Aguibou Bougobali SANOU, assistant professor in Grinnell College’s Department of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies, has been selected as one of 25 Dance/USA Artist Fellows for 2025. The national fellowship program honors dance and movement-based artists whose work demonstrates a sustained commitment to social change. Each fellowship includes an unrestricted $31,000 grant to support the artist’s ongoing creative practice.

Enjoy a Traditional Thanksgiving Meal on Campus on Nov. 27 Students, faculty, staff, families, and community members are welcome to enjoy a traditional Thanksgiving meal hosted by Dining Services between 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m., on Thurs., Nov. 27, in the Marketplace Dining Hall. Individuals with meal plans can use those for entry. Others can purchase tickets in advance or at the door; cost is $25 (adults) and $10 (youth under 12 years of age). Children 5 years of age and under can eat free. Cash and credit/debit cards are accepted.

Aaron chose Grinnell for academic freedom. He had many hands-on learning experiences through externships, internships, research, and mentorship positions.

Professor Joe Neisser received NIH grant for an interdisciplinary project tied to epilepsy treatment

John Thabiti Willis, the Kesho Scott Chair of African Diaspora Studies and Associate Professor of History, talks about what this department means for Grinnell and what inspires him beyond the classroom.

A photo essay highlighting fall athletics

Essi Adokou ’25 knew she would be supported at Grinnell. Her three advisers guided her to medicine, South Africa, and advanced neurophysiology research!

Harry Hopkins 1912 is well known for his work with President Franklin D. Roosevelt during the Great Depression and World War II. But did you know that at Grinnell, he was also a prankster and a star on the basketball team?

This semester, five Grinnell College students and recent graduates are putting their studies into practice through student teaching internships—four of them right here in the Grinnell-Newburg School District