Grinnell Alumni Who Changed the World | Des Moines News

Grinnell College’s legacy lives on through its trailblazing alumni—shaping politics, science, arts, and tech. From FDR’s key advisor Harry Hopkins and theater pioneer Hallie Flanagan to tech titan Robert Noyce and Holocaust survivor Samuel R. Harris, Grinnell grads turned vision into impact. Jazz legend Herbie Hancock, UN diplomat George E. Moose, and ACLU’s first openly transgender lawyer Chase Strangio prove the college’s influence spans continents and eras. Whether building Silicon Valley, staging Depression-era theater, or fighting for justice, Grinnell’s alumni are rewriting history—one bold move at a time. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/37fb6df1dbf29ed8