Elizabeth Collinger on mountain

Elizabeth’s Journey

May 12, 2025
Elizabeth Collinger ’21 explored her passion for music, language, synchronized swimming, and more during her journey that took her all around the midwestern United States and down through South America.
A flowering tree next to Goodnow Hall

Phi Beta Kappa Honors Recognize Outstanding Academic Achievements

May 06, 2025
A total of 34 newly and previously elected members of Grinnell’s classes of 2025 and 2026 are being recognized this year by Phi Beta Kappa for their outstanding academic achievements.
The commencement stage during the 2024 ceremony with graduates in he foreground.

Grinnell College Will Award Four Honorary Degrees During Commencement Ceremonies

May 06, 2025
Four exceptional individuals will be awarded honorary degrees in recognition of the significant contributions each has made to their fields of expertise during Grinnell College’s 2025 Commencement ceremony to be held on May 19, 2025.
Rosenfield Professor in Social Science Jonathon Andelson, working with an Adz at one of his spoon carving demonstrations.

5 (or So) Questions with Jon Andelson

May 05, 2025
Professor Jon Andelson discusses his 50 plus year relationship with Grinnell College.
Conner Standfield stands outdoors with a gentle rocky waterfall behind him

Conner’s Journey

May 05, 2025
Conner Stanfield ’21 sang a cappella at his professor’s wedding, conducted research (and performed!) with a professional theatre company in Taiwan, and explored the United Kingdom during an off-campus semester based in London.
Two sets of hands holding an open locket with pictures Emmett and Pierrette Harris inside.

Championing Grinnell Students

May 01, 2025
President Anne F. Harris and her husband, Professor of Art History Michael Mackenzie, have created the Emmett and Pierrette Harris Endowed Scholarship, which honors Harris’ parents and benefits under-resourced students at Grinnell College.
The bicher Nechin family stand together on a beach

Parents Make $250,000 Capstone Gift to Support Chaverim and Pioneer Fund

May 08, 2025
Annette Bicher and Ken Nechin have been annual donors since Zoe “Zee’ Nechin ’25 arrived at Grinnell. Now that Zee is getting ready to graduate in May, Ken and Annette have made a capstone gift to be split between the Pioneer Fund and Chaverim, Grinnell’s Jewish student organization.

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