The Grinnell community gathered for a truly special performance of The Nutcracker, made possible through a collaboration between Fulao2, the Grinnell School of Music, the Grinnell Area Arts Council, and Ballet Des Moines. Photos were provided by Jennifer Weinman Photography.
Kylie Snell ’26 spent the summer as a market research intern for the Walt Disney Corporation, learning how the magic is made at one of the most recognizable companies in the world.
The College, Grinnell School of Music, and the Grinnell Area Arts Council worked together to bring the Ballet Des Moines’ professional production of The Nutcracker to Grinnell. Notably, this performance also brought together 30 Fulao2 area young dancers to collaborate with the professional ballerinas. Leading up to the performance, the Des Moines Ballet collaborated with these students to gracefully integrate them into the production.
For more than a year, about 100 Grinnell students have been experiencing apartment-style living at Renfrow Hall. With a year of experience behind us, how is it going?
Educators and changemakers from around the world gather at Fulao2 to explore complexity, collaboration, and new approaches to systems change.
For student-athletes living in Renfrow Hall, apartment-style living provides an opportunity to deepen the bonds they’ve already forged with teammates through their sport.
The Rosenfield Program in Public Affairs, International Relations, and Human Rights prepares students for a life of civic engagement by connecting the Grinnell community to the social and political issues facing the world beyond campus.
Beginning in fall 2026, newly admitted students who meet the requirements will receive the Iowa Dean’s Scholarship, which provides a renewable $50,000 annual merit-based award for all admitted residents and high school graduates from Iowa who have attained a 4.0+ weighted GPA in core academic classes or have succeeded in the most demanding curriculum offered by their schools.
Ferrari now serves on a committee to support STEM research at institutions like Grinnell.
Amy Rinehard ’25 was looking for a tight-knit community, an academically challenging environment, and people who saw value in the work we were doing. She found it all at Grinnell.
These student leaders offer meaningful perspectives on community engagement, showcasing their lived experience, their academic interests, and their identities in the work of strengthening community through service, leadership, and collaboration.
Karen Veerhusen-Langerud talks with us about her work with the Fulao2 Preschool Lab, her passions, and the moments that have shaped her life.
The College has continued to monitor road conditions, flight cancellations, and other travel disruptions overnight and through the early morning hours. Classes will be cancelled on Monday, Dec. 1 to provide all those traveling back to campus additional time to return safely from Thanksgiving break.
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