Rob Barron

Toward a Higher Purpose: Rob Barron’s Take on Civic Engagement

Feb 12, 2026
As Executive Director of Seed Coalition, a group of colleges and universities focused on community and civic engagement, Rob Barron ’02 has two pieces of advice that he gives to the college students he encounters.
The HSSC in summer, with tall grass in the foreground

Professor Darrius Hills Awarded Life Worth Living Faculty Fellowship

Feb 04, 2026
Religious studies professor wins award to help students tackle big questions.

5 Questions With Jeff Pedersen

Feb 03, 2026
Head Track and Field Coach Jeff Pedersen share info about his life and work at Grinnell.
two people preparing a meal in a kitchen

Building Community One Meal at a Time

Feb 04, 2026
From the start, the meal stood out for its collaborative spirit. Different community organizations took turns cooking and serving each week, creating a shared effort that, over time, fed thousands of community members and reflected the generosity of Grinnell itself.
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Grinnell Named a Top Producer of Fulbright U.S. Students

Feb 03, 2026
Institutions designated as Fulbright Top Producers share a strong commitment to global engagement and actively support members of their campus communities in pursuing international learning, teaching, and research opportunities.

“Unruly Lines” Connects Art and Research

Feb 02, 2026
GCMoA exhibition highlights Sonja Sekula’s works through faculty research, student scholarship.
The women's basketball team dressed in white uniforms surround their coach, in black, before a game

Winter Athletics Photo Essay

Jan 30, 2026
A photo essay highlighting moments from the 2025-2026 winter athletics season

Human Resources Leadership Transition

Jan 28, 2026
I am writing today to share that Human Resources will undergo a phased leadership transition beginning in the spring semester. Jana Grimes has, these past five years, led Human Resources through several strategic initiatives and change management efforts, and will remain in the Vice President role until an Associate Vice President is identified and arrives on campus
The student-curated Rhizomatic Intimacies exhibit opened at the Grinnell College Museum of Art on Jan. 22.

Student-Curated Exhibition Explores Intimacy, Collaboration

Jan 27, 2026
Students in Professor of Art History Michael Mackenzie’s Exhibition Seminar, curated the Rhizomatic Intimacies exhibit at the Grinnell College Museum of Art.
Downtown Grinnell

Telling Iowa’s Stories Through Food: Professor Jin Feng Awarded Mellon ASIANetwork Digital Storytelling Grant

Jan 27, 2026
Food has long been a place where culture, memory, and community meet—and in small towns across Iowa, Chinese American restaurants have played a quiet but powerful role in shaping local life.

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