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Rachel Rudacille ’26 Named Truman Scholar

Published on April 22, 2025

Rachel Rudacille ’26, was awarded the highly prestigious Truman Scholarship. The U.S. Congress established the Harry S. Truman Scholarship Foundation as a living memorial to President Truman in 1975. The foundation awards merit-based graduate school scholarships to college students in their junior …

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It’s Climate Week in the CLS!

Published on April 8, 2025

The CLS is excited to present several opportunities for Grinnellians to learn about careers in climate and connect with alumni & innovators in this space. Coming up on Thursday, April 10:

Careers in Climate Alumni Panel in partnership with Center …

By Sarah Barks

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

Published on April 3, 2025

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

Get Ready for Law School ChecklistShare This: Share Get Ready for Law School Checklist on FacebookShare Get Ready for Law School Checklist on LinkedInShare Get Ready for Law School Checklist on X
A list of steps you can take regardless of your class year to prepare for law school applications.

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Social Impact Career GuidesShare This: Share Social Impact Career Guides on FacebookShare Social Impact Career Guides on LinkedInShare Social Impact Career Guides on X
Second Day’s social impact career guides provide detailed overviews of specific career paths within the social impact space, from political …

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Professional Associations in Government, Law, and PolicyShare This: Share Professional Associations in Government, Law, and Policy on FacebookShare Professional Associations in Government, Law, and Policy on LinkedInShare Professional Associations in Government, Law, and Policy on X
Trade associations are a wonderful way to follow industry news, learn new skills, and find job postings.
Alliance for Nonprofit Management
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Podcasts & WebinarsShare This: Share Podcasts & Webinars on FacebookShare Podcasts & Webinars on LinkedInShare Podcasts & Webinars on X
Check out some podcasts and webinars related to all things GLP:
Podcasts
Burn Bag Podcast – hosts conversations with policy practitioners …

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Recruiting TimelinesShare This: Share Recruiting Timelines on FacebookShare Recruiting Timelines on LinkedInShare Recruiting Timelines on X
When should you start applying for jobs? Knowing when your target industry is most likely to be hiring will give …

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Pre-Law Conferences and Prep ProgramsShare This: Share Pre-Law Conferences and Prep Programs on FacebookShare Pre-Law Conferences and Prep Programs on LinkedInShare Pre-Law Conferences and Prep Programs on X
Pre-Law Conferences
National Black Pre-Law Conference – Fall
Columbia Law School’s Virtual Law Symposium – Fall  
Pre-Law Mentorship and Prep …

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