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.
Jazz legend Herbie Hancock talks music, recovery, and partying with Prince
Jazz giant Herbie Hancock '60 is working on an album with Snoop and Pharrell; he'll preview it at the Minnesota Zoo.
Star Tribune - Aug. 10, 2017
Grinnellian providing keynote at Global Wellness Summit
Alexia Brue '95 and Melisse Gelula, co-founders of wellness media powerhouse Well+Good, will be delivering the keynote at the Global Wellness Summit.
PR Web - Aug. 2, 2017
Grinnell senior interning in London with the U.S. State Department
Sydney Bergman '18, was selected to participate in a summer study placement with the Embassy of the United States of America in London through the U.S. Department of State.
Newton Daily News - July 26, 2017
Grinnellian joins Iowa City Downtown District as art director
Five years after its founding, the Iowa City Downtown District continues to grow with the addition of a part-time arts director, Thomas Agran '09.
The Daily Iowan - July 25, 2017
Pioneer football player nominated for service award
Carson Dunn '18, has been nominated for the 2017 Allstate AFCA Good Works Team®.
Federal News Radio - July 10, 2017
Thomas’ 3 perspectives in leading GSA’s acquisition service
Alan Thomas '92, who became the fourth commissioner of the Federal Acquisition Service at the General Services Administration June 26, knows a little something about teamwork from his time as a Pioneer basketball player.
Federal News Radio - June 26, 2017
Professor Lousin Honored for Sixth Year in a Row by Illinois State Historical Society
Professor Ann M. Lousin '64 of The John Marshall Law School in Chicago was once again honored by the Illinois State Historical Society for her writings on Illinois constitutional law.
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel - June 14, 2017
Researchers advocate statistical approach to search for Earth-like planets
A team of astronomers at the University of Chicago and Grinnell College seeks to change the way scientists approach the search for Earth-like planets orbiting stars other than the sun.
Science Magazine - June 13, 2017
Grinnellian gives the commencement speech and receives honorary degree
Leonard Kurz '75 shared words of wisdom with the Rockland Community College 2017 graduating class.
Speech Flipbook - May 21, 2017
GQ declares Kumail Nanjiani Is the Future of Funny
GQ features 2017 commencement speaker Kumail Nanjiani '01 after his breakout role on Silicon Valley and a upcoming rom-com The Big Sick.
GQ - May 16, 2017
Five Decades of Street Art and Culture Around the Globe
Photographer Martha Cooper '63 is featured in a story telling the story of her photography career which has traversed the globe.
Featured Shoot - May 15, 2017
Barbershop Books Reading Program Coming to Little Rock
Alvin Irby '07 and Charles Blake '05, are working together to organize a local coalition to implement the program in 10 barbershops in Little Rock by the end of the summer.
KARK-TV Online - May 9, 2017
Neil Goodspeed named one of the 15 Most Innovative Agency Executives in Media Buying and Planning
A 12-year agency veteran, Neil Goodspeed '96 has served as director, consumer engagement for Carmichael Lynch since November 2014 and has worked on campaigns for clients such as Suburu and Jack Link's.
Neil's profile is about half way through the article
AdWeek - May 8, 2017
Women in STEM: Dr. Angela Kent
Dr. Angela Kent '92, visiting Scientist at the Shedd Aquarium Microbiome Lab, talks about her passion for genetics and microbiology and what the study of microbiomes tell us about the health of the environment.
Chicago Woman - May 2, 2017
Wounds, War and Poetry: Using Creativity to Heal
After returning from the Vietnam War almost five years after commencement, Dennis Maulsby '64 channeled his war experiences into various creative outlets, ultimately pursuing writing poetry. Dennis is featured on the Iowa Public Radio program Talk of Iowa.
Iowa Public Radio - Apr. 26, 2017
Grinnellian named Vice President of Clinical Development
Bio-Path Holdings, Inc., today announced the appointment of William Hahne, MD '76, to the newly created position of vice president of clinical research.
The Street - Apr. 17, 2017
Survivor Celina Biniaz: The youngest of Schindler’s Jews
Celina (Karp) Biniaz '52 is alive today, at age 85, because of the actions of Oskar Schindler, the Czech businessman memorialized in Steven Spielberg’s 1993 film “Schindler’s List.” She is the youngest of the roughly 1,200 Jews Schindler rescued.
Jewish Journal - Mar. 29, 2017
Patty Isacson Sabee Joins Planet Word as its First Executive Director
Planet Word – a new, nonprofit, interactive museum of words and language that will be the first of its kind anywhere in the world – announced today that it has named Patty Isacson Sabee '82 Executive Director, effective immediately.
Planet Word Press Release - Mar. 27, 2017
‘Patti Cake$’ Starring Siddharth Dhananjay to Be Celebrated at SF Int’l Film Festival
“Patti Cake$,” the breakout hit of this year’s Sundance Film Festival and Geremy Jasper’s debut feature, also starring Indian American actor-musician Siddharth Dhananjay '14, will be the Centerpiece film at the 60th San Francisco International Film Festival.
IndiaWest - Mar. 24, 2017
Grinnellian named Interim Chair of the Public Service Commission; Interim CEO of the Department of Public Service
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo appointed Gregg Sayre '72 to the position.
State of New York - Mar. 8, 2017
Grinnellian bringing African Art to North Carolina Art Museum
Elizabeth Perrill '99: Curatorial vision for new NC Museum of Art gallery
UNC Greensboro - Feb. 21, 2017
Grinnellian hoping to save student-athlete lives
This spring, Gian Corrado '91 is testing students at Boston Latin School for a type of heart condition that can go undetected.
Fox 25 WFXT - Feb. 21, 2017
New state historian 'was deliriously giddy' at 1st glimpse of Chimney Rock
Trevor Jones '94 wants all Nebraskans and visitors to have such a 'powerful' experience with history.
Omaha World-Herald - Feb. 19, 2017
The Grinnellian woman of ‘Star Wars.’
Rachel Heck Rose '01 is featured in a story on the Women of Star Wars, a story about the gender diversity at Industral Light and Magic.
New York Times - Feb. 10, 2017
David Hechler '72 Joins Law Business Media as Editor-in-Chief of Metropolitan Corporate Counsel
"I am excited by this opportunity to contribute to the continued evolution and growth of Metropolitan Corporate Counsel and other Law Business Media initiatives," Hechler said.
PR Web - Jan. 31, 2017
How can wealthy private colleges better serve low-income students?
Grinnell is highlighted as a positive example of how to do it right. Quotes included from Joe Bagnoli, dean of admission and financial aid and Michael Latham, vice-president for academic affairs and dean of the college.
PBS Newshour - Jan. 24, 2017
David Cook Martin on the proposed Mexican border wall
Why Trump’s wall with Mexico is so popular, and why it won’t work.
The Conversation - Jan. 24, 2017
Grinnellian tapped to help lead NC Department of Natural and Cultural Resources
Reid Wilson '82 named Chief Deputy Secretary of the North Carolina The Department of Natural and Cultural Resources.
NC Governor.gov - Jan. 19, 2017
Grinnellian named Arizona Daily Sun Citizen of the year
Neil Weintraub '86 named the Arizona Daily Sun’s Male Citizen of the Year.
Arizona Daily Sun Citizen - Jan. 2, 2017
Why this small college in Iowa is going global
The Washington Post features Grinnell's international class of 2020.
Washington Post - Dec. 21, 2016
Silicon Valley Owes Its Success To This Tech Genius You’ve Never Heard Of
They called Robert Noyce '49 the Mayor of Silicon Valley, but like many in public office, his work wasn’t well known.
Smithsonian - Dec. 12, 2016
Rebekah Rennick spoke to Cosmopolitan Mentsrual Equity
Rebekah Rennick '17 on why talking about periods and eliminating the tampon tax is so important — and what you can do to help.
Cosmopolitan - Nov. 17, 2016
President Kington on the struggles of single mothers
"I'm gay and African American. As a dad, I still have it easier than working moms."
Washington Post - Nov. 3, 2016
SAG-AFTRA Extends David P. White as National Executive Director & Chief Negotiator
Grinnellian David P. White '90 serves as chief executive officer and strategist for the world's largest entertainment union with approximately 160,000 members worldwide who work in film, television, broadcast news, commercials, music, video games and emerging media.
Broadway World - Oct. 17, 2016
Breaking the mold was just one of the things Dr. Ternberg is being remembered for
Dr. Jessie Ternberg '46 was the first female surgeon at Barnes Hospital in St. Louis and went on to even bigger accomplishments.
St. Louis Post-Dispatch - Sept. 23, 2016
Professor Kesho Scott inducted into the Iowa African American Hall of Fame
Kesho Scott, honored as the first African-American woman to earn tenure at Grinnell College.
Iowa Public Radio - Oct. 16, 2016
Trustee John Kispert joins the Board of Directors of tech company
John H. Kispert '85 joins Baysand's Board enhancing the board capabililties in finance, management, and operations.
Marketwired - Sept. 22, 2016
Grinnellian wins high school redesign competition XQ: The Super School Project
Erin Whalen '11 awarded $10 million prize to found a new school to help educational needs in Los Angeles.
Los Angeles Times - Sept. 14, 2016
Grinnellian featured in article on African Americans making a splash in the tech world
Marcus Eagan '12 featured by Huffington Post as one of 25 black founders making moves in tech.
Huffington Post - Aug. 29, 2016
Comics from The Sequence lead to something bigger
Comics created by Christine Stoddard '11 have been featured on the Huffington Post.
Huffington Post - July 28, 2016
David Maxwell in the Huffington Post
Trustee David Maxwell wrote a blog post for the Huffington post speaking to how our current political and social environment has changed.
Huffington Post - July 22, 2016
Leda Hoffman '09 directs Shakespeare
Leda Hoffman '09 is directing a group Wisconsin based actors at the Illinois Shakespeare Festival.
Shepard Express - July 19, 2016