Aaron Yost ’23 Begins the Journey as a Thomas R. Pickering Foreign Affairs Graduate Fellowship

Aaron Yost ’23 received a Thomas R. Pickering Foreign Affairs Graduate Fellowship, which will support him in a two-year graduate program, two summer internships, and extensive professional development leading to a Foreign Service Officer position in the U.S. Department of State. …

By Margaret Morey
Margaret Morey Student Ambassador & Office Assistant
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How to Call Out of Work for Mental Health Reasons

When work stress piles up or your mental health takes a hit, taking a day off can be just as necessary as calling out because of a physical illness. But even though mental health is just as important as physical …

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What Is a 401(k)? Everything You’ve Been Wondering, Explained

If you entered adulthood without knowing what a 401(k) is, don’t feel bad. Most people don’t take the time to really learn about it until they land their first job and their employer offers one.

But for many people, it …

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Forest Bathing. A solution for what ails you?

Forest bathing, also known as shinrin-yoku in Japanese, involves immersing oneself in a natural environment and using all five senses to connect. It is not simply a walk in the woods, but rather a mindful and sensory experience that aims …

By Tim Hammond
Tim Hammond Associate Dean for Health and Wellness and Director of Student Health Promotion
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Open STEM Teaching Positions in Iowa Public School District for May 2025 Grads With or Without Teaching License

Are you a 4th year math or science major graduating in May 2025 and interested in being a STEM teacher in a public middle/high school in Iowa after graduation? Here is an exciting opportunity to teach, and you don’t even …

By Chad Berman
Chad Berman Lawrence S. Pidgeon Director, Education Professions Career Community
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Here’s How You Should Dress For 5 Different Types Of Interviews

You’ve spent countless hours studying, building your resume, and practicing your adult voice for interviews. But nothing can replace that split-second moment when your prospective employer sees your outfit.

Lucky for you, unlike all that other stuff, you can nail …

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AI in Personal Finance: How Technology Can Help You Manage Your Money

Did you know that by 2022, 46% of financial businesses worldwide were already using AI tools? And it’s not just companies—AI is also making waves in personal finance, especially among younger generations. According to a 2024 report by Experian, 67% …

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Pre-Application Workshops for Texas Residents

The Texas Health Education Service is offering a series of workshops about TMDSAS, the application service for Texas medical, dental, and veterinary schools. These livestream sessions are designed to help applicants get a strong start on their application with guidance straight …

By Mary Jane Shroyer
Mary Jane Shroyer Director, Health Professions Career Community
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Five Actionable Tips for Career Success at Grinnell College: Starting Today!

Here are some quick tips I would like to share that will help you along your successful career journey. Although we often have preconceived notions of what it’s like to work in a specific field, finding out from first-hand sources …

By Anthony Ross
Anthony Ross Director
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New! Career Catalyst Course Coming Fall 2025

Rising 2nd year students and beyond, are you ready to kickstart your career development? Launching Fall 2025, the 2-credit Career Catalyst Course, hosted by the Wilson Center, will be offered the first 7 weeks of the semester and will focus …

By Dani Perkins
Dani Perkins Senior Director, Exploratory Career Community
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