Professor Brigittine French won a research grant to support an anthropology project in Guatemala

As the center’s Central America Visiting Scholar, Pérez will conduct research using the United Fruit Company Photograph Collection housed at Harvard’s Baker Library.

Monica Chavez-Silva has been appointed to the board of Youth Advocate Programs.

Grinnell College Catering continued a long-standing partnership with Grinnell High School by hosting its annual pre-prom dinner, a tradition dating back to 2011. Shaped by student input through a dedicated prom committee, the event features favorite menu items—like the crowd-pleasing “Fudge Overload” dessert—while offering a high-quality, local dining experience. The evening reflects a shared commitment to creating a safe, memorable celebration for students close to home.

Students in professor Lara Janson’s sociology course open “I Object,” an art exhibit at the Drake Community Library

Students took a trip to Washington, DC with the Rosenfield Program and CLS to explore the theme of Politics and Media

Stonewall Resource Center celebrates 40 years of community.

She will be starting her Master’s of Public Health (MPH) in Occupational and Environmental Health at the University of Iowa alongside finishing her undergraduate degree in 2026-2027. Following the awarding of her MPH in 2028, she will connect science with law as she begins her Juris Doctorate (JD) program.

In April, a diverse lineup of events — from personal storytelling and knitting gatherings to professional mentoring and arts education — brought that mission to life.

This photo essay captures a busy and vibrant March and April at Grinnell, where students came together for moments both big and small. From Dari Barn on Campus and Battle of the Bands to EidFest, ISO Cultural Evening, Scarlet and Give Back Day, and the African Caribbean Student Union Gala, the month was filled with opportunities to connect, celebrate, and be in community!