Grinnell College, local power company Alliant Energy, the Ahrens Family Foundation, the Mayflower Community, and the City of Grinnell has partnered on a new solar park, ensuring that will 75% of Grinnell's power will come from renewable sources.
Grinnell College will welcome Antionette Priscilla Carroll as the 2026 Social Innovator in Residence, bringing a nationally recognized leader in equity-centered design to campus for a fall 2026 residency focused on trust, community agency, and sustainable systems change.
Andrew Sherburne ’01, founder of FilmScene in Iowa City, shows how curiosity, creativity, and connection can transform a community.
At the covered entrance of Drake Community Library, a simple but meaningful new resource is quietly making a difference. The Grinnell Community Fridge offers 24-hour, no-questions-asked access to fresh and recovered food — providing another layer of support for community members navigating food insecurity. For Rachel Rudacille ’26, the project has been more than a volunteer effort. It has been an opportunity to listen, learn, and help build something lasting alongside community partners.
In March, a diverse lineup of events — from personal storytelling and knitting gatherings to professional mentoring and arts education — brought that mission to life. This is just a sample of the offerings that occurred in March.
In spring 2025, Assistant Professor of Education, Jonathan Larson piloted a course that invited students to explore experientially and critically how well education in the US has prepared students for the workplaces of today, and how it might adjust for those of the future.
Grinnell College has pledged $55,000 to support critical safety upgrades in the Emergency Department at UnityPoint Health. Grinnell Regional Medical Center (GRMC) is enhancing safety measures to ensure the well-being of both patients and team members. Recognizing that the Emergency Department (ED) is a fast-paced environment where situations can change quickly, GRMC has introduced new initiatives designed to reduce risk and create a safer, more supportive space for care
Three Grinnell College students are serving alongside the City of Grinnell’s Fire Department as Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) and firefighters—strengthening the connection between campus and community in meaningful ways.
Grinnell College students have created a partnership with students at the middle school through computer programming.
The new Japanese Language House residential community supports the growing Japanese major.
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