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Students Discover Research Opportunities Everywhere
Student-faculty research at Calvin covers the sciences, humanities, arts, and social sciences. June 26,2024
A Well-Balanced Education Leads to Flourishing Life
On April 2, 2024, Noah Praamsma ‘17, a nutrition coordinator for the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine in Washington, D.C., returns to his alma mater to talk about plant-based nutrition, the same place where he discovered a passion for preventative healthcare. March 26,2024
Calvin philosophy alumna earns two prestigious fellowships
Emmalon Davis, a 2010 graduate of Calvin University, is the only philosophy professor nationwide to be selected for a fellowship from the American Council of Learned Societies (ACLS). May 27,2022
Recent Calvin Grad Publishes Article in Economics Journal
Matthew Bone says his experience at Calvin was full of opportunities. One of then, a research project that led to his co-authorship of a paper with his professor that is published in a leading economics journal. February 9,2022
One Wrong Turn Led to a Lilly Fellowship
After feeling lost at a big university, Alex Raycroft transferred to Calvin and found the community she was looking for. One wrong turn off the Beltline changed the course of her life. June 16,2021
Fulbright Recognizes Three Calvin Students in Record-Breaking Year
The Fulbright U.S. Student Program had a record high number of applicants this year. Three graduating Calvin seniors stood out among the 11,700+ applicants. May 27,2021
Richard Mouw comes home to Calvin
After 35 years at Fuller Theological Seminary, Richard Mouw, a widely-respected theologian and philosopher, is returning to Calvin University where his career in academia began. He's joining the Henry Institute as a senior research fellow. June 4,2020
Supporting the next wave of intellectual discovery at Calvin College
2017 Templeton Prize winner Alvin Plantinga is using nearly half of his winnings to support faculty research, student scholarship at his alma mater. December 13,2017
History students create mental health exhibit for public museum
Three Calvin students' class project has spurred an exhibit at the Grand Rapids Public Museum. October 31,2017
Alvin Plantinga receives Templeton Prize at Field Museum
On Sunday, September 24, Alvin Plantinga ’54, the 2017 Templeton Prize laureate was formally honored at a celebration held at the Field Museum in Chicago. September 28,2017
Calvin College student named Lilly Graduate Fellow
Aaron Abma, a philosophy and physics double major, is one of ten students selected in 2017 as a Lilly Graduate Fellow. May 24,2017
Alvin Plantinga awarded the 2017 Templeton Prize
Longtime Calvin professor and alum Alvin Plantinga is awarded the Templeton Prize, recognizing his revolutionary thinking in Christian philosophy. April 25,2017
Animals and the Kingdom of God Lecture Series celebrates 10th anniversary
On April 4, Calvin College hosts a lecture series that amplifies Christian scholarly voices in a discussion often shaped by secular perspectives. March 27,2017
Calvin student guides urban planning effort in Appleton
Second year student Noah Schumerth's committed to finding a solution to Appleton’s zoning code that would best meet the demands of its residents. November 17,2016
Kevin Timpe begins as Jellema Chair
Kevin Timpe is the first full-time holder of The William Harry Jellema Chair in Christian Philosophy, which honors Calvin's first philosophy professor W.H. Jellema. November 8,2016
Calvin remembers Clifton Orlebeke
Philosophy professor emeritus Clifton Orlebeke spent 35 years teaching at Calvin College. October 18,2016
Uniting Illinois with talk show education and conversation
Niala Boodhoo '96 hosts "The 21st," a talk show in Illinois. July 25,2016
Department writing prizes announced for 2016
Calvin congratulates the winners of departmental writing prizes. May 23,2016
Fulbright student to map geography of refugees
Janaya Crevier will be heading to Austria in September 2016 to explore the journeys of a half dozen refugee families. May 10,2016
High expectations for Handlon
The recently accredited Calvin Prison Initiative offers a bachelor of arts degree in ministry leadership to 20 inmates each year. February 17,2016
CALL program empowers seniors to continue their education
Throughout its two decades, the Calvin Academy for Lifelong Learning has created a meaningful way for retirees to continue their education. November 16,2015
Chase Froese remembered for her adventurous spirit
Chase Froese is remembered by the Calvin community as someone who radiated joy and made you feel like you were the only one in the room. August 4,2015
Reasoning with the best in the business
Calvin philosophy majors and professors rubbed shoulders with the top scholars in their field at a recent workshop held on campus. April 29,2015
Philosophy prof wins Christianity Today's Book of the Year Award
James K.A. Smith's book on philosopher Charles Taylor receives top honors in CT Magazine's Christianity and Culture category. January 14,2015

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Students Discover Research Opportunities Everywhere

A Well-Balanced Education Leads to Flourishing Life

Calvin philosophy alumna earns two prestigious fellowships

Recent Calvin Grad Publishes Article in Economics Journal

One Wrong Turn Led to a Lilly Fellowship

Fulbright Recognizes Three Calvin Students in Record-Breaking Year

Richard Mouw comes home to Calvin

Supporting the next wave of intellectual discovery at Calvin College

History students create mental health exhibit for public museum

Alvin Plantinga receives Templeton Prize at Field Museum

Calvin College student named Lilly Graduate Fellow

Alvin Plantinga awarded the 2017 Templeton Prize

Animals and the Kingdom of God Lecture Series celebrates 10th anniversary

Calvin student guides urban planning effort in Appleton

Kevin Timpe begins as Jellema Chair

Calvin remembers Clifton Orlebeke

Uniting Illinois with talk show education and conversation

Department writing prizes announced for 2016

Fulbright student to map geography of refugees

High expectations for Handlon

CALL program empowers seniors to continue their education

Chase Froese remembered for her adventurous spirit

Reasoning with the best in the business

Philosophy prof wins Christianity Today's Book of the Year Award