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When Learning Goes Beyond the Classroom
As high school seniors make their college decisions, one important question starts to bubble to the surface, ‘who will be my roommate?’ While the “who” might seem like an important question, according to Calvin University fifth-year senior Sam Fynewever, it’s not the best one.
News & Stories – March 6, 2024 -
Calvin Remembers Edna Greenway
On January 9, 2024, Edna Greenway died at the age of 88. When asked for words to describe Greenway, former colleagues and students at Calvin most often expressed "faithful" and "encourager."
News & Stories – January 23, 2024 -
Beyond the Field: Calvin Graduate's Journey to Becoming an Educator
During her first year at Calvin, a soccer injury sidelined Liske Lieuwen. But the challenge of not playing sports for the first time since six years old soon turned into an opportunity for Lieuwen to rest, reflect, and discover God's calling for her career.
News & Stories – May 22, 2023 -
Calvin University Commencement features a few firsts
On Saturday, April 29, 2023, 804 students representing 75 different areas of study graduated from Calvin University. While the 148th Commencement in the history of Calvin included many of the traditional elements, it also featured a few novel moments.
News & Stories – May 2, 2023 -
Calvin University Grad Headed to Mexico Through U.S. Fulbright Program
A semester in Honduras was the highlight of Elizabeth Booze's Calvin journey. Now, a few months after she graduates, thanks to receiving a prestigious U.S. Fulbright Student Award, she'll be heading back abroad to teach English as a Second Language.
News & Stories – April 28, 2023 -
Calvin University turns two
On July 10, 2019, Calvin changed its name from "college" to "university." Two years later, it's well on its way to Vision 2030.
News & Stories – July 10, 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.
News & Stories – May 27, 2021 -
Program provides opportunity for spanish immersion students
Spark – April 1, 2021 -
Building a bridge for Spanish immersion students
Calvin University is helping high school students who are fluent in Spanish build on their Spanish immersion experience and deepen their understanding of the language. Better yet, students are able to earn a minor in Spanish and a semester's worth of college credit before they graduate high school.
News & Stories – December 14, 2020 -
A flight surgeon’s rise
Jared Rispens is an internal medicine doctor for pilots, air crew, air traffic controllers, and drone operators in the U.S. Coast Guard. He’s also an expert in infectious diseases and has been helping advise Calvin on policy in the COVID-19 pandemic.
Spark – December 1, 2020 -
Calvin Remembers Elsa Cortina
Calvin remembers beloved Spanish professor Elsa Cortina. Cortina was the first director of a study abroad program at the university, initiating the Semester in Spain in 1983.
News & Stories – May 27, 2020 -
A noble idea becomes reality
Calvin Young Alumni Award recipient Chris Palmer '06 is recognized for his work at PhotoUp, which provides much-needed jobs and leadership training to its employees in the Philippines
Spark – December 1, 2019 -
Inmersión en Español en Calvin
New Calvin program provides continuation of language learning for high school Spanish immersion students.
Spark – September 1, 2019 -
From first-year class to Fulbright
When Mimi Sterenberg came to Calvin she hadn't taken a Spanish class in her life. Now, through a Fulbright scholarship, she's headed to Spain to teach English.
News & Stories – May 17, 2019 -
Children’s book invites anyone to explore the Lord’s supper
En la mesa de Dios-At God's Table is a Spanish-English children's book that explores the richly symbolic practice of the Lord's Supper in Christian worshiping communities.
News & Stories – November 1, 2017 -
Thinking deeply and helping employees thrive
Jamie Cheeney '15 is an employment specialist at Kamps Pallets, drawing on Christian business practices she learned at Calvin.
News & Stories – August 4, 2016 -
Calvin grad hiking 500 kilometers to raise awareness of Multiple Sclerosis
2016 grad Katie Slemp was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis a few years ago, now she's hiking 500 kilometers on the "Camino De Santiago Pilgrimage" to raise awareness of the disease.
News & Stories – May 31, 2016 -
Walking Boldly: Kathryn Knox
Kathryn Knox '15 is heading to Guatemala for two years to serve in the Peace Corps.
News & Stories – June 8, 2015 -
Calvin College debuts on Peace Corps' annual Top Schools rankings
Calvin ranks 20th among small schools nationwide for number of graduates currently serving as Peace Corps volunteers.
News & Stories – February 19, 2015 -
Spanish prof uncovers history by preserving newspapers
Ed Miller is working to bring forgotten 19th century Afro-Argentine newspapers to the public through a web archive.
News & Stories – August 13, 2014 -
Faculty Profile: Maria Rodriguez
Calvin Spanish professor Maria Rodriguez trusted in God's plan even when the odds were stacked against her.
News & Stories – July 16, 2013
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