On Earth Day 2025, the Center for Prairie Studies sponsored an event at Arbor Lake for Grinnellians who wanted to learn about what’s in Iowa’s rivers and streams.

Enjoy this photo essay showcasing the vibrant energy, cultural pride, and artistic expression that made the night unforgettable.

Celebrated author, poet, and University of Georgia professor LeAnne Howe visited the Grinnell College campus in early April. She presented a Scholars’ Convocation and led a writers’ workshop.

Rudacille is one of 54 new Truman Scholars selected from 743 candidates nominated by 288 colleges and universities. Truman Scholars must demonstrate outstanding leadership potential, a commitment to a career in public service, and academic excellence. Each Truman Scholar receives a scholarship worth up to $30,000 for graduate or professional school, leadership training, career advising, and special internship and fellowship opportunities within the federal government.

Exploring and preserving the history of concerts at Grinnell

Interdisciplinary science has propelled biochemist and Nobel Laureate Tom Cech ’70 through dogma-upending discoveries and an ever-changing research terrain.

As the popular off-campus program turns 50, Grinnellians share their memories from the United Kingdom — and beyond

Grinnell alumnus and attorney Joseph Welch 1914 challenged Senator Joseph McCarthy in a 1954 congressional hearing. In the process, he helped bring about the end of McCarthyism.

Grinnell College is honored to announce that Isabel Alexis Wilkerson, celebrated author, Pulitzer Prize winner, and National Humanities Medal recipient, will deliver the 2025 Commencement address. Wilkerson, a leading voice in narrative nonfiction, is known for her compelling interpretation of the human condition.