I write this morning to invite you to celebrate a cherished colleague in his upcoming retirement and to learn about next steps in an important transition. Please join me in congratulating Joe Bagnoli, who will retire on June 30, 2027, after a remarkable career including 15 years at Grinnell College.
President's Messages News
President Anne F. Harris addressed students and their families at the President’s Welcome at We Are Family Weekend 2026.
President Anne F. Harris addressed new students and their families at the 2026 New Student Orientation Welcome Ceremony.
The Office of the President and Office of Student Affairs invites nominations and self-nominations for service on the College Hearing Board, a vital component of Grinnell College's student conduct process.
It’s fantastic to be surrounded by the excitement of new student and faculty orientation. I love meeting you on campus and in town, learning about what you have been doing during the summer months, and sharing your joy for living, learning, and working here!
President Anne F. Harris, along with members of the College’s senior leadership team, invite students, staff, and faculty to delve into a selection of contemporary books from Cover to Cover.
Now in its fourth year, the Colloquium is a set of convening conversations offering an opportunity to talk together and learn about timely and significant topics at Grinnell and in the field of higher education that influence our mission and experiences.
As we look forward to the 2026-27 academic year, this newsletter is intended to briefly preview institutional initiatives in the upcoming year. We will continue to work on these initiatives with the Executive Council of the faculty, the Staff Council, and/or the Student Government Association through our shared governance processes and look forward to our work together.
The 146th Grinnell College Alumni Reunion took place on campus from May 28 to May 31.
President Harris's Charge to the Graduates.
