Calvin University Chimes

Calvin building projects abound: where’s the money coming from?

Savannah Shustack and Grace Buller
December 4, 2023

As Calvin undertakes significant building projects soon after the university downsized, Chief Financial Officer Dirk Pruis clarifies that said projects are largely funded by donor gifts. Calvin’s...

GR churches report stable giving

Michaela Giovannelli, Religion Editor
February 19, 2021

Amidst a recovering economy, local Grand Rapids churches are continuing to thrive.

John Oliver tackles the prosperity gospel

Eckhart Chan
September 11, 2015

On a recent segment that aired on the HBO show Last Week Tonight with John Oliver, an investigative report examined televangelists that have been abusing tax exemptions intended for churches. The focus...

Prioritization plan passed by board of trustees

Joseph Matheson
February 4, 2014

In light of recent financial difficulties, the board of trustees recently passed a prioritization report outlining Calvin’s plans for meeting its financial goals for the next three years. The plan was...

Budget cuts mean 22 fewer employees, employees pay more for health care

Ryan Struyk
May 27, 2013

Calvin's board of trustees approved the 2013-14 budget last Saturday, laying off five employees and not hiring for another 17 positions. The new budget will save the college $4.7 million compared to...

Opinion: Released documents not enough for financial accountability

David Crump
March 14, 2013

It is no secret that Calvin College is in deep financial trouble. What remains a secret, however, is knowledge of exactly how we got to where we are today. Yes, an independent, investigative task force...