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A $25,000 grant helps stroke survivors reclaim their voice in the church

Peggy Goetz is studying how people with communications disorders re-integrate into their churches. May 06, 2013 | Myrna Anderson

History professor chairs MASAL panel
Calvin history professor Eric Washington was recently named the 2013–14 chair of the History Panel of the Michigan Academy of Science, Arts, and Letters (MASAL). April 25, 2013 | Myrna Anderson

Two $200,000 grants for improving teacher quality
Calvin faculty are working with teachers from area schools to improve their teaching of writing, math. April 11, 2013 | Myrna Anderson

Bringing the station wagon back to life
A new Calvin faculty member's documentary about the station wagon is up for an Emmy. April 11, 2013 | Lynn Rosendale

Goldwater tradition continues: Students earn top research award
Since 2008, Calvin College has had more Goldwater Scholars than any other liberal arts college in the nation. April 05, 2013 | Matt Kucinski

Archaeology and local culture at Umm el-Jimal
Bert de Vries involves the people of Umm el-Jimal in his efforts to preserve their antiquities. March 07, 2013 | Myrna Anderson

Students of the sky
"After an introduction to variable stars and the modeling that is being done to understand their behavior, students were put in groups with Calvin students and allowed to examine the data with sophisticated software in order to look for trace patterns." February 18, 2013 | Matt Kucinski

Bratt earns exemplary teaching award
History professor James Bratt has earned the highest honor that Calvin bestows on a faculty member. February 14, 2013 | Myrna Anderson

Calvin orchestra gets new conductor
Conductor, performer and teacher John Varineau will conduct Calvin's orchestras. January 29, 2013 | Myrna Anderson

Interim: The language of the African-American church
Students are learning about preaching, praising, praying and testifying within the black oral tradition. January 18, 2013 | Myrna Anderson

Interim: Exploring the mythological roots of Hollywood film
This January, students are studying classical myths and the contemporary films that spring from them. January 14, 2013 | Myrna Anderson

New Henry Chair takes a global focus
Kevin den Dulk says students must focus on Asia and the global south. January 02, 2013 | Phil de Haan

Lighting the FYRES of research
First-year students are learning how to research in the Michigan dunes. December 13, 2012 | Myrna Anderson

Plantinga wins prestigious Rescher Prize
Alvin Plantinga was named a 2012 winner of a prize that honors the systematic study of philosophy. December 06, 2012 | Myrna Anderson

Anthropology professor wins leadership award
Mwenda Ntarangwi was honored with the Distinguished Leadership and Scholarship Award from the Association for Africanist Anthropology. December 03, 2012 | Myrna Anderson

A math professor works in digital forensics
Mathematics professor Earl Fife uses digital tools to bust criminals for the Kent County Sheriff's Department. December 03, 2012 | Lynn Rosendale

Student collaboration wins Best Student Film
An animated film created by Calvin media production, music and graphic art students was honored at the Chicago Film Festival. November 09, 2012 | Myrna Anderson

U.S. News gives Calvin high marks
U.S. News & World Report gives Calvin high marks for its strong commitment to teaching and service-learning and for the quality of its first-year experience. September 20, 2012 | Matt Kucinski

Calvin's swim coach completes Ironman, longtime dream
Calvin's swim coach Dan Gelderloos realized a longtime dream this summer by completing an Ironman Triathlon. August 28, 2012 | Jeff Febus

A $350,000 grant to promote pregnancy planning
Nursing professor Joke Ayoola will work in three Calvin partner neighborhoods, increasing women's knowledge and self-efficacy about reproductive health. August 10, 2012 | Myrna Anderson

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