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Discovering Community and Space Dust
Zach Guikema, a junior at Calvin University, is searching rooftops on Calvin's campus for small particles of dust from space called micrometeorites. It's his summer research project, and so far he's discovered 10 micrometeorites. July 17,2024 -
Fiske Guide highlights Calvin University engineering program
Calvin University is one of just 16 colleges and universities to be shortlisted on the Fiske Guide to College’s “Small Colleges and Universities Strong in Engineering” category July 17,2024 -
Nagel Institute receives $1.9 million grant
The Templeton Religion Trust has awarded the Nagel Institute for the Study of World Christianity at Calvin University a $1.9 million grant to support the next phase of a groundbreaking multi-year project. July 10,2024 -
Celebrating Five Years of Momentum at Calvin University
On July 10, 2024, Calvin celebrates its five-year anniversary since it changed its last name from "college" to "university." News & Stories highlights ten significant moments for Calvin since it made that change in 2019. July 9,2024 -
Calvin Prison Initiative Hires Executive Director
Lisa Spoelhof Schra, a 1993 graduate of Calvin, has been named executive director of the Calvin Prison Initiative (CPI). July 2,2024 -
Students Discover Research Opportunities Everywhere
Student-faculty research at Calvin covers the sciences, humanities, arts, and social sciences. June 26,2024 -
A Summer Full of STEM Research
Every year, dozens of faculty work with nearly 100 students in STEM fields to create new knowledge. June 26,2024 -
Calvin University a Top Pick for First-Gen Students
Calvin University is experiencing a significant uptick in its 2024-2025 incoming class, marking back-to-back years of double-digit-percentage increases. Enrollment of first-generation students is also up significantly year-on-year. June 20,2024 -
Summer Writing Co-op Nurtures Faculty Scholarship at Calvin University
Since its inception in 2016, the Calvin Center for Christian Scholarship's annual Summer Writing Co-op has provided faculty with a protected space to advance or complete specific writing projects, fostering an environment conducive to deep work and meaningful progress. June 11,2024 -
Calvin University Hosts Ninth Annual Summer HEALTH Camp for Youth
Calvin University School of Health's ninth annual Summer HEALTH Camp is expanding to reach boys aged 12-17. June 11,2024 -
Fulbright Award unearthing deeper beauty at the ruins of Umm Al-Jimal
Through a Fulbright scholarship, Darrell Rohl, director of the archaeology program at Calvin University, will 3-D laser scan nearly 200 ancient structures at Umm Al-Jimal, an ancient site and modern community in the country of Jordan. June 4,2024 -
International interest in Calvin is record-setting
International interest in a Calvin University education has never been higher. In fact, a record-setting 20-percent of next year’s incoming class will hail from outside the United States. May 28,2024 -
Calvin Remembers Bette Bosma
For 16 years Bette Bosma taught in the education department at her alma mater. Bosma's former students recall how she supported their big dreams and helped them become reality. May 22,2024 -
2020 grad says research experience at Calvin invaluable to post-grad success
We check in with 2020 grad Nathanael Kazmierczak, whose storied research career had its foundation set at Calvin University. May 22,2024 -
Charged as Agents of Renewal
On Friday, May 10, 2024, 34 men graduated with bachelor's or associate's degrees from Calvin University. May 14,2024 -
When a Christ-Centered Education Reaches Beyond Prison Walls
On Friday, May 10, 2024, the fifth cohort of the Calvin Prison Initiative earns their bachelor's degrees from Calvin University. Graduates from the Class of 2024 reflect on how their education behind bars has shaped them and what they hope to do now. May 8,2024 -
Calvin University Addresses Environmental Concerns with New Book on Plaster Creek Watershed
In a new book, Gail Gunst Heffner, emeritus, and David Warners, professor of biology, illuminate the problems of Plaster Creek and similar waterways across the U.S. and urge readers to consider their roles in environmental stewardship. May 8,2024 -
Calvin experience leads to Fulbright in Germany
On Saturday, May 4, Jonathan Holdridge will receive his diploma from Calvin University. A few months later, through the U.S. Fulbright program, the secondary chemistry education major is heading to Germany to teach English as a second language. May 1,2024 -
Creating a more beautiful space for teaching and learning
On Thursday, April 25, David I. Smith was awarded Calvin University's Presidential Award for Exemplary Teaching—the highest teaching honor the university bestows on its faculty. April 26,2024 -
Stacia Hoeksema Named Professor of the Year
Stacia Hoeksema has been teaching in Calvin's social work department for more than two decades. On Tuesday, April 23, 2024, she received the most meaningful honor of her career--being named the 2024 Professor of the Year. April 24,2024
