The Donn Devine Memorial Scholarship was established in 2020 to honor Donn’s significant contributions to the legal and genealogical fields. This scholarship is an exciting opportunity for a first-time attendee to engage in a comprehensive week-long GRIP Genealogy Institute (GRIP) course. The National Genealogical Society (NGS) offers scholarships to individuals who demonstrate the qualities of […]

Did you hear? The GRIP 2025 courses have been announced, and we have some great courses and faculty to brag about.   GRIP Virtual has nine courses planned for June 23-27, 2025. They include:   2025-01 AI & Genealogy: Innovations in Family History with Stephen J. Little and Mark D. Thompson 2025-02 Chinese American Genealogy: […]

We want to sincerely apologize for the recent registration issue for the course “Proving Kinship Reliably with or without DNA” with Thomas W. Jones. Due to an unexpected technical issue with our IT, many of you could not access the system to register. We did our best to resolve the situation quickly and seamlessly, but […]

Join renowned genealogist Thomas W. Jones, PhD, CG, CGG, FASG, FNGS, FUGA, for  Proving Kinship Reliably With and Without DNA. In this exclusive, one-week virtual course, students will engage in 18 in-depth sessions and work hands-on with the Genealogical Proof Standard. Jones will provide practical exercises and guidance to enhance your skills. What will you […]

GRIP Evening Sessions are a FREE opportunity to hear genealogy experts present. Sessions are open to the public. GRIP In-Person sessions are held on the LaRoche University campus in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Join us at 7pm ET in the university’s Zappala Campus Center Square on Tuesday, July 16th and Thursday, July 17th.   Tuesday, July 16th […]

  What genealogy tools do you use? Most of us have favorite tools we use to research, analyze, combine, and present our family history research. But there’s always room for improvement and  knowing what types of tools are available can help us better understand how to make the most of our research. GRIP Virtual Evening […]

Join us in shaping the future of our Institute! We thrive on the dedication and passion of volunteers like you, who help us achieve our highest potential. Our virtual week is an incredible experience, and we’re seeking seasoned “techies” to join our team. Below is a brief overview of the duties, responsibilities, and schedule. We […]

  What is GRIP? GRIP Genealogy Institute is “the” event for genealogists and family historians who want to develop their skills while meeting new friends in a collegial and collaborative community. GRIP provides comprehensive week-long instruction on a variety of genealogical topics. This in-depth format offers students an immersive education experience designed to advance their […]

Since 2020, the GRIP Genealogy Institute (GRIP) has proudly offered the Donn Devine Scholarship, allowing deserving individuals to attend the institute and make great connections with their colleagues. This scholarship is awarded annually to a prospective student who has not yet experienced GRIP and demonstrates a dedicated commitment to advancing genealogy within their communities through […]

…GRIP Guides! We sorted and sifted and scoured our way through the stack of submissions (how’s that for alliteration?) then put the top three up for public vote. Of those, GRIP Guides weighed in at 64%, making it the clear winner, along with Denise Cross, who submitted the moniker during our Zoom Host Naming Contest. […]