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Video: Calvin College instructor sees education through Google Glass

May 8, 2013
Imagine wearing glasses that served as your personal computer. Welcome to the world of Google Glass. Read More

Private colleges make religious philosophies clear

Some of Michigan’s private colleges are pushing for more racial and ethnic diversity, but are not necessarily actively seeking more religious diversity. Read More

Calvin College hosts 15 national leaders for January speaker series

January 3, 2013
Calvin College kicks off the 26th year of its renowned January Series today. One of the nation's leading lecture and cultural arts series, the free program brings 15 nationally acclaimed speakers to Grand Rapids to share information on a wide breadth of timely topics — drawing 40,000 on campus and remote attendees last year. Read More

Calvin College opens mineral museum

November 20, 2012
| By AP
Calvin College has opened a museum displaying a mineral collection donated by alumnus Bruce Dice. It includes 300 unique specimens. Read More

Calvin College faces budget shortfall by 2017

Administrators respond with academic prioritization.

November 3, 2012
Calvin College has a money problem on its hands. Like many higher education platforms these days, the private Christian school’s budget has eroded slightly due to faltering investments, and could be facing a budget shortfall by 2017. Read More

Le Roy follows the call to travel a certain path

The new president of Calvin College will be inaugurated Oct. 20 during the college’s homecoming and family weekend.

October 15, 2012
While attending a conference at Calvin College in the mid-1990s, Michael Le Roy paid a visit to downtown Grand Rapids — and was less than impressed. Read More

Dont want to be a doctor or nurse

August 27, 2012
There are a number of college students who feel drawn to a career in health care but don’t possess the requisite aptitude, time or finances to become doctors, dentists or nurses. Read More