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Award-winning book influences religious freedom conversation
The editors of Christianity Today magazine have included Free to Serve on their short list of books most likely to shape evangelical life, thought and culture in 2016. January 6,2016

Calvin celebrates five decades of interim programs
The director of off-campus programs says he hopes interim studies continue to help students learn to “dwell well” wherever they are. December 23,2015

An expert's take on the role of sports in the Christian life
Professor of kinesiology and men's golf coach Brian Bolt examines the role sports should play in the Christian life. December 11,2015

Economics professor writes book on gender discrimination in the Arab world
Adel Abadeer aims to “give a voice to the voiceless” in a region of the world where women are treated like property. December 10,2015

Calvin speech pathology and audiology students win national competition
Calvin's chapter of the National Student Speech Language Hearing Association won the Knowledge Bowl at the American Speech-Language Hearing Association conference in Denver, Colo., Nov. 12-14. November 30,2015

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

Calvin College ranked second nationally for students studying abroad
Calvin College is again among the national leaders in terms of the number of students who study abroad and total international student enrollment. November 17,2015

CALL program empowers seniors to continue their education
Throughout its two decades, the Calvin Academy for Lifelong Learning has created a meaningful way for retirees to continue their education. November 16,2015

Student-faculty project maps history of Dutch immigration
Junior Matt Raybaud spent the summer creating maps that will be used in an atlas. October 29,2015

Biology student presents research at Harvard
Peter Boersma attended the Cornea Research Conference at Harvard Medical School Oct. 16-17. October 23,2015

Public health major tackles service-learning, Grand Rapids Red Project internship
Senior Carolyn Brown has served at Dégagé Ministries, Gilda's Club, and on service-learning spring break trips. October 19,2015

Calvin hosts lunar eclipse viewing open house featuring Botjes planetarium
A recent total lunar eclipse drew 170 people to the Calvin College observatory, where they learned about the planetarium's sun-moon dial. October 8,2015

Calvin, WMU, GVSU create innovative rehab clinic
Clinic brings together speech pathology and audiology, social work, physical therapy and occupational therapy services—all under one roof.­ September 23,2015

Princeton Review gives Calvin high marks
Calvin is included in Princeton Review's "The Best 380 Colleges," and receives accolades from a number of other college rankings guides. August 5,2015

Walking Boldly: Ranu Sinniah
Ranu Sinniah '15 is doing research at the National Cancer Institute in Frederick, Md. July 20,2015

Traveling a sustainable path
At the fifth biennial Sustainability Summit, faculty, staff and students examined ongoing and potential programs with environmental benefits for Calvin. June 9,2015

Walking Boldly: Kathryn Knox
Kathryn Knox '15 is heading to Guatemala for two years to serve in the Peace Corps. June 8,2015

At the helm of an international journal
A new journal whose focus is the relationship between Christianity and educational theory and practice will be housed at Calvin College. May 1,2015

Reasoning with the best in the business
Calvin philosophy majors and professors rubbed shoulders with the top scholars in their field at a recent workshop held on campus. April 29,2015

Pursuing truth at the intersection
The Henry Symposium provides scholars, practitioners and the general public with an opportunity to engage in timely conversations at the crossroads of religion and politics. April 28,2015

An expert's take on the state of the Republican party
Political science prof Kurt Pyle answers a trio of questions about the identity of the Republican party as they make a run at the White House in 2016. April 22,2015

A gold standard for STEM research
Sam Auyeung is Calvin’s 16th Goldwater Scholar since 2008—a number unmatched by any other undergraduate institution over that span of time. April 22,2015

Prof improving the quality of math teaching in GR
Since 2005, Calvin College mathematics professor Jan Koop has worked with 300 elementary school teachers in 21 schools throughout greater Grand Rapids. April 9,2015

German prof lands Fulbright in Berlin
In spring 2016, Corey Roberts will use his Fulbright Award to study 18th and 19th century German cultural history in Berlin. February 24,2015

Calvin College and Lions Club partner in shared vision
A partnership between Calvin College pre-med faculty and students and the Lions Club of Grand Rapids is helping bring fresh sight to children in Mexico. February 19,2015

Calvin profs at forefront of national conversation on defining economic success
In their new book, two Calvin professors are urging scientists and policymakers to look Beyond GDP in defining economic success in an age of resource depletion. February 13,2015

Calvin College is a top producer of Fulbright U.S. Scholars
Calvin College is one of just six bachelor's institutions in the nation to have at least two faculty members awarded prestigious Fulbright grants in 2014-15. February 12,2015

NIH grant brings students to the cutting-edge of cancer research
Biochemistry prof Brendan Looyenga recently received a $295,939 grant from the National Cancer Institute to do research with students that could provide useful insights into both neurology and oncology. February 4,2015

The Carnegie Foundation recognizes Calvin for its commitment to community engagement
Calvin College is one of 361 campuses nationwide to receive the Community Engagement Classification from the Carnegie Foundation. January 30,2015

Students lead Faith and International Development Conference into its tenth year
From Feb. 5-7, more than 200 students and professionals from schools and organizations continent-wide will gather at Calvin College for the Faith and International Development Conference. January 23,2015

Calvin students study education in Zambia
This past spring, a group of 15 Calvin students traveled to Zambia to research education and compare classroom practices elsewhere in the world. They recently shared their experiences with the Calvin community. January 23,2015

New Girls Who Code chapter introduces girls to computer science
Calvin profs, alums and students are working together to inspire, educate and equip middle and high school girls for the field of computer science. January 21,2015

Philosophy prof wins Christianity Today's Book of the Year Award
James K.A. Smith's book on philosopher Charles Taylor receives top honors in CT Magazine's Christianity and Culture category. January 14,2015

New global partnership opens another door for pre-health students
In his new role at Calvin, Larry Gerbens is leveraging his 30 years of medical experience to open up new opportunities for students. January 6,2015

Calvin students take on Ford's "Go Further" challenge
Lori Dykstra, Kara Venema, Kayla Danahy and Brad Feltz have created an inspirational documentary for Ford Motor Company's “Go Further” challenge. November 21,2014

Grant brings together experts on American–Chinese relations
Some of the world’s foremost experts converge on Calvin’s campus next summer for a three-week seminar on the relationship between the two countries. November 19,2014

Partnering to create cancer education curriculum for kids
Biology professor Amy Wilstermann, her students and local health professionals have teamed up to develop a curriculum that helps explain cancer to kids. November 19,2014

Calvin hosts Symposium on Common Grace in Business
Theologians, scholars and business people convened at Calvin College for conversations about the application of Abraham Kuyper’s theological work on common grace to the business world. November 1,2014

Art exhibition traces Native American history
Exhibition brings together Native American historical artifacts and the work of an early 20th century photographer. October 31,2014

Prof compares Aquinas' view of the afterlife with Twilight
Philosophy professor Christina Van Dyke is taking a closer look at what Aquinas had to say about the humans in the afterlife to see if it matches up with his ideas about life on earth. October 31,2014

New kiln expands artistic opportunities
Calvin will replace its 40-year old kiln with a technologically advanced, easy-to-use and energy-efficient gas reduction fire kiln. October 30,2014

Calvin participates in worldwide MegaMenger Build
Calvin’s math department will use 160 pounds of business cards to construct a cubic representation of a fractal. October 9,2014

Plaster Creek Stewards receive $1.1 million grant
A group working to restore Michigan's most contaminated watershed recently received its largest grant to date. October 9,2014

Menlo Innovations CEO keynotes Calvin's Business Partners Awards Luncheon
The event honors business and individuals that have partnered with the college's business program to create outstanding learning opportunities for students. October 7,2014

Employers seeking out Calvin computer science majors
Professors credit Calvin's liberal arts education for why computer science majors like junior Carson Wiens will remain in high demand. October 7,2014

Summit focuses on empowering through multiple literacies
More than 200 people convened at Calvin College for the third annual Community Literacy Summit. October 1,2014

Novel NIH grant provides synergy in the student-faculty research experience
A trio of profs has teamed up to better understand the regulation of GLUT1. September 25,2014

Calvin grads on Epic adventure
Four recent Calvin grads are meeting in tree houses and having lunch by waterfall—as part of their job. September 19,2014

U.S. News recognizes Calvin College for its undergraduate research
Calvin is on a short list of institutions that U.S. News & World Report highlights as outstanding examples of undergraduate research and creative projects. September 9,2014

Calvin biology professor receives grant to study ants’ guts
John Wertz has spent his career studying “good” bacteria and was recently awarded $479,000 from the National Science Foundation to continue his research. August 26,2014