Calvary University Blog
Golfer Bobby Clayton was a “people guy”
"His charisma, sense of humor and knowledge of the Bible drew people to seek him out."Bobby Clayton was a beloved Calvary alumnus who passed away September 16th, 2020, from cancer. He was one of the people who originally initiated the idea for a golf tournament at...
CU’s focus on the Bible has kept Williamson for 39 years
Joel Williamson speaking in a recentChapel.“This isn't just a school. It's a training ground.” Joel Williamson has been teaching at Calvary University for thirty-nine years. “I stayed at Calvary because Calvary was doing what needs to be done,” Williamson...
Robby Bollinger Hired as Women’s Basketball Coach
Calvary University is pleased to announce the hiring of Robby Bollinger as the Head Women’s Basketball Coach. Robby played the defensive back and running back positions on his high school football team in Harrisonville, MO. He was an accomplished guard for HHS on the...
Student Abigail Tschetter reflects on The Fantasticks
Ashley Huseby (Hucklebee, the Boy's Mother) and Abigail Tschetter (Bellomy, the Girl's Mother) listen carefully for eavesdroppers.Reflection on The Fantasticks by Abigail Tschetter I love the theme of The Fantasticks, encapsulated by a line from the song “Try to...
Volleyball Warriors honored as NCCAA scholar team
Team finished second among twenty-four teams with a collective GPA of 3.58 Calvary University’s volleyball team made it on the National Christian College Athletic Association (NCCAA) list of 2020 scholar teams. To be eligible for this honor, a team must have a...
Basketball team struggles in first national appearance
Calvary's Men's Basketball team fought hard in it's first-ever NCCAA National Tournament contest, but was outgunned by #1 seeded Randal University on Wednesday afternoon. "We didn't shoot well," said CU Head Coach, Matt Sanders. "We played good defense for the...
The Fantasticks: Hurt and Growth
Matt (Adam Weeks) and Luisa (Rebekkah Harms) discover a deeper truth about love in 'The Fantasticks'.The Fantasticks: Hurt and Growth by Logan Hiskey In The Lion King, the characters Rafiki and Simba discuss change and facing past hurts. Rafiki then whacks Simba on...
23rd Annual Calvary Classic Golf Tournament Registration
23rd Annual Calvary Classic Golf Tournament June 7, 2024Details Format: 4-person team scramble Tournament is open to the first 36 teams. Entry fee is $125 per player. Entry fee includes Lunch prior to the start of the event and “Awards Dinner.” Registration begins at...
Langston Hughes and Religion
If the churches Hughes attended were less focused on numbers of “converts” and numbers of dollars, perhaps they would have seen a searching soul.Amanda Harman is a student at Calvary and is from Colorado Springs, CO. She loves to play her violin and entertain friends...
Feast & Fund Auction – March 22
Join us March 22, 2024 to for our annual Feast & Fund Live and Silent Auction!Thank you to all who joined us March 24, 2023 to support our annual Feast & Fund Live and Silent Auction!Thank you to our sponsors for supporting Calvary at this year's Feast &...
Calvary Women Fall Just Short in Region Championship
The Calvary Warriors fell short in the NCCAA DII North Region Championship on Saturday afternoon as the team lost to #1 seeded Maranatha Baptist University 64-78 in Ankeny, IA. The Warriors came out quite strong, battling hard to take the...
Calvary Wins NCCAA Regional Tournament
Warriors advance to first national tournamentBraydon Unruh and Tobias Welling powered the Warriors with 26 and 16 points respectively as the team overcame a #6 seed and an even tougher opponent to defeat #1 seeded Trinity Bible College 80-72. With the win, the...
BREAKING: Calvary wins NCCAA Men’s Basketball Regional
Warriors returning to campus around 11 p.m. Saturday night Calvary University's Men's Basketball team won the North Region championship today, defeating the highest seed in the tournament. The team will be arriving back at the CU campus around 11 p.m. tonight...
Calvary once again designated “Military Friendly”
Calvary University is designated a Military Friendly School for 2021-2022. “This is a phenomenal achievement and is a testament to the programs that your institution has created for the military community,” says Scott Shaw, VP of Business Development and Co-Founder of...
Bonine has served Calvary for more than 40 years
"My favorite thing about Calvary is the care and concern shown to each student." Dr. Tom Bonine has been at Calvary longer than any other faculty member. He has been an adjunct professor for Calvary University since 1980. “I came to Calvary after teaching in...
Calvary student wins U.S. Naval Institute writing contest
Student Mike Burke, author of "Crowdfunded", pictured rehearsing the role of El Gallo for Calvary's upcoming production of The Fantasticks. Burke inspired by Calvary's English and Theatre Departments by Amanda Harman The year is 2038. An intense battle is raging...
Box Office Opens for Calvary Theatre’s The Fantasticks!
Adam Weeks, Ashley Huseby, Rebekkah Harms, and Leah McNabb rehearse for the upcoming show. Box Office Opens for Calvary Theatre’s The Fantasticks! Calvary Theatre Arts is proud to present the longest running musical in the world, The Fantasticks. A beautiful coming of...
Trowbridge looking forward to a new opportunity
Cory Trowbridge honoring students in an AwardsChapel. "It’s the people who make Calvary what it is.” Cory Trowbridge has worked for Calvary University for over thirteen years. He was a student here before that, making his total time at Calvary almost fifteen years....
Calvary working to be a “good neighbor”
Dr. Alexander Granados, President of Calvary University, spoke recently to a gathering of Cass County and Belton, MO, community leaders. CU becoming "the" school of Cass County Calvary’s new president, Dr. Alexander Granados, was introduced to the local community in...
CU Press seeking writers for IJOBA
IJOBA is a platform to articulate the biblical worldview Dr. Mike Dodds is looking for writers for the Spring 2021 edition of the Interdisciplinary Journal on Biblical Authority (IJOBA). "IJOBA exists to provide a platform for Christian thinkers to articulate the...
Spring Musical: The Fantasticks
Cast, left to right: (Back row) Esther McRae (Mute), Mike Burke (El Gallo), Leah McNabb (Mute), Adam Weeks (Matt), Ashley Huseby (Huck); (Front row) Logan Hiskey (Mortimer), Rebekkah Harms (Luisa), Abigail Tschetter (Miss Bell), Mary Lenk (Henri). This...
Dr. Granados Testimony
Dr. Alexander Granados with Dorian, his wife of 23 years. “I resolved as a Christian, whose mind is being renewed, to replace worldly knowledge, philosophies and opinions with Biblical knowledge and wisdom.” I was born in Bogotá, Colombia and migrated to the United...
Dr. Granados shares “Philosophy of Christian Higher Education”
"A philosophy of Christian Higher Education affirms the intimate relationship between the supernatural and the natural, between God and human, between the body and the soul." Philosophy of Christian Higher Education Alexander Granados, ThM, PhD My faith...
Dr. Granados is intent on fulfilling Calvary’s mission
"Presidents come and go. What endures is the mission." “In academic institutions we always have a change that is coming,” said Dr. Alexander Granados, the new president of Calvary University, who officially took office on the first business day of 2021. “We have...
Dr. Alexander Granados Named President of Calvary University
From Pastor Tom Zobrist, Chairman of the Board of Trustees for Calvary University: The Board of Trustees of Calvary University is pleased to announce the hiring of Dr. Alexander Granados as our new incoming President, effective January 4, 2021. Dr. Granados comes to...
Calvary Can’t Slow Trinity in 64-93 Loss
The Calvary Warriors saw their opportunity at the Faith Baptist Christmas Classic come to an end as the team fell to the Trinity Lions 64-93. The defeat marks the end of a tough losing streak before semester break as CU drops their record to 0-8. "Trinity doesn't...
Lady Warriors Outlast Lions 64-53
A strong first half allowed the Warriors to get a large lead as the team picked up a road win on Saturday defeating Trinity Bible 64-53 in Ankeny, IA. With the win, the Warriors move to .500 for the season at 3-3. The victory also marks the third...
Warriors Edged by Sabercats
The Lady Warriors struggled on Friday afternoon as the team suffered a road loss to Maranatha Baptist University 59-65 in Ankeny, IA. The Warriors shot just 31% from the floor in the game as the team drops to 2-3 on the season. Anna Davis led the Warriors...
Sabercats Upend Warriors in 2OT
Despite a valiant second half comeback from the Calvary Warriors, a Sabercat rally in the second overtime period fueled Maranatha Baptist University to a 92-101 victory over Calvary at the Faith Baptist Christmas Classic Friday evening. Maranatha jumped out to an...
Warriors Fall to Royals 79-93
After a highly competitive first half, the Calvary Warriors came up short in the second half as they fell to the Ecclesia Royals 79-93 Saturday night. The Warriors jumped out quickly defensively and were able to...
Warriors Soar Over Ecclesia
The Lady Warriors picked up a terrific NCCAA win on Saturday as the team defeated a much-improved Ecclesia College team 86-70 in Springdale, AR. With the win the Warriors improve to 2-2 on the season."We're happy with this result but more important I was proud we...
Patriots Stop Warriors
The Warriors made some nice adjustments after the first quarter that allowed them to play almost even with the Patriots from Baptist Bible College through the rest of the game. The deficit from quarter one was too big in the end, as the Patriots defeated Calvary...
Turnovers Stop Warriors
Turnovers crippled the Warriors on Monday night as the team suffered their fourth straight loss 68-108 against Baptist Bible College in Springfield, MO. "We struggled tonight offensively in that first half," Warriors Coach Matt Sanders said. "We turned the ball over...