Map of the Southwestern US with dots at the locations of the Grinnell College regional networks.

Southwest Regional Networks

Grinnellians are engaged across the Southwest, from the major metro areas of Texas to the high desert communities of New Mexico and Arizona. Whether you’re in Dallas, Austin, Houston, San Antonio, Albuquerque, Santa Fe, Phoenix, or Tucson, there are opportunities to connect with fellow alumni, families, and friends of the College.

Want to get involved? If you’re interested in volunteering and helping plan events, or don’t see a network near you, please contact Monique Armbrister, associate director of alumni and donor relations, at 641-269-4417 or armbristerm@grinnell.edu.

For upcoming events in your area, visit the Alumni Events Calendar.

Grinnell-in-Dallas/Fort Worth

Includes: Greater Dallas–Fort Worth area of Texas

Community size: Approximately 200 alumni, plus about 285 students, families, and friends of the College.

Regional Coordinator(s): Vacant - Interested in helping lead this network? Contact Monique Armbrister

Grinnell-in-Austin

Includes: Austin, Texas, and the surrounding areas

Community size: Approximately 290 alumni, plus about 225 students, families, and friends of the College.

Regional Coordinator(s): Vacant - Interested in helping lead this network? Contact Monique Armbrister

Grinnell-in-Houston

Includes: Greater Houston metropolitan area

Community size: Approximately 215 alumni, plus 225 students, families, and friends of the College.

Regional Coordinator(s): Vacant - Interested in helping lead this network? Contact Monique Armbrister

Grinnell-in-San Antonio

Includes: Greater San Antonio area

Community size: Approximately 80 alumni, plus about 75 students, families, and friends of the College.

Regional Coordinator(s): Vacant - Interested in helping lead this network? Contact Monique Armbrister

Grinnell-in-Northern New Mexico

Includes: Santa Fe, Albuquerque, and the surrounding areas

Community size: Approximately 165 alumni and 265 students, families, and friends of the College.

Regional Coordinator(s): Vacant - Interested in helping lead this network? Contact Monique Armbrister

Grinnell-in-the-Sun Belt

Includes: Southern Arizona, including Phoenix and Tucson

Community size: Approximately 320 alumni, plus 305 students, families, and friends of the College.

Regional Coordinator(s): Vacant - Interested in helping lead this network? Contact Monique Armbrister