President Anne F. Harris shares strategic plan updates with new activity beginning in 2025–26 and continuing activity in the areas of: Catalyst For Educational Excellence, Belonging and Connection, Collective Equity, and Shared Goals and Common Ground.

President Anne F. Harris recently began her year-long term of service as chair of the Board of Directors for the Associated Colleges of the Midwest (ACM). The Board of Directors collaborates with the ACM president on efforts to strengthen the member institutions and oversees policies, projects, studies, and activities.

Baley’s appointment as Iowa’s state representative serves as a testament to her commitment to expanding access to art and visual culture.

President Anne F. Harris invites students, faculty, and staff into community with her and Jerry Seaman, special advisor to the president for strategy, at the inaugural Scholars' Convocation of the 2025–26 academic year.

The Alliance for the Advancement of Liberal Arts Colleges has awarded Grinnell College economics professor Xinchan Lu a $20,000 grant to host a workshop for faculty members at liberal arts colleges.

Photo essay of the 2025 pre-orientation programs, new student orientation, move-in, and first day of school.

Grinnell College is rolling out a new process for logo approval and licensing, partnering with Nexus Licensing Group to streamline approval for the college’s trademarks through use of a rapid, online approval process for vendors and departments.

Grinnell College is proud to announce that Sheryl Walter ’78 has been elected chair of the Board of Trustees. She succeeds Michael Kahn ’74, who served as chair from 2021–25. Originally from Omaha, Nebraska, Walter has served on the Board of Trustees since 2017.

A new cohort of first-year students joins the Grinnell Science Project where they build skills, prepare for college courses, and create community.