The Calvin Alumni Association

Calvin alum's Fulbright focuses on conservation efforts in Nicaragua
Through a Fulbright scholarship, Joel Betts '14 will be assessing the extent of agricultural and hurricane-induced forest loss in an indigenous territory in Nicaragua.
News & Stories, May 10, 2017

Home court at Handlon
In late April, Calvin College students and alumni played basketball against inmates at Handlon Correctional Facility. And students in the Calvin Prison Initiative cheered on their fellow Knights.
News & Stories, May 2, 2017

Alvin Plantinga awarded the 2017 Templeton Prize
Longtime Calvin professor and alum Alvin Plantinga is awarded the Templeton Prize, recognizing his revolutionary thinking in Christian philosophy.
News & Stories, April 25, 2017

An Emmy helps the cause
Alumna filmmaker’s award sheds light on teen homelessness
Spark, December 01, 2016

Empowering Cambodian youth through education
Rachel Meyer '06 is teaching elementary school children in Phnom Penh, Cambodia.
News & Stories, November 18, 2016

Veterans Day: Honoring those who serve
On November 11, Calvin College observes Veterans Day, honoring the courage and sacrifice of military service.
News & Stories, November 10, 2016

Harnessing the power of words on the web
Will Montei '13 is the brand manager for Omni ePartners in Seattle, Washington.
News & Stories, September 26, 2016

Alumni journalists with ABC News, Washington Post return to discuss election
On Friday, Sept. 23, Calvin alums Ryan Struyk and John Muyskens will discuss faithful fact checking.
News & Stories, September 22, 2016

On a Mission
New Calvin Career Center director finds purpose in helping others find theirs
Spark, September 15, 2016

Economics as a ‘hopeful path’
Rodney Ludema is the Chief Economist for the U.S. Department of State
Spark, September 15, 2016

Calvin alum addresses health hazards in Kent County housing
As executive director of Healthy Homes Coalition, Paul Haan has spent the past decade fighting lead and substandard housing issues in Grand Rapids.
News & Stories, September 12, 2016

Always the teacher, always the coach
Ralph Honderd is the recipient of 2016 Faith and Learning Award
Spark, June 15, 2016

Pulitzer Prize at 23
John Muyskens was part of a team at the Washington Post honored in the National Reporting category
Spark, June 15, 2016

Spring Classic draws a (fast) crowd
Nearly 1,300 participate in scholarship-supporting run
Spark, June 15, 2016

Twister teachings
Alum uses tornado simulator to collect data on wind speeds.
Spark, June 15, 2016

Alum shares publishing insights
Katherine Jacobs is senior editor at Roaring Brook Press in New York City
Spark, June 15, 2016

Ralph Luimes ’83
Outstanding Service Award
Spark, Fall 2015

Ken Piers
Faith and Learning Award
Spark, Fall 2015

Class of ’65 presents a thoughtful weekend
Litany, personal stories stir emotions
Spark, Fall 2015

Calvin celebrates 900 graduates
Young alums challenged to be catalysts, one day at a time
Spark, Fall 2015

A gold standard for STEM research
Calvin a leader in Goldwater scholars
Spark, Fall 2015

C Club recognizes Veenstra, celebrates Commissioner’s Cup

Spark, Fall 2015

Helping children overcome obesity
Miriam Vos ’92
Spark, Spring 2015

Young, Alone, Homeless
Alumna documentarian turns her lens to the devastating subject of teen homelessness
Spark, March 01, 2015

Socks that make a statement
Ryan Roff ‘09
Spark, Summer 2014