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A black and white photo of Geert Boer next to a color photo of Wiebe Boer

Counting Presidents

Dr. Wiebe Boer began his tenure as president of Calvin University in summer 2022. But, is he the 11th or 12th president of the university? Will Katerberg, the curator of Heritage Hall, offers historical insight in helping us answer this question. And he offers two more options to consider.
August 10, 2022

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    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 Tru... August 08, 2022

  • President Wiebe Boer shakes hands with Rev. Dr. Michelle Loyd-Paige who is holding a trophy.

    Calvin University diversity trailblazer wins prestigious award
    On Friday, August 5, 2022, Rev. Dr. Michelle Loyd-Paige received the Dante Venegas Award, a prestigious honor given out by the Off... August 06, 2022

  • On left: Operations and Supply Chain Management text, On right: Headshot of man in suit

    New business program provides supply of in-demand graduates
    This fall, Calvin University is launching the Operations and Supply Chain Management program. The program was built after talking ... August 03, 2022

  • A Calvin university dormitory building

    Creating a Roadmap Toward a Vibrant Campus Living Space
    The Residential Master Planning process has created a plan to expand and invigorate living spaces around the Calvin University cam... July 29, 2022

  • Pine Rest and Calvin University partner to address nursing shortage
    Calvin University and Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) regarding the Cal... July 27, 2022

  • Calvin University Turns Three graphic on left with students walking on right

    Calvin University Builds Momentum
    Since Calvin changed its last name from "college" to "university" in 2019, the institution has established two... July 22, 2022

  • A man smiles at the camera in a collared shirt

    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... July 19, 2022

  • A group of men in business attire standing outside near solar panels.

    Accelerating Calvin University's Energy Transition
    Calvin University is making history in Michigan by becoming the first university in the state to pursue Solar-as-a-Service as an a... July 08, 2022

  • Wiebe Boer begins presidency at Calvin University
    President Wiebe, who holds triple citizenship from Canada, the United States, and the Netherlands, concluded his first week of fes... July 01, 2022

  • A classroom of students poses with a professor holding a sign saying "Professor of the Year"

    John Ross Named Professor of the Year
    Kinesiology professor John Ross is the 2022 recipient of the Professor of the Year Award. The honor is bestowed on one professor e... June 27, 2022

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