently before the pandemic but have now come together to meet the dual purpose of food and fellowship.

Shuchi Kapila, professor of English, will hold the Maxeiner/Baumann-Payne Endowed Chair and Nicole Eikmeier, assistant professor of computer science, will be the first recipient of the new Luebke-Sproehnle Endowed Junior Faculty professorship.

On Nov. 5, Southern completed the New York City Marathon alongside more than 51 thousand runners. Southern’s finished the marathon in an impressive 2:48:38 with an average mile pace of 6:26, making her the first woman from New York City to finish the race, the seventh U.S. woman and 23rd woman overall.  

Emma Luhmann ’18 and the unique alumni connection that kickstarted her research career

We observe First-Generation College Celebration Day on Nov. 8, to commemorate the signing of the Higher Education Act of 1965, which expanded federal financial aid for students and created programs, like TRIO, to increase access and retention and completion rates for first-generation and limited-income students.