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A leader in health care
Brian Brasser majored in nursing at Calvin, and caring for patients has always been his No. 1 priority. Today, he’s the chief operating officer at Spectrum Health, overseeing hospital operations.
Spark – March 15, 2022 -
The next launch: The School of Health
Learn how the anonymous donation will fund opportunities for students and faculty.
Spark – December 1, 2021 -
Calvin University announces $15 million gift to establish School of Health
An anonymous alumni donor provided a $15 million lead gift to establish the School of Health. It marks the second-largest single donation in the institution’s history.
News & Stories – October 18, 2021 -
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 -
Nursing majors gain meaningful experience during pandemic
In 2020-2021, Calvin University nursing majors are being presented with new opportunities to gain the necessary skills required of a nursing professional, while also meeting the real needs on and off-campus during this pandemic.
News & Stories – February 24, 2021 -
Calvin professor named fellow of American Academy of Nursing
On Saturday, October 31, Adejoke Ayoola, professor of nursing at Calvin University, is being inducted into the 2020 Class of Fellows of the American Academy of Nursing.
News & Stories – October 30, 2020 -
Calvin names Tiemersma Award winner
Sarah DeVries is recognized with Calvin's Tiemersma Award, the top honor given to female student-athletes.
Spark – September 1, 2020 -
Nursing professor heads to hot spot of COVID-19 pandemic
On March 30, Dr. Katherine Kunnen, an assistant professor of nursing at Calvin University, headed to New York City, to help respond to the COVID-19 pandemic. We caught up with her via a video Q&A on Wednesday, April 8, 2020, during her lunch break.
News & Stories – April 9, 2020 -
Nursing program grows, adds simulation lab
Calvin's popular nursing program expands to 80 students and state-of-the-art lab allows students to practice a wide range of health care scenarios on campus.
Spark – April 1, 2020 -
Show your stripes at Calvin University's Rare Disease Symposium
Calvin University Rare Disease Research & Support will host a Rare Disease Symposium on Rare Disease Day, February 29th, 2020 at the Prince Conference Center.
News & Stories – February 25, 2020 -
Calvin receives national recognition for community engagement
Calvin University is one of 359 campuses across the country to receive the Carnegie Foundation's Classification for Community Engagement in 2020.
News & Stories – February 11, 2020 -
Public Health Initiative deepens community partnerships
Over the past four years, Calvin College's Public Health Initiative has sparked collaboration among various disciplines at Calvin, deepened relationships with community partners, and produced research that's addressing neighborhood needs.
News & Stories – January 2, 2019 -
Nursing classmates give back
The Blodgett Hospital Nursing Class of 1962 has created a scholarship for current nursing students.
Spark – April 1, 2018 -
New White Coat ceremony formalizes transition from student to nurse
The nursing class of 2019 took part in Calvin’s first-annual nursing White Coat Ceremony, a formal event that marks the transition from pre-nursing courses to working with clients in clinicals.
News & Stories – October 17, 2017 -
Collaborating to improve mental health in Grand Rapids
The nursing class of 2019 took part in Calvin’s first-annual nursing White Coat Ceremony, a formal event that marks the transition from pre-nursing courses to working with clients in clinicals.
Spark – September 1, 2017 -
Walking Boldly: Virginia Davidson
Virginia Davidson ’17’s Calvin experience—from John’s Hopkins to the Emergency Department at Spectrum—prepared her for a career of love and service as a nurse.
News & Stories – July 25, 2017 -
Empowering Communities Through Women’s Health
This summer, Adejoke Ayoola is heading to Nigeria to design women's health programs through the Carnegie African Diaspora Fellowship Program.
News & Stories – June 6, 2017 -
Partnering to improve mental health in Grand Rapids
In 2011, “Women Supporting Women: Supportive/Educative Groups for Ethnically Diverse, Urban, Impoverished Women Dealing with Depression and Anxiety” was launched in three Grand Rapids neighborhoods.
News & Stories – May 16, 2017 -
Nursing professor receives YWCA Tribute Award
Adejoke Ayoola, an associate professor of nursing at Calvin College, is the recipient of the 2016 YWCA Tribute Award in the Sports, Fitness and Wellness category.
News & Stories – November 15, 2016 -
Walking Boldly: Silas Kukaewkasem
One year into his Calvin experience, Silas Kukaewkasem returned to Thailand with a fresh perspective and understanding on a place he thought he knew so well.
News & Stories – July 19, 2016 -
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.
News & Stories – July 8, 2016 -
Klamer family donates $1 million to Calvin College science, nursing programs
The family of the late Dr. Bernard "Bernie" Klamer and Lorraine Goris Klamer say the gift will honor their parents' legacy in the fields of chemistry, biology and nursing.
News & Stories – February 4, 2016 -
Walking Boldly: Troy Ellens
Troy Ellens ’15 is a registered nurse, working at Holland Home and listening to patients every day.
News & Stories – May 27, 2015 -
Trio of nursing students receive research awards
Three Calvin seniors received awards for their research at the Midwest Nursing Research Society conference this past month.
News & Stories – April 15, 2014 -
Nursing students offer care at Supper House
A northwest emergency food center is one place Calvin nurses are learning about healthcare.
News & Stories – March 27, 2013 -
A $350,000 grant to promote pregnancy planning
Nursing professor Joke Ayoola will work in three Calvin partner neighborhoods, increasing women's knowledge and self-efficacy about reproductive health.
News & Stories – August 10, 2012
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