The Grinnellian: an e-newsletter for Grinnell alumni and friends April 2026
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Susan Holden McCurry ’71 Susan Holden McCurry ’71 to receive Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award

From launching the Global Learning Program to her leadership as a trustee, McCurry always makes Grinnell College the top priority. Learn more >>

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2026 Grinnell-in-Des Moines and the AI Machine
April 25 at 12:30-3:30 p.m. CT

Grinnell-in-Oklahoma Growing Change: Farming, Climate, and the Future of the Land
May 2 at 10 a.m.-3 p.m. CT

Virtual Presidential Town Hall
May 21 at 6 p.m. CT

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Alumni Council members met with campus leaders, created a new officer position, and gave career guidance to students during their spring meeting. Read the meeting summary >>
Christina Cutlip ’83
BOT chair applauds Grinnell’s evolution into a global campus

Christina Cutlip ’83 is the first international graduate and the first Black woman to serve as Board chair. Learn more >>
Sam Harris '58
Sam Harris’ life was inspired by compassion and courage

The 1958 Grinnell graduate recently passed away. He will be recognized with an honorary degree at Commencement in May.
Learn more >>
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“This is why we come here”

A Scholars’ Convocation by Sam Tanenhaus ’77 highlighted the enduring importance of the liberal arts. Learn more >>

 Sam Tanenhaus ’77
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