Calvin’s Professional Status Committee has recommended against reappointing social work professor Joseph Kuilema due to his decision to officiate a same-sex marriage ceremony, according to documents...

When Jan Simonson married her partner in 2012, she was euphoric. The former Calvin professor recalled feeling like she “was in seventh heaven” going for walks and holding hands in public with her new...

Staff from the office of Campus Involvement and Leadership removed more than 1,000 LGBTQ+ pride flags from Commons Lawn on Friday morning. A self-organized group of approximately 20 students, motivated...

Nicole Sweda didn’t know what to expect when she received an email from the provost’s office on Jan. 24 asking to meet the next day. As a full-time research associate at the Center for Social Research,...

Calvin is parting ways with its longstanding Center for Social Research in part because of disagreements over the university’s policies for LGBTQ+ employees, sources told Chimes. The abrupt split...

Inside the cupboards of Calvin’s zoology laboratory sit rows upon rows of lifelike animal specimens, floating in jars of yellowy liquid preservative. Long-deceased crabs, shrimp, perch and a tarantula...

Those who knew Nick Moll, 21, remember him as adventurous, optimistic and caring. “He always had a positive attitude no matter what he was going through and wouldn’t hesitate to put his plans on hold...

University officials announced the launch of a new school of health on Monday afternoon. The school will be funded by a $15 million donation from an anonymous alumnus — the second largest donation...

This year’s recruitment cycle saw a record number of applicants and a growing first-year class for the first time in eight years. But the future is anything but certain. Members of the enrollment division...

The coming school year will be University President Michael Le Roy’s last, he announced on Thursday. Le Roy, who has served as Calvin’s president since 2011, said he does not plan to renew his contract...

After reviewing recommendations from the Academic Program Review, university officials have decided to cut five major programs, seven minors and its in-house facilities management, according to a faculty-wide...

TW: this story contains references to rape and sexual assault. To this day, Sarah doesn’t remember what she told the man who assaulted her. It’s a fact she finds haunting—the inability to recollect....

Calvin’s Simon Detmer broke the national record in the men’s 800m for T37 classification para athletes at a meet on April 8. The previous record had been held for more than two decades. “When...

An anti-LGBTQ tabling event on Commons Lawn on Tuesday brought conversations about LGBTQ issues on campus to a boiling point. “LGTBQ is sin. The Bible says. Change my mind,” read the table’s banner....

After seven years of declining enrollment, the admissions division is on track to meet and exceed its goals for the 2021 cycle, according to numbers from a February report to the Board of Trustees. When...

New York Times columnist David Brooks accepted the 2020 Kuyper Prize on Monday for his work connecting religion and public life through journalism. Brooks has written about politics, culture and the...

Calvin Theatre Company gave the first performances of their fall show, “Calvin in the Time of COVID,” all across campus on Saturday. Undeterred by COVID-19, performers in the nearly hour-long production...

In a story that swept through the Calvin community last week, former education professor Nalova Westbrook alleged she was denied tenure on the basis of race and wrongfully terminated from her position...

As departments and services across campus are impacted by the summer’s budget cuts, plans for Calvin’s Global Campus remain strong. Still in its formative stages, the initiative will serve to increase...

Calvin’s student loan default rates are among the lowest in the state, according to a new report by LendEDU. The report, which compiled default rates for 4,398 schools across the country, ranked Calvin...

This review contains spoilers. What do you get when you cross movie stars with politicians and throw some dangerous superpowers into the mix? A group of entitled a**holes and a whole lot of carnage,...

What do New York Times bestselling authors, an American Ninja Warrior commentator, the CEO of the National Constitution Center, and a former ambassador to the Democratic Republic of the Congo have in common? Among...

Students won’t be going home or traveling for breaks this spring, Provost Cheryl Brandsen announced Friday. Both spring break and Easter holiday have been canceled due to coronavirus concerns. Final...

Calvin’s total enrollment dropped to 3,307 students for the 2020-21 school year, a decrease of 7.3% (263 students) from the previous year, according to annual enrollment census data. It’s been a...

Professor Benita Wolters-Fredlund will become the new dean for the arts, languages, humanities, and social sciences, Provost Cheryl Brandsen announced in a faculty email Friday. Wolters-Fredlund is...

Iris Jones was passionate, creative, “wicked smart,” and caring, those who had the privilege of knowing her would tell you without hesitation. Whether it was on an interim trip to Oman, projects...

Interim will be replaced by a “May intensive,” and two eight-week intensives have been added to each semester, Calvin Provost Cheryl Brandsen announced in an email to faculty and staff Friday. Ending...

Faced with a projected $13 million decrease in revenue this year, Calvin made numerous cuts to personnel and programs over the summer. Calvin, however, remains financially stable, University President...

Whether it’s celebrating a big win, going out after a concert, or just hanging out, many fond Calvin memories have taken place at Grand Rapids restaurants. Though dining-out looks much different this...

Courses will move online following Thanksgiving break, Provost Cheryl Brandsen announced in an email Tuesday morning.  This and other scheduling changes were made to mitigate the risk of students spreading...

Calvin is partnering with Helix Diagnostics to ensure access to COVID-19 testing, President Le Roy announced Wednesday in a campus-wide email. This partnership is the first step towards reopening the university’s...

In the early stages of the coronavirus pandemic in the U.S., racist actions against Asians and Asian-Americans were reported in cities across the country. While violent actions of racism related to coronavirus...

When schools across Michigan moved education online in response to COVID-19, both educators and learners were affected, but the change was doubly disruptive to student teachers who wear both of those hats....

When Calvin senior Annake Vande Brake was sixteen, she was diagnosed with myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME), an illness more commonly known as systemic exertion intolerance disease or chronic fatigue syndrome....

When Calvin senior Annake Vande Brake was sixteen, she was diagnosed with myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME), an illness more commonly known as systemic exertion intolerance disease or chronic fatigue syndrome....

Churches around Grand Rapids and across the country have instructed their congregations to gather in their homes before a livestream with whatever bread and juice they can find to celebrate the Lord’s...

Joe Biden swept Tuesday’s primaries, winning the popular vote in Michigan, Missouri, Mississippi and Idaho. The former vice president’s campaign has gained momentum after overtaking Senator Bernie...

Under the shadow of Calder’s “La Grande Vitesse,” Senator Bernie Sanders addressed thousands of Grand Rapids supporters Sunday afternoon. Civil rights activist and former presidential candidate Jesse...

The executive director of the Christian Reformed Church in North America (CRCNA) resigned on Feb. 20 amidst discussions regarding structural changes to the way finances and leadership are handled in the...

In an attempt to reach populations far beyond Calvin University’s physical campus, the office of the provost has begun planning online master’s degree programs to be offered starting this fall. The...

If you’ve been to more than a few chapels or LOFT services at Calvin, you’ve probably begun to recognize some familiar faces leading worship. It’s likely some of these familiar faces are Worship...

This interview was edited for style and length. Chimes: Can you tell me a bit about your background? What influenced you to want to work in finance management? Why Calvin? JE: Calvin University is...

Calvin has seen a recent increase in the number of employees of color leaving the university. 11 employees of color left Calvin during  the 2018-19 school year. This is an increase from seven such departures...

Ron Gorman is a part of a lecture series by POLS 209 class.

Over the past decade the way Calvin advertises to prospective students has changed significantly. For instance, data collection has allowed Calvin to segment their message and more specifically target...

From drawing a flying popcorn kernel to creating “The Muppet Show” cartoon strip, cartoonist, animator, writer, and musician Guy Gilchrist has had a fascinating career. This weekend at Grand Rapids...

The semester is well under way, and so is the work of Calvin’s student senate. This year’s 19 projects range from extending building hours to organizing a campus flea market.  There are three teams...

Gritty. Innovative. Gratuitously violent. Breathtaking. These are all words that could describe the latest game in the Call of Duty series. “Call of Duty: Modern Warfare” tells a story that at times...

“When music is good, we want to move our bodies. I just do so professionally,” says Caleb Teicher, critically acclaimed dancer and choreographer. Dance is Teicher’s way of connecting with his...

The H. Henry Meeter Center recently purchased 11 rare books in editions not previously contained in their collection. Included in the purchase were 16th century copies of John Calvin’s Institutes and...

The number of CRC students at Calvin has declined over the past six years and it’s not just due to decreasing overall enrollment. More specifically, the percentage of Calvin’s student body that identifies...

Calvin holds a dear place in many alumni’s hearts, and they want their wills to reflect that. Posthumous giving is a common method for donors to use their real estate, savings and valuable possessions...

Because of a recent increase in funding for donor scholarships, the average debt of Calvin graduates decreased in the past year by approximately $3000 per indebted student. Jodi Cole-Muyskens, director...

Since the board of trustees voted to allow serving alcohol in the Prince Conference Center last October, seven meeting and conference events have taken advantage of the service. Scott VanDeraa, director...

To reduce debt and take steps towards financial sustainability, Calvin has sold multiple properties over the past few years. Better known properties on the list include Waltman Lake, the Ladies Literary...

On Friday Sept. 13 and Saturday Sept. 14, Calvin University’s Meeter Center celebrated the 500th anniversary of Zwingli’s reformation in Switzerland — a formative event in the history of the Protestant...