Grinnellians in the News
Grinnellians are out in the world doing great things. When Grinnellians are featured in newspapers, writing prominent blog posts, or just showing up doing something awesome we want to make sure you can see the great work being done by your fellow alumni and others tied to Grinnell.
Rochester schools honor ‘legend’ Mike Hopkins
Mike Hopkins '78 is honored as he retires from the Rochester School District as Superintendent.
Fosters.com – May 23, 2019
Students Explore from Peace Corps to Pentagon
Sixteen Grinnell College students devoted a week this spring to learning about international affairs outside of the classroom during the International Affairs Study Tour in Washington, D.C.
Iowa Ag Connection – May 13, 2019
Africa Cross-border Payment Startup Chipper Cash Secures $2.4m Investment Led by Deciens Capital
Chipper Cash, an African cross-border payment startup has raised a $2.4 million seed round led by Deciens Capital. Also joining the funding round are 500 Startups and Liquid 2 Ventures.
Co-founded by Ham Serunjogi ’16 (Uganda) and Maijid Moujaled ’14 (Ghana) in October 2018, Chipper Cash offers no-fee, P2P, cross-border mobile-money payments in Africa.
We featured Chipper Cash in November in an alumni newstory.
Innovation Village – May 09, 2019
Buffett Reveals ‘Outrageous’ Acts That Lifted College’s Endowment to $2 Billion
Warren Buffett recalls the partnership between himself and Joe Rosenfield ’25 as part of George Drake ’56's new book Mentor, Life and Legacy of Joe Rosenfield.
Bloomberg – May 02, 2019
Out actor/singer finds meaning in ‘Jubilee’
With “Jubilee” (now premiering at Arena Stage in Washington D.C.), actor Jaysen Wright ’09 relays a compelling piece of African-American music and social history.
Washington Blade – Apr. 27, 2019
New book looks at historical violence in Congress and the relevance for today
The Field of Blood: Violence in Congress and the Road to Civil War features stories about Grinnell College founder Josiah Grinnell and his time in congress.
Omaha World-Herald – Apr. 27, 2019
How Improv Helps You Handle Handel
John Rommerieim, Blanche Johnson Professor of Music speaks with Iowa Public Radio on composing and conducting.
Iowa Public Radio – Apr. 15, 2019
Geoff Brumfield on Nuclear technology
Geoff Brumfiel ’00 discusses the future of nuclear technology, the effects of Fukushima on public perception, and the role of scientists in deciding policy.
Technology Area – Apr. 14, 2019
Tran Le earns Explore Microsoft internship after only one semester of Computer Science
Tran Le ’21 switched from Economics to Computer Science and was able to get an intership with Microsoft.
Hackernoon – Apr. 12, 2019
Liming earns top ratings
John Liming ’78 has given a AV Preeminent rate highlighting excellence in law practice.
Crescent-News – Apr. 7, 2019
Wendy Knox’s Frank Theatre, known for shows in abandoned buildings, wraps up 30th season
Wendy Knox ’79, and the Frank Theatre has developed a reputation for staging works in unusual spaces.
Twin Cities Pioneer Press – Apr. 05, 2019
Holocaust survivor educated in Iowa returns to recount her days at Auschwitz, warn against 'corrosive' hatred
When Celina Karp Biniaz ’52 talks about her time at a Nazi death camp, she tries not to do feel anger. Instead, she hopes to convey an aura of peace and forgiveness.
Des Moines Register – Mar. 31, 2019
Ricenbaw tapped as principal of year
Ross Ricenbaw ’02 was selected as the 2019 Middle School Principal of the Year.
The Waverly News – Mar. 27, 2019
White Activism Is Crucial In The Wake of Right-Wing Terrorism
Author Laura El Alam ’97 discusses the role all whites have in disavowing white supremacy.
Muslim Matters – Mar. 25, 2019
This animal activist used to get in your face - now he's going after your palate
Bruce Friedrich ’96 is taking a different approach to getting others to remove animal products from their diet.
Seattle Time – Apr. 14, 2019
Minnesota’s new DNR commissioner: Cool hand for a hot seat
Sarah Strommen ’95, is the first woman to be appointed Minnesota’s DNR commissioner.
Star Tribune – Mar. 16, 2019
In the end, what is a home?
Ellen Gilman ’60, a longtime theater writer, publishes a memoir about working as an art specialist for over 20 years at a retirement facility in the Bronx
Our Town – Mar. 14, 2019
In San Francisco, a young, queer woman of color wants to redefine food criticism
Soleil Ho ’09 is bring a new style and viewpoint to being a food critic.
Washington Post – Mar. 08, 2019
Grinnellian Joins The World Food Prize As Director Of Planning
The World Food Prize Foundation announced Meghna Ravishankar ’17 has joined the Foundation as the new Director of Planning
AgriMarketing – Mar. 07, 2019
Grinnell College Professor Honored at Statehouse During Black History Month
The Iowa House honored Kesho Scott for Black History Month.
WHO-TV – Feb. 27, 2019
Merry Alpern's controversial and celebrated series 'Dirty Windows' on view at Galerie Miranda
Merry Alpern's ’77 'Dirty Windows' is a series of pictures taken through a bathroom window of an illegal adult club.
Art Daily – Feb. 25, 2019
Grinnellian named Flagler Artist of the Year
Trish Vevera ’62 has combined artistic styles to find her own style, which she herself terms “abstracted reality.”
Flagler Live – Feb. 01, 2019
American Farmland Trust Announces Grinnellian Hired As VP For Programs
Dr. Beth Sauerhaft ’85, will help lead AFT's national initiatives that seek to protect farmland, combat climate change, conserve water, engage women landowners in improving environmental stewardship, support farm viability and bring a new generation of farmers on to the land.
AgriMarketing – Jan. 29, 2019
Reflections on Martin Luther King Jr.
U.S. Rep. Tom Cole ’71, take a moment to reflect.
The Ada News – Jan. 23, 2019
Kay and Matthew Bucksbaum, champions of music school, inducted to Aspen Hall of Fame
Life Trustee Kay Bucksbaum ’51, and her husband Matthew (deceased) enshrined in the Aspen Hall of Fame as members of its 2019 class.
The Aspen Times – Jan. 18, 2019
Strawdog Theatre Company Announces New Artistic Director
Leda Hoffmann ’09 joins the Strawdog Theater.
Broadway World – Jan. 16, 2019
Grinnellian Joins Dorsey Health Strategies in Minneapolis
Kristen Barlow ’07 has joined International law firm Dorsey & Whitney LLP and its healthcare consulting firm, Dorsey Health Strategies.
Dorsey – Jan. 07, 2019
May Gives Solo Proformances in California
Heather May ’92 presented a one-person play that she authored titled Rearranging the Furniture at an American Society for Theatre Research (ASTR) forum as well as at the University of California at Irvine for members of that institution’s Department of Drama.
Hobart and William Smith Colleges – Jan. 04, 2019