Grinnell College’s ‘most inspiring’ graduate dies at 111

Grinnell College is marking the loss of its oldest alumna. Just living to 111 is a rare accomplishment, but Edith Renfrow Smith was known for much more. The granddaughter of slaves, she was the first black woman to graduate from Grinnell College — in 1937 — with a major in psychology and a minor in […]

View Full Story

Share:

The Latest