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Calvin University Receives STARS Silver Rating for Sustainability Achievements
Calvin University has earned a STARS Silver rating in recognition of its sustainability achievements from the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education. This year's overall score is the highest in the institution's history. March 29,2023 -
First-year research experience opening doors to student's dream
First-year pre-med student Myles Radersma earned a unique opportunity to gain research experience and professional mentorship through the American College of Cardiology. February 27,2023 -
From Hostility to Hospitality: How Calvin is Renewing Civics Education
The Civic Hospitality Project, a partnership between the Kuyers Institute and the Henry Institute, gives K-12 educators many curricular tools and exercises they can draw from in putting together their civics lesson plans. The goal? For civics education to aspire to more than simply tolerance. February 20,2023 -
Four Soft Skills for Navigating the Transition to College
Kyle Heys, director of Calvin's Center for Student Success shares four “soft skills” that will help ease someone’s transition into college life and and that are useful for future transitions in life. February 1,2023 -
5 Reasons to be Excited About Calvin University Football
When Trent Figg was introduced as the inaugural Calvin University Head Football Coach he talked about how he will build the program and what people can expect on the field. January 20,2023 -
Calvin University student awarded prestigious Hatfield Prize
Calvin senior Emily Steen is one of three students in the country to be awarded The Hatfield Prize by the Center for Public Justice. January 19,2023 -
Student documentary helping history come alive
Two Calvin University film and media production students produced "The West Church," a documentary that highlights a partnership in Umm al-Jimal that dates back half a century. January 10,2023 -
Calvin University announces first head football coach
Trent Figg is the first head coach in Calvin University football history. Figg comes to Calvin from the University of Oregon, where he served as the football program's senior offensive analyst. January 6,2023 -
Calvin in 2022: A Year in Review
From a presidential transition to the first-ever graduation ceremony behind bars to adding new sports, spaces, and academic programming, there was no shortage of exciting happenings at Calvin in 2022. December 31,2022 -
School of Health creates blueprint for student and client success
The Calvin University School of Health brings many health-related disciplines together in structure, the blueprints pull those together in close physical proximity. December 15,2022 -
Calvin adds two new cohort programs for fall 2023
The Sustainability Fellows Cohort and Common Good Coalition are two new exciting options for students entering Calvin in fall 2023 to consider. The application deadline is December 15, 2022. December 12,2022 -
A broken door leads to a new identity
Curtis Frye earned his bachelor's degree behind bars through the Calvin Prison Initiative. But it literally took a broken door decades earlier to set him on a path that led to his degree and more importantly a new identity. November 23,2022 -
Calvin University launches search for first head football coach
A national search for Calvin’s inaugural football coach is officially underway. The new coach will help architect the university's football program, which will begin practicing in 2023. November 22,2022 -
Professor and student team up to help local fire department
Professor John Sparks and senior exercise science major Daniel Wunder designed and led workshops this summer to help fire fighters in Grand Rapids prevent some of the most common injuries that keep them off the job. November 18,2022 -
Football is coming to Calvin University
Calvin University's Board of Trustees voted on and approved the university's athletics strategic plan, which includes adding women's acrobatics and tumbling, men's volleyball, and men's American football to its portfolio of NCAA Division III athletic offerings. October 28,2022 -
Calvin University President Wiebe Boer delivers Inaugural Address
On Wednesday, October 26, 2022, more than 2,000 people gathered in Van Noord Arena for the inauguration of Calvin’s 12th president Dr. Wiebe Boer. He delivered an inaugural address titled: "The Greatest Generation is Now." October 27,2022 -
12 Study Spaces Students Love at Calvin University
President Wiebe Boer is the 12th president of Calvin University. So, during the month of October, each week leading up to Inauguration we are sharing a “Top 12” list. This week, Student Body president Nain Miranda asked his peers to provide their list of the study spaces they love most on campus. October 18,2022 -
Calvin University launches Leadership Development Program for Underrepresented Faculty and Staff
On Monday, October 24, Calvin University will launch a new professional development program specifically designed for underrepresented members of Calvin's staff and faculty. October 17,2022 -
Calvin University to inaugurate Wiebe Boer as 12th president
The formal inauguration ceremony for Dr. Wiebe K. Boer will take place at 4 p.m. on Wednesday, October 26, 2022, in Calvin’s Van Noord Arena. October 5,2022 -
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
