The Nursing Scholars program was designed to remove financial barriers for aspiring nurses while creating a direct pipeline for talent to remain in the community.

The program is made possible by a generous gift from Calvin alumnus Michael and Wendi VanWoerkom, founder of ExoTerra, an aerospace company specializing in satellite propulsion systems and recently acquired by Voyager Space.

After witnessing bullying and negative messaging in their schools and communities, the students decided to design a service project focused on spreading encouragement through positive affirmations and acts of compassion.

The expo offers a hands-on experience that brings healthcare careers to life.

Coinciding with the expansion, Life EMS welcomed its first Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) class in Ottawa County.

The state ranks 31st nationally in 8th-grade math proficiency, with the largest gaps affecting students experiencing poverty, students of color, students with disabilities, and multilingual learners. 

The funding will sustain six tutoring positions serving more than 150 Kentwood students in kindergarten through eighth grade.

The gift will fund advanced laboratory equipment, create the VanWoerkom Aerospace Lab, and establish the VanWoerkom Endowed Professorship dedicated to space systems, hands-on student projects, and external research funding.

The new partnership will provide nursing students with expanded clinical training opportunities, tuition assistance, and direct workforce pathways in rehabilitative care.

The platform was developed in response to the needs of adult learners – particularly those who paused or postponed earning a degree due to time, cost, or inflexible schedules.

The competition invites students ages 13 to 18 across the U.S. to create a short film (up to three minutes) using only mobile devices.

The scholarships provide financial assistance to students pursuing careers across a variety of healthcare-related fields.

The website is a centralized resource for connecting families and educators to real-world career learning experiences and career exploration opportunities.

Serving more than 600 students from diverse cultural backgrounds and a range of income levels, the school provides accessible Christ-centered education.

The event will mark four decades of tri-campus partnership and serve as a powerful launchpad for purposeful engagement and positive change in West Michigan.   

Six students will be selected and each recipient will be awarded a $1,500 college scholarship.

The process for choosing a new mascot was based on student, employee, and alumni feedback.

The initiative connects students with West Michigan’s high-demand industries through small-group employer conversations, structured career-readiness tools, and ongoing support that aligns education with city- and regional-level workforce needs.

The council is open to high school students who are passionate about digital media, storytelling, or career exploration.

They join two other standout athletes from across the state in receiving this year’s honors.