Kalamazoo College

10/15/2026

“We’re a small college. We can think big.” 🧡🖤 President Karlyn Crowley shared that challenge with more than 80 community leaders at Wednesday’s Community Luncheon, inviting them to tackle Kalamazoo’s biggest questions together and imagine what we can build as partners. Read more: https://www.kzoo.edu/news/think-big-luncheon/.

10/15/2026

How does a South Asian epic influence films like A Little Princess, Black Panther, Monkey Man and Slumdog Millionaire? Sohini Sarah Pillai, assistant professor of religion at Kalamazoo College, explores how the ancient Ramayana has been reimagined across Hollywood cinema in a new article for The Conversation. Read her insights on storytelling, culture and the many ways a classic epic continues to shape popular film: https://ow.ly/Y5lB50ZY06Q.

10/14/2026

The stories. The laughs. The “I can’t believe it’s been that long” moments. Homecoming is almost here, but registration closes Thursday. Don’t be the classmate everyone talks about without actually seeing. Register at kzoo.edu/homecoming before time runs out! 🐝

10/13/2026

From research engineer to astronaut to NASA center director, Dr. Ellen Ochoa's story is one of asking questions, embracing challenges and breaking barriers. We were honored to welcome her to the Kalamazoo College Arcus Center for Social Justice Leadership today for conversations with students, faculty and staff about leadership, discovery and expanding what's possible. 🚀

10/13/2026

Small college. Big recognition. WalletHub ranked Kalamazoo College as the No. 1 private college in Michigan and No. 2 overall statewide. We're proud to offer the kind of individualized experience that helps students discover who they are and who they want to become. Learn more: https://ow.ly/f0ov50ZXi76.

10/13/2026

The American Revolution was bigger than 13 colonies and a king. Award-winning historian Richard Bell visits Kalamazoo College on October 27 to explore how the Revolution reshaped lives around the globe. Free and open to the public: https://ow.ly/5sr050ZX8CG.

10/12/2026

We’re full! Thank you, Kalamazoo. An Evening with Dr. Ellen Ochoa on Tuesday, October 13 at the Air Zoo has reached capacity. If you registered, check your inbox (and your spam folder) for an email with everything you need to know. Registration is closed, and we are not able to register anyone at the door. Only guests registered by name can be admitted. We can’t wait to see you Tuesday.

10/10/2026

10/09/2026

Money for college? That's worth a few clicks. The FAFSA is now open for the 2027-28 academic year. Kalamazoo College students and prospective students should apply as soon as possible to be considered for federal financial aid opportunities. Find more information on need-based aid at our website: https://ow.ly/sWGb50ZWxIB.

10/08/2026

Homecoming is about reconnecting with the people who helped shape K. It's also about celebrating alumni who have gone on to shape their professions, communities and the world. Register for Homecoming at https://ow.ly/7aLp50ZW2Vm and help us congratulate our 2026 Distinguished Alumni Award honorees!

The Distinguished Alumni Awards will recognize alumni whose accomplishments, service and achievements have brought honor to Kalamazoo College.