Mini-Grants support local projects to enhance the quality of life in Grinnell

Dear Grinnellians,

Today a traveling group spouting inflammatory, hateful speech visited our campus. For more than 40 years, this group has visited college campuses, standing on…

How faculty and students created a distinctive curriculum that’s endured for 50 years.

Recognizing the many challenges of the past year and looking toward fall with hope and optimism, a coalition of community businesses and organizations partnered on a new initiative — #GrinnTogether.

These are just a few of the sustainable environmental practices Grinnell College uses to be a responsible steward of natural resources.

Colorful caricatures show what people eat, see, and experience when living or visiting Grinnell. The mural gives new life to a public space and shares a heartfelt message for everyone to see. It also tells a story of what a welcoming community looks like.

Victoria Jones’ social innovation work centers Black joy, activism, and community building in Memphis.

Short-term job shadows with alumni provide excellent opportunities to learn about work and life from fellow Grinnellians.

The Baumann Essay Prize, established in 1993 and funded by David ’51 and Audrey Lowe ’52 Hammer, distinguishes the dynamic classroom contributions of Frederick Baumann, professor of history at Grinnell from 1927 to 1954.