Born July 10, 1509 in Noyon, France, Jean Calvin was raised in a staunch Roman Catholic family. The local bishop employed Calvin’s father as an administrator in the town’s cathedral. The father, in ...

Aerin Baker (Saugatuck, Mich.), Maggie Grabill (Ada, Mich.), and Ava Tatko (Grand Rapids, Mich.) have been named 2025 Goldwater Scholars. The scholarship, awarded by the Barry M. Goldwater Foundation, ...

As a freshman at Calvin University, Carlos Erazo ‘14 was invited to speak for 15 minutes during chapel. “I was nominated. I didn’t volunteer,” recalls Erazo. “I was terrified.” From El Salvador, Erazo ...

On January 1, 2025, David LaGrand ’88 was sworn in as the mayor of Grand Rapids, Michigan. In doing so, he became the first Calvin University graduate to assume this specific role. A mayor’s role, in ...

Bill Rouse may have only spent a few weeks as a part of the Calvin community, but he made the most of his time on campus. Bill Rouse, 45, died on Thursday, March 27, 2025, as the result of a car ...

All students are invited to form teams of 3-4 and compete to form the best marketing plan for a local organization. The first place team will win $250 and there will be snacks and raffle prizes for ...

Senator Brinks will share insights from her groundbreaking career, discuss the challenges and triumphs of breaking barriers in politics, and provide a deeper understanding of the legislative process.

Preparing the Ground: Colonizing Michigan's Copper Country in the Mid-19th Century - presented by MICHAEL (Mick) McCULLOCH (Associate Prof. of Architecture, Ferris State University) ...

Join us at Dance Guild’s Spring 2025 Show of Dancing Through Life! Over 300 Calvin students come together on stage through many different styles and levels of dance! Come cheer on your friends and ...

There are many ways to strengthen your emotional health without ever setting foot in our office. We’ve gathered a set of customized online tools and links to support you in learning and practicing ...

Internship opportunities. A thriving arts scene. Restaurants and shops. Parks and bike lanes throughout the city, and new places to explore every weekend. Let us show you around. 200,000 residents ...

Students will learn how the availability of clean water relates to nutrition, poverty, life expectancy, education, employment, and income of the local community. This course is only open to students ...