person dancing in blue and orange with dark background

Cultural Evening 2025: Celebrating Global Stories Through Art, Music, and Dance

Apr 22, 2025
Enjoy this photo essay showcasing the vibrant energy, cultural pride, and artistic expression that made the night unforgettable.
Rachel Rudacille ’26, a 2025 Truman Scholar, presents their summer 2024 research at the Conference for Undergraduate Women and Gender Minorities in Physics, January 2025, in Houghton, Michigan.

Rachel Rudacille ’26 Named Truman Scholar

Apr 18, 2025
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.
Five men in white suits and red shirts hold wired microphones as they sing to the crowd

Live and in Concert!

May 08, 2025
Exploring and preserving the history of concerts at Grinnell
Tom Cech looks up and over his right shoulder. In front of him is a gray microscope

Tom Cech: Scientist, Teacher, Author

May 08, 2025
Interdisciplinary science has propelled biochemist and Nobel Laureate Tom Cech ’70 through dogma-upending discoveries and an ever-changing research terrain.
A smiling Ellen Hengesbach leans against a short stone wall. Across the river behind her is the House of Parliament

Happy Birthday, Grinnell-in-London

May 08, 2025
As the popular off-campus program turns 50, Grinnellians share their memories from the United Kingdom — and beyond
Senator Joseph McCarthy stands at a map of the United States holding a pointer in a crowded meeting room. Joseph Welch is seated at a table and holding his head as if tired.

Three-Minute History: Grinnellian Joseph Welch Deals a Blow to McCarthyism

Apr 16, 2025
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.
Isabel Wilkerson

Celebrated Author and Pulitzer Prize–Winner Isabel Alexis Wilkerson to Deliver 2025 Grinnell College Commencement Address

Apr 16, 2025
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.

Death of a Grinnell Student

Apr 13, 2025
Dear students, faculty, and staff, It is with deep sadness that we write to inform you that we have learned of the tragic death of Julian Sahlin ’28.  Julian was from Sunnyvale, CA, and graduated from Homestead High School in Cupertino, CA. 
North Campus in the spring with red buds blooming and 2 people walking across

Grinnell College Civic Engagement Leaders Receive Regional Recognition

Apr 14, 2025
Two members of the Grinnell College community have been recognized with prestigious civic engagement awards from Seed Coalition. Wiralba Pichardo ’25 – Recipient of the Presidents’ Student Leadership Award and Assistant Professor of Political Science, Andreas Jozwiak – Recipient of the Presidents’ Civic Engagement Leadership Award.

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