The Grinnellian: an e-newsletter for Grinnell alumni and friends May 2026
Text: The Grinnellian. The official Alumni and Friends Newsletter. Text is set on a red background.
Grinnell College Athletic Hall of Fame wall plaques. Ten Grinnellians selected for induction into Athletic Hall of Fame

The inductees played or coached at Grinnell from the 1970s to early 2020s. Learn more >>

Text: Upcoming Events on red background.

Virtual Town Hall with President Anne F. Harris
TONIGHT at 6 p.m. CT

Reunion 2026
May 28-31

Summer Picnics
June 7-Aug. 9

White text on red background. Text: Giving in Action

The Alumni Council’s Philanthropy Committee raised more than $16,000 for need-based grants that will help students with career preparation. Learn more >>
Reunion attendees stroll through Central Campus during the Reunion 2025 Block Party.
Over 1,400 Grinnellians returning for Alumni Reunion Weekend

Taking place May 28-31, Reunion 2026 will be jam-packed with activities, reuniting, and celebrations.
Learn more >>
The Ramsey Weeks offices in Grinnell.
Ensuring – and insuring – a healthy future for students

Local insurance agency Ramsey-Weeks has committed to giving a $75,000 gift to support health and wellness at Grinnell College.
Learn more >>
Text: Celebrating Commencement. Image: Student toss their graduation caps into the air at the end of the commencement ceremony.

One of first computer science grads returns for mentoring

During a time of change in the industry, former Microsoft corporate vice president Ali Akgün ’93 discussed AI and the future with Grinnellians. Learn more >>

 Ali Akgün ’93
Trivia: What is the name of the bell rung at Commencement? Hit reply to send in your answer. The first five correct answers get a prize. Text: Campus Corner - Evolving the Honor G: A community-informed process. Image: A Grinnell Volleyball play goes for a spike.
Grinnell Logo with double laurel leaves Consider a career with Grinnell College! Jobs at Grinnell Grinnell Logo with double laurel leaves
Red Text and Icon on a white background. Text: Facebook Icon: Facebook Logo (F cut out of a box). Red Text and Icon on a white background. Text: Instagram Icon: Instagram Logo (stylized camera front profile). Red Text and Icon on a white background. Text: LinkedIn Icon: LinkedIn logo (lowercase in cut out of a box).
Alumni Home Giving to Grinnell Volunteering Update your Info
We invite you to share your feedback about the e-newsletter or suggest ideas for future editions by contacting us at:
Grinnell College logo with Office of Development and Alumni Relations
Logo: Mailbox

733 Broad St.
Grinnell, IA
50112-1690

 Logo: Phone hand set  866-850-1846
Logo: Envelope  alumni@grinnell.edu
It's easy to update your Email Preferences. Be sure to add alumni@grinnell.edu to your address book or safe senders list so our emails get to your inbox. You may also review our Privacy Policy.