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A summer Mentored Advanced Project explores the history of one of English’s most enduring words.

As part of his Mentored Advanced Project (MAP) in the Department of English, Schlimm is examining how one of the world's most popular trading card games tells stories—not just through its artwork and characters, but through the rules and mechanics that shape how the game is played. Working with Stephen Andrews, associate professor of English and director of the Center for the Humanities, Schlimm is examining what happens when a game known for its fantasy worlds ventures into new genres—and what those changes can reveal about culture and history.

This summer that passion evolved through her volunteer work with Grinnell’s Civic Education & Innovation (CEI) Summer of Service program with the Grinnell Fire Department and regional emergency response organizations. Rather than focusing solely on emergency response, the position introduces Trujillo to the many agencies working together to strengthen public health, emergency preparedness, and community safety throughout Poweshiek County.

Each year, Grinnell College awards up to three Harris Faculty Fellowships, which provide recipients with a full year to focus on research. Harris Faculty Fellowships also provide funding for recipients’ departments to hire term visiting faculty for the Fellowship year.

The Community Mini-Grant Program is one way Grinnell College partners with local nonprofit organizations to support initiatives that build community strength and resilience.

The Grinnell Rocket Team successfully launches it's first rocket in competition.

Collaboration, care, and countless unseen details power the Grinnell student-athlete experience.

Grinnell College and the Grinnell Mutual Group Foundation have announced lead gifts totaling $475,000 in support of the Grinnell-Newburg School Foundation (GNSF) campaign benefiting the new Grinnell-Newburg Elementary School project at Ahrens Park. Grinnell College has pledged $250,000, while the Grinnell Mutual Group Foundation has committed $225,000 to the foundation’s School Facilities Fund, helping advance community efforts to bring the full vision of the new school to life.

In May, a diverse lineup of events — from personal storytelling and perfumed oral histories to statewide networking and films from the Smithsonian — brought that mission to life.

Meet four alums who represent an exciting and untold story about business leaders who have built upon their liberal arts education to power new models of investment, research, and entrepreneurial vision.