Two students participated in a virtual externship program where they learned valuable skills in the architecture field.

For decades, the Grinnell College Preschool has been a place where curiosity is nurtured, community is built, and young learners take their first steps into a lifelong journey of discovery. This year, the College pauses to honor two individuals who have shaped that experience for generations of children and families — Karen Veerhusen-Langerud and Connie Molison — as they enter retirement.

Seven students and a library staff member share digital scholarship projects, marking the symposium’s first year featuring student presenters and highlighting the impact of Vivero Fellows’ work.

Every year alumni, parents, students, and faculty and staff come together on Scarlet & Give Back Day to make Grinnell shine brighter by being a piece of the Grinnell experience.

Andrew Sherburne ’01, founder of FilmScene in Iowa City, shows how curiosity, creativity, and connection can transform a community.

Cinthia Romo ’21 took advantage of internships and service opportunities all over the U.S., explored Europe through the Global Learning Program, and prepared for a Ph.D. in sociology.

Four Grinnell community members received President's Awards through the Seed Coalition recognizing their work in civic engagement.

Grinnell College will welcome Antionette Priscilla Carroll as the 2026 Social Innovator in Residence, bringing a nationally recognized leader in equity-centered design to campus for a fall 2026 residency focused on trust, community agency, and sustainable systems change.

It is with deep sadness that I share news of the passing of Sam Harris ’58, a member of our alumni family whose life and legacy have left a lasting mark on Grinnell and in the world.

As part of the College's Carnegie Classification as a Research College and University, a newly designed seal offers a visual representation for this prestigious designation.