After Joe Rosenfield graduated from Grinnell in 1925, he dedicated much of the rest of his life to nurturing and preserving the College that meant so much to him.

On May 19, 2025, Grinnell College graduated its first cohort of Japanese majors. This group of students started learning Japanese in fall 2021, Grinnell’s first semester back to in-person learning after a year and a half of online learning.

A lifelong athlete, Austin Simmons sees numerous benefits to having specialized sports counseling at Grinnell.

From scholarships and mentoring to care packages and study breaks, alumni affinity groups support students while connecting Grinnellians from every era

Grinnell College celebrates $99,000 grant renewal for the Mellon Mays Undergraduate Fellowship program.

Senior Lecturer in Biology Liz Queathem led a Mentored Advanced Project (MAP) to develop a virtual map of campus trees. She worked with several students who remapped every tree on campus.

The Lori Ann Schwab ’95 Alumni Grant helps Grinnellians make a difference

Meet a few members of the Class of 2025 who are pursuing their dreams, propelled by a Grinnell education.

Photo essay of the 2025 pre-orientation programs, new student orientation, move-in, and first day of school.