The Pioneer Bookshop will be closed for inventory on Friday, June 30.  It will open in the early afternoon that day, after the inventory has been completed. We apologize for any inconvenience…

President Harris's Charge to the Graduates.

Remarks given by President Anne F. Harris on Sunday, May, 17, 2026

Alumni from 52 different classes – ranging from 1956 to 2022 – are coming back to their alma mater for a weekend of reconnection with fellow Grinnellians.

Grinnell College student-athletes delivered one of the strongest spring seasons in recent memory, combining conference championships, NCAA Tournament appearances, and historic performances across six programs. From baseball’s first-ever Midwest Conference title to championship runs in track and field, golf, and tennis, the Pioneers capped off the year with momentum and milestones.

Grinnell College celebrated the accomplishments of the Class of 2026 during its Commencement ceremony

Grinnell graduates leave campus ready to lead, connect, and make an impact in communities around the world.

Samantha Schmidt ’26 has been named the recipient of the Celina Karp Biniaz Model of Resilience Award from Grinnell College. The Award was established to honor Celina’s courageously hopeful life and legacy and bestows a cash prize.

Delilah Shapiro received the Frederick Baumann Essay Prize Award that recognizes excellence in education by encouraging Grinnell College students to explore ideas and society in an interdisciplinary and historical context.

In light of tomorrow’s forecast, the Commencement ceremony will be indoors in the Field House within the Bear Recreation and Athletic Center.