Looking for an Alumni Mentor?

by Jessica Stewart

Looking to supercharge your personal and professional development? Ready to connect with amazing alums who can guide you toward your goals and enhance your skills? Get excited because MentorGrinnell is your gateway to a mentorship experience designed …

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Health Pros To Host Pre-Health Symposium

On Saturday, November 1, 2025, members of the Health Professions Career Community will have the unique opportunity to attend a full-day Pre-Health Symposium on the Grinnell campus. This event will feature a variety of educational and informational sessions designed to …

By Mary Jane Shroyer
Mary Jane Shroyer Director, Health Professions Career Community
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2026-2027 Public Policy Fellowships

Looking for an opportunity to explore public policy post-grad? Check out these fellowship opportunities below.

For fellowship application advising, please make an appointment with Ann Landstrom. For other policy career questions, reach out to Gracie Brandsgard.

Coro Fellowship in Public …

By Gracie Brandsgard
Gracie Brandsgard Director, Government, Law & Policy Career Community
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Colorado College Social Action Institute Summer 2026 Internship

Are you interested in social action and helping immigrant communities? As described on Colorado College’s Social Action Institute webpage, this .25-credit mentored internship program is an opportunity for students to engage in activist and/or advocacy work that aims to uphold/construct …

By Chad Berman
Chad Berman Lawrence S. Pidgeon Director, Education Professions Career Community
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Celebrating 2025’s National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) in Iowa

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National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM), taking place in October, serves an important time to celebrate the contributions of individuals with disabilities and the programs that make their success possible in today’s workforce.

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How Long Does It Take to Rebuild Credit? Here’s What You Can Expect

Rebuilding your credit from a low score can definitely seem overwhelming. The silver lining is that, with a bit of patience and consistent effort, you really can improve your credit over time. How long it takes to see a difference …

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Alum in Residence: Alyssa Hyndman ’20

Medical student Alyssa Hyndman ’20 will visit campus October 8 – 9, 2025, as an Alum in Residence for the Health Professions Career Community. Her visit will include:

Biography: As a biology major with a neuroscience concentration, Alyssa was involved with Questbridge …

By Mary Jane Shroyer
Mary Jane Shroyer Director, Health Professions Career Community
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ADEA to Host Pre-Dental Conference

The annual ADEA GoDental Recruitment Event is happening Saturday, March 21, 2026 in Montreal.  Designed for prospective dentistry students, this free event brings together admissions representatives from dental schools in the U.S. and Canada to offer pre-dent students the opportunity to …

By Mary Jane Shroyer
Mary Jane Shroyer Director, Health Professions Career Community
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Designing Your Premed Journey

Join Cate Jackson, a Senior Communications and Outreach Specialist at the Association for American Medical Colleges (AAMC), for a free webinar on Wednesday, September 24, at 12:30pm Central. This webinar is ideal for students just beginning their premed path and …

By Mary Jane Shroyer
Mary Jane Shroyer Director, Health Professions Career Community
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Save the Date! Second-Year Spotlight Conference in November 2025

Second-year students, save the date for the evening of Friday, November 7 and all-day Saturday, November 8, 2025!

Located on the Grinnell College campus, the Second-Year Spotlight brings together our best resources – our alumni paired with networking opportunities and tools …

By Dani Perkins
Dani Perkins Senior Director, Exploratory Career Community
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Tips for Med School Applicants

If you’re planning to apply to medical school for the 2027 incoming class, now is the time to start getting organized. In the article below, the AAMC’s Premed Navigator monthly newsletter offers some important resources and dates to keep track …

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