In March, Assistant Chief Diversity Officer Heather Jones-Brown, Assistant Professor and Cultural & Community-based Digital Curator Petrouchka Moïse, and student Rayana Henderson ‘26 all attended and presented at the Many Shades of Colour Young Women's Conference in Des Moines. As stated on their website, the conference, organized by the nonprofit Hip-Hope Inc., serves as a space for empowerment dedicated towards “underprivileged and overchallenged youth.” In particular, the program aims to provide support for young women in grades 6 – 12, allowing them the opportunity to build self-esteem and connect with a supportive community.

As part of the College's Carnegie Classification as a Research College and University, a newly designed seal offers a visual representation for this prestigious designation.

At the covered entrance of Drake Community Library, a simple but meaningful new resource is quietly making a difference. The Grinnell Community Fridge offers 24-hour, no-questions-asked access to fresh and recovered food — providing another layer of support for community members navigating food insecurity. For Rachel Rudacille ’26, the project has been more than a volunteer effort. It has been an opportunity to listen, learn, and help build something lasting alongside community partners.

Craig Quintero reflects on the experiences, inspirations, and collaborations that shape his work on campus and beyond.

In March, a diverse lineup of events — from personal storytelling and knitting gatherings to professional mentoring and arts education — brought that mission to life. This is just a sample of the offerings that occurred in March.

Grinnell College student Sebastian Corry ’27 was awarded a Goldwater Scholarship given by the Barry Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education Foundation. In 2026, the Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education Foundation proudly celebrates 40 years working to support talented college sophomores and juniors who aspire to become this nation’s next generation of researchers in science, engineering, and mathematics. This year, 454 new scholars were selected from a total of 1,485 nominees from colleges and universities around the country.

Maddie Hartog ’25 was looking for a college with an inclusive, diverse student body where people support each other. Grinnell had what she wanted and more.

Far Western Foundation has awarded a $10,000 grant to Laura Ng, assistant professor of anthropology, in support of her project, “Wyoming Chinatowns and Emigrant Home Villages: Archaeologies of Labor, Racial Violence, and Transnationalism.”

In spring 2025, Assistant Professor of Education, Jonathan Larson piloted a course that invited students to explore experientially and critically how well education in the US has prepared students for the workplaces of today, and how it might adjust for those of the future.

Lucas Fadden ’26 had an impressive 2025-26 track season, capped off by two wins at Nationals. Read about the road to the finale and the perseverance and support he had along the way.