I stand proudly in Prague, next to a river.

Aaron's Journey

Nov 05, 2025
Aaron chose Grinnell for academic freedom. He had many hands-on learning experiences through externships, internships, research, and mentorship positions.
A golfer wearing a black top and white skirt puts toward a flag

Snapshots from the 2025 Fall Athletics Season

Dec 03, 2025
A photo essay highlighting fall athletics
Essi takes a selfie in front of the medical conference building.

Essi’s Journey

Oct 27, 2025
Essi Adokou ’25 knew she would be supported at Grinnell. Her three advisers guided her to medicine, South Africa, and advanced neurophysiology research!
Graham Sundstrom ‘25 teaches Social Studies at the Middle School

Grinnell College Student Teachers Make an Impact Locally

Nov 01, 2025
This semester, five Grinnell College students and recent graduates are putting their studies into practice through student teaching internships—four of them right here in the Grinnell-Newburg School District
Six GBAN leaders pose together for a group photo.

Rooted in Excellence

Oct 21, 2025
Black Alumni Weekend rekindles connection and community.
I stand near the blooming tulip flowers.

Tori’s Journey

Oct 20, 2025
Tori Thomas ’25 was amazed by how many doors Grinnell opened for her: international internships, study, and research abroad — and a new career path!
wearing a backpack, Andrew crouches on a stone in a shallow stream with grassy banks and a stone bridge in the background

Andrew’s Journey

Oct 13, 2025
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 wearing a white medical coat and sitting on stone steps.

Grinnell Helps Forge a Path to Medical School

Oct 15, 2025
MJ Ketcha recently started medical school and reflects on the experiences that got him there.
Scott and Laura Shepherd sitting on a bench in central campus

Scott and Laura Shepherd, both ’82, Give $1 Million to Support Student Health and Wellness

Oct 08, 2025
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 smiles excitedly near a bridge. Calm waters pass by underneath.

Maria’s Journey

Oct 06, 2025
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.

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