Calvin University Communication Department

Calvin University Communication Department Offering majors in: Digital Communication, Film & Media, Sports Communication, Health Communication, and Strategic Communication

Expert faculty

Work closely with our faculty—top scholars and industry professionals — to gain skills that translate into many different careers and pursuits. You'll receive close individual advising and mentoring from professors who are committed to Christ. Strong liberal arts

Besides gaining the technical expertise you'll need in the workplace, at Calvin you also receive a broad education in t

he sciences and humanities. Learn how to communicate with people while learning the depth of what it means to be a person. Skills for life

Whether you're in front of a camera or behind it, on stage or designing a set, arguing a case or selling an idea, the knowledge and skills you learn in your communication classes will serve you long after you've graduated. Learn the critical thinking skills, the teamwork strategies, and the organization and poise that businesses, schools and culture-shaping media are looking for.

Great internships continue to create meaningful opportunities for our students!Strategic communication and marketing man...
06/01/2026

Great internships continue to create meaningful opportunities for our students!

Strategic communication and marketing management student, Mary Claire Davis, recently reflected on her internship experience at Steelcase where she has spent the past five months serving as a Marketing Operations Intern.

During her internship, she has contributed to executive communications, internal marketing initiatives, leadership reporting, and company-wide events that support one of West Michigan’s most respected organizations.

Among her accomplishments, Mary Claire developed executive-level presentations for a three-day Marketing Town Hall, created communication resources to improve collaboration and efficiency across marketing teams, and designed a leadership management framework to provide greater visibility into organizational performance.

She credits her experience to the support, professional connections, and personal growth she has gained through mentorship and collaboration with Steelcase leaders and colleagues.

We are grateful to our industry partners who invest in the next generation of professionals and provide students with opportunities to gain valuable real-world experience before graduation.

Congratulations to Mary Claire on an outstanding internship experience, we look forward to seeing what she accomplishes next!

In just a few short months, Andrew made a meaningful impact through his multimedia communications internship with the U....
05/22/2026

In just a few short months, Andrew made a meaningful impact through his multimedia communications internship with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, working with the Habitat Restoration team at headquarters.

His work focused on supporting a national conservation strategy built on collaboration, bringing together federal agencies, local governments, organizations, and private landowners to protect and restore critical habitats.

During his internship, Andrew developed a series of educational fact sheets and launched an ongoing video project highlighting species recovery efforts. His work helps translate complex scientific research into accessible, engaging content that demonstrates the real-world value of conservation for both people and wildlife.

He also credits his experience to the strong mentorship he received, fellow professionals investing in his growth as a science communicator and helping prepare him for the next steps in his career.

As Andrew transitions into an exciting new opportunity this summer (stay tuned!) we’re proud to see him applying his communication skills in ways that create real impact.

Here is Andrew pictured with Calvin alum, Kourtney Stonehouse, a biologist with the US Fish and Wildlife Service!

We love that our professors' influence goes beyond the classroom! Check out this week's Care and Feeding Podcast from Sl...
05/19/2026

We love that our professors' influence goes beyond the classroom!

Check out this week's Care and Feeding Podcast from Slate featuring Professor Good.

Good discusses how rewarding kids for reading can help build their
reading habits and “muscles.”

This is important for more than just academic learning: reading also helps build empathy and creates opportunities to connect with others over the power of a good story.
https://slate.com/podcasts/care-and-feeding/2026/05/summer-reading-challenge-for-kids?fbclid=IwdGRjcAR4C3hleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEeFZ4AhbkejoF4OQJjtMmyyQuOVq1NkYfu-XSLQMUdyPi_SRP3FBGox_ROTkI_aem_YWdncwAg0gSkcJGJhHKXV0iITDln&brid=YWdncwGFcqEWgYhf4gNBqejLDPil

Why bribing your kids to read works.

Congratulations to the 2026 communication department graduates! You are a truly intelligent, creative, beautiful group o...
05/18/2026

Congratulations to the 2026 communication department graduates!

You are a truly intelligent, creative, beautiful group of humans ready to be agents of renewal in this great world!

Congratulations to our Master of Arts in Media and Strategic Communication graduates! This cohort of the MMSC was phenom...
05/14/2026

Congratulations to our Master of Arts in Media and Strategic Communication graduates! This cohort of the MMSC was phenomenal. They are incredibly talented and we are so proud of them!

The Spring Film and Media Showcase did not disappoint! It was an incredible evening celebrating our talented students. T...
05/06/2026

The Spring Film and Media Showcase did not disappoint! It was an incredible evening celebrating our talented students. Their creativity, powerful storytelling, and masterful production abilities were on full display. We couldn't be prouder of our film and media students!

We loved seeing some of our favorite seniors at our senior celebration last week. Commencement is next! Congratulations ...
05/04/2026

We loved seeing some of our favorite seniors at our senior celebration last week. Commencement is next! Congratulations to all of our amazing students - we're going to miss you!

One Night Only! Tomorrow Night! The spring Film and Media Showcase is Friday, May 1 @ 7 PM in the Covenant Fine Arts Cen...
04/30/2026

One Night Only! Tomorrow Night! The spring Film and Media Showcase is Friday, May 1 @ 7 PM in the Covenant Fine Arts Center.

This is only a sampling of the amazing films showcasing our incredible Film and Media students' hard work and creativity - come see them all!

Congratulations to first-gen communication student, Levi Suter! Levi joined other Calvin University students at the annu...
04/27/2026

Congratulations to first-gen communication student, Levi Suter! Levi joined other Calvin University students at the annual first-generation pinning ceremony to honor this achievement. We are so proud of all of our students!

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