{"id":5,"date":"2016-01-27T18:47:06","date_gmt":"2016-01-27T18:47:06","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.kzoo.edu\/about\/?page_id=5"},"modified":"2026-07-01T10:57:45","modified_gmt":"2026-07-01T14:57:45","slug":"introduction-and-mission","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.kzoo.edu\/about\/","title":{"rendered":"About Kalamazoo College"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-vimeo wp-block-embed-vimeo wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"embed-responsive embed-responsive-16by9\"><iframe title='video' class='embed-responsive-item' title=\"Kalamazoo College\" src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/490933488?dnt=1&amp;app_id=122963\" \"640\" \"360\" \"0\" allow=\"autoplay; fullscreen; picture-in-picture; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:19px\">Nationally renowned and globally oriented, Kalamazoo College is the home of the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.kzoo.edu\/k-plan\/\"><em>K-Plan<\/em><\/a>, a personalized and integrated approach to the liberal arts and sciences. The <em>K-Plan<\/em> combines top tier <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kzoo.edu\/academic\/\">academics<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.kzoo.edu\/k-plan\/study-abroad\/\">study abroad<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kzoo.edu\/k-plan\/sip\/\">independent scholarship<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.kzoo.edu\/student-life\/growing-at-k\/career-development\/\">career development<\/a>&nbsp;and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kzoo.edu\/k-plan\/experiential\/\">civic engagement<\/a> in a flexible curriculum that allows students to make the most of their unique interests and gifts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:19px\">Located in Kalamazoo, Michigan, K was <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kzoo.edu\/about\/history\/\">founded in 1833<\/a>, placing it among the 100 oldest colleges and universities in the nation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><q style=\"font-weight: bold;font-size: 16px\">\u201cAt no Ivy institution are the students so deeply engaged, so broadly prepared, or so heavily invested in a sense of community as at Kalamazoo. In short, no Ivy school is likely to have as much impact on a youth\u2019s development.\u201d<\/q><\/p>\n<cite>Loren Pope, <em><a href=\"https:\/\/ctcl.org\/kalamazoo-college\/\">Colleges that Change Lives<\/a><\/em><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-k-orange-color has-css-opacity has-k-orange-background-color has-background is-style-wide\" \/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-atomic-blocks-ab-columns ab-layout-columns-3 ab-3-col-equal\"><div class=\"ab-layout-column-wrap ab-block-layout-column-gap-2 ab-is-responsive-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-atomic-blocks-ab-column ab-block-layout-column\"><div class=\"ab-block-layout-column-inner\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center caps\" id=\"our-mission\">Our Mission<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kzoo.edu\/about\/files\/2023\/03\/Esther_22_CampusLife135-6-1.jpg\" alt=\"students walking into the Hicks Student Center\" class=\"wp-image-2192\" style=\"aspect-ratio:4\/3;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kzoo.edu\/about\/files\/2023\/03\/Esther_22_CampusLife135-6-1.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.kzoo.edu\/about\/files\/2023\/03\/Esther_22_CampusLife135-6-1-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>At K, our mission is to prepare our graduates to better understand, live successfully within, and provide enlightened leadership to a richly diverse and increasingly complex world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>See how we are continuing this mission through our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kzoo.edu\/strategic-plan\/\">strategic plan<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kzoo.edu\/about\/assessment\/\">institutional assessment<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-atomic-blocks-ab-column ab-block-layout-column\"><div class=\"ab-block-layout-column-inner\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center caps\" id=\"our-students\">Our Students<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kzoo.edu\/about\/files\/2023\/03\/Esther_22_CampusLife18-1.jpg\" alt=\"two students laughing\" class=\"wp-image-2191\" style=\"aspect-ratio:4\/3;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kzoo.edu\/about\/files\/2023\/03\/Esther_22_CampusLife18-1.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.kzoo.edu\/about\/files\/2023\/03\/Esther_22_CampusLife18-1-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Curious. Smart. Determined. Fun. Athletic. Artistic. Engaged. These are a few of the words that describe our students\u2014nearly 1,278 talented and diverse individuals from 33 states and 26 countries. For more information on student life, visit <a href=\"http:\/\/www.kzoo.edu\/student-life\/\">Life at K<\/a>. For more information about admission, visit the&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.kzoo.edu\/admission\">Office of Admission<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-atomic-blocks-ab-column ab-block-layout-column\"><div class=\"ab-block-layout-column-inner\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center caps\" id=\"our-faculty\">Our Faculty<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kzoo.edu\/about\/files\/2023\/03\/c-Esther-3961-1-1.jpg\" alt=\"Professors at graduation\" class=\"wp-image-2188\" style=\"aspect-ratio:4\/3;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kzoo.edu\/about\/files\/2023\/03\/c-Esther-3961-1-1.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.kzoo.edu\/about\/files\/2023\/03\/c-Esther-3961-1-1-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>The&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.kzoo.edu\/academic\/faculty\/\">faculty<\/a>&nbsp;at K are distinguished scholars and exceptional teachers who are passionate about their fields of study. With a student-faculty ratio of 10:1, our professors have the time and space to mentor students in and outside of the classroom as they discover and hone their talents.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-atomic-blocks-ab-columns ab-layout-columns-3 ab-3-col-equal\"><div class=\"ab-layout-column-wrap ab-block-layout-column-gap-2 ab-is-responsive-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-atomic-blocks-ab-column ab-block-layout-column\"><div class=\"ab-block-layout-column-inner\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center caps\" id=\"our-leadership\">Our leadership<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1978\" src=\"http:\/\/www.kzoo.edu\/about\/files\/2026\/07\/KZO_1204-alt-sm-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"President Karlyn Crowley\" class=\"wp-image-2857\" style=\"aspect-ratio:4\/3;object-fit:cover;width:309px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kzoo.edu\/about\/files\/2026\/07\/KZO_1204-alt-sm-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.kzoo.edu\/about\/files\/2026\/07\/KZO_1204-alt-sm-300x232.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.kzoo.edu\/about\/files\/2026\/07\/KZO_1204-alt-sm-600x463.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.kzoo.edu\/about\/files\/2026\/07\/KZO_1204-alt-sm-150x116.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.kzoo.edu\/about\/files\/2026\/07\/KZO_1204-alt-sm-1536x1187.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.kzoo.edu\/about\/files\/2026\/07\/KZO_1204-alt-sm-2048x1582.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>President Karlyn Crowley is a passionate advocate for the liberal arts and the transformative opportunities they create for students. Known for bringing people together around bold ideas, she believes education is strengthened by connection\u2014among students, faculty, alumni, and the broader community. She is committed to expanding opportunity, fostering innovation, and strengthening K&#8217;s role as a partner in Kalamazoo.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-atomic-blocks-ab-column ab-block-layout-column\"><div class=\"ab-block-layout-column-inner\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center caps\" id=\"our-k-plan\">Our <em>K-Plan<\/em><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kzoo.edu\/about\/files\/2023\/03\/c-Esther-8397FALL-Campus-2022-1.jpg\" alt=\"Two students studying outside\" class=\"wp-image-2189\" style=\"aspect-ratio:4\/3;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kzoo.edu\/about\/files\/2023\/03\/c-Esther-8397FALL-Campus-2022-1.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.kzoo.edu\/about\/files\/2023\/03\/c-Esther-8397FALL-Campus-2022-1-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Play in the jazz band. Learn French. Present your scientific research at a national conference. Study in Costa Rica. Intern at a nonprofit doing social justice work. Write poetry. Compete in intercollegiate&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/hornets.kzoo.edu\/landing\/index\">athletics<\/a>. Learn how to make an investment strategy. Take a stage combat class. The <em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kzoo.edu\/k-plan\/\">K-Plan&#8217;s<\/a><\/em> flexible curriculum gives students the freedom to explore their passions while gaining real-world experience.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-atomic-blocks-ab-column ab-block-layout-column\"><div class=\"ab-block-layout-column-inner\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center caps\" id=\"our-location\">Our location<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"360\" height=\"240\" src=\"http:\/\/www.kzoo.edu\/about\/files\/2021\/03\/LOCATION-KZOO_360w.jpg\" alt=\"Downtown Kalamazoo\" class=\"wp-image-1151\" style=\"aspect-ratio:4\/3;object-fit:cover;width:300px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kzoo.edu\/about\/files\/2021\/03\/LOCATION-KZOO_360w.jpg 360w, https:\/\/www.kzoo.edu\/about\/files\/2021\/03\/LOCATION-KZOO_360w-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.kzoo.edu\/about\/files\/2021\/03\/LOCATION-KZOO_360w-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 360px) 100vw, 360px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kzoo.edu\/about\/location\/\">Kalamazoo<\/a>&nbsp;combines all the advantages of a big city with the friendliness of a small town. Shopping, nature trails, coffee shops, breweries, restaurants, art galleries, theatre, live music, internship and other employment opportunities\u2014there\u2019s something for everyone in Kalamazoo.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-k-orange-color has-css-opacity has-k-orange-background-color has-background is-style-wide\" \/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:17px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-1 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-1 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"text-align:center\" class=\"wp-block-atomic-blocks-ab-button ab-block-button\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kzoo.edu\/about\/fast-facts\/\" class=\"ab-button ab-button-shape-rounded ab-button-size-medium\" style=\"color:#ffffff;background-color:#ea6820\">Fast facts about K<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-2 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"text-align:center\" class=\"wp-block-atomic-blocks-ab-button ab-block-button\"><a class=\"ab-button ab-button-shape-rounded ab-button-size-medium\" style=\"color:#ffffff;background-color:#ea6820\">Learn about the K-Plan<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-3 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"text-align:center\" class=\"wp-block-atomic-blocks-ab-button ab-block-button\"><a href=\"https:\/\/admission.kzoo.edu\/\" class=\"ab-button ab-button-shape-rounded ab-button-size-medium\" style=\"color:#ffffff;background-color:#ea6820\">Admission<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"follow-our-story-on-social-media\" style=\"font-size:26px\">Follow our story on social media!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-2 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-x-large-font-size\"><a title=\"facebook\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/KalamazooCollege\"><span class=\"fab fa-brand fa-facebook\" style=\"font-size:inherit; color:inherit\"> <\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-x-large-font-size\"><a title=\"instagram\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/kalamazoocollege\/\"><span class=\"fab fa-brand fa-instagram\" style=\"font-size:inherit; color:inherit\"> <\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-x-large-font-size\"><a title=\"linked in\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/school\/kalamazoo-college\/\"><span class=\"fab fa-brand fa-linkedin\" style=\"font-size:inherit; color:inherit\"> <\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Nationally renowned and globally oriented, Kalamazoo College is the home of the&nbsp;K-Plan, a personalized and integrated approach to the liberal arts and sciences. 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