President Anne F. Harris is pleased to share news of an extraordinary $10 million gift from the estate of Ann Bowers, wife of Robert N. Noyce ’49.

Throughout February, Grinnell College honors the significant contributions of Black Americans to history, culture, and society. This year, the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (ODEI) is hosting engaging events that highlight the impact of Black leaders, artists, and movements.

Grinnell College announced today that a $10 million estate gift from the Robert N. Noyce Trust will establish an endowed chair in computer science, a fund for curricular development, an endowed scholarship, and an endowed fund for scientific equipment, as well as support the Pioneer Fund, which addresses the College’s most pressing needs.

Highlights from the Grinnell College Museum of Art collection, with expert commentary from Associate Director Dan Strong.

Introducing Mark Berry, associate vice president of communications and marketing to the campus community.

The Carnegie Classifications have long been a hallmark of institutions that excel in research and practice. This year, under the newly reimagined classification system, Grinnell has been designated as a Research College and University, reflecting the College’s ongoing commitment to scholarly inquiry and impactful research.