Grinnell College is rolling out a new process for logo approval and licensing, partnering with Nexus Licensing Group to streamline approval for the college’s trademarks through use of a rapid, online approval process for vendors and departments.

Grinnell College is proud to announce that Sheryl Walter ’78 has been elected chair of the Board of Trustees. She succeeds Michael Kahn ’74, who served as chair from 2021–25. Originally from Omaha, Nebraska, Walter has served on the Board of Trustees since 2017.

A new cohort of first-year students joins the Grinnell Science Project where they build skills, prepare for college courses, and create community.

For Josh Emrys Payong, a Mentored Advanced Project (MAP) in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula with Associate Professor of Biology Idelle Cooper ’01 was the perfect way to satisfy his urge to conduct more field research.

President Anne F. Harris addressed new students and their families at the 2025 New Student Orientation Welcome Ceremony.

The Grinnell Area Chamber of Commerce is partnering with the Office of Community Partnerships, Planning and Research, and Division of Student Affairs for a downtown business event to welcome first-year students and Renfrow Hall residents.

Grinnell College is piloting a new student success program called RSVP (Retention Student Success Validation and Progression). At the heart of RSVP is a team of “hosts” who are poised to connect with new students and help them feel comfortable getting involved in campus life.

As summer draws to a close, anticipation builds for the arrival of the Class of 2029 and the start of another year of discovery and connection. Grinnell College opens its doors to the Class of 2029 — 421 students whose stories, talents, and ambitions will shape our community in the years ahead.

Professor Laura Ng leads students in a summer Mentored Advance Project (MAP) on an archeological dig to unearth the forgotten history of the Rock Springs Wyoming Chinatown.

President Harris invites the campus community to the colloquium, conversations to share information about timely and significant topics in higher education as these intersect with experiences and mission at Grinnell.