Tori Thomas ’25 was amazed by how many doors Grinnell opened for her: international internships, study, and research abroad — and a new career path!

Boston, Boise, Costa Rica, Cuba, Copenhagen … these are just a few of the stops in Andrew Tucker’s (’21) Grinnell journey. He also met several U.S. presidential candidates and appeared on national television.

MJ Ketcha recently started medical school and reflects on the experiences that got him there.

A deep love for their alma mater, a belief in the importance of philanthropy, and a desire to ensure student wellness all motivated Scott ’82 and Laura Cleveland Shepherd ’82 to make a generous gift of $1 million to support student health and wellness services at Grinnell College.

Maria Rossi ’25 grew very familiar with most, if not all, parts of campus. She received abundant support from her professors, staff members, swim and dive teammates, classmates, and friends.

First-year medical student Kayla Figatner ’22 says that a Grinnell education is perfect for people considering a career health care.

When Tristan Davis ’25 first visited Grinnell College, it was the small classes and close faculty relationships that drew him in. But what he found in his four years as a student extended well beyond the classroom: a deep connection to the community, an opportunity to engage in meaningful local work, and, ultimately, the inspiration to pursue a graduate degree abroad in the growing field of environmental humanities. 

This summer, Grinnell students explored the Four Corners region through three programs: a Grand Canyon outdoor recreation trip, a Colorado social justice institute and internship, and a Mentored Advanced Project (MAP) traveling to a Wyoming archaeological excavation.

For the first time ever, Grinnell athletes can call on two strength and conditioning coaches, Steve Lewis and Maddy Griess, who can focus on this important training component. 

Grinnell advanced in several areas in the 2025–26 U.S. News & World Report rankings of National Liberal Arts Colleges.