Grinnell College

About the organization

Grinnell College is a private, coed, residential liberal arts and sciences college located in Grinnell, Iowa. The college was founded in 1846, and since then it confers bachelor of arts degrees in 26 major fields and offers individualized curriculum planning and advising. Grinnell College's mission is to provide an education in the liberal arts through free inquiry and the open exchange of ideas. With the creation of the Grinnell Prize, the College is extending its educational mission beyond the campus and alumni community to individuals anywhere who believe innovative social justice programs create a better world.