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Calvin Knights rising in the national rankings
As of early October, the Calvin University men’s and women’s cross-country teams, men’s and women’s soccer teams, and women’s volleyball team all find themselves ranked inside the Top 25 in Division III athletics.
October 10, 2023 | Matt Kucinski -
Christian high school grads see perceptions shattered by reality
For graduates from west Michigan high schools, Calvin University is just a short drive away. But, a few graduates from one of the local Christian high schools explain how their experience at Calvin has gone well beyond the limiting perceptions some have of a school that's just around the corner.
March 21, 2023 | Matt Kucinski -
Six winter sports teams nationally ranked
Heading into the second week of February, six of Calvin University's winter sports teams are ranked inside the top 20 nationally. The men’s and women’s basketball teams, swimming and diving teams, and both men’s hockey teams are among the nation’s best.
February 07, 2023 -
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 | Matt Kucinski -
12 Athletics Moments to Remember at Calvin University
In honor of President Wiebe Boer's inauguration as the university's 12th president later this month, sports information director Jeff Febus curated a list of 12 of the most memorable moments in Calvin athletics history.
October 10, 2022 | Jeff Febus , Matt Kucinski -
Calvin University Athletics in a League of Their Own
This fall, if you are looking for the Calvin Knights, look no further than the national polls. Five of Calvin’s eight fall varsity teams are inside the Top 25 in the country.
September 23, 2022 | Matt Kucinski -
Tim Tebow coming to Grand Rapids
Tim Tebow, a professional athlete, ESPN analyst, and author, will be a featured speaker at the Second Global Congress on Sport and Christianity in October 2019.
June 12, 2019 | Matt Kucinski -
Four Calvin teams continue title pursuit
Calvin College's women's volleyball, men's soccer and men's and women's cross country teams continue their pursuit of NCAA titles this weekend.
November 14, 2017 | Matt Kucinski -
Huizenga Tennis and Track Center becomes more energy efficient
The Calvin Energy Recovery Fund's latest project expects to save the college at least $20,000 a year.
April 17, 2014 | Connor Sterchi -
Where sports and history meet
History professor Bruce Berglund's love for sports and history converge in his podcast "New Books in Sports."
April 09, 2014 | Connor Sterchi -
We Are Calvin: Eric Seo
Sophomore Eric Seo is spending this Spring in the semester abroad program in York, England.
April 03, 2014 | Matt Kucinski -
We Are Calvin: Melissa Darusz
Kinesiology and sports management major Melissa Darusz spent one summer interning with the NBA’s Cleveland Cavaliers.
June 13, 2013 | Matt Kucinski -
Undefeated: The 1960–'61 men's basketball team
The 1960–61 men's basketball team was the first to go through a season undefeated.
February 22, 2013 | Jeff Febus -
Cross country runs for NCAA III National Championships
The Calvin men’s and women’s cross country teams will compete this Saturday in Terre Haute, Ind.
November 16, 2012 | Myrna Anderson -
Girls in Training
Calvin volleyball players are teaching local middle-school girls a holistic approach to health.
March 19, 2012 | Andrew Knot -
Interim: Food as fuel and more
Students in a Calvin kinesiology class are learning not only about how food operates as fuel, but also how it can function in deeper, spiritual ways.
January 18, 2012 | Phil de Haan -
Video: Calvin's gridiron classic: Fumblers vs. Jacques
Every October, they meet just once. Traditionally, the old guys win. Watch game highlights with commentary and play-by-play.
November 18, 2011 | Matt Kucinski -
The All-American Wall
Lining one wall in the basement of the Van Noord Arena are images of Calvin's All-American athletes from every era.
November 11, 2011 | Mark DeHaan -
Warners gets 300th win
"It is my hope that the impact I would have on them as people is much greater than the impact I've had on them in their victories on the court." Women's volleyball coach Amber Warners talks with the Grand Rapids Press about her milestone 300th win in just her 10th season at Calvin.
October 10, 2011 | Matt Kucinski -
Volleyball booklet awarded "Best in the Nation"
Sports information coordinator Jeff Febus and graphic designer Steve Barkema were awarded a "Best in the Nation" citation by the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA) for the post-season volleyball booklet they produced. The booklet was recognized in the CoSIDA's Special Event Program category and was also awarded "Best Cover."
July 20, 2011 | Matt Kucinski -
Men's basketball coach reflects on son's recovery
“I think he really feels that now more than ever — that God has healed him," said Kevin Vande Streek. "Everything has just happened so fast in his recovery. I feel extremely blessed. I think both of us do.”
June 23, 2011 | Matt Kucinski -
For the team: building Calvin spirit
The athletes on Calvin's track and field and cross country teams are each others biggest fans.
May 26, 2011 | Jeff Febus -
Interim: Sports in Film and Fiction
Students are evaluating—and voting on—the best in sports film and fiction.
January 07, 2011 | Jeff Febus -
National Champions
"Finishing second is a great accomplishment but finishing first feels a whole lot better."
November 24, 2010 | Matt Kucinski -
Doezema siblings - leaders on the Calvin golf team
"My team was next to the tee box, and my dad was up by the green and yelled out that it was in. I threw up my hands ..."
October 15, 2010 | Joe Salowitz -
Marketing the Browns
Calvin Junior Sarah Orndorff spent the summer learning about "fan avidity" while working for the Cleveland Browns.
October 08, 2010 | Andrew Knot -
Calvin hockey gets a home
Standing in paint-splattered shorts in the middle of the new Calvin College locker room at the Eagles Ice Center--the old Jolly Roger Ice Club--, Calvin hockey coach Mike Petrusma was at a loss for words.
October 01, 2010 | Lynn Rosendale -
Learning to lead at the Gainey retreat
At Two Moose Ranch in Montana, Calvin's team captains learned about communication, working together and leading.
September 02, 2010 | Jeff Febus , Luke Robinson , Jonathan Laughlin -
Interning at Berlin Raceway
When Brent Schuster was a little kid, he dreamed of playing for the Denver Nuggets; he still dreams of being on the professional basketball team’s payroll—but in a slightly different capacity.
August 30, 2010 | Lynn Rosendale -
Faculty Profile: Julie Walton
Calvin owes the design of its human performance lab to Julie Walton, a Calvin professor of health, physical education, recreation, dance and sport (HPERDS).
June 25, 2010 | Amy Surbatovich -
A slammin' start to summer
Of all the camps available to high school basketball players, the Calvin Summer Slam was the one at the top of the Hudsonville (Mich.) Unity Christian boys’ team’s list.
June 04, 2010 | Lynn Rosendale -
Boerner: she's a burner
Calvin junior Rachel Boerner never expected to lead the final stretch of the 400-meter dash at this year’s NCAA III Indoor Track and Field Championships.
May 06, 2010 | Derek Neice , Jeff Febus , Myrna Anderson -
That was fast: lacrosse
A once-obscure sport is gaining popularity at Calvin.
April 23, 2010 | Lynn Rosendale -
Volleyball plays in front of record crowd
Last Wednesday night, 2,700 fans came together to watch the Calvin-Hope women's volleyball rivalry play out—setting an NCAA Division III regular season single-match attendance record.
October 30, 2009 | N/A -
Volleyball team opens new facility
The Calvin volleyball team opened its season in new surroundings as the team held its first official practice—nearly six hours long—on August 16 in the new Huizenga Tennis and Track Center on campus.
August 22, 2008 | Bruce Van Baren