Mellon-Mays Undergraduate Fellowship Grant Renewed

Sep 28, 2022
Grinnell College is celebrating the $116,000 renewal of a grant that supports the College’s Mellon-Mays Undergraduate Fellowship program. This program is the central component of the Mellon Foundation’s efforts to increase diversity in the faculty ranks of institutions of higher learning nationwide by supporting students from groups historically excluded from the academy as they pursue Ph.D.s.
Voodoo Valris

Introduction to the Contemporary Roles of Haitian Vodou

Jun 23, 2022
The Haitian Arts Digital Crossroads (HADC) presents Introduction to the Contemporary Roles of Haitian Vodou from 5-7 pm on Monday, June 27,2022 in HSSC *N3110.
Jack Thornton stands, hands in pockets, in front of a colorful mural

Jack Thornton ’17: Charting His Own Path

Jun 16, 2022
Jack Thornton ’17 didn’t begin his time at Grinnell with a major in mind. Instead, he took various classes, trying out many departments and courses to see which ones felt like a good fit. When he found sociology, he knew he had found his academic home.
Ashley Jackson surrounded by greenery.

Ashley Jackson ’18: Making Sense of our Lived Experience

Jun 13, 2022
Jackson’s studies in sociology at Grinnell inspired her to look beyond easy answers and gave her the opportunity to create a complex and satisfying education.
Karla Erickson teaches Sociology of Robots

Sociology of Robots: An Exciting Opportunity

Apr 22, 2022
Sociology of Robots is an incredibly popular course at Grinnell College for a reason: it offers an exciting opportunity to study artificial intelligence in a hands-on environment.

Loyal Terry Named Truman Scholar

Apr 14, 2022
The U.S. Congress established the Harry S. Truman Scholarship Foundation as a living memorial to President Truman in 1975. The foundation awards merit-based graduate school scholarships to college students in their junior year who plan to pursue careers in government or the nonprofit sector.

American Association of University Women Fellowship Awarded to Grinnell College Assistant Professor Sharon Quinsaat

Oct 19, 2021
The fellowship program advocates for empowerment of women and girls in education
human hand reaches toward digital hand

The Rise of the Machines

Oct 08, 2021
Professor of Sociology Karla Erickson explores artificial intelligence in her research and teaching and involves students throughout.
Professor Ferguson Teaching

Professor Susan Ferguson Wins National Award from the American Sociological Association

Sep 27, 2021
Susan Ferguson receives the Distinguished Contributions to Teaching Award

Susan Ferguson Receives National Award from the American Sociological Association

Jun 22, 2021
Susan Ferguson, professor of sociology, has been awarded the Distinguished Contributions to Teaching award from the American Sociological Association (ASA).

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