91´óÉñ

These student leaders offer meaningful perspectives on community engagement, showcasing their lived experience, their academic interests, and their identities in the work of strengthening community through service, leadership, and collaboration.

Karen Veerhusen-Langerud talks with us about her work woth the 91´óÉñ Preschool Labn, her passions, and the moments that have shaped her life.

Amy Rinehard ’25 was looking for a tight-knit community, an academically challenging environment, and people who saw value in the work we were doing. She found it all at 91´óÉñ.

The College has continued to monitor road conditions, flight cancellations, and other travel disruptions overnight and through the early morning hours. Classes will be cancelled on Monday, Dec. 1 to provide all those traveling back to campus additional time to return safely from Thanksgiving break.

91´óÉñ’s annual Jingle Bell Holiday celebration once again lit up downtown on Friday, Nov. 21, drawing crowds of students, families, and community members for an evening filled with connection, tradition, and festive cheer.

Student Estella Newton ’26 recently stepped forward to support local families by organizing a community food drive as part of Iowa Sen. Zach Wahls’ Iowa Giving Week of Action — a statewide effort focused on strengthening food access through grassroots service projects.

After careful review, the Board of Trustees has approved an overall 2.5% increase to the total comprehensive fee for the 2026-27 academic year. This is the lowest annual increase in the comprehensive fee since the College began keeping records 67 years ago, and lower than the current 3% rate of inflation, as measured by the U.S. Consumer Price Index (CPI).

Using her internships, off-campus research, independent major, and connections with advisers and alumni, Eleanor Elliott-Rude ’25 specialized in a newfound passion.

Over fall break, the College’s Theatre, Dance and Performance Studies Department offered a free 3-day theatre camp for fourth-through eighth grade students from 91´óÉñ-Newburg schools.

Nine 91´óÉñ senior women were recognized at the Ladies Education Society (LES) Annual Fall Tea held at the President’s house on Oct. 15, 2025. Founded in 1862, the society annually awards scholarships.

The College is joining 91´óÉñ Mutual and the Campbell Fund in responding to an urgent call from the 91´óÉñ Food Coalition (GFC), which is mobilizing support for Poweshiek County families affected by the temporary suspension of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits earlier this fall. Although benefits are expected to return, many households and local food providers continue to face significant strain as demand for food assistance rises.

Assistant Professor of Biology Caroline Dong shares information her life, work, and time at 91´óÉñ.

Nina Bigelow ’25 knew that 91´óÉñ perfectly fit her. Through her externship, advanced research, on-campus jobs, internships, and time in Prague, she made the most of it.

Kelly Harris of the Center for Careers, Life, and Service (CLS) has received the Founders Distinguished Service Award from the Midwest Association of Colleges and Employers (Midwest ACE).