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The Mellon New Directions program allows mid-career scholars in the humanities to undertake formal training in fields outside their own to be able to conduct high-quality cross-disciplinary projects. 

Schaefer has been awarded a Thomas J. Watson Fellowship for 2023–2024 to explore music’s potential to inspire climate action by deepening people’s connection to nature and their communities.

A gift from the late Jack Hanson '39 and Lucile Hanson '40 Harris has endowed annual competitive fellowships for early career faculty members at Grinnell. The fellowships provide awardees with a leave at full salary for one academic year and up to $8,000 in research/travel funds.

Vossoughi, assistant professor of psychology, challenges students to explore the role of social psychology in coalition building and collective action.

QuestBridge is a nonprofit organization that connects exceptional low-income students with leading colleges nationwide. But it's not just about admission and financial aid — it’s also a student organization that helps students have fun, find their community, and feel at home on campus

Beyond the events, the food, and the fun sponsored by the International Student Organization, ISO’s most important role is to create a home for international students at Grinnell.

The funding will help GEP broaden their focus from exclusively youth-based projects to economic empowerment interventions aimed at the whole family. The mission is to support youth and families in Grinnell by aligning community efforts and infusing support for early literacy enrichment activities, equity and inclusion, family engagement, workforce development and financial literacy to interrupt intergenerational poverty.

The Norris Hall renovation project was a collaboration between Grinnell College, the Weitz Company, CPMI, and OPN Architects. Among the many alterations to Norris included the addition of new windows, a newly designed kitchen and lounge spaces. As well as new ADA rooms and adding an elevator to make the building accessible for all. 

Grinnell native Deidre Freeman Huff discusses her illustrious diving career, her work at the College, and what she loves about living in in this community.

The American Association of Publishers (AAP) has named a book co-edited by Professor of French David Harrison as a finalist in its Annual PROSE Award competition.