Calvin University

06/01/2026

For Cheri Ackerman Araromi ’11, a first-year biology course at Calvin sparked a passion that led to co-founding Concerto Biosciences, a company using cutting-edge microbiome research to develop new treatments for eczema, acne, chronic wounds, and more.

Her story is a powerful example of how research opportunities, mentorship, and entrepreneurial thinking can prepare graduates to make a meaningful impact in science and healthcare.

05/29/2026

“A safe place to stretch.”

That’s how Meg Pheifer describes Calvin, a place that challenged her to grow through study abroad experiences, new academic passions, and meaningful mentorship.

Now, because of those experiences, Pheifer is heading to Bangkok to begin work with International Justice Mission after graduation.

05/29/2026

Congratulations to all of our Spring All-Americans! 🌟

Sydney Radigan - Women’s Track and Field
Sophie Bull - Women’s Track & Field
Mia DeJonge - Women’s Track & Field
Alison Bailey - Women’s Track & Field
Rayn Rutley - Women’s Track & Field
Steven Ickes - Men’s D3 Hockey
Hayden Zimmerman - Men’s D3 Hockey
Ryan Worosz - Men’s D1 Hockey
Josiah Lambers - Men’s D1 Hockey

Special shoutout to Sophie Bull and Sydney Radigan for winning national titles. Sophie claimed the steeplechase championship, while Sydney took home titles in both the 100m and 200m, and was also named Women's Most Outstanding Track Performer.

05/28/2026

What began as a season of hopelessness inside prison became a calling to serve others.

Through the Calvin Prison Initiative at Calvin, Kyle, Leon, and Ben discovered purpose, community, and a renewed sense of identity. Today, they are using what they’ve learned to mentor peers, tutor others, mediate conflicts, and support healing within their prison community.

This spring, they joined more than 100 graduates who have earned bachelor’s degrees through CPI, proving that education can be a powerful force for restoration, renewal, and human flourishing.

05/27/2026

For Sofie Schumerth, engineering became more than solving problems, it became a way to make an impact.

Through internships, research, hands-on projects, and mentorship at Calvin, she gained the experience and confidence to launch her engineering career in Denver after graduation this spring.

It’s a journey she says wouldn’t have been possible without Calvin.

05/26/2026

Less than one week until International Decision Day!

What does moving across the world for college actually look like? Through Kamsi’s experience at Calvin, you can catch a glimpse of the friendships, growth, opportunities, and community that have shaped her journey so far.

Choosing a university is about more than where you study: it’s about where you belong, who you become in community, and how you’re prepared to step confidently into what comes next.

05/24/2026