A total of 15 Nisei students studied at Grinnell College from 1942-1948, yet only eight graduated from Grinnell due to a range of financial and personal reasons. These experiences remain relevant to our understanding of the culture of Grinnell College and the student experiences of minoritized students amidst this period of national and global unrest.
The history and experiences of the four Nisei students featured in this narrative are not entirely faded. Today, Grinnell College remains committed to social responsibility in ways that mirror their generosity towards
In the context of ongoing efforts to bridge the relationship between the institution and the town of Grinnell, the story of the Nisei students is a reminder of how these tensions have existed for decades.