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
Calvin’s total student body grew for the first time in a decade

Calvin’s total student body grew for the first time in a decade

Census data shows an increase in international and FTIAC enrollment, still declining Reformed populations
Savannah Shustack, Editor-in-Chief
September 18, 2023

The total number of students enrolled at Calvin University has increased for the first time in a decade, thanks to this year's strong incoming class of 1,111 students.  This number includes students...

Joanna and Wiebe have filed a complaint against Calvin in federal court.

President Boer to officially take the reins this week

Inauguration events highlight vision of sustainability, diversity and community
Abigail Ham, Editor-in-Chief
October 23, 2022

President-elect Wiebe Boer will be inaugurated at a ceremony on campus this week. Boer was appointed by the Board of Trustees in March after a six-month search.  Inauguration events have been themed...

The data reflect the university’s ongoing efforts to rely on a wider range of student types; more than 14% of the current total student body is made up of nontraditional students.

The changing composition of Calvin’s student body

Census data shows undergraduate and Reformed populations still shrinking, graduate programs growing
Abigail Ham, Editor-in-Chief
October 2, 2022

This year’s first-year undergraduate class is about 14% smaller than last year’s, according to new data released by the university last week, but enrollment in graduate programs grew by about 43%....

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Meijer donates $300,000 to Entrada

Amelia Sterenberg
December 13, 2015

The Entrada Scholars Program at Calvin will now be able to host an additional 25 students due to program supporter Meijer Corporate’s pledge of $100,000 per year for the next three years, double the...

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