The College and the town share more than just a name.
Features
![Beronda Montgomery reviewing flowers in a field](https://magazine.grinnell.edu/sites/default/files/styles/300x200/public/magazine-feature-images/F-Lessons_2000x1125.jpg?itok=T2rmqVLf)
Grinnell’s new dean applies knowledge gained from the world of plants to the life of the College.
![crenellations of brick building exposed to atrium with skylights, woodwork, and elevated walkway](https://magazine.grinnell.edu/sites/default/files/styles/300x200/public/magazine-feature-images/F-Humanities_2000x1125.jpg?itok=9uqyAZx9)
Grinnell College invests in state-of-the-art facility for humanities and social studies.
![Anne Harris and unknown person](https://magazine.grinnell.edu/sites/default/files/styles/300x200/public/Feature_Inauguration_2000x1125.jpg?itok=Wk358bfX)
The College’s 14th leader was officially installed during a ceremony that was remarkable for the enthusiasm, joy, and aspirations shared.
![20 Reasons to Love Grinnell graphic with heart](https://magazine.grinnell.edu/sites/default/files/styles/300x200/public/magazine-feature-images/Feature_20Reasons_2000x1125.jpg?itok=ziUTO10q)
Read a collection of 20 tiny love letters from alumni, faculty, and staff to learn the reasons they love Grinnell.
![Kathy Clemons-Beasley (left) chats with Carlton Segbefia](https://magazine.grinnell.edu/sites/default/files/styles/300x200/public/magazine-feature-images/Feature_Wilson_Center_2000x1125.jpg?itok=3OhMr3Vz)
The Wilson Center offers students dozens of fresh ways to imagine and explore future careers, often with a little help from alums.
![Illustration woman in lotus position with dark hair flowing upwards and overlain with floral designs](https://magazine.grinnell.edu/sites/default/files/styles/300x200/public/Great-Awk_1_2000x1125.jpg?itok=RA37xTJv)
The pandemic led many alumni to reevaluate their careers and make dramatic changes. Here’s what they learned.
![Eliza Willis, Autumn Wilke, and students](https://magazine.grinnell.edu/sites/default/files/styles/300x200/public/magazine-feature-images/Accessibility_2000x1125.jpg?itok=1QPP9trT)
Students’ experience with human-centered design brings changes to campus — and to their own lives.
![Grinnell College football team celebrating](https://magazine.grinnell.edu/sites/default/files/styles/300x200/public/magazine-feature-images/Lost-Seasons_2000x1125.jpg?itok=m4Tk1Vw1)
How student-athletes’ sense of community and team culture was challenged and changed.
![Prevost's tutorial meeting outside](https://magazine.grinnell.edu/sites/default/files/styles/300x200/public/magazine-feature-images/F-T-20210916.tutorial.prevost.306_1.jpg?itok=DQnMSMmQ)
Few predicted the changes from 1971 would last 50 years.