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Calvin University's official student newspaper since 1907

Calvin University Chimes

Since 1907
Calvin University's official student newspaper since 1907

Calvin University Chimes

Calvin University's official student newspaper since 1907

Calvin University Chimes

School Knights was started by senior Joey Snella and '22 Calvin alumnus Sam Boelma.

School Knights to the rescue

Maya Oeverman, Campus Reporter
November 13, 2022

School Knights, a weekly video series showcasing student life on Calvin's campus for highschool juniors and seniors who may be considering coming to Calvin, was started by two students during the height...

Chemistry professor  Kumar Sinniah encouraged Kharel (second from left) to give Calvin a try.

Visa delays kept 20+ students from campus this fall

Abigail Ham, Managing Editor
October 17, 2021

Due to major delays in visa processing in their home countries, more than 20 international students were unable to start classes with their peers at Calvin this fall. The admissions office is currently...

Members of the class of 2025 gather on campus for one of the few in-person admissions events last year.

Changes to enrollment strategy a step in the right direction; efforts continue

Harm Venhuizen, Editor-in-Chief
September 18, 2021

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...

Changes in admissions strategy could lead to first enrollment increase in seven years

Changes in admissions strategy could lead to first enrollment increase in seven years

Harm Venhuizen, Managing Editor
February 24, 2021

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...

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New enrollment numbers highest in six years: minorities up, CRC down

Joseph Matheson
July 21, 2013

More than 1,000 students are enrolled in Calvin’s class of 2017 --- the highest numbers since 2007 --- despite news of the college’s recent financial difficulties and prioritization process, a recent...

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Enrollment grows and diversifies in 2012

Kyle Rodriguez
November 5, 2012

After enduring several years of smaller freshmen classes, the 2012 class has been a positive sign for Calvin officials on multiple fronts. This year’s freshmen and transfer class totals 1,085 students,...

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