October 3–5, 2025
Three 1970s alums join Grinnell College Alumni Council
Learning what Grinnellians do pushes Adarsh Sharma ’27 to get involved in seemingly everything
Welcoming the class of 2029
A life in education
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Rian Edwards ’16 shares one of her favorite memories from Grinnell. We hope current students are creating memories that last a lifetime and having experiences they will treasure for years to come. What was one of your favorite memories as a student?
Sep 25

Rian Edwards ’16 shares one of her favorite memories from Grinnell. We hope current students are creating memories that last a lifetime and having experiences they will treasure for years to come. What was one of your favorite memories as a student? ...
Adarsh Sharma ’27 picks one skill each semester and goes all in on that. That has resulted in a super active first two years at Grinnell College.
Read all about Adarsh in the bio link.
Sep 24

Adarsh Sharma ’27 picks one skill each semester and goes all in on that. That has resulted in a super active first two years at Grinnell College.
Read all about Adarsh in the bio link.
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For the first #Grinfluencer video of the new school year, Sophia Cruz ’27 takes us on a day in the life of a Grinnellian, starting off from Renfrow Hall and continuing on to classes and other campus spots.
Sep 21

For the first #Grinfluencer video of the new school year, Sophia Cruz ’27 takes us on a day in the life of a Grinnellian, starting off from Renfrow Hall and continuing on to classes and other campus spots. ...
Several exciting events are planned for Black Alumni Weekend Oct. 3-5, including:
* Block Party with grilled food from Black-owned restaurants
* Lift Your Voice Town Hall and a Recruitment and Retention Panel
* Sneaker Ball
* Chapel with Moses Mason ’99 and the Young, Gifted, and Black choir.
See the whole schedule in the bio link. Registration for Black Alumni Weekend closes Sept. 22.
Sep 18

Several exciting events are planned for Black Alumni Weekend Oct. 3-5, including:
* Block Party with grilled food from Black-owned restaurants
* Lift Your Voice Town Hall and a Recruitment and Retention Panel
* Sneaker Ball
* Chapel with Moses Mason ’99 and the Young, Gifted, and Black choir.
See the whole schedule in the bio link. Registration for Black Alumni Weekend closes Sept. 22.
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Charlie Becker ’76 shares a favorite memory that includes the current Spanish House, a storm window, and a snowball. As students begin their fourth week on campus, we hope they’re creating memories that last a lifetime, just like Charlie’s.
#GrinnellAlumni
Sep 18

Charlie Becker ’76 shares a favorite memory that includes the current Spanish House, a storm window, and a snowball. As students begin their fourth week on campus, we hope they’re creating memories that last a lifetime, just like Charlie’s.
#GrinnellAlumni
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📣 Grinnell Alumni: Students say externship opportunities are so beneficial for them, but some can’t participate due to scheduling conflicts.
💼 The solution? YOU! Our program now offers flexible ways and times to get involved – Grinnell is now accepting hosts for WINTER BREAK (Jan 2-16).
📝 Sign up now to be an externship host (deadline is Sept. 30) through the bio link.
Sep 15

📣 Grinnell Alumni: Students say externship opportunities are so beneficial for them, but some can’t participate due to scheduling conflicts.
💼 The solution? YOU! Our program now offers flexible ways and times to get involved – Grinnell is now accepting hosts for WINTER BREAK (Jan 2-16).
📝 Sign up now to be an externship host (deadline is Sept. 30) through the bio link.
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As first-year students adjust to life on campus, alumna Sophie Neems ’16 reflects on her first year at Grinnell and offers some advice. What advice would you impart on the class of 2029?
Sep 11

As first-year students adjust to life on campus, alumna Sophie Neems ’16 reflects on her first year at Grinnell and offers some advice. What advice would you impart on the class of 2029? ...
Join us for Black Alumni Weekend Oct. 3-5 at Grinnell College. Hosted by the Grinnell Black Alumni Network (GBAN), the weekend will be filled with reconnection, reflection, and celebration.
Registration is open through Sept. 17. Visit the bio link to learn more and register.
Sep 6

Join us for Black Alumni Weekend Oct. 3-5 at Grinnell College. Hosted by the Grinnell Black Alumni Network (GBAN), the weekend will be filled with reconnection, reflection, and celebration.
Registration is open through Sept. 17. Visit the bio link to learn more and register.
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Beckett Pilling ‘28, left to right, Kayleen De Loera ’27, Thaina Theodoro ’27, and Genevieve Madigan ’28 took part in Rosenfield Program summer internships. They chatted with fellow students about their internship experiences at a newspaper and legal offices during a poster presentation this afternoon in the HSSC.
Sep 2

Beckett Pilling ‘28, left to right, Kayleen De Loera ’27, Thaina Theodoro ’27, and Genevieve Madigan ’28 took part in Rosenfield Program summer internships. They chatted with fellow students about their internship experiences at a newspaper and legal offices during a poster presentation this afternoon in the HSSC. ...
Cheers to Iulia Iordache ’15 for setting up a planned gift to benefit international students! The Iordache-Parikh Endowed Fund for the Office of International Student Affairs will meet students’ practical needs and facilitate positive experiences. Her gift honors the generosity of Saumil Parikh ’99, who established the scholarship that changed Iordache’s life.
Read all about in the bio link.
#GrinnellAlumni #givingtogrinnell
Aug 24

Cheers to Iulia Iordache ’15 for setting up a planned gift to benefit international students! The Iordache-Parikh Endowed Fund for the Office of International Student Affairs will meet students’ practical needs and facilitate positive experiences. Her gift honors the generosity of Saumil Parikh ’99, who established the scholarship that changed Iordache’s life.
Read all about in the bio link.
#GrinnellAlumni #givingtogrinnell
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Cuba: Art & Politics in Havana
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Germany and The Politics of Sustainability
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Camino de Santiago: Pilgrimage
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