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 by the Barry Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education Foundation. In 2026, the foundation celebrates 40 years working to support talented college sophomores and juniors aspiring 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 nationwide.

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.

President Harris joins a distinguished group of national leaders recognized for advancing institutional excellence and community impact.

Photos highlighting Grinnell Men's Basketball's post-season

The Alumni Care Package project was launched in 2014 by a group of alums on the Everyday Class Notes (ECN) Facebook page. Alums were reminiscing about the old Carnegie Hall mailroom where some of them received notes or small gifts from prior mailbox owners, then paid it forward by sending something to the new mailbox owner after they graduated.

Grinnell College has pledged $55,000 to support critical safety upgrades in the Emergency Department at UnityPoint Health. Grinnell Regional Medical Center (GRMC) is enhancing safety measures to ensure the well-being of both patients and team members. Recognizing that the Emergency Department (ED) is a fast-paced environment where situations can change quickly, GRMC has introduced new initiatives designed to reduce risk and create a safer, more supportive space for care