The Grinnellian: an e-newsletter for Grinnell alumni and friends October 2026
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Tom Hopkins, left, Sandy Kaneoka, Sean Hopkins ’22, Erin Hurley, Enya Gamble ’22, and Camarin Madigan ’00 Natatorium lobby named for beloved Grinnell swimming and diving coach

In 28 years leading Pioneers swimming, Erin Hurley won 39 conference championships and helped shape the lives of thousands of student-athletes. Learn more >>

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Ren-Gay-Vous! Seattle
Oct. 24 at 6 p.m. PT

Government, Law & Policy Virtual Meetup
Nov. 4 at 7 p.m. CT

In Conversation Des Moines with President Anne F. Harris and Deanna Strable
Nov. 16 at 5:30 p.m. CT

Find other upcoming events on the Grinnell Alumni Events Calendar.

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Nancy Hernandez ’13 is making new discoveries as a FDA scientist. Learn more >>
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Gift will extend family’s Grinnell legacy

An estate gift from William Gruenwald ’42 and Joan Gruenwald will contribute $11 million to Grinnell’s unrestricted endowment.
Learn more >>
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Grinnell to launch environmental studies major in fall 2027

New major and immersive, place-based semester at CERA will expand opportunities for environmental learning and exploration at Grinnell. Learn more >>
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Kathy Clemons ’95 shares life and career experience with Grinnellians

The global head of leadership at BlackRock, Clemons gives students advice on how they tell the story of their ideas. Learn more >>

 Kathy Clemons ’95
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