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Six ways to maximize financial aid and make college more affordable
Understanding how to navigate the financial aid process can be challenging. So, Paula Elenbaas, associate director of financial aid for Calvin University, is here as a guide to offer tips for students and families on how to make college more affordable.
January 09, 2024 | Matt Kucinski , Paula Elenbaas -
Calvin remembers Tom McWhertor
On Thursday, August 17, Tom McWhertor, a longtime enrollment and external relations administrator, died following a struggle with cancer. His former colleagues say he was committed to pursuing justice and instrumental in helping Calvin live into its commitment to diversity and inclusion.
August 26, 2023 | Matt Kucinski -
Students transferring to Calvin hits five-year high
More students are making the decision to transfer to Calvin than in years’ past. In fact, the number of transfers for the 2023-2024 academic year is nearly double the average of the past four years, and applications and admits are both at five-year highs.
June 20, 2023 | Matt Kucinski -
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.
May 02, 2023 | Matt Kucinski -
Calvin University football bringing in talented and big first recruiting class
In just three months time, Head Coach Trent Figg has recruited well-respected coordinators on both sides of the ball and a talented first class of student athletes for the inaugural Calvin University Football Team.
April 27, 2023 | Matt Kucinski -
Putting your name on a personalized scholarship
On December 1, 2022, more than $5 million in additional aid opens up for incoming and returning students in the form of Named Scholarships. This is on top of the robust financial aid packages that Calvin already offers.
December 01, 2022 | Matt Kucinski -
Five ways to maximize financial aid and make college more affordable
Understanding how to navigate the financial aid process can be a daunting task. So, Paula Elenbaas, associate director of financial aid for Calvin University, provides students and their families with five ways to make college more affordable.
November 25, 2022 | Matt Kucinski , Paula Elenbaas -
Celebrating First-Generation Students at Calvin University
On National First-Generation Celebration Day, we caught up with a few students who are the first in their families to pursue an education. We asked them why they chose Calvin and about their experience here so far.
November 08, 2022 | Matt Kucinski -
My first semester at Calvin University
Calvin freshmen share their trials and successes after their first semester as college students.
December 21, 2021 | Kayliani Powlison -
New Summer Program Helps High School Students Explore Possible Careers
In summer 2022, Calvin University is launching a program to help high school students better understand their interests and explore various career possibilities before heading off to college.
November 19, 2021 | Kayliani Powlison -
Fiske Guide shortlists Calvin University for affordability and engineering
In its 38th edition, The Fiske Guide to Colleges applauds Calvin University for its affordability and the strength of its engineering program.
July 06, 2021 | Matt Kucinski -
No borders at Calvin University
Calvin University created an online cohort so that international students who could not make it to campus this fall would have an option to begin their time at Calvin. This fall, 65 students completed their first semester online, and all 65 intend to continue online or in-person this spring.
December 23, 2020 | Matt Kucinski -
Calvin welcomes 965 new students for fall 2017
The 2017 incoming cohort of 965 students, combined with a strong retention rate, led to Calvin College exceeding its overall enrollment goal for the 2017-2018 academic year.
September 18, 2017 | Matt Kucinski -
U.S. News & World Report ranks Calvin College #1 in the Midwest
U.S. News & World Report ranks Calvin College #1 overall among Midwest regional colleges in its 2018 Best Colleges Guidebook.
September 12, 2017 | Matt Kucinski -
Staff members honored for embodying the mission
At the annual Staff Appreciation Event held in early June, the President's Cabinet highlighted the collective work of the college's faculty and staff and recognized individuals for their service.
June 26, 2017 | Matt Kucinski -
Entrada Scholars Program expands thanks to $300,000 gift from Meijer
When Entrada started in 1991 it welcomed about a dozen students. The program’s growth over the years, combined with the increased gift, will allow about 100 students to attend beginning in 2016.
November 20, 2015 | Matt Kucinski -
New initiative pairs Calvin with community leaders to make college more accessible
Calvin College is one of seven west Michigan colleges and universities committing to collaborate on Grand Rapids Mayor George Heartwell's "To College, Through College" initiative.
September 18, 2014 | Matt Kucinski -
Perkins Fellows serving during spring break
Twenty-nine students are headed to Jackson, Miss., during spring break on one of Calvin's 10 service-oriented spring break trips.
March 19, 2014 | Grace Ruiter -
Enrollment and academic performance on the rise
"We see that as validation ... that the quality of our overall programs is being recognized and sought after by students."
September 20, 2012 | Matt Kucinski -
U.S. News gives Calvin high marks
U.S. News & World Report gives Calvin high marks for its strong commitment to teaching and service-learning and for the quality of its first-year experience.
September 20, 2012 | Matt Kucinski -
Calvin’s enrollment up; first-year class shows academic strength
Calvin College is seeing a boost in first-year enrollment, a strong academic profile and an increase in international students in its 2012 incoming class.
September 20, 2012 | Matt Kucinski -
Guidance Cycling
Seventeen guidance counselors from 10 U.S. states cycled through campus on Monday, July 2 commencing the 2012 ‘Tour d’Admission,” a nearly annual trip that began in 2002 with Taylor Smith, then a counselor at Episcopal High School in Jacksonville, Fla., combining his love for cycling with his day job of visiting colleges during the summer.
July 05, 2012 | Matt Kucinski -
Real basketball at Summer Slam 2011
A buzzer sounded, and Calvin’s third-annual Summer Slam was underway.
June 30, 2011 | Andrew Steiner