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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 -
Students Discover Research Opportunities Everywhere
Student-faculty research at Calvin covers the sciences, humanities, arts, and social sciences. June 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 -
When college is no longer an abstract idea
When Ivan Longoria graduated from high school, he never thought he’d end up in college. After serving four years in the Navy, he took advantage of the GI Bill and enrolled at Calvin University. Now two years in, he's preparing to be an educator, to inspire the next generation to dream bigger. November 14,2023 -
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 University hosts Homecoming & Family Weekend
On Friday, September 29 and Saturday, September 30, Calvin University welcomes alumni, family, and the broader community to campus for Homecoming & Family Weekend. September 28,2023 -
Flipping the script unlocks stories of transformation
While Nate Roels started at Calvin in 2013 as a business major, he soon discovered a deeper passion for film and media. So, he flipped the script, switched his major to a minor and pursued filmmaking. Now, he has a documentary film making its debut on the big screen. July 25,2023 -
Film and Media Program Expanding During Program’s Banner Year
The 2022-2023 academic year was full of firsts for Calvin's film and media program. Numerous student and faculty productions were featured in major film festivals and won awards, and a new pathway signals even greater success in the program's future. June 29,2023 -
Student-produced documentaries to be featured at FREEP Film Festival
Two Calvin University student-produced documentaries will be shown on April 28 at the FREEP Film Festival in Detroit, Mich. in their “Real Fresh” program of student documentaries. March 27,2023 -
Quartet of alumni soloists to lead 2022 Handel’s Messiah
While Calvin University has invited the West Michigan community to performances of Handel's Messiah for more than a century, this year's edition is unique in that all four soloists are Calvin alumni. December 1,2022 -
World-renowned artist Makoto Fujimura awarded Kuyper Prize
Makoto Fujimura is the recipient of the 2023 Kuyper Prize, awarded by Calvin University and Calvin Theological Seminary. Fujimura is the first visual artist to receive the prize, which has been awarded annually since 1998. November 8,2022 -
12 Discoveries President Boer Made in First 100 Days
Upon arriving at Calvin University in late June 2022, President Boer has been learning about the campus and the community. Here are 12 discoveries he's made as he's become reacquainted with his alma mater. October 3,2022 -
I'll take World-Renowned Speakers for 15 days
Calvin University's 2023 January Series features a NASA scientist, New York Times best-selling authors, a former speechwriter for three U.S. presidents, and the holder of the longest winning streak on Jeopardy! September 28,2022 -
Research team's $1 million grant explores how movies shape morals
Carl Plantinga, professor of film and media at Calvin University, is co-leading a grant project through the Templeton Religion Trust's "Art Seeking Understanding" Initiative that aims to discover how one's moral understanding can be shaped during and in discussions after a movie. August 8,2022 -
Calvin's cohort programs help students find community
Navigating through college is challenging. Joining a cohort group not only builds community from day one, but it also makes the college experience more enriching and enjoyable. December 9,2021 -
Placing Poetry on Creation's Canvas
For a graphic design class project, Gabrielle Eisma, a junior at Calvin University, took 16 poems written by local artists and curated an unconventional and quite hidden gallery space. December 18,2020 -
An Artful Life: Remembering Edgar Boevé
Calvin remembers Edgar Boevé, known as the founder of the Calvin art department and a daring thinker in the world of Christianity and the arts. March 11,2019 -
Calvin announces 2019 January Series lineup
From Wednesday, Jan. 3 through Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2019, Calvin College welcomes to campus a wide range of experts leading some of the nation and world’s most pivotal and timely conversations. September 12,2018
