Ben Curran ’25 wanted to be sure he wouldn’t be sacrificing his love of music by coming to Grinnell. Now, he says he’s never been so musically fulfilled.

Meghna Adhikari ’24 came to Grinnell hoping to explore her options before committing to a career path. Now at Harvard Law School, Adhikari says that Grinnell turned out to be perfect for that.

For Jeff Smith, basketball in Grinnell has never just been about the game—it’s been about family, community, and the places that shape you long before you realize it. Smith’s journey reflects a story Grinnell knows well: roots that run deep, a willingness to explore beyond them, and a return driven by connection, service, and community.

For the many Grinnellians who knew Mrs. Renfrow Smith personally, as well as the countless others who were inspired by her remarkable life as a Grinnellian who strived always to serve the common good and to live life to the fullest, her passing holds great meaning.

Hannah Sweet ’25 wanted a small community where she could know her professors and classmates well. The Grinnell community offered that and more.

In October, 11 Grinnell students participated in a career-focused trip to Minneapolis and St. Paul, organized by staff in the Center for Careers, Life, and Service.

The Grinnell community gathered for a truly special performance of The Nutcracker, made possible through a collaboration between Grinnell College, the Grinnell School of Music, the Grinnell Area Arts Council, and Ballet Des Moines. Photos were provided by Jennifer Weinman Photography.

The Haitian Art Digital Crossroads (HADC) is creating a multilingual, community-centered digital platform that rethinks how Haitian art is documented, interpreted, and shared.

Kylie Snell ’26 spent the summer as a market research intern for the Walt Disney Corporation, learning how the magic is made at one of the most recognizable companies in the world.