Virtual Series Explores PharmD Track

The American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy is hosting PharmD Level Up , a dynamic series of live events designed to educate and inspire about the vast opportunities within pharmacy. Each session brings together pharmacy experts to explore career paths, emerging …

By Mary Jane Shroyer
Mary Jane Shroyer Director, Health Professions Career Community
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Summer Health Professions Education Program Application Due 2/5/25

The deadline to apply for the Summer Health Professions Education Program (SHPEP) is February 5. This free program is implemented at 12 universities across the nation. Each institution provides scholars with academic enrichment in the basic sciences and math, clinical …

By Mary Jane Shroyer
Mary Jane Shroyer Director, Health Professions Career Community
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Opinion: How to Actually Invest as a College Student

“The goal isn’t to get rich overnight. It’s to learn and become more self-assured so you can be a smart investor for the next few decades. Investing as a student doesn’t have to be difficult or confusing. If you are …

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Grinnellians Reflect on Global Education Roles

By Margaret Morey ’25 and Hope Zionts ’26, Global Fellowship Ambassadors

Grinnellians from all academic disciplines have travelled across the world in pursuit of teaching roles.

Last year, Katherine (Katie) Hirschboeck ’23 who is a December graduate from Trempealeau, Wisconsin, …

By Laura Poole
Laura Poole Program Coordinator
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CLS Alumni Connections – December 2025

The Center for Careers, Life, and Service (CLS) is here to support alumni at every stage of their professional journey. Whether you’re exploring new career paths, seeking networking opportunities, or looking for ways to give back, the CLS offers a …

By Dani Perkins
Dani Perkins Senior Director, Exploratory Career Community
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New Education and Social Services Handshake Collection!

The Center for Careers, Life, and Service has created a new Handshake job/internship collection: Education and Social Services

Handshake collections compile related positions in similar fields for a more student friendly job/internship search process. This Education and Social Services collection …

By Chad Berman
Chad Berman Lawrence S. Pidgeon Director, Education Professions Career Community
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Opinion: Why Grinnell College students should start building credit now

“There is no single “correct” way for Grinnell students to begin building credit. What matters most is starting intentionally and understanding what credit represents — not money you’ve been given, but trust you’ve earned.”

Enjoy this article by Peyton Williams ’27, …

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How Do Grinnellians Find Jobs?

What’s the best strategy for finding a job or an internship? Is it applying on Handshake, networking with alumni, or going to job fairs? There may not be “one weird trick” to landing a job or an internship… but some …

By Sarah Barks
Sarah Barks Assistant Dean & Director of Analytics & Operations
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The hidden costs of going above and beyond at work and how to protect your time

By Toni Frana, Career Expert at Zety.com 

At the beginning of your career you are ready to prove yourself to your boss, your team, and the organization you work for. You show them you are dependable, eager, and a …

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How to talk about gaps on your resume

By Vicki Salemi, career expert at Monster.com

Whether you’re a current student or a recent grad, you may be stressed out thinking about how to talk to employers about gaps on your resume. Maybe you had summer internships consecutively the …

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