UChicago Hosts “On Being a Doctor” Virtual Lectures

Registration for the 2025-2026 Joel Schwab, MD “On Being a Doctor” (OBD) Lecture Series is now open. Hosted by the University of Chicago’s Bucksbaum-Siegler Institute for Clinical Excellence, these monthly presentations focus on a selected aspect of effective clinical care …

By Mary Jane Shroyer
Mary Jane Shroyer Director, Health Professions Career Community
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Will I Ever Amount to Anything? (Spoiler: Yes)

Second-Year Spotlight Career Readiness Conference Keynote Address

By Sasha Aslanian ’90

Someone saw something in you. 

Actually, a lot of people saw something in you.

And that’s why you’re at Grinnell.

You got here with your innate abilities, hard work …

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How Financial Stress Affects You and What to Do About It

Financial stress affects nearly half of U.S. adults. According to a 2024 Bankrate survey, 47% of people say money negatively impacts their mental health, causing anxiety, sleep loss, and more. If this sounds all too familiar, you’ve come to the …

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Local Roots, Global Vision

By Tim Schmitt, Sep 29, 2025

When Tristan Davis ’25 first visited Grinnell College, it was the small classes and close faculty relationships that drew him in. But what he found in his four years as a student extended well …

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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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Celebrating 2025’s National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) in Iowa

Iowa Workforce Development

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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