Sara shoots the basketball while an opposing player plays defense

Sara’s Journey

Jan 20, 2026
For Sara Booher ’25, Grinnell rose to the top because of the people she met here, especially current students. It felt like a community where she could belong.
students walking on campus in front of Gates Tower

Jamelle Bouie to Speak at Grinnell College MLK Day Celebration

Jan 13, 2026
New York Times opinion columnist will visit campus for lecture titled: The Civil Rights Movement and the Reconstruction Amendments - in honor of MLK Day on Jan. 22.
Ben smiles with a beautiful sunset and landscape behind him

Ben’s Journey

Jan 12, 2026
Ben Curran ’25 wanted to be sure he wouldn’t be sacrificing his love of music by coming to Grinnell. Now, he says he’s never been so musically fulfilled.
Meghna stands in front of a number of trees, some lit with white holiday lights

Preparing for Law School at Grinnell

Jan 09, 2026
Meghna Adhikari ’24 came to Grinnell hoping to explore her options before committing to a career path. Now at Harvard Law School, Adhikari says that Grinnell turned out to be perfect for that.
Center for Careers, Life, and Service , Internships , Development and Alumni Relations , Film and Media Studies , Off-Campus Study ,
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Noah Biniam ’26 has big goals. He has plans of being a cinematographer one day.

Through internships, study abroad opportunities, and support from the Center for Careers, Life, and Service, he's prepared for this fast-paced career.
Edith Renfrow Smith

Grinnell College Mourns the Passing of a Legendary Alumna

Jan 05, 2026
For the many Grinnellians who knew Mrs. Renfrow Smith personally, as well as the countless others who were inspired by her remarkable life as a Grinnellian who strived always to serve the common good and to live life to the fullest, her passing holds great meaning.
Hannah Sweet in competitive swim uniform

Hannah’s Journey

Dec 22, 2025
Hannah Sweet ’25 wanted a small community where she could know her professors and classmates well. The Grinnell community offered that and more.
A group of Grinnell students poses for a selfie with a professional photographer

Exploring Careers in the Arts, Media, and Communications

Dec 19, 2025
In October, 11 Grinnell students participated in a career-focused trip to Minneapolis and St. Paul, organized by staff in the Center for Careers, Life, and Service.
Crucifixion by Frank Zepherin, 1986

Preserving Haiti’s Story

Dec 16, 2025
The Haitian Art Digital Crossroads (HADC) is creating a multilingual, community-centered digital platform that rethinks how Haitian art is documented, interpreted, and shared.
people performing the nutcracker on stage

A Nutcracker to Remember in Grinnell

Dec 15, 2025
The College, Grinnell School of Music, and the Grinnell Area Arts Council worked together to bring the Ballet Des Moines’ professional production of The Nutcracker to Grinnell. Notably, this performance also brought together 30 Grinnell area young dancers to collaborate with the professional ballerinas. Leading up to the performance, the Des Moines Ballet collaborated with these students to gracefully integrate them into the production.

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