From left: Women’s Soccer Head Coach Kirsten Koester with Grinnell soccer alums Katy Oldach '16 and Lauren Hurley ’18, both of whom are now high school coaches,  at the United Soccer Coaches Convention in Chicago.

Five Questions with Head Women’s Soccer Coach Kirsten Koester

Jul 29, 2025
Meet Kirsten Koester, head coach for the women’s soccer team, who came to Grinnell with a passion for the sport rooted in her own experience as an athlete. Who thinks that family is everything and that the community of Grinnell has also provided them with friends who feel like family.
Sophia leans next to a railing and a pink bike. There is an Amsterdam river underneath her.

Sophia’s Journey

Jul 21, 2025
Sophia Carroll ’25 was enamored with Grinnell's off-campus study options, competitive swim program, and environment. She was able to be herself at Grinnell.
Sophia Ramalli ’27 looks back at the camera while watching a presentation.

1959 Grinnell Alumna Was First Female Engineer at NASA Jet Propulsion Lab

Jul 17, 2025
While working Reunion, Sophia Ramalli ’27 discovered Dana Ulery ’59, NASA’s first female engineer, and helped bring her story to current Grinnell students.
Too Many String Band performing on stage

Too Many String Band: 30 Years of Serenading the Jewel of the Prairie

Jul 11, 2025
After more than 30 years of Too Many String Band, learn about the genesis of the beloved group, their song selections, and the connection with the town of Grinnell and the campus community.

Grinnell College Commencement Charge to the Graduating Class of 2024

May 20, 2024
Grinnell College President Anne F. Harris congratulates the Class of 2024 at the closing of their commencement ceremony and leads graduates as they turn their tassels and toss their caps in celebration.
President Harris at the Commencement podium

Grinnell College Commencement Charge to the Graduating Class of 2022

May 23, 2022
Grinnell College President Anne F. Harris congratulates the Class of 2022 at the closing of their commencement ceremony.
Grinnell College President Anne F. Harris at podium

Grinnell College Commencement Charge to the Graduating Class of 2023

May 22, 2023
Grinnell College President Anne F. Harris congratulates the Class of 2023 at the closing of their commencement ceremony.
several groups of people sit in the shade of a large oak tree on North Campus

Knowledge Into Action, Spring '25, Volume 2

May 06, 2025
President Harris shares exciting new work related to the College’s Strategic Plan that will begin in the 2025-26 year. This work builds on the twelve strategic planning initiatives currently being advanced, capably led by cross-functional teams across campus.

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