Jul 17, 2017
Grinnell College seeks nominations for $100,000 Innovator in Social Justice Prize. Nominations are due by midnight on Oct. 9, 2017.
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Jul 4, 2017
Jarren Santos ’17’s journey to a master of public health degree included an innovative science program, faculty-mentored advanced projects, a tour to meet alumni in data analysis and technology, off-campus research, and a cooperative degree program.
May 19, 2017
They will use the prestigious grants to support international study, research, and teaching.
May 19, 2017
In summer immersion programs, Hannah Hwang ’18 will study Korean in South Korea; Emily Howe ’16 will study Swahili in Tanzania.
May 9, 2017
During spring break in 2017, 20 students trekked to Washington, D.C. and Baltimore to learn more about human rights and technology. Major stops included the Baltimore Sun, the Verizon Innovation Center, and the Federal Trade Commission.
Apr 14, 2017
Ayala aims to earn a Master of Public Administration and influence education policy.
Apr 10, 2017
Over spring break, 16 students headed to Los Angeles to immerse themselves in America’s entertainment industry.
Mar 17, 2017
Each student will receive $30,000 for postgraduate travel and exploration.
Dec 9, 2016
Students collaborating with community partners on innovative solutions to poverty-related challenges pitch their ideas for a chance to make them happen.
Oct 12, 2016
Two alumni continue their friendship through work at a unique charter school.
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The best work that we can do for the environment, for nature and wildlife, and for each other, is get involved with the local communities because that is where the impact of our work can be seen.
You never know where your life is going to take you. So be open to possibilities that might open up.
What is One Health? It’s “recognizing the interconnected relationships between human, animal, and environmental health and working together across those disciplines and sectors," says Griffith.
I really appreciate that I went to school in a time when I learned to relate to the patient, professionally, socially, and personally.
Conservation work needs individuals who can foster a mindset of interconnectedness.
Our social environment affects how we study other organisms. We often use the animal world as justification or examples for how humans should be, which is dangerous.