Development and Alumni Relations News

In the Oscar-nominated film “Killers of the Flower Moon,” movie enthusiasts can watch out for Josh Waddell ’97, who blends seamlessly into the world of 1920s Osage County, Oklahoma.

Grinnell College marked a significant milestone in Renfrow Hall's construction with a Topping-Off Ceremony. Weitz, the construction company, noted this event signals the completion of the building's skeleton structure, with the elevator hoist beam serving as the focal point. Attendees shared in the unique opportunity to sign this pivotal piece before it was raised into place.

Trustee Angela Onwuachi-Willig ’94, dean and professor of law at Boston University, was recently honored for her dedication to mentoring individuals from underrepresented backgrounds and working to increase diversity in the legal academy.

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.

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

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.

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

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.  

In West Hollywood, Los Angeles, Grinnell’s young alumni gathered to enjoy a fabulous drag brunch.