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On Sept. 28, Grinnell College dedicated Renfrow Hall in honor of 1937 Grinnell graduate Edith Renfrow Smith, honoring her inspiring life of achievement, service, and generosity.

The Grinnell Chamber of Commerce hosted a free event for all Renfrow Hall students, which included some samples from local restaurants, a scavenger hunt of downtown businesses, and a Renfrow Hall student discount cards to use at local retailers and restaurants.

A photo essay capturing the week before classes, including several pre-orientation programs, move-in day, the all-campus festival, and more.

The grant will bolster infrastructure improvements at the Conard Environmental Research Area (CERA) and further the College’s commitment to environmental stewardship and educational excellence.

Professor of French David Harrison has received a grant from the Alliance for the Advancement of Liberal Arts Colleges to host a workshop on early modern French theatre.

Charlotte Christensen, associate professor of physics at Grinnell College, has been named a Scialog® Fellow.

A new Grinnell course, Historical Landscapes of Grinnell, encourages students to explore local history and build connections in the community.

William (Bill) Ferguson ’75, Gertrude B. Austin Professor of Economics, will be hosted by the University of Oxford’s Institute for New Economic Thinking to present, “Social Identity, Institutional Entrepreneurship, and Identity Politics" on June 12, 2024.

Jadyn Al-Fatah ’27, who sings bass with the Grinnell Singers, has created an interpretive dance to accompany Pulitzer Prize–winning composer Caroline Shaw's “To the Hands.”

Professor of Political Science Wayne Moyer has taught at Grinnell College for 5+ decades. In May, the College celebrated Moyer’s career as he retires from full-time teaching.