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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 enrollment up; first-year class shows academic strength
Calvin College is seeing a boost in first-year enrollment, a strong academic profile and an increase in international students in its 2012 incoming class. September 20, 2012 | Matt Kucinski

Art prof is state's art teacher
Jo-Ann VanReeuwyk has been recognized as the MAEA Higher Ed Teacher of the Year. September 12, 2012 | Myrna Anderson

StreetFest's 20th anniversary
"It's an abstract idea until you get into the community. This is consistent with Calvin's mission of being a transformative presence in students' lives." September 12, 2012 | Matt Kucinski

Team Treasure Hunt
The women's volleyball team and men's soccer team strengthen their bodies and their bond through geocaching. September 11, 2012 | Chelsea Tanis

Chimes expands online
Calvin's student newspaper is updating content three times a week online. September 11, 2012 | David Urban

Campus studies Sermon on the Mount
The Calvin community—both on and off campus—is studying Matthew 5, 6 and 7. September 10, 2012 | Myrna

A student reflects on Streetfest
Freshman Kimberly Casto writes about working at Alternative Pathways, an adult foster care home. September 07, 2012 | Kimberly Casto

String Summit
Every year, Calvin hosts six days of rigorous instruction and performance for string performers of all ages. September 05, 2012 | Amanda Greenhoe

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

Prof researches urban cycling in Denmark, Netherlands
Calvin philosophy professor Lee Hardy hopes that his research on urban cycling in Copenhagen and Amsterdam leads to practical solutions to transportation infrastructure in Grand Rapids. August 24, 2012 | Lynn Rosendale

McGregor fellows listen to refugees' stories
Two students spend the summer collecting refugee stories for a future play. August 21, 2012 | Chelsea Tanis

Composer of alma mater dies
Dale Grotenhuis '53 is credited with hundreds of compositions, among them Calvin's school song. August 17, 2012 | Myrna Anderson

Year in review
A two-minute look at what Calvin is doing on campus and around the globe. Watch the video. August 10, 2012 | Amanda Greenhoe

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

String Summit kicks off
From August 19–24, high school and college students will participate in the fifth-annual Calvin String Summit, a six-day intensive camp for advanced string musicians. Calvin invites members of the community to enjoy two free events during the summit. August 06, 2012 | Amanda Greenhoe

Calvin Hosts Young Women's Business Insitute
12th grade girls explore the world of business and meet business leaders from the Grand Rapids area. July 30, 2012 | Chelsea Tanis

A Q&A on randomness and God's providence
A $1.7 million grant from the Templeton foundation will allow Jim Bradley to study how "God can have it both ways." July 20, 2012 | Myrna Anderson

A $375,000 grant to improve Plaster Creek Watershed
Calvin College has received a $375,000 state grant to further research, education and restoration efforts in the Plaster Creek watershed. July 20, 2012 | Matt Kucinski

Supporting math teaching in GR schools
Jan Koop has landed her fourth consecutive grant to work with Grand Rapids-area math teachers. July 19, 2012 | Myrna Anderson

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