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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 -
Calvin Announces Inaugural Dean of Graduate Studies
Following an international search, Calvin University announces the hiring of Dr. Kyle J.A. Small as the institution’s first-ever dean of graduate studies. April 9,2024 -
First-Year Research Turns Up Gold
Three Calvin University students have been named 2024 Goldwater Scholars. The scholarship is widely considered to be the most prestigious award for undergraduate students in the natural sciences, mathematics, and engineering in the United States. April 2,2024 -
Equipped to navigate conflict on international stage
Sophomore Lathan VanderLeest is gaining a lot of experience on the world's stage through Model UN. In March, he was part of the Calvin University team that received the Distinguished Delegation Award at the premier Model UN event in New York City. April 2,2024 -
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 -
From Life Sentence to Life Calling
A self-centered life led Chris Bernaiche to a life sentence. After more than a decade of destructive behavior inside prison walls, he turned his life over to Christ. Now, through the Calvin Prison Initiative program, he's helping his peers find meaning in their lives. March 26,2024 -
Calvin's Festival of Faith & Writing Returns in April
Calvin University’s literary extravaganza, the Festival of Faith & Writing, returns in person to Grand Rapids on April 11-13, after a long COVID hiatus. March 19,2024 -
Calvin's Graphic Design Students Steal the Show
Students from Calvin University took home more than half of the awards given out at the 2024 American Advertising Award Federations West Michigan ADDY awards. March 19,2024 -
Calvin makes significant investment in the arts
The return of the theatre minor and the music education program paired with recent improvements to arts facilities, curricula, and student opportunities, reflect the growth and vibrancy of the arts at Calvin University. March 12,2024 -
Opportunities illuminated in student's first year at Calvin
As a sophomore, Mariana Dykstra has already co-authored a paper that is published in the Journal for Chemical Education, which is considered the top publication for chemical educators. February 13,2024 -
Master of Science in Nursing Program Goes Beyond Industry Demands
Calvin University is introducing the Master of Science in Nursing program. The new program is flexible, online, and designed to be part-time and finished within two years. February 13,2024 -
A rare and regular opportunity at Calvin University
For junior biology major Luke Schipper, his rare disease research experience at Calvin University provided him a path to pursue his passion and opened doors to future opportunities. February 7,2024 -
Faith Formation is On The Table
Calvin University offers a buffet of options to help students grow in their faith. On January 28, one of those options kicks off: a campus-wide Bible study of the Gospel of John. January 23,2024 -
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." January 23,2024 -
Students create viable path for Calvin University to achieve carbon neutrality by 2030
Calvin University President Wiebe Boer posed the question: “What earlier year should Calvin University choose for its carbon neutrality date?” to Engineering 333 students. The team discovered a way to move the target date up decades. December 12,2023 -
When a community partners to close the education gap in Grand Rapids
According to census data, nearly 65% of the population of adults 25 years or older in the zip code where Calvin University's main campus is located holds at least a bachelor's degree. Its neighboring zip code to the west is 40% less. Calvin's partnering to bridge that gap. November 7,2023 -
Ten Calvin Teams Currently Ranked in the Top 20 Nationally
It's a record-setting week at Calvin University. For the first time in school history, 10 Calvin Knights teams are nationally ranked all at the same time. November 7,2023 -
Expert goes beyond the headlines to break down Israel-Hamas War
Joel Westra, a professor of politics at Calvin University with expertise in international relations, international security, and international law, breaks down what's happening in Israel, how this current situation compares to the Yom Kippur War, and he predicts how this war might end. October 16,2023 -
Calvin University announces 2024 January Series lineup
The 2024 edition of Calvin University’s award-winning January Series features national podcasters and journalists, a world-renowned rock climber, French-American jazz pianist and composer, an American legal scholar, and a Pulitzer Prize-winning author. October 10,2023 -
Calvin Knights rising in the national rankings
As of early October, the Calvin University men’s and women’s cross-country teams, men’s and women’s soccer teams, and women’s volleyball team all find themselves ranked inside the Top 25 in Division III athletics. October 10,2023 -
Student-Faculty Research Informs Prison Education Nationwide
In January 2023, then senior Emily Steen ’23 and her faculty adviser Mark Mulder, received The Hatfield Prize to conduct research on challenges faced by formerly incarcerated individuals upon reentry into society. This past week their research was published by the Center for Public Justice. October 6,2023 -
A visit to campus turns parent into professor
When Rocky Chang escorted his daughter back to college, he didn't anticipate he'd be joining her on campus a year later. His visit proved fruitful and his calling seemed undeniable. Now, he's doing something he's never been able to do before in his 30-year teaching career: integrate his faith and his teaching. October 5,2023 -
Professor's research impacts coffee roasting on six continents
An engineering professor at Calvin University helped create a patent for the VortX EcoFilter, which is reducing the detrimental effect conventional coffee roasting is having on the environment. The new product has been installed in about 200 locations on six continents. September 30,2023 -
Calvin’s GIS Program on The National Map
In 2021, Calvin University introduced an online master’s degree in Geographic Information Systems. Just a few years later, the university’s program is considered among the best in the country. UniversityHQ, a leading independent education organization, ranks Calvin’s program 17th nationwide. September 27,2023 -
Calvin professor's documentary now available on Kanopy
An award-winning documentary produced by Calvin film and media professor Sam Smartt and featuring Calvin astronomy professor Larry Molnar is now available to stream on Kanopy. September 21,2023 -
U.S. News & World Report ranks Calvin near the top of multiple lists
Calvin University ranks fourth overall among all Midwest regional universities featured in U.S. News & World Report's 2024 Best Colleges Guidebook. The university also received high marks for undergraduate teaching, merit-based aid awarding, international student enrollment, and first-year retention. September 18,2023 -
Calvin professor emeritus reshapes the study of American religion and politics
For the past four decades, Calvin professor emeritus Corwin Smidt has been a pioneer of the study and research at the intersection of American religion and politics. This year, he received a Lifetime Achievement Award for this work from the world's premiere political science association. September 7,2023 -
One class leads to course correction
Fifteen years ago, Tyler Greenway experienced his first semester as a student at Calvin and a single class caused him to make a course correction. This week, he is beginning his first semester as a professor at his alma mater. His office is next door to the professor who taught that class. August 30,2023 -
Calvin University in high demand, setting multiple enrollment records
Calvin University is set to welcome 1,150 new students for the 2023-2024 academic year, representing more than a 15% increase over last year’s incoming class. The diversity of learners choosing Calvin is setting university records. August 14,2023 -
Calvin University Announces Distinguished Writer-in-Residence Program
The launching of the Distinguished Writer-in-Residence program provides students, faculty, and staff unique opportunities to learn from and forge relationships with top-tier literary talents. August 10,2023 -
When updating spreadsheets opens doors
This summer, two student researchers at Calvin University are glued to spreadsheets. Though the work can be tedious at times, the students are driven by the fact that their daily work is literally helping keep returning citizens from returning to prison. July 19,2023
