Impact News

As part of the College's Carnegie Classification as a Research College and University, a newly designed seal offers a visual representation for this prestigious designation.

Far Western Foundation has awarded a $10,000 grant to Laura Ng, assistant professor of anthropology, in support of her project, “Wyoming Chinatowns and Emigrant Home Villages: Archaeologies of Labor, Racial Violence, and Transnationalism.”

President Harris joins a distinguished group of national leaders recognized for advancing institutional excellence and community impact.

Grinnell College was recognized with a GrinnTogether Award at the Grinnell Area Chamber of Commerce Annual Celebration on March 4, honoring the College’s positive collaborations and exemplary work to make Grinnell a great place to live, learn, work, and play.

The Scarlet & Black earns the Iowa College Media Association’s Overall Print/Online Excellence award for third consecutive year

Religious studies professor wins award to help students tackle big questions.

Institutions designated as Fulbright Top Producers share a strong commitment to global engagement and actively support members of their campus communities in pursuing international learning, teaching, and research opportunities.

Food has long been a place where culture, memory, and community meet—and in small towns across Iowa, Chinese American restaurants have played a quiet but powerful role in shaping local life.

Join us in celebrating and congratulating Professors Erickson, Harrison, Praitis, and Willis on these well-deserved honors, and in thanking the donors whose generosity continues to shape the intellectual life of Grinnell College. This formal celebration of faculty distinction on Thursday, February 5.

Loyal annual donors since graduation, Janet Deyo Pugh and Tom Pugh support the College to spur on students with a variety of interests.