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Calvin Remembers Rhae-Ann Booker
Rhae-Ann Booker, who served at Calvin for two decades, died on February 3, 2024. From helping create the From Every Nation document for Calvin to helping launch the Entrada Scholars Program, Booker's fingerprints were all over Calvin's diversity and inclusion efforts.
February 10, 2024 | Matt Kucinski -
An on-ramp to opportunity and community
Michelle Charles Anaele saw the Entrada Scholars Program as a way to get a jump start on her college journey. What she discovered was the program was an authentic preview of the opportunities and community she'd experience as an undergraduate student.
December 11, 2023 | Matt Kucinski -
A Test Drive Confirms College Decision
For Kenna Hiemstra, the Entrada Scholars Program allowed her to test drive college. As she completes her first year at Calvin University, she confirms her one-month trial run last summer was indeed worth it and painted an authentic picture of her experience so far.
April 24, 2023 | 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 -
College Access Programs remove barriers, build bridges
In 2021, Calvin University is introducing two new summer programs in an effort to foster access, interest, and readiness for postsecondary education.
February 25, 2021 | Matt Kucinski -
Entrada Scholars Program receives community recognition award
Given by the Baptist Fellowship of Grand Rapids in honor of the legacy of Dr. Clifton Rhodes, Jr., the award recognizes the Entrada Scholars Program's role in increasing minority students' access to higher education.
February 27, 2019 | Connor Bechler -
Entrada 2018 welcomes students as scholars and servants
On July 6, Entrada 2018 will welcome a diverse group of gifted students to experience scholarship, service, and community while exploring college life.
July 05, 2018 | Connor Bechler -
Entrada cultivates the next generation of leaders
Entrada offers racial ethnic minority high school students an opportunity to experience college living and learning. During the month-long program, scholars live in the residence halls while completing a three or four credit course.
July 12, 2017 | Hannah Ebeling -
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 -
Entrada provides crash course for college
Seventy students graduated from Calvin's 28th edition of Entrada—a month-long summer college immersion experience.
August 07, 2014 | Grace Ruiter -
We Are Calvin: Rachel Mason
This summer, Calvin students are keeping us informed on where they are and what they're doing—from working the Google HelpDesk in Seattle to engineering a bridge in Kenya.
July 08, 2013 | Matt Kucinski -
Entrada graduation
"We are all equally excited to see them accomplish so much in such a short amount of time." Calvin associate director of college readiness programs Tasha Paul talks about the 2012 class of Entrada Scholars in an interview with MLIVE.
July 16, 2012 | Matt Kucinski -
Repeat performers: Some faculty make Entrada a habit
Three Calvin professors talk about why they sign up to teach Entrada year after year.
July 12, 2012 | David Urban -
Exuberant scholars: Entrada 2011 begins
71 Entrada Scholars from the United States and China have come to Calvin for a month-long summer course.
June 23, 2011 | Andrew Steiner