Avery Lewis ’21 Receives Baumann Essay Prize

Jun 23, 2021
The Baumann Essay Prize, established in 1993 and funded by David ’51 and Audrey Lowe ’52 Hammer, distinguishes the dynamic classroom contributions of Frederick Baumann, professor of history at Grinnell from 1927 to 1954.

Susan Ferguson Receives National Award from the American Sociological Association

Jun 22, 2021
Susan Ferguson, professor of sociology, has been awarded the Distinguished Contributions to Teaching award from the American Sociological Association (ASA).
Juneteenth Freedom Day

Learn, Discuss, Do: Celebrating Juneteenth

Jun 17, 2021
This is the inaugural year of recognizing Juneteenth with a holiday, giving employees of the College an opportunity to celebrate the historic day with loved ones.

Marianna Cota Receives Udall Honorable Mention

Jun 17, 2021
The Udall Foundation awards scholarships and special honors to college sophomores and juniors for study in fields related to the environment and to Native Americans and Alaska Natives in fields related to health care and tribal public policy.
A handdrawn bookcart with books

Summer Pop-Up Library on June 14

Jun 10, 2021
On Monday, June 14, from noon–3:30 p.m. (weather permitting), come browse and feel free to check out books from the Grinnell College Libraries’ special pop-up library on the north balcony of Burling. In addition, Burling Library is now open for book paging pick up only from 10 a.m.–Noon; 1–3 pm. Appointments may be made for research.
View of North Campus in spring

Committed to the Common Good

Jun 04, 2021
How much has Grinnell College changed over 175 years? In the details, quite a lot has changed, but in the essentials — like standing up for your beliefs — not so much. Exploring issues of purpose, responsibility, and justice has been part of the Grinnell ethos since the beginning.
Tyler Roberts teaching a class

College Mourns Professor Tyler Roberts

Jun 09, 2021
Tyler Tillinghast Roberts, professor of religious studies, died Thursday, June 3, at the age of 61.
Table set for a meal at a restaurant in China

A Conversation About Chinese Foodways

Jun 07, 2021
4 students discuss how Chinese food developed in places they know well.

Graduating Seniors and Alumni Receive Fulbright Grants

Jun 03, 2021
For 75 years, Fulbright grants have provided future American leaders with an unparalleled opportunity to study, conduct research, and teach abroad with the goal of increasing mutual understanding between the people of the United States and the people of other countries.

Hollis Akins and David Jin Receive Goldwater Scholarships

May 28, 2021
The Goldwater scholarship program, one of the oldest and most prominent national scholarships in the natural sciences, engineering, and mathematics in the United States.

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