Summer 2024 Education Policy Internship at Learning Policy Institute for Recent Graduates and Current Graduate Students

Are you a recent graduate of Grinnell College or are currently in graduate school? Are you thinking of pursuing a career in education policy? The Learning Policy Institute is offering a summer 2024 internship that may be of interest to …

By Chad Berman
Chad Berman Lawrence S. Pidgeon Director, Education Professions Career Community
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Grinnell College Announces Monica Sanders as the Inaugural Social Innovator in Residence  

 Grinnell College Press Release

Grinnell College is thrilled to announce Monica Sanders as the distinguished inaugural recipient of the Social Innovator in Residence Program. This initiative, deeply rooted in Grinnell’s rich legacy of social justice and engaged citizenship, represents a …

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Résumé Builder: Virtual Experiences with Forage

Students: Are you seeking to build skills over a school break (or even a weekend)? You can engage in free, short virtual work experiences through Forage. Committing just a few hours can help you to better understand career pathways, build …

By Robin Bourjaily
Robin Bourjaily Exploratory Adviser
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Capital One Recruiters’ 5 Resume Tips for Students

It’s time to boil down your college experience into a one-page document that sells who you are to a stranger. Where do you list your major? How do you summarize your invigorating internship or great part-time job? What kind of …

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2024-2025 LSAT Test Dates Released

The Law School Admission Council (LSAC) has released the dates for the 2024-2025 LSAT administrations, August 2024 through June 2025.

For the 2024-2025 testing cycle, the primary test dates and score release dates are:

In some cases, an additional testing …

By Gracie Brandsgard
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The Classics Prepare Students for Law School and More

Think a classics major is a throwback to an earlier era, with little application in the modern world?

Think again, says classics and political science double major Makaila Hootman ’25. Hootman came to Grinnell with a strong desire to go …

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Rare Summer 2024 Clinical Counseling Internship Opportunity for Undergrads

The following is a great summer 2024 opportunity for students interested in clinical counseling work through the Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center. This is a rare opportunity that provides actual clinical experience in counseling to undergraduates

Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center (CCHMC) 

By Chad Berman
Chad Berman Lawrence S. Pidgeon Director, Education Professions Career Community
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The Role of Humility in Health Care

Humility could be key to the future of health care. In this Academic Minute, Arizona State University’s Barret Michalec examines why. Michalec is an associate professor in Arizona State’s Edson College of Nursing and Health Innovation.

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Multicultural Leadership Program

The Des Moines Performing Arts Center is hosting a leadership program May 21 – 31, 2024, for “students of color interested in developing their leadership skills in business and/or arts management.” The application deadline is March 15.

The program promises …

By Rachel Edwards Harvith '00
Rachel Edwards Harvith '00 Director, Arts, Media & Communications Career Community
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5 Common Cover Letter Mistakes to Avoid When Applying for Your First Job

Applying for your first job can be intimidating. Luckily, there’s a way to significantly improve your chances of getting hired: including a cover letter in your application whether it’s required or not. Doing so shows a level of professionalism that …

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