The Grinnellian: an e-newsletter for Grinnell alumni and friends July 2025
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Dana Ulery ’59 in a photo taken in 1960. 1959 Grinnell alumna was first female engineer at NASA Jet Propulsion Lab

Sophia Ramalli ’27 has brought greater recognition to the scientific contributions of Dana Ulery ’59.
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Summer Picnics
July 19-Aug. 10

Ren-Gay-Vous pride event Washington D.C.
July 20 at 2-4 p.m. ET

Ren-Gay-Vous pride event Twin Cities
July 25 at 6-8 p.m. CT

Find other upcoming events on the Grinnell Alumni Events Calendar.

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The three 2025 Schwab Alumni grant recipients are focusing on important youth educational projects. Learn more >>
Hal Fuson ’67 and Pam Crist Fuson ’68
Endowing creativity

Hal Fuson ’67 and Pam Crist Fuson ’68 have established an endowed fund for the Arts, Media & Communications Career Community.
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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.
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A Grinnell “Survivor”

Mary Zheng ’15 on resilience, reality TV, and the lasting impact of a Grinnell education. Learn more >>

 Mary Zheng ’15
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