Downtown Grinnell Arial View

Grinnell Historical Museum to Celebrate Grand Opening of Newly Renovated Facility

Jun 03, 2025
The museum’s relocation and transformation mark a new era for the organization, which has served the community for over 70 years. Originally established in 1952 by four local women’s clubs, the museum first opened in a small space above Cunningham Drug Store on Fourth Avenue. The McMurray House will remain open as well and new space will be in addition to the prior museum.

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Professor Edward Cohn, director of the Rosenfield Program, and four of his students discuss how they use the Harvard Project on the Soviet Social System archive in an introductory history class at Grinnell College.
President Anne F. Harris speaks in Herrick Chapel

2025 Baccalaureate Remarks, President Anne F. Harris

May 18, 2025
Grinnell President Anne F. Harris addresses Grinnell College’s 2025 Commencement Baccalaureate celebration.
President Anne F. Harris stands at a podium in academic regalia

Grinnell College Commencement Charge to the Graduating Class of 2025

May 19, 2025
Grinnell College President Anne F. Harris congratulates the Class of 2025 at the closing of their commencement ceremony and leads graduates as they turn their tassels and toss their caps in celebration.
Isabella Nesbeth ’26

Isabella Nesbeth ’26 Awarded the Baumann Essay Prize

Jun 02, 2025
Isabella ‘Bella’ Nesbeth has received the Frederick Baumann Essay Prize. The award recognizes excellence in education by encouraging Grinnell College students to explore ideas and society in an interdisciplinary and historical context.
Elisabeth Kille sitting near the flowers and grass at the site of the Ancient Olympic Games

Elisabeth’s Journey

Jun 02, 2025
Elisabeth Kille ’23 crafted global educational experiences to work in, learn from, and explore different cultures using her Grinnell experiences. She worked an internship for Chile, went abroad to Greece, and made amazing Grinnellian friends along the way!
Evan's Grinnell Journey Banner photo

Evan’s Journey

May 27, 2025
Evan Hurst ’21 studied local LGBTQ+ history, interned at a Seattle filmmakers’ collective, explored the prairies of Iowa, and discovered that they are, in fact, a cat person.
Children helping to take care of a garden

Students SPARK Change Through Community Innovation Challenge

Jun 03, 2025
Grinnell College students partnered with local organizations to pitch innovative, community-focused solutions as part of the annual SPARK Challenge. Two teams were awarded $4,000 each to implement projects supporting early childhood literacy and food access through community gardens.
Special Olympics Event

More Than a Meet: Grinnell Student-Athletes Partner with Special Olympics Iowa

May 28, 2025
The Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) recently partnered with Special Olympics Iowa to host their annual Central Region Track and Field Qualifier on April 26.
Student Skipping off Stage

Recognizing Four Individuals Who Helped Shape the Class of 2025’s Time at Grinnell

May 27, 2025
Each year, Grinnell College’s graduating class has the opportunity to recognize individuals who have profoundly shaped their student experience—not just in the classroom, but in moments of everyday care, kindness, and connection. For the Class of 2025, four exceptional individuals have been named Honorary Class Members: Peggy Elliott, Renee Bourgeois Parsons, David Stanley, and Jani Springer.

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