Roy Blackmon, a former Calvin Prison Initiative (CPI) student, was imprisoned in 1999 for a crime he did not commit. Exactly 27 years later to the date, Blackmon was exonerated on March 31, 2026. Blackmon,...
Editor’s Note: While this article does involve internal reporting, the editorial staff of Chimes discerned the importance of the Calvin Community being made aware of some of the behind-the-scenes challenges...
Sarah Sparling, General Assignment Reporter April 27, 2026
After the November 2025 restructuring that eliminated several academic programs (French Major/Minor, Journalism Minor, German Minor, among others.), students and faculty are still grappling with the...
Chimes sat down with professors across the world and classical languages at Calvin to discuss the recent cuts to the classical and world languages in context.
In the 1996-97 academic year, Calvin had...
Faculty Senate voted to approve changes to the Faculty Handbook on April 21 to bring Calvin’s hiring practices into alignment with commitments made at Synod 2025. The changes, as recommended by the Professional...
This past fall, the Calvin Prison Initiative (CPI), hosted at the Handlon Correctional Facility, celebrated bringing its total enrollment to 104 students. This is the highest number in the program’s...
Ellery Johnson, General Assignment Reporter April 13, 2026
From April 12 through April 17, members of Student Senate are hosting From Every Nation (FEN) week — a week filled with speaker events, workshops and opportunities for togetherness — to educate members...
Ian Tjoelker, General Assignment Editor April 13, 2026
Professor Chad Tatko of the chemistry and biochemistry department was elected to the position of Faculty Senate chair last week after voting concluded over the Easter weekend. The win was announced by...
Sarah Sparling, General Assignment Reporter April 13, 2026
For at least the last decade, Calvin University’s world languages department has hosted a German Foreign Language Teaching Assistant (FLTA) through the Fulbright program. This initiative brings native...
Alec DeYoung, General Assignment Editor April 13, 2026
On April 9, Student Senate hosted a Q&A with the candidates running for the offices of Student Body President and Vice President.
With the race uncontested, Student Senate Presidential candidate...
Sarah Sparling, General Assignment Reporter March 28, 2026
New renovations to the Morren Fitness Center, Calvin’s non-athlete gym facility, have introduced new equipment, expanding space for the growing population of student athletes.
The renovation, which...
Ian Tjoelker, General Assignment Editor March 23, 2026
Her Royal Highness Princess Laurentien of the Netherlands visited Calvin University last week in celebration of the university’s 150th anniversary. The visit marked the third time the Dutch royal family...