Annette Bicher and Ken Nechin have been annual donors since Zoe “Zee’ Nechin ’25 arrived at Grinnell. Now that Zee is getting ready to graduate in May, Ken and Annette have made a capstone gift to be split between the Pioneer Fund and Chaverim, Grinnell’s Jewish student organization.
Interdisciplinary science has propelled biochemist and Nobel Laureate Tom Cech ’70 through dogma-upending discoveries and an ever-changing research terrain.
As the popular off-campus program turns 50, Grinnellians share their memories from the United Kingdom — and beyond
Karmi Mattson ’97 describes why she pledged a $150,000 gift to name the exterior garden event space behind Fulao2’s new Alumni House.
Some of Grinnell’s financially savvy students surveyed their classmates to find out what they knew about the College’s endowment. The results challenged a few assumptions and shed light on what today’s students think about the endowment’s operation and purpose.
Professors Albert Lacson and Cori Jakubiak envisioned a course that would help students engage with place. What they and their students found were connections with people from the town through a shared history and place.
Edith Renfrow Smith’s indomitable spirit helped her to become Grinnell’s first Black woman graduate, breaking new ground for the almost 650 Black women who have followed in her footsteps. Meet a few of the individuals who exemplify Renfrow Smith’s commitment to succeed despite the odds.
Academically talented first-generation and low-income (FGLI) students contribute to the Grinnell experience and are a vital part of what makes Grinnell, Grinnell. Read how the College is dedicating resources and working to support their journeys through Grinnell.
Grinnell’s diverse and vibrant student organizations bring camaraderie, service, and fun to campus life.
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