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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 | Matt Kucinski -
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.
May 22, 2023 | Meghan Gracy -
Calvin University creating one-year pathway to the teaching profession
With a nationwide shortage of certified teachers, Calvin University has developed an accelerated and affordable path for anyone with a bachelor's degree to earn both a master's and certification in the state of Michigan in just one year.
April 19, 2023 | Matt Kucinski -
Betsy DeVos returns to alma mater for conversation on state of education
On Thursday, November 18, Calvin alumna and former U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos returned to her alma mater for a moderated discussion with the university’s dean of education Brian Bolt.
November 21, 2022 | Matt Kucinski -
Meet a Knight: Kevin Broene
Kevin Broene, a 2004 graduate who studied education and business, gives an update on his work as an athletic director and how he's striving to teach young people grit and endurance.
July 19, 2022 | Shelly DeJong -
Calvin professor helping to shape the future of education
Clarence Joldersma, director of the master of education program at Calvin University, contributed to a once-in-a-generation UNESCO report called the Futures of Education.
December 16, 2021 | Matt Kucinski -
Calvin professor wins Lilly Fellows Program's Book Award
Calvin University professor in both language and education, David Smith, wins the Lilly Fellows Program's Book Award.
November 03, 2021 | Kayliani Powlison -
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 | Shelly DeJong -
Calvin remembers Gloria Goris Stronks
Calvin education professor emerita Gloria Goris Stronks was known for her ability to look at education through the lens of faith.
May 14, 2021 | Lynn Rosendale -
Calvin University opens a new door for students with disabilities
A $1.2 million Transition and Postsecondary Education for Students with Intellectual Disabilities (TPSID) grant from the U.S. Department of Education puts Calvin on a path to be the first university in Michigan to offer a Comprehensive Transition and Post-Secondary program.
November 13, 2020 | Matt Kucinski -
A teacher to teachers, known for scholarship and service
Education professor Robert Keeley is the recipient of the 2020 Presidential Award for Exemplary Teaching, Calvin's highest teaching honor.
June 12, 2020 | Staff -
Ready For Life offers an inclusive college learning experience
Ready For Life Academy provides an inclusive college experience for adults with intellectual disabilities
October 18, 2018 | Hannah Ebeling -
Ottawa Hills and Calvin partner in preparing education majors to teach all students
This fall, Calvin secondary education students have the opportunity to learn about content literacy and urban education in Ottawa Hills High School classrooms through Calvin and Ottawa Hills' developing partnership.
September 25, 2018 | Connor Bechler -
Masters of Education program takes step toward Hong Kong
Leaders from Calvin College and Lumina College signed an agreement signaling an important step forward in Lumina College offering Calvin’s Masters of Education program in Hong Kong. The program is pending approval from the Higher Learning Commission in the United States and the Education Bureau in Hong Kong.
September 11, 2018 | Matt Kucinski -
Education program again receives national accreditation
Dean of Education James Rooks explains the process behind the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation's recent accreditation of Calvin's education program, the program's third national accreditation in 17 years.
September 04, 2018 | Connor Bechler -
Navy Veterans, Calvin Knights
Husband and wife, Daniel and Darcy Stubbs, both served in the U.S. Navy for over six years prior to coming to Calvin in fall 2017.
November 09, 2017 | Hannah Ebeling -
Creating an inclusive environment for people with disabilities
Tom Hoeksema, emeritus professor of education at Calvin College, received the Henri Nouwen award from the American Association of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities.
September 13, 2017 | Hannah Ebeling -
Exploring the social sciences and humanities through research
The McGregor Fellowship program provides an eight-week mentoring and research opportunity for social science and humanities students considering graduate school.
July 21, 2017 | Hannah Ebeling -
Fulbright allows student to pursue trio of passions
Micah Warners will be heading to Honduras to teach English to students from economically disadvantaged sectors.
April 22, 2017 | Matt Kucinski -
New online resource equips Bible and science teachers
The Faith and Science Teaching (FAST) Project website provides science and Bible teachers with teaching activities, training materials, background essays, book reviews and more.
February 28, 2017 | Jacquelyn Hubbard -
Calvin Remembers Peter De Boer
Calvin College remembers the life of longtime education professor Peter De Boer.
January 11, 2017 | Phil de Haan -
A renewed perspective on people
With a new perspective on how she views people and education, this fall Lauren Newhuis '15 will oversee all educational support services students receive at Living Stones Academy.
August 05, 2016 | Jacquelyn Hubbard -
A journey from simple questions to generations of wisdom
The first ever H.E.A.L.T.H. Camp was held on Calvin's campus in June 2016 for young girls from the Grand Rapids community.
July 08, 2016 | Jacquelyn Hubbard -
An unexpected source infuses inspiration
Sarah Kluitenberg will be pursuing a masters degree at the University of London after three years of teaching at CRC Primary School in Kabala, Sierra Leone.
June 30, 2016 | Jacquelyn Hubbard -
Calvin students study education in Zambia
This past spring, a group of 15 Calvin students traveled to Zambia to research education and compare classroom practices elsewhere in the world. They recently shared their experiences with the Calvin community.
January 23, 2015 | Katie Salyer -
Summit focuses on empowering through multiple literacies
More than 200 people convened at Calvin College for the third annual Community Literacy Summit.
October 01, 2014 | Matt Kucinski -
Calvin adds Chinese education major and minor
Calvin's new program will help meet a high demand for Chinese language teachers in the state of Michigan and beyond.
July 03, 2014 | Grace Ruiter -
We Are Calvin: Michael Sanderson
Senior Michael Sanderson headed out West with 32 student athletes at Calvin for the 10th-annual Gainey Leadership Retreat.
September 03, 2013 | Matt Kucinski -
Calvin prof leads nationwide literacy effort in Sierra Leone
Education professor Jo Kuyvenhoven is heading up the largest component of a $17.9 million "Revitalize Education Development Project" for Sierra Leone.
July 24, 2013 | Matt Kucinski -
Interning at the Ecosystem Preserve
Education students are running the "Creepy Crawlies" camp at Calvin's preserve.
July 13, 2012 | Chelsea Tanis -
An online education report card
Students and faculty appraise the online classes offered through Calvin's 2012 pilot program.
June 28, 2012 | Myrna Anderson -
2012 Commencement Week video
Art shows, engineering projects, senior breakfast, nurse pinning, teacher commissioning, the last handshake.
June 12, 2012 | Matt Kucinski -
Carissa Verkaik named Academic All-American
A standout on the court and in the classroom, Carissa Verkaik has been named an academic All-American.
February 27, 2012 | Myrna Anderson -
A grant for teaching reading
A $200,000 Teacher Quality Grant allows Calvin's education department to enhance the teaching of reading in local schools.
August 29, 2011 | Myrna Anderson -
The economic impact of year-round schooling
A professor-student duo researches the economics of studying all the year 'round.
June 24, 2011 | Lynn Rosendale -
Michigan's student teacher of the year
Christine Orlando was recently chosen as the Michigan Student Teacher/Intern of the Year.
May 26, 2011 | Myrna Anderson -
God's Inclusionists
Enthusiasm and vision propelled special education at Calvin into an essential program.
March 14, 2011 | Lynn Bolt Rosendale '85 -
Storytelling Guild: no reading allowed
Students gather to enjoy listening to, and telling stories
February 25, 2011 | Theo Voss -
High school chapel 101
Calvin education professor Robert Keeley is studying the impact of high school chapel on young people’s faith.
February 05, 2010 | Lynn Rosendale -
High-flying life
Calvin students Jodi Unema and Josh Garone work as summer preserve stewards in Calvin's 90-acre Ecosystem Preserve and dive into some bird-monitoring right after the 08-09 school year was done.
June 12, 2009 | Allison Graff -
Pinning and commissioning
Calvin nurses and teachers get a final send-off in two end-of-year ceremonies.
May 21, 2009 | Myrna Anderson