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Calvin University's official student newspaper since 1907

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Calvin University's official student newspaper since 1907

Calvin University Chimes
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%....

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...

Denominational affiliations of incoming freshmen have shifted over the years, with a noticeable decrease in students from other Reformed denominations.

Freshman enrollment sees first growth in eight years

Highlights from the university's census data
Harm Venhuizen, Editor-in-Chief
September 12, 2021
Data from the university's census report suggests that size isn't the only thing that's different about the class of 2025.
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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Calvin ends school year with staff cuts

Josh Parks
June 3, 2017

Calvin informed 12 staff members on Monday, May 22, that they’d be losing their jobs, according to an email President Michael Le Roy sent to faculty and staff. These involuntary reductions come after...

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Dorm floors to be closed and converted

Emily Joy Stroble
March 22, 2017

First Heyns in BHT and First Kalsbeek and Huizenga in KHvR will no longer be traditional first-year and sophomore housing floors starting next fall. Jay Wise, director of housing, explained that the...

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Calvin denomination demographics shift away from CRC

Katelyn Bosch
October 20, 2014

The Day 10 report, which provides data on Calvin’s fall enrollment, revealed a shift in the denominational makeup of the school away from its Christian Reformed (CRC) roots. According to this...

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Professional programs show increase in enrollment

John Muyskens
October 16, 2014

Every year more students choose to major in professional or STEM programs, according to this year’s day 10 report. Over the last 10 years, departments like education and religion have seen significant...

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Calvin prepares for largest Fridays at Calvin of the year

Daniel Paulson
February 27, 2014

This Friday, Feb. 28, over 160 high school students will visit Calvin’s campus for the Fridays at Calvin program, making it the largest in several years. Fridays at Calvin is Calvin’s longstanding...

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CRC student numbers down; Pentecostal, Catholic and Protestant Reformed on the rise

Nathan Groenewold
October 30, 2013

Don’t know your five points of Calvinism? Do you question common grace? You may be in good company. Calvin research has shown that the number of Christian Reformed (CRC) students on campus is decreasing...

Number of international students jumps again in 2013

Angline Jeronica Andrews
September 26, 2013

A quick search of students' last names reveals that “Kim” — a common Korean surname — is now the most common last name at Calvin, topping popular Dutch last names such as DeVries and DeYoung, a...

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Enrollment leadership team adds three members

Valerie Greer
September 20, 2013

The senior leadership team (SLT) of the enrollment management division welcomed three new members this September: Tasha Cruz, associate director of college readiness; Nunana Nyomi, associate director of...

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