The Grinnellian: an e-newsletter for Grinnell alumni and friends September 2026
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Joy Sales ’13, Mateo Jarquín ’13, and Alexandra Odom ’16 Grinnell’s Mellon Mays Fellows find early-career success

Joy Sales ’13, Mateo Jarquín ’13, and Alexandra Odom ’16 are among the Grinnell alumni carrying the fellowship’s mission forward as scholars, educators, and mentors. Learn more >>

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Grinnell College Athletics Reunion and We Are Family Weekend
Sept. 25-27

Public Health + Healthcare Administration Virtual Meetup
Sept. 29 at 7 p.m. CT

Twin Cities In Conversation with President Anne F. Harris and Malinda Schmiechen ’88
Oct. 8 at 6 p.m. CT

Find other upcoming events on the Grinnell Alumni Events Calendar.

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All LGBTQIA+ and allied Grinnell alumni are invited to gather at several Ren-Gay-Vous! held across the country next month.
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Maritime attorney David Reisman ’89 oversees record Key Bridge settlement

As lead counsel for the state of Maryland, the Grinnell grad secured a $2.25 billion resolution.
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It’s A Cluster: Class agents start podcast for deeper alumni connection

Taking the place of the class letter, the podcast will highlight classmates’ expertise and cover a wide range of topics. Learn more >>
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Students get hands-on career exposure during international summer internships

Established by Will Schnabel ’89 and Kim Berg, the Robert Cadmus Jr. International Endowed Internship Fund provides students with immersive global experiences. Learn more >>

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Trivia: What alumnus served as SAG executive director and NFLPA interim executive director? Hit reply to send in your answer. The first five correct answers get a prize. Text: Campus Corner - Antionette Priscilla Carroll is 2026 Social Innovator in Residence. Image: Antionette Priscilla Carroll
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