That's a wrap on the 2026 spring athletic season. This photo essay features highlights the dedication of Grinnell College student-athletes.

Gabriel Espinosa, director of the Latin American Ensemble, has released a new album, “The Brazilian Project.”

Grinnell College and the Grinnell Mutual Group Foundation have announced lead gifts totaling $475,000 in support of the Grinnell-Newburg School Foundation (GNSF) campaign benefiting the new Grinnell-Newburg Elementary School project at Ahrens Park. Grinnell College has pledged $250,000, while the Grinnell Mutual Group Foundation has committed $225,000 to the foundation’s School Facilities Fund, helping advance community efforts to bring the full vision of the new school to life.

Students who have strong ties to their communities received a new scholarship and have found ways to connect here in Grinnell.

In May, a diverse lineup of events — from personal storytelling and perfumed oral histories to statewide networking and films from the Smithsonian — brought that mission to life.

Grinnell College student-athletes delivered one of the strongest spring seasons in recent memory, combining conference championships, NCAA Tournament appearances, and historic performances across six programs. From baseball’s first-ever Midwest Conference title to championship runs in track and field, golf, and tennis, the Pioneers capped off the year with momentum and milestones.

Grinnell College celebrated the accomplishments of the Class of 2026 during its Commencement ceremony

Grinnell graduates leave campus ready to lead, connect, and make an impact in communities around the world.