Late summer at Grinnell is a season of joyful return — students from across the globe bring fresh energy, stories, and ambition to campus. Their journeys are made possible by the generosity of alumni and friends who believe in the transformative power of a Grinnell education.

Henry Horn ’26 is embarking on his last year at Grinnell. His parents, John Horn and Linda Burrow, have proudly supported him, even while living thousands of miles away in Pasadena, California.

Grinnell College Board of Trustees member Christina Cutlip ’83 and her husband, Mark Cutlip, made a lead gift to establish The Gurira Family Scholarship Fund in honor of Rogers Gurira, who taught chemistry at Grinnell, and his wife Josephine, who worked in Burling Library.

The shared experience and camaraderie was on display throughout the 145th Annual Alumni Reunion Weekend. Held May 29-June 1, Reunion 2025 was attended by 1,174 alumni, faculty, staff, and guests.