People walking outside in Downtown Des Moines

Community Engaged Learning: Building Bridges Between Classrooms and Communities

Oct 30, 2024
In collaboration with the College’s Office of Civic Education and Innovation, many faculty members have implemented community-engaged aspects into their courses. Community-engaged learning (C-EL) classes were the vision of Wadzanai Motsi-Khatai ’12, who championed a student government initiative that ultimately led to the establishment of the Civic Education and Innovation (CEI) Office within the Center for Careers, Life, and Service (CLS).
Soccer players cheer.

Moments in Motion: Capturing Grinnell Pioneers in Action

Nov 01, 2024
Take a look at Grinnell’s exciting fall season through this gorgeous photo essay.
The HSSC in summer, with tall grass in the foreground

Dantas Lobato Wins National Book Award for Translation

Oct 31, 2024
Assistant Professor Bruna Dantas Lobato has won the 2023 National Book Award for Translated Literature for her translation of The Words That Remain by Stênio Gardel.
Girl in hammock with bike in the photo

Grinnell College Receives Bronze Bicycle Friendly University Award from the League of American Bicyclists

Oct 28, 2024
Grinnell is one of 42 colleges and universities awarded the BFU designation this year, which also includes three institutions receiving Honorable Mentions.
Maya Gardener at a lookout point. I'm holding a black handrail and there are beautiful green mountains in the background.

Maya’s Journey

Oct 28, 2024
Maya Gardner ’23 always wanted to engage in cutting-edge scientific research at Grinnell. But she never expected that she would also do it in South Africa and do remote research!
The Neo-Futurist Theatre Group in a prior performance of The Infinite Wrench at Grinnell College.

Neo-Futurist Theatre Group Brings the Infinite Wrench to Grinnell

Oct 24, 2024
Rob Neill ’91 returns to Grinnell with the Neo-Futurist Theatre Company for an interactive performance, workshop and talk to current students about his path to success.
Melissa Koch '90

Alumni Mentorship: Bridging Generations of Innovation and Insight

Oct 24, 2024
As a student, Melissa Koch ’90 learned from alumni who came before her. Now, as an alum, she is returning the favor by working with current students.
three people standing with awards

Celebrating the Fall 2024 Grand Grinnellian Award Winners

Oct 24, 2024
On Oct. 23, the Staff Council recognized three staff members with the fall 2024 Staff Council Grand Grinnellian Award.
Bruce Springsteen sings into a microphone onstage at Grinnell with Clarence Clemons playing a saxophone in the background

The MAP Makers

Oct 22, 2024
A group of Grinnell alumni has created a fund to support a Mentored Advanced Project to study the history of concerts at Grinnell and Georgia Dentel, who made them possible.
Students laugh as they meal prep at a table.

Living in the Residence Halls? How G-CORE Is Building Community There and Beyond

Oct 25, 2024
The Grinnell Community Residential Experience, or G-CORE, intentionally creates an environment that inspires student learning, personal growth, and community connections.

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