Lotus Liu ’27 presenting her research on black hole shadows. A projection of black hole concept images displays behind her.

Gravitational Pull: Students Model the Mysteries of Black Holes in Summer MAPs Course

Aug 08, 2025
Four physics students extend models for some of the universe's most mysterious phenomena.
Bella Totten showing two study participants the tube for saliva collection while at CERA

Immersed in Nature

Aug 05, 2025
Research ideas can come from anywhere. Bella Totten ’27, a biological chemistry student, first learned about forest bathing while working at Student Health and Wellness (SHAW) and is now completing a Mentored Advanced Project (MAP) about the physiological benefits of spending time outdoors.
Orange Flowers and Butterfly

Sights of Summer

Jul 29, 2025
Grinnell in the summer is a vibrant mix of quiet beauty and meaningful engagement.
From left: Women’s Soccer Head Coach Kirsten Koester with Grinnell soccer alums Katy Oldach '16 and Lauren Hurley ’18, both of whom are now high school coaches,  at the United Soccer Coaches Convention in Chicago.

Five Questions with Head Women’s Soccer Coach Kirsten Koester

Jul 29, 2025
Meet Kirsten Koester, head coach for the women’s soccer team, who came to Grinnell with a passion for the sport rooted in her own experience as an athlete. Who thinks that family is everything and that the community of Grinnell has also provided them with friends who feel like family.

Legislative Update — July 3, 2025

Jul 03, 2025
President Anne F. Harris provides an update regarding the budget bill as passed by the Senate and the House and its impact on our College.
Sophia leans next to a railing and a pink bike. There is an Amsterdam river underneath her.

Sophia’s Journey

Jul 21, 2025
Sophia Carroll ’25 was enamored with Grinnell's off-campus study options, competitive swim program, and environment. She was able to be herself at Grinnell.
Sophia Ramalli ’27 looks back at the camera while watching a presentation.

1959 Grinnell Alumna Was First Female Engineer at NASA Jet Propulsion Lab

Jul 17, 2025
While working Reunion, Sophia Ramalli ’27 discovered Dana Ulery ’59, NASA’s first female engineer, and helped bring her story to current Grinnell students.

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