Recent Stories

Three sets of unforgettable summers in the Four Corners
An endowed fund established by Don Marquardt ’70 supports research, recreation, and internships in the Southwest U.S.

Three 1970s alums join Grinnell College Alumni Council
Newly elected members have in-depth knowledge about philanthropy and nonprofit organizations.

Betty Dandridge Johnson ’79
Even in retirement, Betty Dandridge Johnson ’79 continues to share her higher education expertise.

Learning what Grinnellians do pushes Adarsh Sharma ’27 to get involved in seemingly everything
A computer science and economics major, Sharma has had a super active first two years at the College.

Uganda native John Kafumbe ’28 is first recipient of Gurira Family Scholarship
Named in honor of Rogers and Josephine Gurira, the need-based scholarship supports African international students.

Young alumna makes planned gift to benefit international students
Grateful for the scholarship she received at Grinnell, Iulia Iordache ’15 is paying it forward.

Quest to find dad brings alumna into Italian noble family
The incredible story of how Nikki Carlson ’87 became Maria Nicoletta (Nikki) d’Urso.

Class of 1975 sets a new record for 50th reunion fundraising
The class established a new Endowed Civic Education and Innovation Fund as one of its giving options.