Success Stories

  1. Grinnell College student Chloe Pearl prepares to inspect a monkeyflower sample under ultraviolet light in a lab setting.

    I’ve been able to have [Dong’s] class and then go into her research. She’s such a supportive, thoughtful professor. It’s a good example of how students are able to develop very supportive relationships with their professors here.

    Chloe Pearl
    Evolution, Adaptation the Focus of Grinnellians’ Summer Research
    Biology Students Hone Real-World Skills in Mentored Advanced Projects
  2. Ashley pacheco '24

    Grinnell definitely prepared me for my future in medicine … good studying habits, how to keep up with courseload, how to advocate for myself in the classroom, seek out professors, and how to work with people. All of those skills got really fine-tuned at Grinnell.

    Ashley Pacheco '24
    Ashley Pacheco's Path Toward A Medical Career
    Grinnell Turns Curiosity into a Calling
  3. Photo of Sara Booher

    Sports have always been important to me. At Grinnell, basketball was a bigger part of my life than ever before. Basketball helped me maintain balance.

    Sara Booher '25
    Grinnell Graduates Bring the College’s Values to Life
    Meet a few members of the Class of 2025 who are pursuing their dreams, propelled by a Grinnell education.
  4. Susan Baley, director of the Grinnell College Museum of Art

    One of the things I have always loved about working in museums is there is no 'typical' day. … I am always learning about upcoming exhibitions and artists in our collection of more than 9,000 objects.  

    Susan Baley
    5 Questions with Susan Baley
    Get to Know the Museum of Art's Director
  5. Ben Albrecht '26

    This experience was really emotionally intense (but) it was really fulfilling and powerful. It definitely confirmed that that's something that l need to have in my life. 

    Ben Albrecht '26
    Grinnell Student Engages in Legal Advocacy for Detained Immigrant
    Learns the Ins and Outs of Immigration Law
  6. Avajane Lei '28 with a Chinese brown glazed stoneware fragment she uncovered on site.

    Helping recover that story felt urgent. The work was physically intense but meaningful.

    Avajane Lei '28
    Unearthing Fogotten Stories
    Summer MAP Allows Students to Dig into History at Rock Springs Wyoming’s Lost Chinatown
  7. Four students holding butterfly nets pose on a bridge with a brilliant blue sky behind them

    While you never get used to how a latrine smells or sounds, a rustic lifestyle has its perks.

    Josh Emrys Payong '27
    The Challenges and Excitement of Field Research
    A Grinnell Student's Perspective
  8. Clinton Sabah '21

    There are many things I learned while getting my liberal arts education that I wouldn’t have been able to experience if I went straight to pursuing an engineering degree in a university, and vice versa.

    Clinton Sabah ’21
    Clinton Sabah's Journey at Grinnell
    Sabah describes how the Engineering 3-2 program gave him a more diverse education and college experience.
  9. Jordan Schellinger '15 and friend with a support dog at Grinnell's Reunion 2025

    Everyone in our class knew what Puppies and Pancakes meant. It brought back memories and got them excited to be here together. 

    Jordan Schellinger ‘15
    Reunion 2025 Filled with Memorable Moments
    Alumni Re-Connect on Grinnell Campus
  10. Adyasha Anindita (center) with fellow members of the Grinnell Singers.

    The College kind of portrays itself as having a lot of cultural diversity, and it’s not just advertising; it’s real. ... I’ve found a very nice group of friends here.  

    Adyasha Anindita ’28
    Journey to Belonging
    Music and community helped a new student find her place at Grinnell.

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