
From the President News


Message from President Anne Harris with resources for support with the impending conclusion of the George Floyd murder trial and the recent killing of Daunte Wright.


Schvalla Rivera has been promoted from Associate Vice President to Vice President of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. She will continue in her other senior leadership roles as Chief Diversity Officer and Senior Advisor to the President.


Grinnell College has long identified a diverse community as one of its core values. But it is not enough simply to believe a value is intrinsic; it must be lived every day.

U.S. Representative Tom Cole ’71 has voluntarily relinquished the honorary degree he received in 2016.

The work of Grinnell College is the work of democracy. When we gather to learn, deliberate, collaborate, and create together, we are putting into practice core democratic principles; we are aiding and supporting and contributing to society.

In her own words, learn what motivates and inspires Anne Harris as she works to lead Grinnell College in a year filled with challenges

Elaine Marzluff title to change from Acting to Interim Dean of the College and Vice President for Academic Affairs to more fully reflect her role for this coming academic year.