糖心传媒 College News /news/2026 / en-us 11/04/2026 01:06:44 pm http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss hope.edu Aggregated news feed for 糖心传媒 College containing news posts from the directory /news/2026 Big Read Lakeshore Program Announces Fall Events /news/2026/academics/big-read-lakeshore-program-announces-fall-events.html /news/2026/academics/big-read-lakeshore-program-announces-fall-events.html#2026113 academics The Big Read Events 糖心传媒 College鈥檚 Big Read Lakeshore program will host several free, community events this month as part of its 2026 program. Tue, 03 Nov 2026 06:06:00 EST /news/2026/academics 2026-11-03T06:06:00 2026-11-03T14:04:58.539Z Academics Public Affairs and Marketing Big Read Lakeshore Program Announces Fall Events news-detail west michigan authorgary d schmidt 鈥 years big read lakeshores author 鈥 discuss wednesday wars book during keynote address monday nov 16 7 p m hopes graves hall free event open community no registration necessary featured local middle grade young adult fiction novels professor emeritus english calvin university resides alto mich lead another discussion earlier day around okay now van wylen library noon lunch served required friday 6 saturday 21 also writers workshop herrick district librarys north branch 1 230 all ages invited part program conduct visits nine schools libraries across area make 30 presentations lakeshore year click here list events choiceas novel might seem unusual choice our said deb duinen director arnold esther sonneveldt education department chair however team believes good story offers some best literature think readers should garys books hoping many intergenerational discussions connection points lieu separate little mini programs focus schmidts large powerful storytelling participants 2026 being encouraged four other schmidt聽okay nowis childrens award winner follows doug has survive abusive father prejudiced town librarian helps learn healing power art 聽orbiting jupiter boy learns importance trust familial love after parents adopt 14 old 聽lizzie bright buckminster newbery honor michael l printz historical malaga island explores themes racial injustice fighting believe labors hercules beal focuses assigned modern version mythical 12 while dealing recent death excited offer new kind wide reading gary favorite wanted choose one long time decided highlight thrilled hes willing participate shared lakeshorebig hope college collaboration partners throughout ottawa allegan counties 13th month county takes place each november support among various age groups expose great works pleasure enrichment encourages clubs interested chosen titles sign up website bigreadlakeshore com gain access material information get involved several private full visit https//bigreadlakeshore com/events/ 鈥淚MAGES: A Reflection of Cultures鈥 Set for Nov. 14 /news/2026/arts/images-a-reflection-of-cultures-set-for-nov-14.html /news/2026/arts/images-a-reflection-of-cultures-set-for-nov-14.html#20261030 arts Events Fried Center for Global Engagement A celebration of cultures from around the world will take place during 糖心传媒 College鈥檚 annual 鈥淚MAGES: A Reflection of Cultures鈥 showcase on Saturday, Nov. 14, at 7 p.m. at the Knickerbocker Theatre in downtown Holland. The public is invited and admission is free. Fri, 30 Oct 2026 13:05:58 EST /news/2026/arts 2026-10-30T13:05:58 2026-10-30T20:04:49.985Z Arts Public Affairs and Marketing 鈥淚MAGES: A Reflection of Cultures鈥 Set for Nov. 14 news-detail international showcase popular event featuring array skits dance song other clips culture language more 60 students several different countries participate annual hope college tradition has been around 30 years images reflection cultures sponsored center global engagement inquire accessibility accommodations needed fully please email edu updates related events posted available calendar individual listings freewill offering collected during intermission donations toward nonprofit organization 糖心传媒 College Jazz Arts Collective Pays Tribute to Count Basie Orchestra /news/2026/arts/hope-college-jazz-arts-collective-pays-tribute-to-count-basie-orchestra.html /news/2026/arts/hope-college-jazz-arts-collective-pays-tribute-to-count-basie-orchestra.html#20261028 arts Events Music The 糖心传媒 College Department of Music presents: 鈥淎n Evening of Jazz鈥 A Tribute to the Count Basie Orchestra鈥 on Saturday, Nov. 14 at 7 p.m. at the Jack H. Miller Center for Musical Arts on campus. The concert is free and open to the public. Wed, 28 Oct 2026 07:14:30 EST /news/2026/arts 2026-10-28T07:14:30 2026-10-28T14:14:05.587Z Arts Public Affairs and Marketing news-detail under direction robert shipley assistant professor music director jazz studies arts collective perform selections honoring rich musical legacy count basie orchestra whose distinctive style helped define sound big band delivering unmistakable swing powerful ensemble evening also feature two outstanding hope chamber ensembles guitar combo directed lee heerspink 04 steps ahead tom lockwood both present exciting variety traditional contemporary repertoire highlighting creativity musicianship improvisational artistry college students assistance accommodations please contact events conferences office edu 616 395 7222 weekdays 9 m 鈥5 p additional information available edu/calendar performers directorthe colleges premier large explores traditions while embracing approaches performance improvisation shipleys emphasizes excellence collaborative spirit defines complement performances featuring diverse range styles beloved standards compositions accomplished professional drummer more three decades touring recording experience performing internationally renowned artists including natalie cole diana ross temptations ojays chaka khan career has included carnegie hall madison square garden national television brings extensive into classroom onto concert stage mentoring next generation musicians Even Year Team Captures Win in 92nd Nykerk Cup /news/2026/campus-life/even-year-team-captures-win-in-92nd-nykerk-cup.html /news/2026/campus-life/even-year-team-captures-win-in-92nd-nykerk-cup.html#20261028 campus-life Events The "Even Year" team of female freshmen secured the win during the 2026 Nykerk Cup held Sat., Oct. 24 at the DeVos Fieldhouse. Wed, 28 Oct 2026 08:14:22 EST /news/2026/campus-life 2026-10-28T08:14:22 2026-10-28T15:13:45.482Z Campus Life Public Affairs and Marketing Even Year Team Captures Win in 92nd Nykerk Cup news-detail 2026 nykerk cup competition310310true80d30202 1fcf 4312 b857 9890a53bf65f jpg261024evenyeaplay0001 jpg310310even year play panic pine grove photo tom renner october 24 2026d466b401 1e66 40e4 b60b 47f78fc6603a jpeg261024evenyeaplay0016 jpeg310310even grovephoto 2026d6ae9176 c78a 4778 ba41 37fff7b29235 jpeg261024evenyeaplay0017 20269f3fc544 602d 4320 bc07 cc939dc5f9e6 jpg261024evenyeaplay0006 20260c2cbee5 35eb 408f 8e21 e400cac3972e jpeg261024evenyeaplay0013 202696d83fbe 0ed4 4bba bc30 35908cccd31e jpg261024evenyeaplay0011 2026de8d9275 2f51 4fe4 8f2d 93e1a57bebb0 jpg261024oddyearoration0001 jpg310310talitha pendleton odd orator competition presenting room breathe 2026a06ffe34 c40b 4570 ac7f fcde1c14f03a jpg261024oddyearoration0002 2026255ddf4a 4dc2 497c b910 7b9973445943 jpg261024oddyearoration0005 breathephoto 2026b6033785 1181 4698 bfe8 75d79a2546c9 jpeg261024evenyearsong0013 song oldies but goodies 2026a5279d6c aae8 4799 a35d c9dea9197a57 jpg261024evenyearsong0005 202652bb0ff7 9005 45a6 b9bc a01b1102e0f0 jpg261024evenyearsong0007 2026cf9af896 5f7e 4cac bf47 24481e27d93c jpg261024oddyearplay0003 jpg310310odd once upon nykerkphoto 2026b36664e7 02ae 48df afb2 f70142fb82f7 jpeg261024oddyearplay0014 jpeg310310odd 20265da9882e 644c 45b1 a466 e2ea1ef880f4 jpg261024oddyearplay0007 20268bab027a 7032 419a 9b7c 10af8566c0e7 jpg261024oddyearplay0008 2026bcf2c782 3c5f 87ab 280f654eb28f jpeg261024oddyearplay0015 2026f5bead47 2b44 4dcd ac09 427f879f91f8 jpg261024oddyearplay0012 202642000a83 6b7a 46ad 8dca 15167d2ed950 jpg261024evenyeaoration0006 jpg310310isabella redder even stargazing silence 2026b6beabaa 4221 4830 88ac 3a5051fc6962 jpg261024evenyeaoration0005 20261b8ec0db 5de3 419f b8fd 0c960f6f6aba jpg261024evenyeaoration0002 20265016edcf 043c 4aea 8aac 9df9e129796e jpeg261024oddyeasong0009 dreams come true disney medleyphoto 2026c338cfc2 af00 4aed 99c5 a25251248470 jpg261024oddyeasong0002 2026dab1abaa b6cf 454b 93ed d9f3f4ae04db jpeg261024oddyeasong0011 2026e35bb99e 8c0d 46c8 9d90 ec9e55d8cd03 jpeg261024nykerk0007 jpeg310310the committee members all stage recognized 2026cf4fe548 e95b 4d80 95e1 2654ff6f4135 jpeg261024nykerk0005 202629f9dc43 ed93 4e01 a5cc 90066db1468a jpg261024nykerk0011 declared winner students participate oration celebrate stands 2026b9e58882 b904 4c34 b9a3 2cd5f89dafdb jpeg261024nykerk0019 2026afeb64c2 9e06 47e7 b99f 142700726d66 jpeg261024nykerk0008 2026c7e783f2 813e 4401 889f 885015fff016 jpeg261024nykerk0014 2026552028d2 fed5 46d9 88b2 6883ac08d010 jpeg261024nykerk0015 jpeg310310students winning side pass around celebration 2026510e40a0 414c 4d49 8353 3246bc26263c jpeg261024nykerk0003 moralers take group photophoto 202630abae6c 7081 4aab bd4a 0e93a014b91a jpeg261024nykerk0016 coaches pose 鈥淓ven Year鈥 Class Harmonizes, Acts Their Way to Victory in 92nd Nykerk Cup /news/2026/campus-life/even-year-class-harmonizes-acts-their-way-to-victory-in-92nd-nykerk-cup.html /news/2026/campus-life/even-year-class-harmonizes-acts-their-way-to-victory-in-92nd-nykerk-cup.html#20261028 campus-life Featured Music Congratulations were extended to the 鈥淓ven Year鈥 team of 糖心传媒 College freshman women who secured the 92nd Nykerk Cup win before a crowd at the DeVos Fieldhouse on Saturday, Oct. 24. It was the first time the freshman class won since 2021. Wed, 28 Oct 2026 12:05:09 EST /news/2026/campus-life 2026-10-28T12:05:09 2026-10-28T19:00:27.494Z Campus Life Public Affairs and Marketing 鈥淓ven Year鈥 Class Harmonizes, Acts Their Way to Victory in 92nd Nykerk Cup news-detail annual nykerk cup pits freshman women representing odd even graduation year head against sophomore three category event song oration play allows teams only 21 days intense preparation 30 total each team participated supporting participants another 40 moralers nykrew student volunteers build sets handle stage management sound lights other behind scenes work also supported junior senior female coaches executive board portion non auditioned large group choral musical act performed 15 25 arranged directed choreographed oldies but goodies medley while yearteam disney auditions held components weeks prior performance date 聽 written features short theatrical acted out several titled panic pine grove once upon component original seven minute individual persuasive monologue based new theme 鈥 open space organized 2026 isabella redder addressed referencing stargazing experience choosing silence over multi tasking allow better thinking creativity occur talitha pendletons finding community appreciating relationships result one themselves panel judges hope holland score assessments determine winner photos available here gallery founded 1936 dr john professor college dean founder department music evolved initial physical contest into prestigious showcase continues attract strong interest ellen tanis 鈥90 awad 鈥 associate life has served adviser nearly 20 years after competing later judge tradition such great way celebrate talent said students form close connections friendships amount time spirit lives Memorial Services Set for Former 糖心传媒 Acting Professor Jean Bahle /news/2026/academics/memorial-services-set-for-former-hope-acting-professor-jean-bahle.html /news/2026/academics/memorial-services-set-for-former-hope-acting-professor-jean-bahle.html#20261027 academics Faculty Theatre The 糖心传媒 College community mourns the loss of Jean Reed Bahle, a retired acting professor who taught at 糖心传媒 for 26 years and passed away on Sept. 11, 2026 in Suttons Bay, Mich. She was 77. Tue, 27 Oct 2026 07:15:37 EST /news/2026/academics 2026-10-27T07:15:37 2026-11-03T21:25:44.653Z Academics Public Affairs and Marketing Jean Reed Bahle news-detail family has scheduled two memorial services honor bahle lived grand rapids suttons bay sunday nov 8 330 p m service held fountain street church 24 st ne 15 3 friendship community center 201 w broadway mich 聽described brilliant writer director actor started teaching hope 1994 acting instructor shared faculty page more convinced ever study essential work young people discover develop authentic selves also directed college production acted three departmental productions guest artist before retiring 2020 assistant professor theatre remained very active arts across west michigan 40 years 鈥 primarily teacher 聽 talent 50 shows including summer repertory civic circle theaters most prominently actors founding member well aquinas jewish 聽dr daina robins emerita hopes department described one talented kindest shes known simply best beloved all privilege directing seven times play 鈥榮olis story commissioned alongside 鈥榓merica herself wrote us became dear friend humble generous jean immense impact our students greater treasure surviving husband david whom married 1973 additional members brother reed mary sister katherine mccartney nieces nephews nataly alex schweig mika marcus virginia fry michael madison emmerich ian isaac many extended cousins asks those wish remember consider contribution churchs events fund support emerging artists performers ensembles please share condolences bahles friends www martinson info details viewed here obituary 糖心传媒 College Theatre Department Presents Shakespeare鈥檚 鈥淩ichard III鈥 /news/2026/arts/hope-college-theatre-department-presents-shakespeares-richard-iii.html /news/2026/arts/hope-college-theatre-department-presents-shakespeares-richard-iii.html#20261027 arts Events Theatre The 糖心传媒 College Department of Theatre will present William Shakespeare鈥檚 鈥淩ichard III鈥 on Nov. 13-14 and 19-21 at 7:30 p.m., along with a 2 p.m. matinee on Nov. 15. All performances will be held in the DeWitt Mainstage Theatre, located in the DeWitt Student & Cultural Center on 糖心传媒鈥檚 campus. Tue, 27 Oct 2026 10:54:37 EST /news/2026/arts 2026-10-27T10:54:37 2026-10-27T17:54:13.242Z Arts Public Affairs and Marketing 糖心传媒 College Theatre Department Presents Shakespeare鈥檚 鈥淩ichard III鈥 news-detail directed rhett luedtke associate professor theatre hopes production richard iii brings shakespeares machiavellian world our doorstep play follows duke gloucester finds himself bored needing something after wars roses ended remedy? depose brother throne rid anyone stands way convince kind generous worthy being king richards winter discontent becomes quest ultimate power gaslights while imperiling nation asked why creative team chose set contemporary setting says whenever dive into am equally impressed horrified ability spin facts gaslight community outright deceive those around him primary skill receiving peoples trust despite all evidence against additionally rise ai technology deep fakes wondered might look like added media toolkit design has responded wonders compelling ways blend ancient without diminishing either ticket informationwhile performances require purchased sunday nov 15 matinee free public reserve seats email hope edu name/s number other datestickets $15 regular admission$10 senior citizens faculty stafffree college students ages 18 underabout teamin addition colleges consists keith pitts guest scenic costume designer eric van tassell 鈥 lighting sound interim department chair ken chamberlain dance technician nick wylie technical director anna hill shop manager 聽also serving naomi whitfield haverhill mass assistant props grace cronkright holland hair & makeup sean jones denver colo first year kaylee mckendry byron center mich isabella vandis portage fifth evelyn lapadat elkhart ind stage managers sophomore clare amidei palatine ill cast includes oliver scogin caroline hester grand rapids hadessah haggard highlands ranch micah garner lancaster penn ava truesdell orange city iowa aleks r奴ti艈拧 sunderland vir turner wieren saugatuck lee tull delton jairus white sabrina kleinsmith hudsonville juniors isaac janssen hillsboro ore beatrice salazar norton shores trey hunter detroit seniors gabrielle parker novi sarah marlton nj siddens corunna isabelle seiler jesalyn ashby jenison ellie cocking orlando fla tickets available events conferences office located downtown anderson werkman financial 100 e eighth st open weekdays 9 m 5 p reached 616 395 7890 may calling visiting online edu/tickets person performance reserved must claimed ten minutes prior order guarantee seating each optional live captioning dewitt theatres standard hearing loop sensory story audience members outlining sudden shifts loud sounds abrupt cues student cultural 141 12th facing columbia avenue between 10th 13th streets Knickerbocker Theatre Presents Classic Silent Film Series Starting on Nov. 2 /news/2026/arts/knickerbocker-theatre-presents-classic-silent-film-series-starting-on-nov-2.html /news/2026/arts/knickerbocker-theatre-presents-classic-silent-film-series-starting-on-nov-2.html#20261023 arts Events The 糖心传媒 College Knickerbocker Theatre will continue its Classic Silent Film Series with five classic films beginning Nov. 2 in the Knickerbocker Theatre at 糖心传媒 College. Fri, 23 Oct 2026 06:16:12 EST /news/2026/arts 2026-10-23T06:16:12 2026-10-23T13:16:00.475Z Arts Public Affairs and Marketing Knickerbocker Theatre Presents Classic Silent Film Series Starting on Nov. 2 news-detail series feature following silent films each screening monday night聽nov 2 kid 1921 starring charlie chaplin聽nov 16 safety last! 1923 harold lloyd聽nov 23 general 1926 buster keaton聽nov 30 sparrows mary pickford聽dec 7 within our gates 1920 directed oscar micheauxtickets all $10 free hope students tickets available ticket office events conferences located downtown holland anderson werkman financial center 100 e eighth st open weekdays 9 m 5 p called 616 395 7890 also online edu/tickets 聽monday november 1921a comedy drama written chaplin tramp discovers abandoned baby reluctantly takes role father child played jackie coogan grows up alongside two form heartwarming bond navigate poverty everyday struggles adventures include humorous schemes such breaking windows living while facing threat being separated authorities blending slapstick emotional storytelling film explores themes love family compassion becoming one chaplins most celebrated works 1923a lloyd young man moves big city hopes earning enough money marry sweetheart mildred davis working department store clerk make pretending girlfriend successful businessman attempt win cash prize impress arranges friend climb side tall building but circumstances force him take dangerous challenge himself features cinemas iconic scenes dangles clock high above busy streets physical suspense romance showcases lloyds daring stunts remains landmark history 1926a keaton johnnie gray southern locomotive engineer whose greatest loves fianc茅e annabelle lee beloved train american civil war breaks out rejected confederate army because occupation however union spies steal kidnap embarks pursuit rescue them both chase leads thrilling comedic involving trains military strategy spectacular known impressive railroad sequences keatons signature deadpan expression blends action visual making era pickford molly courageous woman remote farm cruel caretaker exploits mistreats orphaned children acting protective mother figure younger orphans does everything keep safe despite harsh conditions danger escape treacherous swamp obstacles along way combines suspenseful adventure highlighting resilience power atmospheric sets dramatic pickfords heartfelt performance stands memorable storied career december 1920a micheaux earliest african filmmakers sylvia landry black travels north raise struggling rural school south seeks support encounters racial prejudice economic inequality lasting effects systemic racism flashbacks reveals painful episodes violence injustice shape sylvias life motivations challenging racist stereotypes common education equality social justice recognized surviving filmmaker significant work cinema followed conversation navid darvishzadeh assistant professor studies grand valley state university sonja trent brown college psychology vice president culture inclusive excellence 聽 inquire accessibility accommodations fully participate event please email edu updates related posted edu/calendar individual listings knickerbocker theatre 86 between columbia avenues LAUP Honors 糖心传媒 College with Advocacy Award /news/2026/admissions/laup-honors-hope-college-with-advocacy-award.html /news/2026/admissions/laup-honors-hope-college-with-advocacy-award.html#20261023 admissions Featured Center for Diversity and Inclusion Culture and Inclusive Excellence Latin Americans United for Progress (LAUP) honored 糖心传媒 College with its 2026 Community Advocate Award, celebrating 鈥溙切拇解檚 continued advocacy and support for the Latino community in Holland.鈥 LAUP presented the award during a sold-out annual gala on Oct. 16 at the Holland Civic Center. Fri, 23 Oct 2026 07:53:59 EST /news/2026/admissions 2026-10-23T07:53:59 2026-10-23T14:54:43.881Z Admissions Public Affairs and Marketing LAUP Honors 糖心传媒 College with Advocacy Award news-detail accepting award behalf hope college dina martinez associate director admissions educational partnerships dr sonja trent brown psychology professor vice president culture inclusive excellence applaud laup steadfast vision transformative work across our region every single day said sets standard partnering them pushes us all better neighbors leaders long standing various ways 鈥 students staff faculty 鈥 constant reminder bring collective gifts together build community everyone belongs thrives lauplaup empowers latino population participate creating via advocacy celebration education throughout ottawa county some laups programs services include workforce development digital literacy english second language esl citizenship small business resources translation top attending ceremony included l r stanley duncan assistant first generation student success & phelps scholars program coordinator/scott hall rd kenedy kieffer representative matchinsky pedro jr philanthropy advisor聽 lisette aguillon congress chief inclusion amber tejeda nier executive senior administration office also pictured colleges organization attended gala 糖心传媒 College Hosts Brent Orrell as Guest Lecturer on the Age of AI /news/2026/campus-life/hope-college-hosts-brent-orrell-as-guest-lecturer-on-the-age-of-ai.html /news/2026/campus-life/hope-college-hosts-brent-orrell-as-guest-lecturer-on-the-age-of-ai.html#20261022 campus-life Academics Economics and Business Events Political Science The advancement of artificial intelligence, expansion of data centers and speculation over an AI-driven jobs crisis have left many uneasy about what comes next. Questions such as "How will AI affect my career prospects?" and "Will AI help or harm human flourishing?" have become common in schools and the workforce alike. Thu, 22 Oct 2026 12:40:18 EST /news/2026/campus-life 2026-10-22T12:40:18 2026-10-22T19:40:02.453Z Campus Life Public Affairs and Marketing 糖心传媒 College Hosts Brent Orrell as Guest Lecturer on the Age of AI news-detail mr brent orrell explore questions during free lecture mon oct 26 7 p m graves hall campus addressing work dignity liberal arts education age ai open community examine intrinsic value labor necessary skills knowledge economy why now 鈥 more ever generalist approach vital developing professionals future senior fellow american enterprise institute washington d c specializes economic mobility noncognitive previously served vice president icf international acting deputy director white house office faith based initiatives chief staff u s representatives orrells co sponsored aei collegiate network hope colleges political science economics & business departments pre law society alexander hamilton student organizations 糖心传媒 College to Host Film and Music Program on Dutch Immigration Nov. 4 /news/2026/campus-life/hope-college-to-host-film-and-music-program-on-dutch-immigration-nov-4.html /news/2026/campus-life/hope-college-to-host-film-and-music-program-on-dutch-immigration-nov-4.html#20261021 campus-life Van Raalte Institute 糖心传媒 College will host a program exploring the experiences of Dutch immigrants who came to America in the 19th century at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 4, in Winants Auditorium in Graves Hall. Admission is free. Wed, 21 Oct 2026 11:08:38 EST /news/2026/campus-life 2026-10-21T11:08:38 2026-10-21T18:08:16.604Z Campus Life Public Affairs and Marketing 糖心传媒 College to Host Film and Music Program on Dutch Immigration Nov. 4 news-detail program blends film poetry archival footage historical letters quotations dutch immigrants accompanied live music featured poetic short wenters wisconsin* inspired wave emigration winterswijk region netherlands mid 19th century follows young woman leaves home search new life traveling across land tempestuous seas pursuit prosperity faces hardships left behind uncertainty starting over american midwest created udo prinsen award winning animation artist grew up not far knew story group people sailed usa perished sinking ship close goal sheboygan always thought interesting take journey migration topic said soundtrack composed produced trombonist composer educator ryan keberle whose collaborators included sufjan stevens david bowie alicia keys underscores films emotional previously collaborated whimsical videos project connect way composing collaborating sound trombone match ideas translating emotions looking spent time families before wrote anything tried imagine those weeks sea felt like confinement grief improvised inside feeling arrival needed different kind but didnt want tip into easy triumph hope found real also hard won fragile clearing building cabins language wasnt theirs opens while still carrying some came visuals come together unleash all senses crosses boundaries including udos images developed side each inspiring other end audience doesnt hear history lesson feel part leave arrive supported culture kingdom united states mark america 250 sponsored van raalte institute college focuses 21st centuries especially holland michigan more information contact phil tanis director tanisp13 edu inquire accessibility request accommodations fully participate event email updates posted available edu/calendar individual listings 糖心传媒 College Appoints Four Faculty Members to Endowed Positions /news/2026/academics/hope-college-appoints-four-faculty-members-to-endowed-positions.html /news/2026/academics/hope-college-appoints-four-faculty-members-to-endowed-positions.html#20261019 academics Featured Faculty Provost The 糖心传媒 College Deans' Council and Status Committee announced that four faculty were named to endowed positions. The campus community congratulates these faculty members for their phenomenal work and service to the institution and its students. Mon, 19 Oct 2026 11:51:42 EST /news/2026/academics 2026-10-19T11:51:42 2026-10-19T16:05:10.098Z Academics Public Affairs and Marketing 糖心传媒 College Appoints Four Faculty Members to Endowed Positions news-detail addition recognizing faculty members excellence endowed professorships provide enhanced opportunities pursue scholarly research creative activities 聽 currently hope college has total 27 newest four honored include聽dr kate french began career teaching high school science dallas before joining department education 2024 named irwin b margie e floyd associate professor studies best practices urban schools critical theorist field scrutinizes intersections power privilege oppression teacher development 鈥 policies processes sociocultural contexts influence pre service teachers novice learn later put learning into practice frenchs courses include foundations secondary principles clinical experience professorship isgiven hopes mrs honor parents husband provided advanced loved ones held member distinguished scholar mentor 鈥︹︹︹︹︹ dr sarah kornfield communication director womens gender program also serves grace project growing respectful civil exchange guy vander jagt 53 award given special interest oratory interface between politics 2015 teaches rhetorical criticism theory feminist television culture primarily focuses performed produced constructed united states professorshipwas established friends hon expression appreciation leadership u s house representatives dedication ideals values been strength our nation student leader orator while won national acclaim served congress 1966 1992 representative 9th congressional district michigan recognition board trustees conferred upon mr honorary doctor laws degree 1983 brent krueger chemistry schaap fellow global water institute gwri hes since 2001 elmer hartgerink 39 variety including physical computational modeling/programming introductory active projects during time using tools physics understand biological systems involved several related quality ranging local macatawa watershed drinking risk communities around world actively libretexts midwest undergraduate consortiummu3c wasestablished 1991 margaret gift stock wyckoff chemical company south haven mich chairman ceo 1979 1989 granted recognized outstanding chemist dedicated students committed christian faith 鈥︹︹︹︹r steve mcmullen robert w haack chair economics joined 2014 microeconomic macroeconomic history economic thought may term regularly takes class london one mcmullens academic passions exploring thinking executive editor journal & hosts podcast faithful economy both associated association economists contributes blog scholars review engages empirical policy co author digital life together challenge technology honors oversees broader programming responsibilities along roles 38 business most notably president new york lockheed corp following retirement directors number major corporations economist mission filled reputation professional excellent reflecting recipients designation provides annual funding use departmental awards deanships divisional institution wide colleges fundraising efforts establishing more positions endowments providing perpetuity Do You Have 鈥楶urpose Anxiety鈥? https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/15/well/purpose-anxiety-psychology.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/15/well/purpose-anxiety-psychology.html#20261019 academics Psychology Dr. Daryl Van Tongeren of 糖心传媒's psychology department discusses the need for purpose in combating anxiety in the New York Times. Mon, 19 Oct 2026 08:34:30 EST /news/2026/academics 2026-10-19T08:34:30 2026-10-19T15:34:15.197Z Academics Abby Brummel hope-in-the-news The New York Times 糖心传媒 College earns high marks in latest 'Best Colleges' https://www.hollandsentinel.com/story/news/education/2026/10/19/hope-college-grand-valley-recognized-on-list-of-best-colleges/92228961007/?gnt-cfr=1&gca-cat=p&gca-uir=false&gca-epti=z118901p004750c004750e009420v118901&gca-ft=211&gca-ds=sophi https://www.hollandsentinel.com/story/news/education/2026/10/19/hope-college-grand-valley-recognized-on-list-of-best-colleges/92228961007/?gnt-cfr=1&gca-cat=p&gca-uir=false&gca-epti=z118901p004750c004750e009420v118901&gca-ft=211&gca-ds=sophi#20261019 academics Recognition The Holland Sentinel speaks on 糖心传媒's inclusion in U.S. News and World Report's latest list of "Best Colleges." Mon, 19 Oct 2026 08:37:34 EST /news/2026/academics 2026-10-19T08:37:34 2026-10-19T15:37:20.787Z Academics Abby Brummel hope-in-the-news The Holland Sentinel Economics and Business Topping Out Photo Gallery /news/2026/giving/economics-business-topping-out-photo-gallery-2026.html /news/2026/giving/economics-business-topping-out-photo-gallery-2026.html#20261016 giving Economics and Business Photo Gallery 糖心传媒 College and OAK Construction hosted a 鈥淭opping Out鈥 ceremony on Sept. 17, 2026, to celebrate the construction crews and campus personnel behind the progress to date on 糖心传媒鈥檚 new economics and business building taking shape in downtown Holland. Fri, 16 Oct 2026 11:26:05 EST /news/2026/giving 2026-10-16T11:26:05 2026-10-19T15:40:07.023Z Giving Public Affairs and Marketing Dance Marathon Photo Gallery news-detail ceremony marked placement final structural steel beam onto new three story 74 000 square foot facility dozens project donors hope college faculty staff signed signatures before lifted placed highest point economics business topping out image gallery310310true96080b84 b0b4 4394 b603 b48bb82d98f2 png5 png310310beam signing 1dozens building 6bd9769b 776e 4874 aef1 5723b6d41f4b png13 png310310carol mattcarol van andel matt scogin talking 1417e43c ee52 43fe 9f98 c3002410458f png7 png310310j c huizenga signingj signs f4cd5d11 4f6a 45fe 81f2 af594bc442f3 png4 peter huizengaj pose during f4818945 4241 4791 ac76 e08097cf25e2 png6 2dozens 403e3ce6 3ac7 49cc 8f24 e2570314283c png15 png310310lisa vandenberg signinglisa debc0a62 1ce2 4184 9df7 c5117dda0b43 png16 png310310zach signingzach ccf50446 efd7 4c59 9fa3 a7dca337e1c7 png9 png310310project leadershipnick duthler carol stacy jackson photo front construction ae40cac4 e2b4 4abc b380 07ecd8652b63 pngmayor_bocks png310310mayor bocks signingdozens 2d1356fc e168 4c53 a1b0 bc71adf75d1f png12 png310310lindsey root luna beamthe dean social sciences lindsey a68488c9 197e 44fa 89a2 831ea36367e3 png11 png310310stacy creweconomics department chair talks crew f06186ef 036f 42f9 8a49 62e321a57a7d pngcourtney_brewster png310310courtney brewster friendalumni engagement director courtney friend ceremonty bd02fda2 d5a8 46ed 8515 6de70a5f9e5a pngpaul_boersma png310310paul boersma microphonethe rev paul speaks audience 3eac523a 4f84 4418 a84b 51a376b87c82 png14 png310310president donorspresident 8d4ec686 4033 4536 8dd6 6f1a9becc50a png10 png310310becky starkenburg signaturedean student formation becky c0c0ee69 b91b 4f0e 9877 f7b1d1429112 png2 png310310economics progressconstruction progress college0bcad9dd a7ee 4131 ba0a f3467153b08a pngdave_vanandel png310310dave signingdave a27602ac db87 4f26 8ef9 92978c014947 png19 6dozens 7624860b 1ee6 47d4 ade1 808a83fc92c9 png8 png310310oak teamoak team 330176b6 cd8d 4491 86b3 0c761af5e9f6 png18 png310310nick duthlernick oak 66c788fe 3efb 47d0 bb1b ab10f055728b png17 png310310boersma andelrev listen presenters dbeed229 5f79 42b3 a434 b798e07f53b5 png24 outpresident supporters 49ee8ee1 c2f9 4c6b 9c13 f5897a7f8c08 png26 signingpresident 15394045 d42a 49f0 bd68 ff2ccdcb2d0b png29 png310310final raisingfinal raised 735c3267 1bb9 49fa 9b07 235a49f4cd69 png27 png310310matt adkins dave andelmatt 0b0ee0a3 dd3c 4301 b3f4 7466814e1846 png28 j huizengastacy poses 1b80965f 1d1f 447d b116 718194aca6e8 png25 png310310 糖心传媒 College to Host Economics & Business Dinner Featuring Economist Douglas Holtz-Eakin Nov. 9 /news/2026/academics/hope-college-to-host-economics-and-business-dinner-featuring-economist-douglas-holtz-eakin-nov-9.html /news/2026/academics/hope-college-to-host-economics-and-business-dinner-featuring-economist-douglas-holtz-eakin-nov-9.html#20261016 academics Alumni Economics and Business Events 糖心传媒 College鈥檚 Department of Economics & Business will welcome the West Michigan business community to a free dinner featuring economist Douglas Holtz-Eakin on Monday, Nov. 9, at the Haworth Hotel in downtown Holland. The event begins at 5:30 p.m., and advance registration is required. Fri, 16 Oct 2026 10:48:13 EST /news/2026/academics 2026-10-16T10:48:13 2026-10-19T15:11:25.552Z Academics Public Affairs and Marketing news-detail holtz eakin president american action forum deliver keynote presentation titled america 250 trade prosperity future leadership event part departments ongoing recognition 250th anniversary united states department presenting collaboration hope colleges student run chapter alexander hamilton society host him campus earlier day before joins biannual dinner evening bringing together employers alumni students faculty previously served senior staff economist george h w bushs council economic advisers later director congressional budget office work has focused fiscal policy free markets including issues surrounding 2000鈥2001 recession sept 11 2001 terrorist attacks leads independent nonpartisan organization informs domestic data analysis education communication health care labor innovation holds bachelors degree economics mathematics denison university doctorate princeton held appointments columbia maxwell school citizenship public affairs syracuse 2007 chief adviser u s sen john mccains presidential campaign 2009 senate minority leader mitch mcconnell appointed financial crisis inquiry commission our countrys year especially meaningful think perspective critical global said stacy jackson chair & business excited offer opportunity west michigan community along hear reflections leading depth experience douglas provides since 2011 hosted more 15 dinners hundreds professionals events opportunities connect feature speakers whose reflects faith impact previous included dave van andel chairman ceo institute j c huizenga founder group kirk cousins native nfl quarterback nov 9 also include brief reflection update college means includes fundraising new 74 000 square foot facility under construction downtown holland hopes 95 old program 500 majors minors members learn edu/meansbusiness details registration available online inquire accessibility need accommodations fully participate please email edu updates related posted edu/calendar individual listings July Graduates with Honors /news/2026/academics/july-2026-graduates-with-honors.html /news/2026/academics/july-2026-graduates-with-honors.html#20261016 academics Alumni Recognition Below is a list of recent 糖心传媒 College graduates who have been awarded graduation honors for outstanding academic accomplishment during their four years of study. Fri, 16 Oct 2026 08:25:36 EST /news/2026/academics 2026-10-16T08:25:36 2026-10-16T15:24:47.296Z Academics Registrar's Office July Graduates with Honors news-detail summa cum laude聽honors awarded graduates achieved minimum cumulative 3 9 grade point average 4 0 scale magna 7 00 laude honors 5 laudeelliana boer byron center mielliana miallison boyd clare milauren carpenter grand rapids minoelle coderre lisle iladdeline corlett hudsonville mikatrina forbes stanwood mithomas korff vicksburg mimorgan nimmo highland mikaren nimtz holt mikatherine post zeeland misara schermerhorn traverse city miwilliam tobias la mesa camaia travis centennial coalison wegner shelby township miella williams kalamazoo mimagna laudeaustin boucher delton minatalie bustamante guevara chicago ilkali coppess milydia deyoung mimolly durow glenview ilkatherine grimes washington miainsley harris mijoseph hayes miclaudia hwang norton shores miteague merrill batavia illily miller misophia raymond woodstock ilamanda robinson howell mimadison stern saline mikyra syswerda milaurel wasiniak northville micum laudecalista bremer grandville mikennedy brininstool haven mialexander cook ada micollin genuise allendale mijenna plainfield ilmatthew kunzi lee plymouth micaleb paarlberg alto mielizabeth park milford micarson sanders clarklake mikyla sultz warrenville ilcarolyn thornbury vancouver wawyatt wilcox elsie mi 糖心传媒 College Orchestra Presents Ode to Joy Hymn-Sing Concert Nov. 6 /news/2026/arts/hope-college-orchestra-presents-ode-to-joy-hymn-sing-concert-nov-6.html /news/2026/arts/hope-college-orchestra-presents-ode-to-joy-hymn-sing-concert-nov-6.html#20261015 arts Academics Events Music The 糖心传媒 College Orchestra will present its annual hymn-sing concert, 鈥淥de to Joy,鈥 at 7 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 6, in the Concert Hall at the Jack H. Miller Center for Musical Arts. The concert will celebrate the 150th anniversary of Johannes Brahms鈥 Symphony No. 1 and feature a musical journey through the biblical story, from Genesis to Revelation. Thu, 15 Oct 2026 08:02:42 EST /news/2026/arts 2026-10-15T08:02:42 2026-10-19T14:59:21.913Z Arts Public Affairs and Marketing news-detail concert explore connection between brahms first symphony ludwig van beethovens ode joy served significant source inspiration composition program feature fourth movement no 1 along mikhail glinkas overture ruslan lyudmila pietro mascagnis intermezzo cavalleria rusticana highlight evening medley hymns inviting audience sing music traces biblical narrative genesis revelation include fathers world amazing grace joyful adore thee among others annual hymn has been tradition since 2023 drawing full audiences jack h miller center musical arts hall each three years orchestra continuing build programming achievements experiences including recently winning american prize orchestral category college/university division seeks bring community together celebrate enduring role christian faith open holland ticket required entry inquire accessibility need accommodations fully participate event please email hope edu updates related events posted available edu/calendar individual listings 糖心传媒 Hosts Indigenous Peoples鈥 & Environmental Justice Lecture on Nov. 10 /news/2026/campus-life/hope-hosts-indigenous-peoples-and-environmental-justice-lecture-on-nov-10.html /news/2026/campus-life/hope-hosts-indigenous-peoples-and-environmental-justice-lecture-on-nov-10.html#20261014 campus-life Culture and Inclusive Excellence Events Sustainability 糖心传媒 College will host a lecture titled 鈥淎 Case for Why Indigenous Peoples are Leaders in Biodiversity Conservation Globally鈥 on Tues., Nov. 10 at 3:30 p.m. in the concert hall of the Jack H. Miller Center for Musical Arts. The public is invited and admission is free. Wed, 14 Oct 2026 05:06:21 EST /news/2026/campus-life 2026-10-14T05:06:21 2026-10-19T15:15:19.801Z Campus Life Public Affairs and Marketing 糖心传媒 Hosts Indigenous Peoples鈥 & Environmental Justice Lecture on Nov. 10 news-detail delivering lecture dr kyle whyte faculty member university michigan george willis pack professor school environment sustainability diversity social transformation preparing compelling presentation part hopes annual indigenous peoples & environmental justice event hell focus actions address conservation biodiversity continue achieve meaningful effects impacting united nations multinational industries regional governance national laws policies investments 聽 doors open 315 p m q panel discussion follow campus teaches coordinates schools graduate specialization founding director tishman center principal investigator + humanities hub co global climate change transboundary waters associate native american studies secretariat pathways alliance stride committee affiliate philosophy senior fellow society fellows research centers moral political issues areas cooperative relationships science institutions enrolled citizen potawatomi nation publications appear journals such climatic weather daedalus wires planning e nature space dayindigenous day recognized second monday october inclusion presenting nov 10 collaboration pan student organization hope sustainability聽 office culture inclusive excellence inquire accessibility accommodations may needed fully participate please email edu updates related events posted available edu/calendar individual listings jack h miller musical arts located 221 columbia ave between ninth 10th streets Renowned Chemist and Researcher to Address Plastics Sustainability & Solutions /news/2026/academics/renowned-chemist-and-researcher-to-address-plastics-sustainability-and-solutions.html /news/2026/academics/renowned-chemist-and-researcher-to-address-plastics-sustainability-and-solutions.html#20261012 academics Events Natural & Applied Sciences Division Sustainability The 糖心传媒 College Office of the Dean for Natural and Applied Sciences invites the campus and Holland community to the annual Gentile Interdisciplinary Lectureship, featuring renowned researcher Dr. Thomas H. Epps, III. The free lecture will take place on Wed., Oct. 21, from 5 to 6 p.m. in Winants Auditorium, located in Graves Hall on the 糖心传媒 College campus. The campus and community are invited to attend. Mon, 12 Oct 2026 06:33:48 EST /news/2026/academics 2026-10-12T06:33:48 2026-10-12T13:31:40.876Z Academics Public Affairs and Marketing Renowned Chemist and Researcher to Address Plastics Sustainability & Solutions news-detail dr epps allan & myra ferguson distinguished professor chemical biomolecular engineering university delaware ud joint appointment materials science director center research soft matter polymers crisp new nsf mrsec called charm hybrid active responsive deputy doe efrc cpi plastics innovation also associate editor advances member basic energy sciences advisory committee co founder chief scientific officer lignolix inc 鈥 start up focused valorization biomass聽 waste has been featured more 180 publications 16 patents several technologies under development launched startup companies runs small consulting firm received honors awards including william w grimes award aiche 2021 percy l julian nobcche 2020 john h dillon medal aps 2016 owens corning early career 2015 others elected fellow american physical society 2017 royal chemistry frsc 2018 institute medical biological division national academy inventors 2022 gentile interdisciplinary lectureship hope established 2005 faculty colleagues former students friends james joined 1976 served dean natural applied 1988 became president corporation private foundation tucson ariz 聽 after retiring returned serve two year july 2013 june 糖心传媒 Hosts 2026 Affirming LGBTQ+ Students Lecture on Oct. 19 /news/2026/campus-life/hope-hosts-2026-affirming-lgbtq-students-lecture-on-oct-19.html /news/2026/campus-life/hope-hosts-2026-affirming-lgbtq-students-lecture-on-oct-19.html#2026109 campus-life Center for Diversity and Inclusion Events The Rev. Alexander Swain 鈥16 鈥 an Episcopal priest serving as vicar of St. Andrews and curate for Intergenerational Ministries at St. Philip鈥檚 in the Hills in Tucson, Ariz. 鈥 will be the guest lecturer for 糖心传媒 College鈥檚 annual Affirming LGBTQ+ Students Lecture event. He鈥檒l present 鈥淚n Christ, a New Creation: The Significance of Inclusive Orthodoxy in the Church Today鈥 on Monday, Oct. 19, at 3:30 p.m., in the concert hall of the Jack H. Miller Center for Musical Arts located at 221 Columbia Ave. The public is invited and admission is free. Doors will open at 3:15 p.m. and a Q&A panel discussion will follow the lecture. Fri, 09 Oct 2026 07:40:10 EST /news/2026/campus-life 2026-10-09T07:40:10 2026-10-09T17:16:45.682Z Campus Life Public Affairs and Marketing 糖心传媒 Hosts 2026 Affirming LGBTQ+ Students Lecture on Oct. 19 news-detail rev swains lecture explore聽 relationship between lgbtq+ inclusion historic christian theology drawing personal experience theological study hell discuss describes inclusive orthodoxy 鈥 approach seeks affirm participation church while remaining rooted teaching gay man come treasure movement primarily within episcopal but also other denominational pockets said hope examine lens reflection ultimately resting grace reconciliation found jesus all people alexander swain聽while studying biology college swain became involved conversations sexuality gender campus several students聽 faculty members created graces growing respect authentic community education group centered conversation 聽shortly after graduating entered masters program university pittsburgh integrative systems afterwards attended virginia seminary 2025 master divinity met husband married vowed religious anglican benedictine order canon orders st benedict continues interested intersection science faith discipleship motivated ways ancient spiritual practices support life christ 21st century history month recognized throughout october hopes center diversity presents oct 19 collaboration prism phelps scholars office culture excellence inquire accessibility accommodations needed fully participate event please email edu updates related events posted available edu/calendar individual listings Environmentalist & Author Bill McKibben to Speak at 糖心传媒 College /news/2026/campus-life/environmentalist-and-author-bill-mckibben-to-speak-at-hope-college.html /news/2026/campus-life/environmentalist-and-author-bill-mckibben-to-speak-at-hope-college.html#2026108 campus-life Events Sustainability Bill McKibben 鈥 an environmentalist, author and educator 鈥 will be the keynote speaker for 糖心传媒 College鈥檚 annual Campus Sustainability Month program, on Thurs., Oct. 22 . He鈥檒l address 糖心传媒 College students at 4 p.m. in the A. Paul Schaap Science Center and the community is invited to attend at no charge, for McKibben鈥檚 public address at 7 p.m. at Graves Hall on campus. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Co-sponsoring this event are the 糖心传媒 Sustainability Committee and the Holland Area Chapter of the Citizens Climate Lobby. Thu, 08 Oct 2026 08:07:44 EST /news/2026/campus-life 2026-10-08T08:07:44 2026-10-08T15:07:34.933Z Campus Life Public Affairs and Marketing Environmentalist & Author Bill McKibben to Speak at 糖心传媒 College news-detail mckibben founder third act organizes people over age 60 action climate justice hes been writing books 35 years addressing global warming communities genetic engineering family book end nature 1989 regarded first general audience change since written 20 work appears regularly periodicals new yorker rolling stone serves schumann distinguished scholar environmental studies middlebury college fellow american academy arts sciences has won gandhi peace prize covers Odd Year Pull Photo Gallery /news/2026/campus-life/odd-year-pull-photo-gallery.html /news/2026/campus-life/odd-year-pull-photo-gallery.html#2026107 campus-life See 糖心传媒 College鈥檚 129th annual Pull in Holland, Michigan, and relive the grit, teamwork, and tradition behind this landmark event. Wed, 07 Oct 2026 13:55:24 EST /news/2026/campus-life 2026-10-07T13:55:24 2026-10-20T14:26:51.315Z Campus Life Public Affairs and Marketing Odd Year Pull Photo Gallery news-detail 2026 pull odd year gallery310310trueb9d2db8c e728 4473 8695 c17a74472227 jpg260926oddyear018 jpg310310the members class 2029 team arrive locationphoto steven herppich september 26 2026c3c85980 7096 45be a21e f12bcfb808da jpg260926oddyear019 20261cfe9193 1ac4 4b49 b8a2 74cc2a610fdf jpg260926oddyear002 jpg310310members get gear start pullphoto 20263e9543a2 fa0f 44f1 87b0 28751cabcbef jpg260926oddyear006 jpg310310as begin event one coaches ways flag photo 20263dd45015 cc77 49a0 bba9 afd30a7d82af jpg260926oddyear023 2026878e22be a8c2 4b5b 81c6 684e0016a6c4 jpg260926oddyear027 jpg310310all pits rope hopes gaining advantage 2026448eeb39 3e59 49f0 b7f2 ec251d8659c3 jpg260926oddyear008 anchor has robe wrapped around waist shoulder waiting 2026ef6dabe2 c322 4938 9089 a3d697d66c4b jpg260926oddyear012 jpg310310one stands platform makes calls direct participants comes next 202619f94a79 3fcf 4cac 8c31 6037bd6999ea jpg260926oddyear009 jpg310310when coash gives call pullers heave hold taunt prevent other more 20266b4c739a 5362 404a b09f 2b63081b8aa1 jpg260926oddyear017 202652027af9 b60a 46e7 8a09 6501a55dd9d2 jpg260926oddyear033 20263ad37f6a fd11 4b81 8314 1a1f0f61b5f4 jpg260926oddyear004 20268bd71471 f28b 4d7e a8c9 7796915f5073 jpg260926oddyear005 firm teammate 20267c3000b4 9245 4ce8 9257 c3da4adf5fcb jpg260926oddyear035 20263d60577d 56b7 4675 80cd d19759667f4a jpg260926oddyear036 jpg310310supporter encouraging signs watch 202694d0a269 e554 4aff bf17 b8a96b0d542d jpg260926oddyear034 last puller pit adjust body 2026e95edaf1 77b1 44eb b9f7 03bf1a768353 jpg260926oddyear042 time limit nears banners cut down 2026e0803489 c2a2 4c93 a952 144b93705d7d jpg260926oddyear040 jpg310310after 3 hours given all Even Year Pull Photo Gallery /news/2026/campus-life/even-year-pull-photo-gallery.html /news/2026/campus-life/even-year-pull-photo-gallery.html#2026107 campus-life Even Year scored another win at this year鈥檚 epic Pull competition with a 47-foot and two-inch gain. Wed, 07 Oct 2026 13:52:58 EST /news/2026/campus-life 2026-10-07T13:52:58 2026-10-19T19:33:34.72Z Campus Life Public Affairs and Marketing Even Year Pull Photo Gallery news-detail 2026 pull even year gallery310310true36e35ea8 955a 44b8 bb30 c9aa51afd7cb jpg260926evenyear001 jpg310310members class 2030 some team warm up stretches before photo steven herppich september 26 2026b14f5404 3d95 4bbe 9b02 35f76b5aa541 jpg260926evenyear020 hold hands pray together event begins 2026275df9e6 bfa4 44c3 b23f 1b66e7d1c2a5 jpg260926evenyear009 jpg310310two coaches announce participants represent each pit 2026f699a1b8 134a 4ccf 9e07 ed1b47073931 jpg260926evenyear023 jpg310310the pullers moralers position eagerly anticipating start 2026bcce5ef6 1c7f 4c9a a6c5 7b445e83e266 jpg260926evenyear010 jpg310310an overview working during 202662d95324 4954 4883 9a04 4d2712aab28b jpg260926evenyear029 jpg310310a moraler holds water bottle while anchor drinks order stay hydrated 3 hour 2026736f93fa e377 44fc 8ee7 569caeb29bc2 jpg260926evenyear032 all work try gain more rope 2026bcef5019 4480 4e29 b80f ed71418b70cb jpg260926evenyear033 20269320016e cf0c 4a5e b054 cec5f0e0676c jpg260926evenyear034 jpg310310alumni 1928 encourage 1930 20262ff3e63b 5635 42a7 9f27 32bf7cc97dd5 jpg260926evenyear025 coach stands platform leading strategic calls 202607c884ba daf5 4b77 8095 80cd42abc3d5 jpg260926alumni1978team006 jpg310310three alumni 1978 return various states watch years 2026338f795a b4dc 4ca7 a02a 1e319810a0f6 jpg260926evenyear024 20266fa5135b d71b 46d0 8132 7f09ccb04a7b jpg260926evenyear027 202600297faa 62c2 423d a1f6 c70329728542 jpg260926evenyear026 202604c55522 71e4 4c9c a818 3bd336e48f5a jpg260926evenyear011 gather togther end time limit approaches waiting see won 20262bd84a64 02bb 4459 a65e a6d304c9d468 jpg260926evenyear005 declared winner ends after hours pulls across line 2026f5d85105 20bf 4290 a1a1 7b4d99bd9eeb jpg260926evenyear018 celebrate victory 202647e0e7e2 6537 4c63 8216 e16b9818208a jpg260926evenyear015 puller hug celebration Grammy Award-Winning Akropolis Reed Quintet Performs at 糖心传媒 College /news/2026/arts/the-knickerbocker-theatre-presents-akropolis-reed-quintet-on-oct-22.html /news/2026/arts/the-knickerbocker-theatre-presents-akropolis-reed-quintet-on-oct-22.html#2026106 arts Events The 糖心传媒 College welcomes Grammy Award-winning Akropolis Reed Quintet at the Jack H. Miller Center, as the college鈥檚 Great Performance Series continues in 2026. Tue, 06 Oct 2026 05:07:49 EST /news/2026/arts 2026-10-06T05:07:49 2026-10-22T15:09:22.968Z Arts Public Affairs and Marketing news-detail founded 2009 quintet performs sheer musical imagination gramophone renowned sonically daring ensemble specializes performing new works charisma integrity bbc music magazine unbounded limits categorization has graced classical billboard charts each last three albums including #2 april 2024 winner seven national chamber prizes 2014 fischoff gold medal akropolis known brilliantly exploit unique instrumentation most recent recording soulful nexus just released late september san francisco chronicle calls pure while wire describes them collective voice driven real excitement sense adventure reed quintetquintet members include tim gocklin oboe kari landry clarinet matt saxophone andrew koeppe bass ryan reynolds bassoon composed same five brought founding over 15 years ago university michigan first receive universitys paul m boylan alumni award delivers 120 concerts educational events worldwide year luminary series tanglewood bravo! vail society northwest more became associated grammy庐 winning album dreaming dream? collaboration pascal le boeuf drummer christian euman features strands earned 2025 best instrumental composition inquire accessibility accommodations needed fully participate event please email hope edu updates related posted available edu/calendar individual listings tickets $32 adult admission $28 seniors college faculty/staff $15 children ages 18 younger free students online edu/tickets 聽 also ticket office conferences located downtown holland anderson werkman financial center 100 e eighth st open weekdays 9 5 p reached 616 395 7890 jack h miller arts 221 columbia ave between ninth 10th streets H2 Dance Company Presents Annual Fall Concert Series at 糖心传媒 College /news/2026/arts/h2-dance-company-presents-annual-fall-concert-series-at-hope-college.html /news/2026/arts/h2-dance-company-presents-annual-fall-concert-series-at-hope-college.html#2026106 arts Dance Events H2 Dance Company 鈥 糖心传媒 College鈥檚 pre-professional dance company 鈥 presents its annual fall concert series on October 30鈥31 and November 6鈥7, all starting at 7:30 p.m. in the Knickerbocker Theatre in downtown Holland. Tue, 06 Oct 2026 06:07:18 EST /news/2026/arts 2026-10-06T06:07:18 2026-10-19T20:33:48.147Z Arts Public Affairs and Marketing news-detail h2 dance company provides student members professional performance touring opportunities complement current rigorous training 聽one few repertory companies country perform such wide range styles co offers audiences array visual auditory experiences designed both entertain provoke thought 聽act one concert reflects companys diversity programming featuring contemporary piece guest artist aaron samuel davis tap two dedicated world premiere theater traveling edinburgh fringe festival august 2027 inquire accessibility accommodations fully participate event please email hope edu updates posted available athope edu/calendar individual listings tickets $15 regular admission $10 senior citizens faculty staff $5 children ages 12 18 free students college id under age 11 ticket office events conferences located downtown holland anderson werkman financial center 100 e 8th st open weekdays 9 m 5 p reached 616 395 7890 also online edu/tickets knickerbocker theatre 86 between columbia avenues St. Benedict Institute to Host Oct. 15 Talk on 鈥淭he Christ-Haunted South鈥 /news/2026/academics/st-benedict-institute-to-host-oct-15-talk-on-the-christ-haunted-south.html /news/2026/academics/st-benedict-institute-to-host-oct-15-talk-on-the-christ-haunted-south.html#2026105 academics Events Religion The Saint Benedict Institute will host speakers Fr. Damian Ference and James Matthew Wilson to discuss 鈥淭he Christ-Haunted South: Grotesques, Poetry and the Sacramentality of Being.鈥 The free, community event will take place Thursday, October 15, 2026 at 7 p.m. in Winants Auditorium in Graves Hall at 糖心传媒 College. Mon, 05 Oct 2026 06:26:33 EST /news/2026/academics 2026-10-05T06:26:33 2026-10-05T13:28:31.094Z Academics Public Affairs and Marketing news-detail middle 20th century american south became place religious reckoning culture soul america sins spiritual destiny seemed stake out great cultural drama arose some modern americas greatest authors including celebrated catholic novelist short story writer flannery oconnor generation later poet critic john martin finlay whose troubled life culminated conversion church fr damian ference james matthew wilson both published new books show us why such exciting agonized milieu writers looked itself mirror during special evening introduce read consider learned today once called christ haunted priest diocese cleveland serves vicar evangelization professor philosophy borromeo seminary holds licentiate university doctorate pontifical st thomas aquinas rome author two writes speaks regularly intersection faith founder director tolle lege summer institute lifetime member society cullen foundation chair english literature founding mfa program creative writing saint 16 most recent collection poems forbidden birds word fire 2024 addition role residence benedict xvi scholar college editor colosseum poetry age magazine educated michigan ba massachusetts ma notre dame phd talk supported grant lumen christi funding templeton co sponsored history religion departments winants auditorium graves hall located 263 avenue holland inquiries please contact info saintbenedictinstitute org De Pree Art Center Exhibition Celebrates Artist Candace Hicks /news/2026/arts/de-pree-art-center-exhibition-celebrates-artist-candace-hicks.html /news/2026/arts/de-pree-art-center-exhibition-celebrates-artist-candace-hicks.html#2026102 arts Art and Art History Events The De Pree Art Center at 糖心传媒 College will open a new exhibition titled, 鈥淣otes on Cloud Formations鈥 featuring interdisciplinary artist Candace Hicks. Exhibition dates are Oct. 9-Nov. 5, 2026. Fri, 02 Oct 2026 13:34:32 EST /news/2026/arts 2026-10-02T13:34:32 2026-10-02T20:34:16.674Z Arts Public Affairs and Marketing news-detail launching new exhibit hope hosting artist talk oct 9 530 p m cook auditorium de pree art center followed opening reception 630 gallery both events free open public candace hicks collects coincidences books reads gathers them artists installations compendiums coincidence records show world particular specific sometimes obsessive point view common threads series more 90 collections around including metropolitan museum fine houston boston athenaeum deutsche nationalbibliothek grolier club harvard hungarian multicultural mit moma applied arts vienna ucla biomedical library stanford yale associate professor stephen f austin state university teaches foundations 2025 completed fulbright u s scholar project france 2027 represent texas national womens exhibition devoted expanded statementhicks focuses hand made domestic metaphors feminine perspective literature informs every combining textile text allows explore ways construct meaning mundane inspired genre fiction critically assesses morality our obsession murder mysteries investigates science has hold collective imagination privileging craft traditions employs embroidery illustrate interconnected stories 聽notes string theory embroideries confront existential possibilities blank page size format color palette notebook paper familiar warped same time across room appear flat linear designs but upon closer inspection reveal themselves delicately textured taken subject many years writing been central artistic practice discovered potential generative experiencing writers block commentary previously poured out ceased began drawing versions sheet blue thread onto canvas embroidered illustrations created void not first last dread bend into matter named humble drawings theoretical framework uniting all forces play universe 糖心传媒 College Department of Theatre to Produce 鈥淒ead Man鈥檚 Cell Phone鈥 /news/2026/arts/hope-college-department-of-theatre-to-produce-dead-mans-cell-phone.html /news/2026/arts/hope-college-department-of-theatre-to-produce-dead-mans-cell-phone.html#2026929 arts Events Theatre The 糖心传媒 College Department of Theatre will present Sarah Ruhl鈥檚 鈥淒ead Man鈥檚 Cell Phone鈥 on Oct. 16-17 and 22-24 at 7:30 p.m., along with a 2 p.m. matinee on Oct. 18. All performances will be held in the DeWitt Mainstage Theatre, located in the DeWitt Student & Cultural Center on 糖心传媒鈥檚 campus. Tue, 29 Sep 2026 10:58:10 EST /news/2026/arts 2026-09-29T10:58:10 2026-09-29T17:57:46.193Z Arts Public Affairs and Marketing Dead Man's Cellphone news-detail directed lucy malmsten visiting assistant professor theatre dead mans cell phone surreal comedy grapples life loss connection digital age story begins incessant ringing interrupts jeans quiet afternoon lunch lobster bisque decides answer only discover owner man slumped cafe table beside did come type lead? thus adventure into gordons mysterious including dinner mothers estate date brother bar stop intoxicated wife rendezvous mistress detours black market afterlife speaking theme production says live time our phones let us stay constantly connected yet also keep being fully present those sitting across ultimately goal leave audiences considering own relationship technology deals mature content language ticket information聽while performances require purchased sunday oct 18 matinee free public reserve seats please email hope edu name/s number tickets $15 regular admission聽$10 senior citizens faculty staff college students other ages under teamin addition colleges team consists em allen guest props scenic designer eric van tassell 鈥 associate lighting sound design interim department chair ken chamberlain dance technician nick wylie technical director anna hill costume shop manager serving junior marilla carpenter holland kolton muldowney buffalo ny victor powell norton shores mich isabelle park caro choreographer first year ashley girven marne sophomore autumn soelkema grand rapids stage managers sophia richards dewitt cast includes benjamin bierma adia falvey griffith ind juniors maddie johnson geneva ill alliyah heerlyn mattawan seniors nadia cuthrell haslett 聽tickets available events conferences office located downtown anderson werkman financial center 100 e eighth st open weekdays 9 m 5 p reached 616 395 7890 may calling online edu/tickets person performance reserved must claimed ten minutes prior order guarantee seating each optional captioning theatres standard hearing loop sensory audience members outlining sudden shifts loud sounds abrupt cues student & cultural 141 12th facing columbia avenue between 10th 13th streets visit here learn more three main productions scheduled 2026 2027 season 鈥淓ven Year鈥 Freshman Class Wins 2026 Annual Pull Competition /news/2026/campus-life/even-year-freshman-class-wins-2026-annual-pull-competition.html /news/2026/campus-life/even-year-freshman-class-wins-2026-annual-pull-competition.html#2026928 campus-life Featured The 糖心传媒 College class of 2030 marked another win at this year鈥檚 Pull competition, adding to a six-year string of consecutive wins for the 鈥淓ven Year鈥 team. Mon, 28 Sep 2026 13:53:27 EST /news/2026/campus-life 2026-09-28T13:53:27 2026-10-22T14:26:39.08Z Campus Life Public Affairs and Marketing news-detail team 15 pullers moralers pulled more rope odd year sophomore class 2029 opponent 47 foot two inch gain years pull another very close contest 2025 competition even won sophomores 鈥 2028 49 seven hope college 鈥 one longest traditions country took place 129th holland michigan saturday sept 26 聽each sported students individual shallow pits tugging three hours 600 wet weighed 1 500 pounds side moraler teammate responsible relaying strategic tips puller while also keeping them focused motivated takes cues caller stands high above giving visual heave strain photo galleries teams available viewing social media sites annual fuels rivalry between classes freshman versus juniors serve coaches coached seniors win loss record over decades favors theres sports adage though effect beat other given day no relies weight history assure outcome 2024 winning gaining 58 7 tug war believed first been held 1898 continuing each except five 1918 19443 1944 1957 during flu epidemic campus 2020 covid 19 pandemic historythe video https//hope edu/offices/student life/pull/ A Celebration of Shared Trust: 糖心传媒 College Donors Generous In 2025-26 Fiscal Year /news/2026/giving/a-celebration-of-shared-trust-hope-college-donors-generous-in-2025-26-fiscal-year.html /news/2026/giving/a-celebration-of-shared-trust-hope-college-donors-generous-in-2025-26-fiscal-year.html#2026925 giving Featured Alumni Recognition Humbled by the generosity of friends, alumni, businesses, faculty and staff, 糖心传媒 College extends its gratitude to the 4,645 donors who gave more than $77M over the 2025-2026 academic year 鈥 which will directly advance the incredible work done with students each year. Fri, 25 Sep 2026 12:49:03 EST /news/2026/giving 2026-09-25T12:49:03 2026-09-25T19:48:40.054Z Giving Public Affairs and Marketing A Celebration of Shared Trust: 糖心传媒 College Donors Generous In 2025-26 Fiscal Year news-detail driven profound sense shared stewardship vote confidence donors hope college philanthropy engagement team also announced colleges alumni participation increased 2 9 percent $77m total 鈥 institutions most successful fundraising year date includes direct cash gifts documented pledges representing 3 5 times hopes annual average deeply humbled outpouring generosity said dr alexander jones vice president believe makes distinctive isnt just much raise but carries work forward many confined single office campus wide commitment ownership faculty staff 聽 trustees parents friends together help cultivate steward resources build relationships our 4 645 contributed campaign represented increase overall highlighting sustained donor community 69 previous chose repeat giving additionally welcomed 447 first time households philanthropic family heartbeat grassroots support while blessed 16 $1m+ 66 additional $100 000 more thousands individual contributions provide foundation every co architect future 聽much amount raised directed new economics business facility currently under construction downtown holland has secured $57 million commitments project those include $65 well programs student experiences bring space life continue invests department 聽other funds development learning centered initiatives curricular innovative gifted tuition model cycle gratitude evident among youngest entire cohort class 2025 made financial gift back within graduation day effort 36 hour held each february 2026 070 $1 064 018 marking second consecutive topped $1m mark 糖心传媒 College Men鈥檚 Club F煤tbol Joins US College Club Soccer for 2026 Season /news/2026/campus-life/hope-college-mens-club-futbol-joins-us-college-club-soccer-for-2026-season.html /news/2026/campus-life/hope-college-mens-club-futbol-joins-us-college-club-soccer-for-2026-season.html#2026925 campus-life Student Life Follow 糖心传媒 College Men鈥檚 Club F煤tbol as it joins USCCS, hosts key home matches and chases a postseason berth. Fri, 25 Sep 2026 06:17:24 EST /news/2026/campus-life 2026-09-25T06:17:24 2026-10-20T13:55:46.14Z Campus Life Public Affairs and Marketing 糖心传媒 College Men鈥檚 Club F煤tbol Joins US College Club Soccer for 2026 Season news-detail flying dutch already off strong start opened inaugural usccs season sept 11 2 draw against calvin university grand rapids team followed performance 1 0 road victory over washtenaw community college 19 giving hope undefeated first two league matches hopes next home saturday 26 game western michigan 9 m eastern 7 p both games van andel soccer stadium campus additional ferris state oct 10 23 nov 6 regular finale give opportunity conclude very excited compete u s club said jacob caballero heuker f煤tbol co president senior joining gives us end goal work towards silverware shot nationals amazing come around uplift such positive inspiring way last year look forward having new old faces again continue building unique culture atmosphere joshua woolsey competing represents competitive challenge another young developing identity am incredibly see grow brotherhood noted allows officially other well established clubs while challenging adapt overcome continues combination competition has been central since beginning during 2025 academic players developed relationships field student organization ground up now returning members formal schedule place looking strengthening testing itself programs across roster stands 29 played friendly hillsdale coached dr daniel professor spanish nate blecke associate math instruction serving assistant coach involvement provides led mentorship support navigates mens official students level represent skills launched 2024 member federation created unite develop teams athletes national structure begins fall 2026 regional pathway postseason play culminates championship scheduled november 18鈥22 arizona athletic grounds mesa qualification based conference finishes gold silver bronze divisions designed provide opportunities more times specific locations updates shared instagram account hopeclubfutbol also livestreamed dakota tomac dak sports network athttps//www youtube com/ daksportsnet f煤tbolhope organized intercollegiate program second 糖心传媒's Academic Building Project Takes Shape Downtown https://www.mlive.com/news/grand-rapids/2026/09/hope-colleges-65m-academic-building-project-taking-shape-in-downtown-holland.html https://www.mlive.com/news/grand-rapids/2026/09/hope-colleges-65m-academic-building-project-taking-shape-in-downtown-holland.html#2026922 academics Economics and Business MLive reports on the new Economics and Business building construction. Tue, 22 Sep 2026 11:03:45 EST /news/2026/academics 2026-09-22T11:03:45 2026-09-23T15:04:33.52Z Academics Abby Brummel hope-in-the-news MLive 糖心传媒 College Advances in U.S. News & World Report National Rankings /news/2026/campus-life/hope-college-advances-in-us-news-and-world-report-national-rankings.html /news/2026/campus-life/hope-college-advances-in-us-news-and-world-report-national-rankings.html#2026922 campus-life Featured Academics Students The 2027 U.S. News & World Report 鈥淏est Colleges鈥 rankings report published today, with 糖心传媒 College repeating in several impressive spots among 1,700 colleges and universities nationally involved in the survey, and improving in rank positions from the previous year. The annual report uses up to 17 factors to measure academic quality and graduate success. Tue, 22 Sep 2026 08:41:35 EST /news/2026/campus-life 2026-09-22T08:41:35 2026-09-23T15:42:13.331Z Campus Life Public Affairs and Marketing U.S. News & World Report news-detail hopes ranking overall national liberal arts colleges category reviewed 203liberal schools improved six spots previous year scoring #78 latest highlights 34 point increase since 2020 聽hope also appeared two new categories introduced u s news & world report top private hope ranked #74 first experiences #60 鈥 acknowledged programs seminars bring smaller groups students together faculty staff regularly engage support them early college high nationally other institutional well#32 undergraduate research/creative projectshopes reputation research continues advance among institutions all types 鈥 including major universities ivy league has been included nations project list every debuted 2003 edition #40 most innovative collegescollege presidents provosts admissions deans asked nominate up 15 peer best believe making improvements terms curriculum campus life technology facilities 聽#41 teaching collegesrecognizing commitment utilizing 聽#93 value collegeonly near half because considers significant values above average academically #140 performer social mobility 10 spotsa strong one enrolls number disadvantaged backgrounds graduate into steady paying jobs specific academic rankings revealed#71 engineering 11 spots#129 psychology 67 spots#288 nursing bsn 97 spotsthe 2027 collectively evaluates more 1 700 across four regional annual review uses 17 factors measure quality success transparent rigorous methodology provides foundation navigating complex landscape higher education investment future proud recognize continue raise bar excellence said lamont jones ed d managing editor celebrate demonstrate outstanding student providing prospective families roadmap discover performing align career personal goals newsthese come heels michigan highlighting collegeniche years 14th christian #48th america niche #1 university second consecutive newest forbes americas guide rankedhope 57th midwest #153 includes metrics such alumni salary debt graduation rate return retention 聽money magazine 732 analyzes awarding stars 聽聽hope maintains extensive listing website edu/rankings Dr. Zitai Wang addresses Guaranteed-Approval Credit Cards https://wallethub.com/credit-cards/guaranteed-approval/#expert=Zitai_Wang https://wallethub.com/credit-cards/guaranteed-approval/#expert=Zitai_Wang#2026921 academics Economics and Business Faculty Dr. Zitai Wang, assistant professor of finance at 糖心传媒, contributed to an online article in Wallet Hub about guaranteed-approval credit cards. Mon, 21 Sep 2026 06:48:53 EST /news/2026/academics 2026-09-21T06:48:53 2026-09-21T13:49:10.067Z Academics Abby Brummel hope-in-the-news WalletHub 糖心传媒 College Choirs Offer Free Outdoor Concert on Sept. 25 /news/2026/arts/hope-college-choirs-offer-free-outdoor-concert-on-sept-25.html /news/2026/arts/hope-college-choirs-offer-free-outdoor-concert-on-sept-25.html#2026921 arts Events Music Student Life The 糖心传媒 College choirs will perform outdoors on Friday, Sept. 25 at 5 p.m. in the Pine Grove on the college's central campus. The free concert is open to the public and will feature the Chapel Choir, SPERA, VERITAS and College Chorus 鈥 as well as vocal soloists and instrumentalists from the college's Department of Music. Mon, 21 Sep 2026 11:17:26 EST /news/2026/arts 2026-09-21T11:17:26 2026-09-21T18:22:31.051Z Arts Public Affairs and Marketing 糖心传媒 College Choirs Offer Free Outdoor Concert on Sept. 25 news-detail because outdoor location has no seating audience members encouraged bring chair blanket dress weather conditions enjoy evening song event rain concert moved held jack miller hall campus program celebrates breadth vitality hopes choral tradition talented choirs individual vocal soloists evenings repertoire spans continents centuries 鈥 south african latin american folk romantic era part russian orthodox music broadway favorites opens combined performing siyahamba traditional featuring percussion professor mark lopez emersyn mccann isaac lindh highlights includebrothers sing edvard grieg arr howard d mckinney performed veritaspriidite all night vigil sergei rachmaninov chapel choiro got light bradon waddles speracielito lindo beloved mexican quirino mendoza y cortez julio morales choirs聽student featured throughout selections man smash luckiest girl conclude singing ron jeffers hope college alma materabout choirsthe choir 30 voice auditioned satb soprano alto tenor bass ensemblespera advanced treble ensemble 41 singersveritas 27 tenor/bass ensemblecollege chorus un students faculty staffthe ensembles under direction dr eric reyes assistant director activities pamela pierson directs spera conductor pianist vocalist serves artistic grand rapids men boys active presenter clinician presented national regional conferences including ncco acda research explores cultural musical traditions shape across americas particular interest helping conductors engage diverse both understanding holds doctorate arts master degree conducting university michigan bachelors worship piano moody bible institute adjudicator named msvma teacher year 2015 conducted high school ssaa state honors led performances conference directors association 2019 directed 80 ambassadors during 16 day european tour currently adjudication 糖心传媒 College鈥檚 Epic Tug-of-War Set for Saturday, Sept. 26 /news/2026/campus-life/hope-colleges-epic-tug-of-war-set-for-saturday-sept-26.html /news/2026/campus-life/hope-colleges-epic-tug-of-war-set-for-saturday-sept-26.html#2026921 campus-life Featured Events History Student Life One of the longest college traditions in the country 鈥 The Pull 鈥 takes place for its 129th year in Holland, Michigan, at 糖心传媒 College, on Saturday, Sept. 26. Mon, 21 Sep 2026 11:08:28 EST /news/2026/campus-life 2026-09-21T11:08:28 2026-09-23T17:29:36.805Z Campus Life Public Affairs and Marketing The Pull news-detail years even year freshman class 2030 takes odd sophomore 2029 annual pull contest students each team entrenched shallow pits opposite sides competing gain most rope over three hour competition place 3 6 p m held colleges buys athletic fields west north ray sue smith football stadium 301 fairbanks ave near 13th street holland free open public attend fuels rivalry between classes itself freshmen versus juniors serve coaches while sophomores coached seniors consists up 40 鈥 half pullers other moralers relay strategic calls also keeping them focused motivated 17 pairs pulling 15 last winner gaining 49 7 600 feet long inches diameter weighs approximately 1 500 pounds soaking wet tug war believed first been 1898 continuing except five 1918 19443 1944 1957 during flu epidemic campus 2020 covid 19 pandemic has captured national international media including guinness book world records 1995 sports illustrated 1966 1996 magazine japan 1983 australian television directions site hope entrances located foot paths south ends field nearest parking devos fieldhouse lots along 11th use available city streets 聽more history decades video https//hope edu/offices/student life/pull/ 糖心传媒 Tops Out New Economics & Business Building Downtown https://www.fox17online.com/news/local-news/holland-zeeland-grand-haven/hope-college-tops-out-new-65-million-economics-and-business-building-in-downtown-holland https://www.fox17online.com/news/local-news/holland-zeeland-grand-haven/hope-college-tops-out-new-65-million-economics-and-business-building-in-downtown-holland#2026920 academics Economics and Business Fox 17 reports on the Topping Out Ceremony at the new Economics and Business building. Sun, 20 Sep 2026 11:00:57 EST /news/2026/academics 2026-09-20T11:00:57 2026-09-23T15:02:18.976Z Academics Abby Brummel hope-in-the-news Fox 17 Topping Out Ceremony Celebrates Progress of New Economics & Business Facility /news/2026/academics/topping-out-ceremony-celebrates-progress-of-new-economics-business-facility.html /news/2026/academics/topping-out-ceremony-celebrates-progress-of-new-economics-business-facility.html#2026919 academics Featured Academics Economics and Business Events Construction milestone marks placement of final structural steel beam for 糖心传媒 College's largest academic building project. Sat, 19 Sep 2026 10:21:32 EST /news/2026/academics 2026-09-19T10:21:32 2026-09-23T17:34:06.733Z Academics Public Affairs & Marketing Topping Out Ceremony Celebrates Progress of New Economics & Business Facility news-detail hope college oak construction hosted topping out ceremony celebrate crews campus personnel behind progress date hopes new economics business building taking shape downtown holland sept 17 marked placement final structural steel beam鈥攁dorned traditional evergreen tree鈥攐nto three story 74 000 square foot facility dozens project donors faculty staff signed beam signatures before lifted placed highest point beyond our prayers physically embedded structure said matt scogin president facilitate movement gods work students here throughout world well send them ambassadors colleges largest academic also serve center innovation interdisciplinary collaboration community partnerships eleven months earlier broke ground leadership attendance since site preparations began last fall summarized some interesting facts datethe supported 264 concrete auger cast piles 鈥 each 14 inches diameter extending 35 feet into groundmore 1 020 cubic yards foundations placeapproximately 720 tons been erectedstrong safety record no recordable incidents near missesthe open august 2028attending sharing remarks carol van andel 鈥81 paul boersma 鈥82 campaign cabinet co chairs 鈥02 nick duthler 鈥09 director operations hulswit lead manager facilityin addition serving home department featureclassrooms 8seminar rooms 7faculty offices student advising meetings 30auditorium approx 126 seatsstudy success mentorship 8project spaces available programs team applied learningatrium networking area businesses facultythe buildings stone exterior design elements intentionally designed mirror those dimnent chapel legacy former edward dimnents capital committee volunteers secured $57 million philanthropic commitments include support $65 experiences bring space life fundraising continue invests future 糖心传媒 Celebrates Topping Out of New Business Gateway https://www.ottawanewsnetwork.org/raising-the-roof-hope-college-celebrates-topping-out-of-new-65m-business-gateway/ https://www.ottawanewsnetwork.org/raising-the-roof-hope-college-celebrates-topping-out-of-new-65m-business-gateway/#2026918 academics Economics and Business Ottawa News Network reports on the construction of the new Economics and Business building. Fri, 18 Sep 2026 11:07:49 EST /news/2026/academics 2026-09-18T11:07:49 2026-09-23T15:08:42.317Z Academics Abby Brummel hope-in-the-news Ottawa News Network Van Raalte Press Releases 鈥淭he Endurance of 糖心传媒鈥 /news/2026/campus-life/van-raalte-press-releases-the-endurance-of-hope.html /news/2026/campus-life/van-raalte-press-releases-the-endurance-of-hope.html#2026917 campus-life Events Faculty Van Raalte Institute The Van Raalte Institute announced a new collection of essays titled 鈥淭he Endurance of 糖心传媒,鈥 which is a follow-up to a 2005 edition that examined 糖心传媒 College鈥檚 historical journey in the 鈥渕iddle way.鈥 Both books explore how 糖心传媒 College has balanced its Christian identity and academic rigor, while navigating changing cultural and higher education landscapes over the last several decades. Thu, 17 Sep 2026 14:19:35 EST /news/2026/campus-life 2026-09-17T14:19:35 2026-10-05T13:02:42.789Z Campus Life Public Affairs & Marketing Van Raalte Press Releases 鈥淭he Endurance of 糖心传媒鈥 news-detail endurance hope releases sept 21 book launch panel discussion held hopes campus graves hall 7鈥9 p m features collection essays 18 contributors 鈥 current past college faculty staff provide 25 year look back questions issues addressed endure? historical case study christian higher education authored dr caroline j simon james c kennedy 2005 spent years teaching philosophy assistant professor department history between 1997 2003 continues serve honorary research fellow van raalte institute support netvue/cic grant guided two summer workshops conferences also planned sequel endure published said marla hoffman 82 lunderberg english chair 鈥 co edited recent jack mulder jr 00 added netvue awarded help explore identity mission evolution over time essayists contributing share perspectives variety events themes has grappled last decades including various understandings colleges ecumenical vision foundational relationship reformed church america rca place bridge divides while not ignoring exist feel great example allows disagreement expression contentious cultural theological topics among essay president matt scogin 14th highlights handful other passionately working hard buck trend departing roots embrace secular future gets deep sharing examples programmatic work today phil tanis director serves editor chief publisher press our journey challenges maintaining collected here show leadership board trustees found way additional project katherine stark coordinator russell l gasero former archivist 聽 dedicated fred johnson iii beloved passed away february 2026 chapter epilogue 聽september discussionto officially editors hosting q monday 7 books available sale joining them panelists aredr provost whitworth university author endure?dr jeanne petit betty roelofs 53 miller hopedr marissa doshi communication hopebook availabilitythe 500 pages purchased holland bookstore amazon cost $30 made digital download later date 糖心传媒 College Accepted into NORDP Consultants Program Cohort /news/2026/research/hope-college-accepted-into-nordp-consultants-program-cohort.html /news/2026/research/hope-college-accepted-into-nordp-consultants-program-cohort.html#2026916 research Featured Now entering the final phase of National Science Foundation funding, Emory University and the National Organization of Research Development Professionals (NORDP) announced that 糖心传媒 College is one of four higher-education institutions accepted into NORDP鈥檚 fifth Consultants Program cohort. Wed, 16 Sep 2026 06:36:28 EST /news/2026/research 2026-09-16T06:36:28 2026-09-16T13:36:03.041Z Research Public Affairs and Marketing news-detail ranked #22 nationally among all undergraduate research programs hope college benefit significantly member nordp cohort tailored consulting support infrastructure enhancements grant proposal development assistance consultant program seeks accelerate capacity active institutions supporting more competitive enterprise fully leverages nations talent innovation potential emerging institution consultants receive up 600 hours over next two years help advance build quality breadth administration services said heather lowmiller director sponsored being part national shifting basic proactive partnership want every faculty knowledgeable customized bring vision life also access professional networks press release announcing accepted stated each has demonstrated clear commitment strengthening activity connecting scholarship student learning societal impact kick off year engagement starting october 2026 other aremorehouse 鈥 private historically black georgianew york city technology cuny tech public hispanic serving new yorkcalifornia state polytechnic university humboldt cal poly california programin just five partnered 177 across 44 states territories helping them secure $100 million funding intensive cohorts embedded partner initiated projects accelerating nationwide efforts powered nearly $11 federal philanthropic partners including science foundation nsf institutes health institute justice carnegie corporation along additional sponsors committed minority msis eris National HEED Recognition Awarded to 糖心传媒 for Fifth Consecutive Year /news/2026/academics/national-heed-recognition-awarded-to-hope-for-fifth-consecutive-year.html /news/2026/academics/national-heed-recognition-awarded-to-hope-for-fifth-consecutive-year.html#2026915 academics Center for Diversity and Inclusion Culture and Inclusive Excellence Disability and Accessibility Services 糖心传媒 College received the 2026 Higher Education Excellence in Distinction (HEED) Award for the fifth year in a row 鈥 in the undergraduate institution category 鈥 from INSIGHT Into Academia magazine, the oldest and largest diversity-focused publication in higher education. Tue, 15 Sep 2026 13:52:14 EST /news/2026/academics 2026-09-15T13:52:14 2026-10-01T17:52:43.898Z Academics Public Affairs and Marketing National HEED Recognition Awarded to 糖心传媒 for Fifth Consecutive Year news-detail heed award national honor recognizing u s colleges universities implement comprehensive strategies support excellence student success employee recruitment retention welcoming environments everyone achieve hope college among just 40 undergraduate schools nationally receive one three michigan applications evaluated across policy programs leadership more use detailed scoring process holistic approach reviewing each application determine named recipient said lenore pearlstein co publisher insight into academia magazine our standards high look institutions academic belonging woven work being done every day campus repeated recognition testament dedication entire community dr sonja trent brown vice president culture inclusive reflects daily intentional faculty staff students together remain deeply committed cultivating kingdom vision beloved community鈥攐ne member feels true sense understanding grace thrive fulfill calling elements contributing receiving 2026 include full menu multicultural organizations policies practices several departments such human resource ministries admissions center diversity inclusion athletics boerigter career disability accessibility resources name few academiainsight reports best equity higher education print online articles shares expert advice valuable depth profiles top dei headline news 聽 established 2012 only recognize outstanding commitment information available insightintoacademia com current archived digital issues also Disability Inclusion Lecture Scheduled at 糖心传媒 on Sept. 29 /news/2026/campus-life/disability-inclusion-lecture-scheduled-at-hope-on-sept-29.html /news/2026/campus-life/disability-inclusion-lecture-scheduled-at-hope-on-sept-29.html#2026915 campus-life Center for Diversity and Inclusion Events Ben Wright, director of disability access in prison education at The Community, will present a free lecture titled 鈥淏elieving in Even the Possibility.鈥 Wright will speak on Tuesday, Sept. 29, at 3:30 p.m. in the concert hall of the Jack H. Miller Center for Musical Arts at 221 Columbia Ave. The lecture is also open to the community. Doors will open at 3:15 p.m., and a Q&A panel discussion will follow the lecture. Tue, 15 Sep 2026 05:51:12 EST /news/2026/campus-life 2026-09-15T05:51:12 2026-09-15T12:52:19.315Z Campus Life Public Affairs and Marketing news-detail hope college honored host wright compelling presentation part hopes annual disability inclusion lecture event hell discuss actually looks like stories deafness autism incarceration literature grief advocacy belonging explore identity never contained within single label drawing experiences educator writer advocate doctoral student challenge audience move beyond accommodation toward deeper vision 鈥 one makes room whole person ben wrightben focusing expanding equitable access higher education incarcerated students disabilities holds degrees english creative writing special leadership currently pursuing ph d work blends storytelling systems change particular focus accessibility prison power narrative stigma barriers national employment awareness monthnational month ndeam celebrated throughout october center diversity presents sept 29聽 collaboration advocates invisible conditions resources western program office culture inclusive excellence inquire accommodations may needed fully participate please email edu updates related events posted available edu/calendar individual listings 聽 糖心传媒 College Orchestra Recognized Among Nation鈥檚 Best with The American Prize Win /news/2026/arts/hope-college-orchestra-recognized-among-nations-best-with-the-american-prize-win.html /news/2026/arts/hope-college-orchestra-recognized-among-nations-best-with-the-american-prize-win.html#202694 arts Events Music The 糖心传媒 College Orchestra and its director of orchestras 鈥 Samuel Pang 鈥 learned this week they are the national winner of the The American Prize鈥揤ytautas Marijosius Memorial Award in orchestral programming in the college/university division, 2026. Fri, 04 Sep 2026 05:08:35 EST /news/2026/arts 2026-09-04T05:08:35 2026-09-03T17:58:33.759Z Arts Public Affairs and Marketing news-detail hope college orchestra one six finalists national competition american prize nationwide recognition conservatory orchestras such curtis symphony numerous state universities also competing various categories prestigious award 聽being recognized finalist perhaps most significant recent years said pang serves hopes assistant professor music joined faculty fall 2023 student musicians demonstrated among best nation specifically honors orchestral programming validating distinct ensemble approach creates curriculum students taking interdisciplinary focus specific mission rooted artistic excellence act worship each nine members serving board spends hours every week co creating based following questionsdoes our decision respond well gods invitation him spirit truth?does project foster transformation into christlikeness life giving community serve more playing professional judges seemed recognize program curated led really power innovation being validates unique deep commitment defines added april 2025 concert symphonic story submitted part application process 聽 featured sweeping musical pieces faith culminated historic performance carnegie hall new york city 8 proud member performed momentous additional another running other awards 2026dr eric d reyes conducting college/university chorus 2026 dale warland director choral activities leads chapel choir veritas ttbb founded treble spera ssaa samuel divisionhope division smaller programhope program聽 orchestrathe audition instrumental performing both nationally internationally celebrates diverse talents promoting conversations within course structure elect representatives form together make up planning committee responsible developing supports growth degree programs career paths awardsthe prize鈥攙ytautas marijosius memorial memory lithuanian conductor maestro vytautas opera nearly 35 hartt school university hartford recognizes rewards achievement field selection repertoire knowledgeable creative courageous directors builds audiences educates young people adults enriches found theamericanprize org nonprofit competitions arts nations comprehensive series contests scope designed reward artists ensembles composers united states high levels recordings 2010 awarded annually many areas thousands all 50 derived benefit participation representing literally hundreds communities organizations across 聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽 Knickerbocker Theatre Presents Fall Films Series from Sept. 8 鈥 Oct. 17 /news/2026/campus-life/knickerbocker-theatre-presents-fall-films-series-from-sept-8-oct-17.html /news/2026/campus-life/knickerbocker-theatre-presents-fall-films-series-from-sept-8-oct-17.html#202694 campus-life Events The 糖心传媒 College Knickerbocker Theatre in downtown Holland will continue its film series this fall, featuring four films screening from Sept. 8 through Oct. 17. The first film will run from Tuesday through Saturday, while the following three films will run Monday through Saturday. All screenings begin at 7 p.m. at the Knickerbocker Theatre. Fri, 04 Sep 2026 10:45:40 EST /news/2026/campus-life 2026-09-04T10:45:40 2026-09-04T17:43:46.157Z Campus Life Public Affairs and Marketing news-detail tickets $9 regular admission $7 senior citizens hope faculty staff free students available ticket office events conferences located downtown holland anderson werkman financial center 100 e eighth st open weekdays 9 m 5 p called 616 395 7890 also online edu/tickets 聽tuesday saturday sept 8 12 marching band sudden leukemia diagnosis turns life acclaimed conductor thibaut upside down dna test reveals adopted search bone marrow match leads him biological brother jimmy school canteen cook trombonist lille stepping conduct jimmys local bridge gap between worlds uncovering secrets past shared musical bond comedy/drama film presented french english subtitles has running time 103 minutes le figaro says leaves huge smile while therolling stone praises remarkable performances deeply touching 聽monday 21 26 currents聽argentinian fashion designer lina isabel aim茅 gonz谩lez sola decides give intrusive thought jump off into icy river middle switzerland luckily survives plunge returns buenos aires tells no one incident yet transformation taken place within now left paralyzing fear water extreme difficulty readjusting identity wife mother artist because chooses distance herself husband esteban bigliardi career ends up isolating confront long buried existential questions directed filmmaker milagros mumenthaler described quietly gripping psychological mystery dreamlike hallucinatory threads weave portrait woman verge unraveling drama spanish 104 cineuropa calls symphonic feature hollywood reporter describes transfixing 28 oct 3 union countyin small ohio rural town hit hard opioid epidemic two brothers cody poulter jack parsons noah centineo find themselves dealing court mandated drug rehabilitation program connection supportive counselor annette deao inspires work toward brighter sober future blend seamlessly supporting cast mostly non professional actors bring own authentic experiences struggles hopes navigate adam meeks born creates imbued realism honest compassionate battle being fought across america solidarity flowers front lines drama/social 97 cole groth fandomwire stated transformative 鈥 disappears completely role matt donato ign noted excitement american independent filmmaking 17 renoirset suburban tokyo 1987 renoir follows 11 year old fuki family faces difficult period father keiji battling terminal illness spends much hospital utako balance caring full job often rich imagination comfort becomes fascinated possibility telepathy gradually falling deeper world fantasy coming age japanese some 122 beautiful collidershimmers moments beauty sadness panos kotzathanasis asian movie pulse inquire accessibility accommodations fully participate event please email edu 聽 updates related posted edu/calendar individual listings knickerbocker theatre 86 college columbia avenues Niche Ranks 糖心传媒 College as #1 Christian College & Private College in State /news/2026/academics/niche-ranks-hope-college-as-number-1-christian-college-and-private-college-in-state.html /news/2026/academics/niche-ranks-hope-college-as-number-1-christian-college-and-private-college-in-state.html#202693 academics Featured Academics Recognition See how 糖心传媒 College earned top Niche rankings in Michigan and nationwide, including No. 1 Christian college and private university. Thu, 03 Sep 2026 08:58:38 EST /news/2026/academics 2026-09-03T08:58:38 2026-10-20T15:10:07.168Z Academics Public Affairs and Marketing news-detail years michigan higher education rankings niche also listed hope#3 best colleges communications#4 following categories college campus student life athletes聽#5 academics biology political science research addition #14 spot christian america hope ranked nationally#48 liberal arts out 182#96 chemistry 561#110 top private universities 910#117 communications 880#160 1 487#167 kinesiology physical therapy 701#175 473#198 504#207 496#219 athletes 304#300 professors 595the report analyzes more 000 u s make annual comparing academic admissions financial data department along thousands reviews students alumni full list niches 2027 found here all current national 聽 糖心传媒 Hosts 2026 Hispanic Heritage Month Lecture on Sept. 15 /news/2026/academics/hope-hosts-2026-hispanic-heritage-month-lecture-on-sept-15.html /news/2026/academics/hope-hosts-2026-hispanic-heritage-month-lecture-on-sept-15.html#202691 academics Academics Center for Diversity and Inclusion Events Dr. Delia Fern谩ndez-Jones will present a lecture, 鈥淒on鈥檛 leave it to Chance: Inclusive Placemaking for Belonging and Access,鈥 during 糖心传媒 College鈥檚 2026 Hispanic Heritage Month Lecture on Tuesday, Sept. 15, at 3:30 p.m. in the concert hall of the Jack H. Miller Center for Musical Arts. The public is invited and admission is free. Doors will open at 3:15 p.m. and there will also be an audience Q&A session and panel discussion following the presentation. Tue, 01 Sep 2026 13:18:22 EST /news/2026/academics 2026-09-01T13:18:22 2026-09-01T20:17:27.332Z Academics Public Affairs and Marketing news-detail dr fern谩ndez jones associate dean inclusive access faculty affairs college arts letters michigan state university shes also professor history core member chicano/latino studies msu lecture reflect personal professional journey first generation latina graduate later became latinx higher education administrator present create spaces placemaking understanding latinxs done past west learn intentionally make places people both necessary resources survival thriving feel belonging invoking women color feminism asks us consider our role creating space one another while not leaving chance delia jonesdr position deans senior leadership team centers sustaining equitable relationships policies within historian scholar draws lived experiences engaged extensive primary source research document theorize midwest author award winning book making mexirican city mexican puerto rican migration activism grand rapids illinois press 2023 currently part two community historical projects grandville avenue marker project preserving nuestra herencia centered helping communities preserve histories oral digital scanning creation open archives proud 100 chicanas awarded ph d national hispanic heritage month runs sept 15 鈥 oct 聽 colleges center diversity inclusion presenting collaboration latino student organization department union office culture excellence latin americans united progress laup inquire accessibility accommodations fully participate event please email hope edu updates posted available edu/calendar individual listings jack h miller musical located 221 columbia ave between ninth 10th streets Continuous Learning Programs Include HASP https://money.usnews.com/money/retirement/articles/how-to-go-back-to-college-for-free-or-cheap-after-50 https://money.usnews.com/money/retirement/articles/how-to-go-back-to-college-for-free-or-cheap-after-50#2026831 campus-life 糖心传媒 Academy of Senior Professionals (HASP) The 糖心传媒 Academy of Senior Professionals is featured in an article from U.S. News about continuing education past the age of 50. Mon, 31 Aug 2026 11:16:14 EST /news/2026/campus-life 2026-08-31T11:16:14 2026-09-23T15:16:38.031Z Campus Life Abby Brummel hope-in-the-news U.S. News 糖心传媒 Announces Next Leadership Retreat for October 4-6 /news/2026/campus-life/hope-announces-next-leadership-retreat-for-october-4-6.html /news/2026/campus-life/hope-announces-next-leadership-retreat-for-october-4-6.html#2026831 campus-life Boerigter Center for Calling and Career Economics and Business Grow as a leader at 糖心传媒 College leadership retreat Oct. 4-6 with coaching, Hogan assessments and practical growth tools. Mon, 31 Aug 2026 12:43:10 EST /news/2026/campus-life 2026-08-31T12:43:10 2026-10-20T14:45:22.851Z Campus Life Public Affairs and Marketing news-detail leadership retreat agenda designed mid senior level leaders managers emerging executives across business healthcare education nonprofit ministry settings help attendees grow self awareness clarity impact 鈥 step into theyre called environment include cohort 8 15 fellow allow real connection conversation personalized coaching expect recharge reconnect purpose using renowned hogan assessments explore strengths potential derailers values drive them personal reflective process lays foundation greater stronger team satisfaction performancecost聽retreat only $1 950 includes all course materials meals 2 nights lodging haworth hotel downtown holland $2 400nonprofit program cost 463/$1 800 includedthe person hosted hope college campus sunday oct 4 starting p m concludes tuesday 6 every participant leaves individualized development plan followed 90 minute session facilitator facilitator聽 dr ryan white associate dean applied learning accomplished coach consultant faith leader holds doctorate educational psychology usc has passion bringing out best organizations teams individuals presentersbecky schmidt expertise extends far beyond hopes head womens volleyball innovative educator contributes colleges strategic planning court led 2014 ncaa d3 national championship four final trips facilitates workshops challenge participants develop solutions complex problems blending understanding dynamics solution designs achieved masters degree sports studies miami university authored steps success marcus fila professor management teaching courses principles human resource consulting marketing primary area research relationship between people work context occupational health stress advocate both individual organization designing promotes subsidiarity form job control accountability terms design performance lauren hearit focused intersection economics communication organizational certifications two related fields international copenhagen school denmark purdues krannert joined faculty 2017 selected graduating class 2025 outstanding award public affairs issues purdue also more information email edu call 616 395 7950 visit https//hope edu/lead 糖心传媒 College Prepares for 165th Academic Year to Start August 31 /news/2026/campus-life/hope-college-prepares-for-165th-academic-year-to-start-august-31.html /news/2026/campus-life/hope-college-prepares-for-165th-academic-year-to-start-august-31.html#2026827 campus-life Featured Academics Faculty Nearly 3,400 students are settling into their dormitories, campus cottages and apartments today across 糖心传媒 College, ready to kick off 糖心传媒鈥檚 165th academic year. Thu, 27 Aug 2026 11:06:18 EST /news/2026/campus-life 2026-08-27T11:06:18 2026-08-27T18:05:54.735Z Campus Life Public Affairs and Marketing news-detail among registered students 856 incoming freshmen officially welcomed during traditional fall convocation address held sunday aug 30 2 p m jack h miller center musical arts fun facts class 2030incoming first time 2026 27 school year 846聽226 those generational ties ready walk paths family members walked years decades earlierabout 95% enrolled visited hope campus prior committingaverage gpa 2030 3 85the top three academic interests plan enroll business psychology biologyconvocation speakerthis speaker dr stephen maiullo dean humanities college message titled turning soul open all also attended faculty staff event livestreamed others view colleges youtube channel joined hopes 2010 teaching latin greek language courses classes focus literature classical world 鈥 homer platos republic new testament work other authors such vergil apuleius cicero primary areas interest ancient philosophy mythology well reception tradition has published articles plato pedagogy epistolary advises preparing apply post graduate fellowships most notably fulbright program participating president matt scogin 鈥02 provost gerald griffin rev nathan hart 鈥01 鈥 hinga boersma chapel samuel byrne student congress eric reyes assistant professor music director choral activities huw lewis organist celine fakhoury 鈥28 jayne cross banner bearers serving marshals mary inman todd wiebe librarian head research instruction St. Benedict Institute to Host Sept. 8 Lecture with Sacred Architect /news/2026/academics/st-benedict-institute-to-host-sept-8-lecture-with-sacred-architect.html /news/2026/academics/st-benedict-institute-to-host-sept-8-lecture-with-sacred-architect.html#2026825 academics Events Religion The Saint Benedict Institute will host speaker Michael Bursch, AIA, an architect with Harrison Design in Washington, D.C., to discuss 鈥淏eauty, Ever Ancient, Ever New: Foundational Principles of Sacred Architecture.鈥 The talk will take place Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2026 at 7 p.m. in Winants Auditorium in Graves Hall at 糖心传媒 College. The public is invited and admission is free. Tue, 25 Aug 2026 11:01:28 EST /news/2026/academics 2026-08-25T11:01:28 2026-08-25T17:59:59.277Z Academics Public Affairs and Marketing news-detail beauty not merely eye beholder rooted inherent logic created world math geometry music human form undergirding system whose principles objective timeless talk explore universal harmony proportion relation sacred architecture examining landmark church designs both past present uncover ever ancient remain new essential built environment michael j bursch architect washington d c works harrison studio specializes design traditional classical churches across country informed studies theology university notre dame also serves instructor institute art icaa teaching workshops intensives nationwide independent scholar writes speaks topics intersection liturgy articles essays appeared publications such adoremus bulletin journal liturgical arts national catholic register supported grant lumen christi funding john templeton foundation co sponsored hopes engineering mathematics statistics ministry religion departments winants auditorium graves hall located 263 college ave between 10th 13th streets 聽 inquiries please contact saint benedict info saintbenedictinstitute org 糖心传媒 College鈥檚 Great Performance Series Announces 2026-27 Season /news/2026/arts/hope-colleges-great-performance-series-announces-2026-27-season.html /news/2026/arts/hope-colleges-great-performance-series-announces-2026-27-season.html#2026821 arts Events 糖心传媒 College鈥檚 Great Performance Series (GPS) returns for the 2026-27 season with six performances featuring internationally acclaimed artists in dance, chamber music, jazz, theater and vocal performance. GPS continues its 50+ years of bringing internationally acclaimed artists who perform and work with our students. Fri, 21 Aug 2026 08:31:25 EST /news/2026/arts 2026-08-21T08:31:25 2026-08-21T15:36:11.523Z Arts Public Affairs and Marketing news-detail season subscriptions tickets available three different waysonline hope edu/ticketsin person events conferences office located anderson werkman financial center 100 e eighth st hollandor calling ticket 616 395 7890thursday & friday sept 17 18 730 p m knickerbocker theatresouth chicago dance theatrethe opens south theatre multicultural organization fusing classical contemporary styles while preserving historic work company led founder resident choreographer director vision strategy kia s smith named one magazines 25 watch 2024 tribune has described next big thing hit chicagos scene notable performances include sold out harris theater music debut 2022 premiere memoirs jazz alley auditorium 2023 jacobs pillow international touring vietnam korea netherlands america 聽thursday oct 22 jack h miller centerakropolis reed quintetthe grammy award winning akropolis quintet brings innovative chamber college after becoming first win founded 2009 ensemble appeared billboard charts each last albums including no 2 april winner seven national prizes 2014 fischoff gold medal known performing works brilliantly exploit unique instrumentation according gramophone bbc magazine describes sonically daring specializes new charisma integrity nov 13 centerlaura angladelaura anglade brooklyn based vocalist born france shaped life united states canada release venez donc chez moi earned juno nomination received prix opus concert year 2025 album get town appearances late show stephen colbert kelly clarkson jazziz wrote continues grand tradition acting song bringing fresh vitality songbook standards some unfairly obscure gems thursday jan 21 centercamerata nordica octetfounded 1974 camerata built reputation high energy performance style captivating audiences standing up often entirely memory drawn orchestras principal players groups artistry nominations washington post called memorable evening 8 9 theatreactors london stage king learactors sir patrick stewart returns production william shakespeares lear during weeklong residency troupe visit classrooms lead workshops engage conversations students sharing passion making shakespeare royal gazette astonishing five actors playing 30 roles give complete riveting tuesday centerchanticleerthe concludes chanticleer multi orchestra voices renowned virtuosity genre spanning repertoire san francisco 1978 performs ranging renaissance polyphony gospel popular boston globe praised group breathtaking accuracy intonation purity blend color swagger chronicle worlds best inquire accessibility accommodations fully participate event please email edu updates related posted edu/calendar individual listings more information artists videos edu/gps聽 Dr. McMullen Discusses Medicare Trust Fund https://health.usnews.com/medicare/articles/everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-medicare-trust-fund https://health.usnews.com/medicare/articles/everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-medicare-trust-fund#2026819 academics Economics and Business Dr. Stephen McMullen, economics professor, was a featured source in a U.S. News & World Report article about the Medicare Trust Fund Wed, 19 Aug 2026 10:58:01 EST /news/2026/academics 2026-08-19T10:58:01 2026-09-23T14:58:54.459Z Academics Abby Brummel hope-in-the-news U.S. News & World Report Kruizenga Art Museum Reopens Aug. 28 with Three New Exhibitions /news/2026/arts/kruizenga-art-museum-reopens-aug-28-with-three-new-exhibitions.html /news/2026/arts/kruizenga-art-museum-reopens-aug-28-with-three-new-exhibitions.html#2026813 arts Art and Art History Events Kruizenga Art Museum After closing for the summer to repaint the galleries and process a large group of recent acquisitions, the Kruizenga Art Museum (KAM) will reopen on Friday, August 28, 2026 with three new exhibitions: Cloth and Clay in African Art; Points of Convergence: Where Math and Art Meet; and KAM x Library. Admission to the exhibitions is free. Thu, 13 Aug 2026 07:34:32 EST /news/2026/arts 2026-08-13T07:34:32 2026-08-18T13:00:50.161Z Arts Public Affairs and Marketing news-detail cloth clay african art includes ceramics textiles cultures spanning continent exhibition highlights some diverse materials techniques regional styles exist within often overlooked areas once utilitarian visually attractive artworks display demonstrate artists used express creativity communicate identity while also satisfying basic functional needs points convergence math meet illuminate enduring dialogue between two disciplines 鈥 exploring ways mathematics artistic practice influence support enhance one another displayed reveal mathematical principles create beautiful forms challenge viewer perceptions push boundaries visual expression kam x library curated faculty staff members hopes van wylen show first new series exhibitions titled campus voices created uplift all over each participant selected wrote accompanying label text piece explaining artwork resonated them majority kruizenga museum small number viewable second floor co host reception held wednesday september 16 4 鈥 6 p m refreshments served welcome attend museumthe functions educational resource hope college greater west michigan community features public galleries classroom climate controlled storage space permanent collection 10 000+ objects named honor leadership gift late dr richard margaret holland both whom graduated 1952 located 271 columbia ave 10th 13th streets above imageflower basket wave patternjapanese japanese 19th century20th centurybamboohope david kamansky gerald wheaton 2014 23 273 糖心传媒鈥檚 Music Department Remembers Larry Malfroid /news/2026/campus-life/hopes-music-department-remembers-larry-malfroid.html /news/2026/campus-life/hopes-music-department-remembers-larry-malfroid.html#2026811 campus-life Faculty Music The 糖心传媒 College Department of Music mourns the loss of Larry Malfroid, a long-time 糖心传媒 faculty member and beloved colleague, who passed on August 7, 2026 at the age of 88. Tue, 11 Aug 2026 10:40:47 EST /news/2026/campus-life 2026-08-11T10:40:47 2026-08-11T17:42:17.833Z Campus Life Public Affairs and Marketing Larry Malfroid news-detail malfroid 鈥 worked hope college 41 years retired associate professor music known gifted musician shaped lives countless students contributed richly life community taught many classes private lessons performed regularly faculty recitals also initiated guitar programs several west michigan area colleges universities classical soloist past performing member st cecilia society received early training grand rapids junior studied theory reformed bible additional studies included independent study history aquinas work solfeggio biferno symphony masterclass world renowned virtuoso christopher parkening former student late andr茅s segovia one 150 artists chosen perform first statewide arts festival renaissance center detroit preceded death wife joan son dan stepson bruce vandyke parents elmer lilly siblings jerry phyliss jacobsen marilyn niewick survived children sheri mike patterson rebecca robert kenney christofer amy dave wirtz stepchildren margo solomon beth chuck michelle bouman brian along grandchildren great brothers kenneth john nieces nephews memorial service held 11 m thursday august 13 2026 holy cross lutheran church 1481 baldwin jenison luncheon follow relatives friends may visit family 10 prior burial take place georgetown township cemetery lieu flowers contributions made department faith hospice details found here obituary 糖心传媒 College鈥檚 Big Read Lakeshore Announces 2026 Lineup /news/2026/campus-life/big-read-lakeshore-announces-2026-lineup.html /news/2026/campus-life/big-read-lakeshore-announces-2026-lineup.html#202687 campus-life Featured Academics The Big Read The Big Read Lakeshore, a 糖心传媒 College program in collaboration with many community partners throughout Ottawa and Allegan counties, is showcasing a local author and his many books in the fall 2026 program. Fri, 07 Aug 2026 09:04:54 EST /news/2026/campus-life 2026-08-07T09:04:54 2026-08-04T19:44:04.983Z Campus Life Elana Weiden 糖心传媒 College鈥檚 Big Read Lakeshore Announces 2026 Lineup news-detail featured big read book wednesday wars gary d schmidt 鈥 west michigan author middle grade young adult fiction novels professor emeritus english calvin university resides alto 聽 newbery honor published 2007 takes place new york during vietnam war main character holling forced spend afternoons teacher makes him shakespeare hollings help learn power literature realizes needs live own life boldly instead allowing himself bullied into doing others want novel might seem unusual choice our program said deb van duinen director lakeshore arnold esther sonneveldt education department chair however team believes good story offers some best think readers all ages should garys books also hoping many intergenerational discussions connection points years lieu separate little mini programs year focus schmidts large powerful storytelling participants 2026 being encouraged four other schmidt聽okay now childrens award winner follows doug has survive abusive father prejudiced town librarian helps healing art 聽orbiting jupiter boy learns importance trust familial love after parents adopt 14 old 聽lizzie bright buckminster michael l printz historical malaga island explores themes racial injustice fighting believe labors hercules beal聽focuses assigned modern version mythical 12 while dealing recent death excited offer kind community wide reading favorite wanted choose one long time decided highlight thrilled hes willing participate events shared include over 20 next several months keynote address november 16 7 p m graves hall hope college information additional posted website bigreadlakeshore com colleges dedicated fostering sharing common allows people engage another presented collaboration 75 partners including libraries nonprofits businesses school districts academic institutions 聽van founded 2014 added 2017 involve estimated 000 annually thousands students pre age ottawa allegan muskegon counties 糖心传媒 College Alumni Groups Announce New Members, Leadership /news/2026/campus-life/hope-college-alumni-groups-announce-new-members-leadership.html /news/2026/campus-life/hope-college-alumni-groups-announce-new-members-leadership.html#2026731 campus-life Featured Alumni Each year, the 糖心传媒 College alumni office announces new alumni who鈥檝e offered to voluntarily serve on one of two leadership groups. The following appointments take effect July 1, 2026. Fri, 31 Jul 2026 06:54:02 EST /news/2026/campus-life 2026-07-31T06:54:02 2026-07-31T13:53:50.299Z Campus Life Public Affairs and Marketing news-detail each year hope college alumni office announces new whove offered voluntarily serve one two leadership groups following appointments take effect july 1 2026 association boardthe board directors appointed four members kylie galloway 22 york ny matt baxter 17 grand rapids mich emily schmidt 97 christensen holland serafina feltman 28 junior class representative composed entirely graduates serves voice body semi annual meetings make recommendations concerning benefits awards programs graduated communication degree works senior pr professional guinness world records gwr city very involved student life community part activities committee big read lakeshore tedxhopecollege campus ministries nykerk cup prior graduation interned before joining team time while completing shes passionate spreading inspiration sharing stories record holders working everyone celebrities local heroes nyc volunteers church has traveled peru mission trips almost annually since elementary school friends become family 聽matt 17grand ceo co founder wedgehr video interviewing platform helps employers nationwide screen candidates faster more authentically stayed closely connected 鈥 returning regularly speak students entrepreneurship hiring really takes build company ground up hes also author knot untangling modern recruiting challenges hosts show podcast exploring purpose driven 聽emily interdisciplinary artist educator whos creating art communities artists 2017 served executive director cultureworks nonprofit arts organization committed cultivating creativity building empowering free accessible education teens received bachelor international studies sociology master middle eastern arabic university chicago volunteer work spans 25 years youth zeeland lansing addition teaching directing after summer founding member capital vineyard 3 sixty eighth day farm 聽serafina 28is double major psychology business sigma sorority held positions such panhellenic treasurer rush chair 2027 participated moraler pull competition serving wyldlife leader area downtown 27 led jonathan hatfield 09 past president gaye van den hombergh 81 kristina kyles smith 04 vice mark rebhan 85 secretary expresses appreciation completed service kiersten krause 96 toni gordon liam naumann marissa solorzano 19 聽聽alumni color advisory councilthe council announced academic established 2020 colleges center diversity inclusion cdi identify organize opportunities bi monthly programming promotes mentorship advocates institutional change towards equitable inclusive environment 聽new marvellous ogudoro 2024 graduate majored political science philosophy originally lagos nigeria came michigan found shaped sense generosity possibility during tour guide admissions helped restart club off washington d c earned management georgetown began career development strategy politico recently moved san francisco join omni analytics startup ai data space 聽toni perrysburg ohio former inaugural worked higher several toledo museum today kids ministry declare enjoys children seeing god moves developmental stage upon return quinette yarbrough 10 muskegon 聽 been teacher 16 currently fourth grade bunker public district outgoing include chris jackson 11 pontiac lian 24 angela matusiak jake taber Western Theological Seminary, VRI and 糖心传媒 College Pay Respect to Devoted Theologian and RCA Leader Don Bruggink /news/2026/campus-life/western-theological-seminary-vri-and-hope-college-pay-respect-to-devoted-theologian-and-rca-leader-don-bruggink.html /news/2026/campus-life/western-theological-seminary-vri-and-hope-college-pay-respect-to-devoted-theologian-and-rca-leader-don-bruggink.html#2026731 campus-life Featured Faculty Van Raalte Institute Eminent theologian Donald J. Bruggink passed away on July 27, 2026 at the age of 97. Fri, 31 Jul 2026 11:31:14 EST /news/2026/campus-life 2026-07-31T11:31:14 2026-07-31T18:30:50.334Z Campus Life Public Affairs and Marketing Eminent theologian Donald J. Bruggink news-detail longtime service greater holland faith educational communities included 37 years professor western theological seminary 22 senior research fellow van raalte institute adjunct hope college between 2004 2010 聽bruggink devoted teacher scholar servant church whose influence shaped generations students known engaging classroom presence deep intellectual curiosity approached theology both lived relational 鈥 emphasizing grace history active life work extended far beyond contributing significantly worship practices preservation reformed heritage dr don bruggink taught high standard selecting books pushed our said rev dennis voskuil president emeritus past also crucial personally encouraged go graduate school wrote letter reference doctoral harvard important figure throughout teaching career brugginks professional milestones reflect marked leadership lasting impact served america rca commission 1966鈥1970 1972鈥1978 helping professionalize denominations archives establish historical series became longest running largest publication kind american denomination general editor 1968 2018 editing nearly 100 volumes great deal energy advancing scholarly careers others jack nyenhuis director dean provost truly enthusiastic proponent every one authors editors played key role liturgy 1966鈥1969 1980鈥1986 landmark publications such psalms lord 1985 scholarship architecture especially christ 1965 takes form 1971 earned him international recognition honorary memberships several architectural religious design societies believed understanding required experiencing firsthand conviction led christendom travel seminar giving opportunity encounter sites christian person love not merely personal interest but extension inviting see engage more deeply global mentorship vision leaves behind legacy thoughtful academic rigor wider felix theonugraha adds gratitude grateful contributions shaping formation ministers leaders time met many alumni friends fondly recalled studies under trips took together seminars lifetime founder dutch 1964 1970 death working cook center education privilege only during staff phil tanis vri immense conversely reflected humble demeanor true leader born june 1929 kalamazoo mich grew up cedar grove wis received b central d ph new college鈥搖niversity edinburgh ordained minister word sacrament 14 1954 alto fond du lac along eugene heideman elton bruins all whom remained lifelong 聽prior joining fordham manor york city five memorial held sat aug 15 11 m third visitation precede 930 1030 colleges dedicated study immigrants michigan 聽western forms women men faithful ministry participation triune gods ongoing redemptive world Four 糖心传媒 College Student-Athletes Chosen for 2025-26 MIAA Academic Elite Distinction /news/2026/athletics/four-hope-college-student-athletes-chosen-for-2025-26-miaa-academic-elite-distinction.html /news/2026/athletics/four-hope-college-student-athletes-chosen-for-2025-26-miaa-academic-elite-distinction.html#2026731 athletics Featured Athletics 糖心传媒 College student-athletes Caroline Curnutt, Kayla Cannon, Abigail Cumings, and Zach Risely have been named to the MIAA Academic Elite list. Fri, 31 Jul 2026 09:03:42 EST /news/2026/athletics 2026-07-31T09:03:42 2026-10-22T15:25:03.91Z Athletics Public Affairs and Marketing news-detail miaa academic elite award recognizes student athletes highest gpa each sport second consecutive year every honoree earned perfect 4 0 cumulative 聽 聽curnutt honor womens lacrosse recent graduate fishers indiana heritage christian hs majored elementary education excelled defender earning most valuable defensive player accolades cannon claimed distinction soccer forward holland michigan major cumings received both indoor outdoor track field sprinter grand rapids forest hills central majors risley accolade mens midfielder kalamazoo mechanical engineering 糖心传媒 College Science Student Receives National Recognition at Yeast Genetics Meeting /news/2026/academics/hope-college-science-student-receives-national-recognition-at-yeast-genetics-meeting.html /news/2026/academics/hope-college-science-student-receives-national-recognition-at-yeast-genetics-meeting.html#2026730 academics Featured Biology Alexa MacKersie, a 糖心传媒 College junior studying biochemistry and molecular biology, captured first place for her undergraduate poster presentation at the national Yeast Genetics Meeting held in California this summer. Thu, 30 Jul 2026 11:35:16 EST /news/2026/academics 2026-07-30T11:35:16 2026-07-30T18:35:00.473Z Academics Public Affairs and Marketing news-detail prior national recognition mackersie captured award honors michigan branch american society microbiology during spring semester mentored dr sean beckwith 鈥 assistant professor biology hope college studies jumping genes bakers yeast research explores gene sequences linked human neurodegenerative diseases enable genomic movement similar viruses like hiv each year genetics america recognizes outstanding student meeting honoring exceptional presentations undergraduate graduate members recipients selected based both scientific merit clarity presentation 聽mackersies specific poster information along other winners found here 聽 糖心传媒 College Puts 328 Student Athletes On MIAA Academic Honor Roll /news/2026/athletics/hope-college-puts-328-student-athletes-on-miaa-academic-honor-roll.html /news/2026/athletics/hope-college-puts-328-student-athletes-on-miaa-academic-honor-roll.html#2026729 athletics Featured Athletics 糖心传媒 College has 328 student-athletes on the 2025-26 Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association Academic Honor Roll, including 53 seniors who achieved the academic distinction four times. Wed, 29 Jul 2026 09:03:44 EST /news/2026/athletics 2026-07-29T09:03:44 2026-07-28T18:02:56.222Z Athletics Public Affairs and Marketing news-detail 36th annual academic honor roll consists athletic letterwinners maintained minimum 3 5 grade point average year faculty representatives miaa member colleges administer awards program 4 recipients****carl bailey mens lacrosse oxford mi/ high school****tess bainbridge womens soccer byron center senior hs****jack balmforth livonia detroit catholic central hs****elizabeth bellinger wiliamston williamston school****noah bonnema baseball holland west ottawa school****julia brown grand rapids forest hills hs****caydee constant golf haven school****ella contant volleyball elmhurst il/ york community school****avery coykendall plymouth canton school****caroline curnutt fishers heritage christian school****jace demann south school****kate softball school****olivia dieppa hudsonville school****jackson early east lansing school****lauren ellinger hamilton southeastern hs****claudia folkert ada hs****john foster hs****brooke fox saunemin pontiac township school****collin genuise allendale school****greta gidley swimming diving franklin mercy school****lucas guidone cross country chicago william howard taft school****jonathan harlow home school****lance hart littleton co/ j k mullen school****katie hermann school****ruby heuermann granger penn school****jenna james ledge school****william jewell northville hs****sydney laprairie rochester stoney creek lee skyline school****carly llewellyn spring lake school****amanda lopykinski tennis lemont school****megan mccauley rockford school****john mcdaniel portage northern school****jack mcnamara hs****matthew mrozinski milford school****sara muir hs****sophie novak haslett school****caleigh randall dewitt school****hope rhoades school****justin romero woodhaven school****ian sanders grandville school****charles saul batavia school****ava schmidt indoor track field outdoor saline 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school**margaret boyne school**sydney mefford school****sophie school**adelyn raad school***brianna rose school***audra usiak dimondale diving*makenzie baldwin school***avery bills hs*brianna elliott el paso tx/ maxine l silva hlth/magnet hs****greta school*jenna matigian school***madeline mcgee ionia school**heidi moody moreland olentangy orange pitera school***paige potter school***lillian ryden stark indiana ac sci/math/humanities***anna stolle school***laura zupancic liberty common tennis*jana beier carroll school**mallory matthews school**kaitlyn stievater wylie groves school**phoebe walker hs*wren hs***madison wei parker regis hs girls division Twenty 糖心传媒 College teams honored with MIAA Team GPA Award /news/2026/athletics/twenty-hope-college-teams-honored-with-miaa-team-gpa-award.html /news/2026/athletics/twenty-hope-college-teams-honored-with-miaa-team-gpa-award.html#2026727 athletics Featured Athletics A league-leading 20 糖心传媒 College teams claimed the MIAA Team GPA Award for the 2025-26 academic year. Mon, 27 Jul 2026 09:01:48 EST /news/2026/athletics 2026-07-27T09:01:48 2026-07-24T18:29:11.406Z Athletics Public Affairs and Marketing news-detail miaa has presented team gpa award annually since 1998 99 academic year 聽womens basketball led head coach brian morehouse earned 3 74 grade point average highest among hope teams womens golf megan radaz recorded 71 cross country mark northuis posted 66 flying dutch one two accolade every started indoor track field jordan bartolazzi 70 topped sport outdoor 69 tied soccer holly van noord 67 tennis austin hunt 65 lacrosse keagan pieri 56 volleyball becky schmist 52 mens scott lokers 51 topping softball michelle brander metiva michael schanhals 50 david blahnik swimming diving jake taber 44 greg mitchell 42 both 39 gpas 38 baseball ryan dorow 32 2026 Spring Graduation Honors Announced /news/2026/academics/2026-spring-graduation-honors-announced.html /news/2026/academics/2026-spring-graduation-honors-announced.html#2026717 academics Featured Alumni Recognition Registrar's Office Below is a list of recent 糖心传媒 College graduates who have been awarded graduation honors for outstanding academic accomplishment during their four years of study. Fri, 17 Jul 2026 08:38:43 EST /news/2026/academics 2026-07-17T08:38:43 2026-07-17T15:37:33.571Z Academics The Registrar's Office news-detail summa cum laude honors awarded graduates achieved minimum cumulative 3 9 grade point average 4 0 scale magna 7 00 5 laudepeter owen andrew grand rapids miava monet arendt rockford mitess lauren bainbridge byron center milukas g barr rochester hills mierica gwen bol denver coluke allen brady hillsdale miethan wayne brower jenison minicholas david brunink micalista makenna burke grandville mikate evynn demann milillian kathleen dennis corona cafrances laron dinsmore ashland ohkatherine joy eggleston comallory rose gilbert traverse city mityler xavier gugino holland mipaige emery herman mimegan lynne hermen mijazmin huerta espinosa zeeland micaleigh ellyse hurley brighton joanna kamper mianya faith kapitula miaudrey olivia kunce carmel inkatherine huai lane centerville ohkyle m mcvittie naperville ilmolly evelyn moore lenexa kscassie alyson morse columbia molucy maud neville terrace park ohmadelyn jayne pape galesburg misara elizabeth poiry roanoke inlevi aaron rajda ann arbor milayla f rumble fenton miaddison june schmidt chillicothe ilisabel schultz st louis moalyssa lin segura naples flanna lu snader nashville tnnoah degraff stewart louisville kykyle n sytsema mt pleasant miandrew bryan tilly lemont ilsofia wake washington ilnicholas walker howell misidney emma wright pearl iltetiana trach borshchiv ternopil province adamski mievelyn e addison south lyon migrace anderson mason miolivia jordan qingchun andry loveland ohsteven reda awad germantown mdjillian r baar misydney balzer commerce township mihunter beck houston txelisabeth mary bonanni minoah robert bonnema mityleigh anne burns hudsonville mimicah s bush mialyssa elisabeth catsburg mimaya mackenzie cavanaugh favors indianapolis innatalia krystyna ciesla ilcaroline jeannine curnutt fishers inalexis deighan birmingham michloe douglas perry mianna lee duesenberg rocky 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txjustin francis gumbis mimia gurka clarendon ilallyson kaye herendeen inkendall hoffenkamp iljenna james miarianna knowles villa illydia lauber white bear mnmitchell mcconnell upper arlington ohselia mcmanus village lakewood ilgrace eleanor medalen mifrederick melges battle mihuntur munns janesville wibrendan murphy odonnell paul palatine ilisabella rodriguez lino lakes mnmayan salas sanders shell berrien ruby sherman mievan shockey geneva ilabby jo sikkel macatawa mimya spisz miisabella spry waterford szuberla ildevon tech ilmicah teller petoskey christina winkle inannalise waldron mianissa wille winarski ying zini miyelyzaveta slabchenko kamianske caleb mak myung bandar seri begawan adam edina mnashley adams carbondale cosamuel albrecht austin miingrid baker bell camden bergethon holt migabriella mialexandria allegan mireagan mckenna burnette mikeira byrnes ilvanya reiley calandrucci minatalie christnagel ile clemons china micharles conway covalle jackson micaitlyn davis mijaclyn decker mijace milaniah ariel chicago ilcastle dettinger pala cajacquelin diane dlamater olivet milydia margaret erwin bay ohvivianna espino fennville mikaleigh estby grant ilnadia fitz fremont mihannah forest allendale henry mibridget galbraith mikaneann gehringer eaton gemmill miisabelle glover miallyssa guffey eric harris maryville tnlindsey hermann mihally huizenga hinsdale ilaustin calvin ieuter jensen new era mibrooklyn mikendall kaplan mikyra kleinheksel jay koole misarra rosemarie lacour aurora clara lamberson ridge njsydney lamotte ohhezekiah mikathryn dana laporta algonquin leake jara highlands ranch cokatherine luurtsema alto mileon scott mahoney flint mikimberly maldonado maschke miliza mccarthy mccauley micecelia cloud myers milandon truman nemens ohalla farms mijake darold onstott parish mirebecca post miaiden prince manistee mianthony raby marietta gaavrielle lorraine ralston midavid allan hopkinton makathleen schnorberger toledo talo caroline teodecki turner faye uekert mikaley vitu milondon dawn yoder millersburg oh 糖心传媒 Board of Trustees Elects New Members /news/2026/campus-life/hope-board-of-trustees-elects-new-members.html /news/2026/campus-life/hope-board-of-trustees-elects-new-members.html#202677 campus-life Featured Alumni President's Office The 糖心传媒 College Board of Trustees has elected five new members and appointed three Executive Committee members, effective July 1. Tue, 07 Jul 2026 10:57:08 EST /news/2026/campus-life 2026-07-07T10:57:08 2026-10-19T19:55:26.859Z Campus Life Public Affairs and Marketing 糖心传媒 Board of Trustees Elects New Members news-detail dr katharine polasek 鈥 hope professor engineering department chair appointed four year term faculty member representative has been since 2010 also serves advisor chapter society women engineers new trustees three college alumni serve large members聽rev gretchen schoon tanis 99 senior pastor church holland published author prior returning nine years relish international congregation hannover germany served associate nla bergen norway ordained reformed america holds ph d kings london board association study youth ministry two children including son whos junior 聽ryan t cook 96 seasoned energy financial executive currently serving managing partner clear brokerage consulting llc grand rapids hes 2007 after graduating b economics business completed mba finance indiana university valley state scholarship leaders committee kent county sheriffs office traffic squad enforcement unit proud parent 2026 graduate sophomore laura grit 01 vice president distinguished engineer amazon web services seattle leading ai transformation within aws shes graduated summa cum laude s degree computer science phi beta kappa presidential scholar duke andy pierce group stryker corp medical/surgical neurotechnology groups various marketing roles 1996 director envista holdings healthcare leadership council washington c played football magna psychology political 聽two reelected third rev eddy aleman caledonia mich rt eugene sutton 76 brett vanderkamp 94 elected second 聽trustees concluding service mike pitsenberger debbi jarvis 82 jeanne petit members includebrett ceo brewing co continues chairtommy gordon 08 u distribution food final termvicki brunn 84 retired attorney wash secretary includelisa joldersma 95 founder birch point strategies 聽 protecting missionfrances traisman89 svp sales mariners sustaining missiondara spearman md98 owner radiant dermatology associates ft wayne ind living mission Dr. Brian Rider addresses strength training in Women's Health article https://www.womenshealthmag.com/fitness/a71795743/how-strength-training-changes-your-body/ https://www.womenshealthmag.com/fitness/a71795743/how-strength-training-changes-your-body/#202672 academics Kinesiology Dr. Brian Rider, professor of kiniseiology and department chair, provided his expertise for a story that published in Women's Health about how the many positive benefits of strength training. Thu, 02 Jul 2026 06:06:54 EST /news/2026/academics 2026-07-02T06:06:54 2026-07-02T13:06:46.629Z Academics Abby Brummel hope-in-the-news Women's Health 糖心传媒 College Coach Stu Fritz Named to ABCA Hall of Fame Class of 2027 https://athletics.hope.edu/news/2026/7/2/baseball-hope-college-coach-stu-fritz-named-to-abca-hall-of-fame-class-of-2027.aspx https://athletics.hope.edu/news/2026/7/2/baseball-hope-college-coach-stu-fritz-named-to-abca-hall-of-fame-class-of-2027.aspx#202672 athletics Athletics The American Baseball Coaches Association (ABCA) announced that retired 糖心传媒 College baseball head coach Stu Fritz was selected for induction into the prestigious ABCA Hall of Fame as part of the Class of 2027. Thu, 02 Jul 2026 15:00:36 EST /news/2026/athletics 2026-07-02T15:00:36 2026-07-10T19:01:49.386Z Athletics Abby Brummel hope-in-the-news 糖心传媒 College Athletics 糖心传媒鈥檚 Ryan White Invited to CIC鈥檚 Inaugural Leadership Seminar /news/2026/academics/hopes-ryan-white-invited-to-cics-inaugural-leadership-seminar.html /news/2026/academics/hopes-ryan-white-invited-to-cics-inaugural-leadership-seminar.html#2026623 academics Featured Boerigter Center for Calling and Career Center for Leadership Faculty The Council of Independent Colleges (CIC), through its Network for Vocation in Undergraduate Education (NetVUE), selected Dr. Ryan White 鈥 糖心传媒鈥檚 associate dean for leadership development and applied learning 鈥 to participate in the inaugural 2026 summer seminar on 鈥淚nstitutional Leadership for Vocation.鈥 Tue, 23 Jun 2026 05:55:34 EST /news/2026/academics 2026-06-23T05:55:34 2026-06-23T12:56:57.546Z Academics Public Affairs and Marketing news-detail white among 16 individuals across country nominated cabinet level supervisor institution selected 2026 institutional leadership vocation seminar held louisville ky june 15鈥19 inaugural brought together emerging leaders explored vocational exploration discernment play greater role campus particularly work members faculty staff but also curricular co programming students 聽white explained hope has spent 20+ years building genuine culture around 鈥 many hands formation curriculum student added inspired think keep weaving those efforts into richer more complementary tapestry throughout hopes fellow participants opportunity reflect path informs way continue lead ways integrated facing led remylin bruder provost vice president academic affairs rochester christian university kurt schackmuth life chief mission officer lewis information other seminars visit netvue website cic netvuethe network undergraduate education program over 350 purpose increase capacity independent colleges universities support explore discern callings 聽cic grateful lilly endowment inc made event possible council association 600 nonprofit state based councils higher affiliates works college advance excellence enhance public understanding educations contributions society provides ideas resources programs help institutions improve expertise educational administrative financial performance visibility pictured dr ryan left remy dnp rn 鈥 ph d & 糖心传媒 College Scores Another Gold Rating for Sustainability Achievements /news/2026/campus-life/hope-college-scores-another-gold-rating-for-sustainability-achievements.html /news/2026/campus-life/hope-college-scores-another-gold-rating-for-sustainability-achievements.html#2026619 campus-life Featured Campus Beauty Sustainability The Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE) awarded 糖心传媒 College its second consecutive STARS gold rating in recognition of its strong sustainability achievements. STARS 鈥 the Sustainability Tracking, Assessment & Rating System 鈥 measures and encourages sustainability in all aspects of higher education. Fri, 19 Jun 2026 06:22:31 EST /news/2026/campus-life 2026-06-19T06:22:31 2026-06-19T13:22:10.796Z Campus Life Public Affairs and Marketing news-detail gold rating signals hopes sustained commitment being environmentally responsible campus engaging hundreds students faculty staff alumni those efforts award recognizes hope ongoing sustainability research publicly reporting impact around achieved first 2023 before silver 2017 2022 bronze 2012 聽sustainability initiated pursued retained take variety forms 聽such supported encouraged advisory committee known green team 鈥 consisting 聽student organized groups college include focused addition each year dozen participate colleges advocates internship program coordinated office 聽hope continue affinity group aka hopesustains has projects such events tree plantings retrofitting owned residential cottage facility installation solar powered ev charging stations residence hall accepting michelle seppala gibbs director congratulated teams repeat institution many recognition our entire because people put time towards progressing living into care planet neighbors said im proud very grateful all others publishes annual report highlighting work 2025 26 currently prepared more 1 200 participants 52 countries aashes stars most widely recognized framework world comprehensive information related universitys performance achievements five overall areas academics 2 engagement 3 operations 4 planning administration 5 innovation leadership developed community provide high standards recognizing aashe executive meghan fay zahniser demonstrated substantial achieving unlike other ranking systems open higher education institutions criteria determine transparent accessible anyone based credits earned allows both internal comparisons well similar 聽dr steven bouma prediger chair religion member emphasized examples christian practice stewardship taught exhibited book genesis revelation christians called caretakers creation within history church enthusiastic e g st francis assisi short holy scripture tradition remind us essential aasheaashe association universities working create sustainable future mission empower lead transformation 聽 provides resources professional development network support enable model advance everything governance visit www org De Pree Art Center Hosts Borgeson Artist-in-Residence on June 25 /news/2026/arts/de-pree-art-center-hosts-borgeson-artist-in-residence-on-june-25.html /news/2026/arts/de-pree-art-center-hosts-borgeson-artist-in-residence-on-june-25.html#2026618 arts Art and Art History Arts and Humanities Divisions Faculty The Borgeson Artist in Residence program is an eight-week summer artist residency which supports the creation of a new body of work, culminating in a month-long exhibition in 糖心传媒 College鈥檚 De Pree Gallery. The 2026 program welcomes Brooklyn, New York-based Maggie K. Barrett as this summer鈥檚 artist in residence. On Thursday, June 25 from 4:30-6 p.m., the public is invited to a free open studio event, to meet Barrett and get a behind-the-scenes look at her process. Thu, 18 Jun 2026 11:33:23 EST /news/2026/arts 2026-06-18T11:33:23 2026-06-18T18:32:47.005Z Arts Public Affairs and Marketing news-detail visitors expect see current works production shell use show later year barretts work grounded extended exploration grief embodied experience 鈥 something altered senses required slower rate moving world practice spans print making paper book writing installation photography labor intensive ways point back body taking both sport literary culture barrett responds found objects like thank card dad passages books virginia woolfs being ill stills youtube videos tennis player refocusing between games using humor repetition scale focuses around endurance touch presence has been exhibited guest gallery brooklyn tufts university art galleries boston center arts new york woolwich contemporary fair london brackett creek exhibitions montana completed mfa 2022 slade school awarded wolfgang spoerl prize participant skowhegan painting sculpture 2025 borgeson artist residencethe residence de pree first residency engages hope students west michigan community open house lecture workshop critiques artists receive private studio full access facilities alongside stipend cottage within walking distance travel expenses closing reception program run since 2016 thanks generosity enthusiasm alumni clarke nancy Homegrown 鈥淚nventing America鈥 Trilogy Re-airs on PBS Nationally in Honor of America鈥檚 250th Anniversary /news/2026/academics/homegrown-inventing-america-trilogy-re-airs-on-pbs-nationally-in-honor-of-americas-250th-anniversary.html /news/2026/academics/homegrown-inventing-america-trilogy-re-airs-on-pbs-nationally-in-honor-of-americas-250th-anniversary.html#2026616 academics Featured Alumni Faculty History After many national viewings over the last decade, WGVU announced that it鈥檚 redistributing the three-part TV program 鈥 鈥淚nventing America: Conversations with the Founding Fathers鈥 鈥 from late June through July 4, 2026 鈥 on PBS stations nationwide in recognition of the America250 celebration. Tue, 16 Jun 2026 11:11:30 EST /news/2026/academics 2026-06-16T11:11:30 2026-06-16T18:11:03.94Z Academics Public Affairs and Marketing news-detail viewers check local listings see pbs stations airing series each episode also available online viewing anytime inventing america org trilogy brainchild holland resident hope college alum milton nieuwsma 始63 creator writer filmed before live audiences colleges dewitt center theater late 2014 2016 2017 creative blends substance humor shining light conversations likely among those involved creating declaration independence u s constitution bill rights while actors presented retrospectives based fact using founders actual words 聽darell schregardus served executive producer john tammi 鈥 professor emeritus directed episodes co production wgvu public media running 57 minutes 1 released television nationwide national educational telecommunications association neta june broadcast month later 2 3 2018 respectively according trac services has attracted potential audience more 170 million think resonates our werent marbled saints but flawed imperfect human beings like rest us said union created well george washington wouldnt last 20 years yet oldest democracy world spite all polarization other problems face today something celebrate amazed three distinct focus areas areepisode making nation runs interview signers thomas jefferson adams benjamin franklin one delegate second continental congress dickinson refused sign revealing conflict behind historic document ratified july 4 1776 moderator dr marc baer history 聽episode government story constitutional convention 1787 four months changed 聽 james madison alexander hamilton gouverneur morris discuss conflicts compromises led worlds most enduring republic being fred johnson beloved died 2026 鈥撀 liberty untold features patrick henry describing infighting new students participating question answer session view exact airdates times channel 35 1/52 visit official tv schedule page learn lesson plans activities designed grades 6th 8th 9th 12th explore 糖心传媒 College Retiree Named a 鈥淣otable Leader鈥 Among W. Michigan Professionals in Architecture, Engineering and Construction /news/2026/campus-life/hope-college-retiree-named-a-notable-leader-among-w-michigan-professionals-in-architecture-engineering-and-construction.html /news/2026/campus-life/hope-college-retiree-named-a-notable-leader-among-w-michigan-professionals-in-architecture-engineering-and-construction.html#2026615 campus-life Featured Faculty Kara Slater, who recently retired as director of operations at 糖心传媒 College, was named among West Michigan鈥檚 鈥淣otable Leaders in Architecture, Engineering and Construction,鈥 by Crain鈥檚 Grand Rapids Business. Mon, 15 Jun 2026 07:49:24 EST /news/2026/campus-life 2026-06-15T07:49:24 2026-06-15T14:49:07.764Z Campus Life Public Affairs and Marketing Kara Slater news-detail slater among 36 notable professionals across 14 west michigan counties lead design building spaces structures michiganders live work manage teams build engineer multimillion dollar projects state provide guidance vision strategy staff coworkers according crains grand rapids business also serve leaders volunteers throughout communities 鈥 human connections support systems along mentoring future architects engineers construction workers served hope college nearly 11 years responsible leading 130 employees several operational departments physical plant鈥揷onstruction grounds maintenance custodial campus safety transportation sustainability over two million square feet under roof including 35 unique buildings 105 single family student cottages apartments directed hiring management architecture/engineering firms contractors nine major facility shaping colleges growth footprint licensed builder leed accredited professional having worked millions commercial educational properties career prior joining geenen dekock gdk co 15 project manager property contracts Everyone wants to think they鈥檙e open鈥憁inded 鈥 here鈥檚 why most people aren鈥檛 https://theconversation.com/everyone-wants-to-think-theyre-open-minded-heres-why-most-people-arent-282807 https://theconversation.com/everyone-wants-to-think-theyre-open-minded-heres-why-most-people-arent-282807#2026612 academics Psychology Dr. Daryl Van Tongeren of 糖心传媒's psychology department and the Frost Research Center director, authored this piece in The Conversation about people's perception of being open-minded and the challenge of considering alternative viewpoints. Fri, 12 Jun 2026 08:44:59 EST /news/2026/academics 2026-06-12T08:44:59 2026-06-12T15:44:47.628Z Academics Abby Brummel hope-in-the-news The Conversation 2026 Social Sciences Early Career Investigators Awards Announced /news/2026/academics/2026-social-sciences-early-career-investigators-awards-announced.html /news/2026/academics/2026-social-sciences-early-career-investigators-awards-announced.html#202664 academics Featured Alumni Faculty Psychology Research and Scholarship 糖心传媒 Professor Lauren Slone and 10 research students she mentored were honored with 糖心传媒鈥檚 2026 Social Sciences Early Career Investigators Award. Thu, 04 Jun 2026 12:24:29 EST /news/2026/academics 2026-06-04T12:24:29 2026-06-04T19:24:14.954Z Academics Public Affairs and Marketing 2026 Social Sciences Early Career Investigators Awards Announced news-detail lindsey root luna 鈥 dean social sciences hope shared good news dr slone assistant professor psychology group project learners choose differently self made study schedules difficulty impact learning retention panel hopes science faculty selected after presented during 25th annual paul carol c schaap celebration undergraduate research creative activity curca april 17 聽 slones student presentation among 195 projects showcased 363 students conducted work 105 mentors off campus one rating criteria considered likelihood could lead publication 10 behind award winning brooke seymour 26 zack davis 27 noah stewart poster involved larger collecting data lola buckner camryn crosby jacqueline dlamater tyler gugino cassie morse grace anderson katie mozak 聽聽hope college created early career investigators recognize encourage partner collaborations further scholarship goals while also developing skills critical inquiry analysis 聽slone names featured plaque located deans office lobby van zoeren hall includes stipend both travel those returning fall present professional conference coming academic year 聽im honored awarded am very grateful division generous stipends excited share said New Federal Grant Helps 糖心传媒 College Launch GRACE Project /news/2026/academics/new-federal-grant-helps-hope-college-launch-grace-project.html /news/2026/academics/new-federal-grant-helps-hope-college-launch-grace-project.html#202662 academics Featured Faculty GRACE Project Provost After being awarded a $1.43 million federal grant from the U.S. Department of Education, 糖心传媒 College announced the launch of its new GRACE initiative to teach and practice the art of civil discourse. Tue, 02 Jun 2026 11:22:28 EST /news/2026/academics 2026-06-02T11:22:28 2026-09-21T19:17:09.839Z Academics Public Affairs and Marketing Gerald Griffin New Federal Grant Helps 糖心传媒 College Launch GRACE Project news-detail provost dr gerald griffin announced hope college awarded federal grant department educations fund improvement postsecondary education known fipse principal investigator academic focused launch hopes new grace initiative growing respectful civil exchange 鈥 designed help students navigate diverse perspectives furthering campus culture rooted dialogue mutual respect award part special projects program provides financial support higher institutions working innovative solutions pressing national issues also focuses resources three other areas integration artificial intelligence learning reform accreditation standards expansion high quality short term educational programs project specifically address priority promoting discourse campuses encouraging debate launching selected sarah kornfield lead director currently communication professor chair has been teaching since 2015 teaches womens gender studies courses rhetorical criticism theory television serves rhetoric society americas board directors published four books 聽kornfield responsible operational aspects over next years among work made possible organizing student cohorts lecture series providing faculty across course design classroom engagement developing public scholarship regarding democratic deliberation builds upon colleges long standing commitment virtues originally championed authored late james herrick guy vander jagt 53 during 36 year tenure grateful opportunities exist said our chrisitan mission expand impact well foster empower 鈥 community open inquiry deeper understanding viewpoint diversity important know dignity all humankind while respecting own beliefs convictions Spring 2026 Dean's List Announced /news/2026/academics/spring-2026-deans-list-announced.html /news/2026/academics/spring-2026-deans-list-announced.html#202661 academics Featured Registrar's Office Students The Registrar鈥檚 Office is pleased to announce Dean鈥檚 List recipients for the spring semester. The Dean鈥檚 List is awarded to full-time, degree-seeking students who have received grades for all courses in a given semester (no incompletes) and have a semester GPA of 3.50 or above. Mon, 01 Jun 2026 12:47:04 EST /news/2026/academics 2026-06-01T12:47:04 2026-06-17T14:29:40.199Z Academics Registrar's Office Spring 2026 Dean's List Announced news-detail hope college registrars office considers significant achievement list complete june聽 1 2026 students receive grade changes after date result being added deans not appear also does include requested confidentiality information under ferpa names listed below alphabetical order last name bamelia rose abbott senior聽lela feker abebe junior聽andrew paul abell senior聽alexys ann abraham senior聽chloe s senior聽nina isabel abrahantes junior聽ashley anne adams senior聽lauren elizabeth adamski senior聽benjamin g adamson sophomore聽fatima tamara adan senior聽evelyn e addison c adkins senior聽emily paige senior聽abigayle marie agbay junior聽michael aguirre junior聽valentina molina sophomore聽kate albrecht junior聽samuel john senior聽andrew michael alcaraz sophomore聽marcus vincent senior聽yessany laney aleman sophomore聽francisca alivia senior聽myles patrick keola allen senior聽alexander jacob almy sophomore聽avery ryan senior聽anabelle alexis alvarado sophomore聽nora j alverson senior聽hunter ames senior聽clare amidei sophomore聽braylen r amos junior聽sophie m andersen thomas anderson junior聽corey alan junior聽grace senior聽lindsey renee senior聽rebecca naomi senior聽shaynah senior聽peter owen andrew senior聽olivia jordan qingchun andry senior聽elliot kristine antel junior聽victoria antoncew senior聽maria jacqueline app sophomore聽maddox oberon armour sophomore聽kelsie lee arndt junior聽morgan phillip arsenault sophomore聽matthew philip arver sophomore聽erin olivia asper senior聽nathan luke atallah sophomore聽evelyn pauline austin senior聽katherine senior聽steven awad senior聽kyler james ayers sophomore聽elijah d aylward senior聽jillian baar senior聽thomas bacigalupo senior聽tyler senior聽carl bailey senior聽tess lauren bainbridge senior聽ellery grace baker senior聽ingrid senior聽michael junior聽laura n balanda senior聽makenzie baldwin sophomore聽gabriella 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william kloostra sophomore聽kevin billeter senior聽kylie senior聽avery denise bills junior聽matthew bir kotoji margaret bissell sophomore聽emily black senior聽mackenzie blackmore junior聽darveaille blakeney h blank blazei junior聽harrison l blecke senior聽griffin bloch senior聽brecken bloemers sophomore聽katherine mary blomeke senior聽joseph blondia sophomore聽jenna rae blum senior聽drew harlin bobo sophomore聽elise ellen bodary senior聽sydney ray bode sophomore聽grant bodenbender senior聽juliet albana bodinaku sophomore聽ridge fermon boehmer senior聽ava patricia boen senior聽elliana boer senior聽kaylie joy boersma sophomore聽ava caroline boes sophomore聽lillian faith boggs sophomore聽erica gwen bol senior聽jasmine jenae bolanos junior聽trenten jeffrey bolhouse bonanni senior聽bella boos senior聽joshua bordovsky junior聽lincoln randolph mwenda bosh junior聽austin boucher senior聽mary jialing bourneuf senior聽lindsay meredith boutelle junior聽noa isabelle bowen senior聽george boyce junior聽allison boyd senior聽kaleb jerome bradford sophomore聽luke brady senior聽ellie branderhorst sophomore聽james p braunius senior聽otto ethan brautigam brazee junior聽leighton tavis brechting sophomore聽johanna bredeweg junior聽calista kaye bremer senior聽madison christine breuker senior聽kennedy brininstool senior聽connor gale brintnall sophomore聽eleanor broberg sophomore聽ellasyn kay brookens broome junior聽ethan brower senior聽noah senior聽alexandria brown sophomore聽gannon senior聽ireland junior聽millicent sophomore聽ariana bruininks brumley sophomore聽nicholas brunink senior聽grayson bruns junior聽chloe brunsberg bruxvoort sophomore聽faith erin schiller brzezinski senior聽lola buckner senior聽maylie buist bulgrien sophomore聽brett bultsma senior聽morgan shea buning senior聽alexa burgess senior聽addison burke sophomore聽calista senior聽eleanor bouwer junior聽henry burnham senior聽tyleigh burns senior聽brynna burnside senior聽ellen bush junior聽megan carolynne bushart junior聽natalie bustamante guevara senior聽erik butchart butcher sophomore聽angela butler junior聽cole butterfield senior聽keira byrnes senior聽c evanya reiley calandrucci callaghan nicole callaway junior聽alexa skye campbell sophomore聽grace sophomore聽norrah marrion senior聽vaughn campins senior聽christopher campos senior聽kayla cannon senior聽ezra carefelle sophomore聽brendan cargill sophomore聽bishop dalzell carl senior聽macy carlson junior聽reece sophomore聽summer danahy sophomore聽austin scott carney sophomore聽lauren mcvay carpenter senior聽marilla kathryn junior聽julio alberto carrazana sophomore聽earlando f carter junior聽kenneth junior聽liam frederick casey senior聽elias casillas sophomore聽yoezer z cassell senior聽carlos daniel mejia castillo sophomore聽emmersen cate junior聽alyssa elisabeth catsburg senior聽owen sika ceithaml junior聽kale cerny senior聽zachary chambers senior聽troy chapman junior聽giovanna chaves monteiro junior聽bohan chen junior聽caden chenlo senior聽noelle cheong junior聽charlene yen xin chia junior聽madeline chianello kirstin chibucos chiminski senior聽jack charles chiodini junior聽allen chisom junior聽yewon choi junior聽nazea jahin chowdhury senior聽jude alexander christenson sophomore聽sydney michelle christiaans christians christnagel senior聽carson chumbler senior聽evan chung sophomore聽eva church sophomore聽alexander taylor ciesielski senior聽natalia krystyna ciesla benjamin clacko senior聽jeffrey clapp senior聽brookston madden sophomore聽gabriel edward senior聽kathryn ruth junior聽maya junior聽olivia clarke senior聽ella clemons senior聽kip clerihue sophomore聽rory simon cobb sophomore聽eliana min cocking senior聽charles carlton cockrell senior聽hannah leigh coddington junior聽noelle camille coderre isabella colburn senior聽eric cole sophomore聽everetta iyetunde evelyn senior聽branden coller junior聽christian collins junior聽jillian sophomore聽nolan hartley junior聽rebekah compagner junior聽landen nicholas conrad sophomore聽caydee lynn constant conway cook copeland senior聽jenna catherine sophomore聽kali coppess senior聽addeline corlett senior聽emma sophomore聽ryker corstange junior聽bonnie couch covalle senior聽isabella susan covert senior聽larry cowan senior聽abigail cox junior聽everett junior聽avery frances coykendall senior聽michelle craioveanu crandell junior聽makenna senior聽terry crater junior聽isabel cressler junior聽kiara crigger sophomore聽lennart holger critzmann sophomore聽bridget crombie hale cronkright hayden cropper senior聽camryn sofia crosby senior聽emmett cross sophomore聽talitha sophomore聽reed leland crowell sophomore聽felix cruz senior聽juan lopez sophomore聽abigail cumings senior聽ainsley cummings senior聽luke cummins joan cuneaz senior聽ned kieran curley senior聽caroline jeannine curnutt curtis senior聽gerald cuykendall sophomore聽richard cuzydlo junior聽eva juel czosnek sophomore聽joseph damico dhondt senior聽jacquelin dlamater senior聽payton dailey senior聽jordan dalton danforth dart junior聽caitlyn davis senior聽devonne junior聽trevor senior聽derrell bey de koker senior聽makenna kelsey deboer steven dehorn senior聽annelise greta jong sophomore聽emma dejoy senior聽kaitlyn delange sophomore聽chloe hanna deridder sophomore聽josie desmit sophomore聽megan elyse devisser junior聽lillian devries junior聽annabelle sophomore聽brock dewitt senior聽jacob junior聽kaylee dewitte sophomore聽lydia abigail deyoung senior聽carter dean senior聽aidan decker sophomore聽jaclyn sophomore聽annie decoster junior聽alexis deighan senior聽biancah dells den bleyker senior聽robert denham junior聽lucinda denker junior聽laniah ariel dennis senior聽lillian senior聽mikayla derks junior聽castle dettinger senior聽melvin benedict sophomore聽jena alatheia detweiler senior聽nile devers senior聽anny diaz sophomore聽makana junior聽marian gisselle sophomore聽brooklyn didion senior聽naomi dawn diekman sophomore聽lily florence dietzler senior聽sandy dilba junior聽isabella madeline dimitriou dinoffria junior聽frances laron dinsmore senior聽kyle dobschensky junior聽rylan doden martha dodson senior聽lena dondit sophomore聽gillian rebecca donley dorwin senior聽claire doty senior聽emerson douma junior聽amelia maxine drenth junior聽calvin adidas drews sophomore聽helen drost sophomore聽anna duesenberg senior聽sophia dugas senior聽mya dugle senior聽kamryn dumas matthew dumon sophomore聽kees willem duncan louis dunckel noelle dunphy durow senior聽casey reese dyczko dyer sophomore聽acacia janae dykstra senior聽natalie sophomore聽ryann senior聽jackson early robert easton sophomore聽eli edwards parker senior聽jessica ketian eggleston senior聽laura eix junior聽nathan christopher ekblad sophomore聽linnea gene ekbom junior聽elizabeth elftmann junior聽aryana irene elias nichole junior聽aubrey elise ellinger senior聽madeline elaine ellingson senior聽brianna elliott sophomore聽claire ellward elmore junior聽sophia catharina elsie eltzroth junior聽william emerick emert junior聽john emmert senior聽reagen engbers sophomore聽lucas engler belle enke sophomore聽hope katherine eriks junior聽carly ervin senior聽ethan esparza sophomore聽vivianna espino senior聽camden essenmacher sophomore聽kaleigh estby senior聽marquiese esters junior聽addison estes sophomore聽isaac quintin evans junior聽ariana everts junior聽f hadia falvey junior聽taylor farage junior聽josephine franziska farrell senior聽meagan senior聽bennett fast feely senior聽clara feenstra senior聽kieran josephine feldkamp sophomore聽valen feldmann senior聽mara jae feldmeier senior聽serafina feltman junior聽carlos alejandro fernandez sophomore聽meghan eileen ferrara senior聽lucy fesenmaier sophomore聽aidan fickel senior聽shannon valentina fiddy sophomore聽zachary fidh esther fields junior聽annaliese gina figurski finch fischer senior聽justin fisher sophomore聽sofia junior聽noah fletcher sophomore聽isabela flores senior聽hayley flynn jason fogt senior聽claudia folkert senior聽josiah foor junior聽joelle foote junior聽katrina forbes senior聽elijah forbord junior聽makayla dawnesse fore forest forester senior聽anna forney sophomore聽kaden forward sophomore聽jalen fossitt junior聽shelby foster senior聽megyn kendal fox junior聽rylee fraaza sophomore聽carson antony fraij junior聽carlina franzon gray frechette sophomore聽george townsend fredman frendt sophomore聽olivia depalma frixen sophomore聽greta fuller sophomore聽natalie gabrielse sophomore聽joshua gaby sophomore聽colton gady garber senior聽alex garcia sophomore聽ana senior聽ephraim poja junior聽samantha chloe gardner junior聽adamaris garduno garlick senior聽giavana gasperini senior聽heather gaughan gavulic junior聽caitlin geaney lawson gehring junior聽kaneann gehringer senior聽megan gemmill senior聽collin genuise senior聽robyn george sophomore聽anne georgelos sophomore聽adam jennings gerberding senior聽erin gerboth gerdes gergely gernaat sophomore聽haden getchell ghezzi sophomore聽nate gibbs senior聽heath graves giesel senior聽mallory gilbert gildea junior聽ryan gillen junior聽sabrina gilles sophomore聽carissa annelise gillie sophomore聽benjamin gilpin ginestre girdwood sophomore聽weston godbold junior聽richard goike sophomore聽john ronald goldie senior聽edwin josiah gonzalez goode archer goodman junior聽carter jon goodyke junior聽alayna goolsby senior聽lincoln gott sophomore聽willow gould junior聽sarah junior聽corinne leola gove senior聽bryce grafton sophomore聽amelia tai graham junior聽owen senior聽amelia annabela grant granville junior聽brianna jo green sophomore聽anika greene sophomore聽morgan greenwald junior聽alexandria gregor gregory greif senior聽alexandra stahlman gren anna grganto griffin grimes senior聽kadence grimm grinwis junior聽luke timothy groenheide sophomore聽brady martin groh sophomore聽alexis gronow grube junior聽garrett gruner gruppen senior聽reese sophomore聽riley senior聽matt gu sophomore聽noah guenther sophomore聽kira guerrin senior聽allyssa guffey xavier gugino senior聽fernando guido junior聽catherine defne guler sophomore聽justin francis gumbis christina gutierrez guy senior聽stella haan senior聽james haden sophomore聽walter haessler junior聽evan hahn sophomore聽leah hall sophomore聽lindsey may halley sophomore聽nathan halstead ham senior聽kassity hamilton hamlin sophomore聽madelyn mae hammond sienna hanover sophomore聽sidney hansen junior聽anessa hanson senior聽dontaye b hardeman hardy junior聽shan hargrove harkema junior聽kate harrand sophomore聽lucy harrell sophomore聽ainsley harris lawrence junior聽juliette truth junior聽cassidy jane hart junior聽claire senior聽lance codie isaac junior聽olive junior聽emma hartman senior聽margaret hartmann senior聽austin harvey junior聽grant hassenrik sophomore聽tana haveman drew haviaras hawkins raejean haydanek hayduk louise hayes hazard sophomore聽kaitlyn heaman hedberg junior聽alliyah heerlyn senior聽elliott heethuis sophomore聽brooke hehl sophomore聽katelyn heinlein senior聽kjersten senior聽gabriella giovanna heintzelman sophomore聽rose madison helms henderson heneveld senior聽cameron richard henke senior聽victoria helen sophomore聽makayla henline hennessey junior聽thayna araujo dantas henrique sophomore聽caroline henry hensien sophomore聽georgia herman sophomore聽paige emery junior聽emily hermen lynne hermiller junior聽karina hernandez senior聽christian tyler herrema junior聽nataly herrera junior聽camille herrman hesley junior聽blake hetherington junior聽ruby heuermann danielle heyne hicks sophomore聽wyatt junior聽stella hill hilliard hillyer senior聽bao ngoc ho sophomore聽elias justin hobbs hodgson senior聽preston hoexum calvin hoffman hofman junior聽bridget amelia hofstee senior聽jon hogsten junior聽peyton holcomb senior聽audrey holloway aleece holser junior聽joshua holwerda junior聽mingming hong sophomore聽dior larue hoogenstyn hoogewind hop senior聽dillon horsley houpt junior聽avah householder houseman houtteman senior聽daniella hovey howard sophomore聽braeden hubbard junior聽damon hudson senior聽heidi hueni junior聽jazmin huerta espinosa senior聽lee hughes junior聽spencer junior聽rylie huisenga junior聽anna rebekah huizenga junior聽sydney johanna hull sophomore聽aimon humm sophomore聽aaron hunt sophomore聽caleigh ellyse hurley senior聽jayden marcello hutar sophomore llillian iden neil ihme imena alexandra imirowicz senior聽delaney ingbretson junior聽dagny ingram junior聽angelo stephen insardi junior聽mason irmiter sophomore聽makenna iverson junior聽shannon izzard jackson sophomore聽eleora shraddha sophomore聽cooper nolan jacobsen junior聽yesenia alexia jaime jakot junior聽jenna senior聽lucinda senior聽isaac janssen junior聽gabriel brandon jaramillo junior聽laila jasinkiewicz jensen jewell senior聽aleksander johnson senior聽brooklyn senior聽elaina senior聽elyse senior聽jaden senior聽jeromie sophomore聽kimberly kiska junior聽kris senior聽madalyn junior聽matilda sophomore聽mia senior聽rose evelynn sophomore聽shane evan johnston sophomore聽madeline jones sophomore聽rachael cathleen senior聽samantha joseph sophomore聽anastasia jouras juchno junior聽jiyun jung junior聽anastasiia miroslavova kafedzhieva corinne kallemeyn junior聽leah kamper joanna senior聽matthew kane sophomore聽sion kang senior聽emmaline kapenga senior聽anya kapitula senior聽kendall kaplan kaptur senior聽isabelle karsies kashmier junior聽lauren kehrwecker brian keisling senior聽caitlyn keith deloron keizer keller kelly senior聽janielle kemp france kennedy alise kenny senior聽philip kerber senior聽gianna camillia kerschbaum senior聽kara kerwin kidd kieff senior聽alaina kielbasa haejoon kim sophomore聽wujin senior聽evangeline kimball senior聽samuel ian junior聽abigail faye king junior聽paige eloise kinne senior聽elle sophie kiszka senior聽dominic klaes klaver senior聽grey klein sophomore聽kyra kleinheksel senior聽makayla kleyn senior聽jaidyn caylee klimp sophomore聽connor knapp sophomore聽jonette adrianna knatterud gerard knoester senior聽jonah cornelius senior聽willem sophomore聽evan knoll sophomore聽arianna knowles kathrine knudsen ellie koch koedyker koeman senior聽theodore koerber junior聽kyla koert junior聽eleanor tze ee koh senior聽kennedynaing jj kokonaing sophomore聽sophie konkal senior聽liam kopacz sophomore聽raegen kopitsch junior聽thomas korff senior聽eliana kotsonis sophomore聽kathryn kowalyk katina kozadinos sophomore聽gloria kozak senior聽camille kraai kramer sophomore聽brianna krampe junior聽theresa kratt senior聽rylie kraus junior聽mary krauss senior聽leah krieger sophomore聽ellie kroeze kroger senior聽john kuiper junior聽justin senior聽kendra senior聽rachel senior聽hope victoria kumpe sophomore聽audrey kunce o kunzi senior聽erickson kunzler senior聽reagan violet kurt labelle junior聽elena lafranca michele laprairie senior聽sarra lacour lafiosca junior聽zach laguire laird lakanen junior聽annalise lake sophomore聽teagan maisey brent lalomia sophomore聽elizabeth clara lamberson senior聽gennesis lambrecht junior聽saait jose lamothe lampi junior聽gianna maria landolt junior聽kevin huai lane estelle langejans junior聽simon senior聽mason langeland sophomore聽garrett pruim langmo lapadat senior聽daisy lara sandra larsen senior聽aeryn larson latchana junior聽christopher clayton laubach senior聽lydia lauber senior聽colton laufer laugen junior聽joseph laughner junior聽connor kevin lavery senior聽bethany lyn senior聽katelyn senior聽elissya laze leake jara senior聽caitlin suzanne senior聽hayeon senior聽seowan carol senior聽yekyung sophomore聽yenna leggett leman senior聽adeline lembright lemmen lenting anthony lett levering lewis sophomore聽maxwell junior聽cameron leys sophomore聽dulcinea licavoli senior聽maura lichiello harrison lieuwen junior聽juliana noel lindsey junior聽logan lipka junior聽gabriele sabine lippert junior聽qijiamei liu senior聽carly llewellyn senior聽ronald bertsch london sophomore聽wesley looman senior聽marisol senior聽amanda lopykinski senior聽nevaeh louks huisman love lowe lowman lubben senior聽monica lucas chantel lugo luhmann mckinley kangna lum lundin sophomore聽maya lunt senior聽yifan luo luurtsema senior聽raighen ly senior聽m orobert mac aleese macdonald sophomore聽alexa mackersie senior聽sean maclean eduardo machado sophomore聽hallie machalka senior聽gabriel machiela junior聽rhian yilian senior聽robin maday sophomore聽logan magneson magro ella mahar junior聽kathryn mahoney senior聽leon senior聽hui mak junior聽caleb myung senior聽kimberly maldonado maloney lucia mandli ward mans junior聽deven blake marathe senior聽pierson marinoff markee marlette junior聽george marsh junior聽elise marshall martel senior聽mariana martinez senior聽nidia junior聽angelika lili mas sophomore聽hunter maschke senior聽danielle alissa mason senior聽dylan mast junior聽genevieve matheny matigian sophomore聽mallory jaye matthews senior聽kate candace sophia mayernik senior聽terin maynard mazur batistoni mccabe mccain senior聽liza mccarthy mccauley mcclure senior聽aiden mccollum junior聽mitchell mcconnell senior聽maxwell mccormick senior聽micah mccurry mcdaniel dylan mcewen junior聽rachel mcfall mcfarlane lea mcgee senior聽stephen rhys mcgeehan geoffrey mcgonigal sophomore聽ian mcgovern mcgowan junior聽ian moses mcgrath mchugh mcintyre mckarge senior聽phillip mclaurin senior聽ryan mcmahon senior聽selia kathleen mcmanus fitzpatrick mcnamara senior聽kelly mil mcveigh sophomore聽ryan mccreedy senior聽santina mcmillan junior聽clara mechigian meckley eleanor medalen senior聽camila medrano almonte senior聽alexia meeuwsen senior聽daniela alejandra melgar mendez senior聽frederick melges senior聽tori melpolder menerey mercado mershimer meyer junior聽haley meyerdirk sophomore聽eleni kyla micheil sophomore聽david miedema sophomore聽billy miles junior聽nolan senior聽carah miller avery sophomore聽cecelia rodriguez million coe mindling junior聽shaelyn minor senior聽kalifornia june mishek mitchell sophomore聽taylor sophomore聽jozie vail mitran sophomore聽savanna mobley moellenkamp junior聽izabella moeschberger rain mohamed mokma senior聽beckett monday junior聽savana lelynn monville moody senior聽levi moon moore junior聽elliana junior聽kenny sophomore聽mary senior聽annabella morales moravec giovanni morreale joslyn morris junior聽mark morrison junior聽lindsey morrissey senior聽cassie alyson morse senior聽kaelee sophomore聽sydnee morton junior聽lilliana moseng smith moyer clare mozak senior聽sara muir senior聽kolton muldowney mulford sophomore聽elena mullaney senior聽huntur munns murgittroyd junior聽brock murphy senior聽taylor senior聽brooke myers nathan senior聽skyler penelope sophomore聽travis senior聽cassidy nadig junior聽moses terevaeli nasari naumann neebes neidlinger sophomore聽joel nelson v nemens senior聽janie walker neville maud newcomb newell karl newland newlands junior聽jesse newton sophomore聽karina senior聽braxton nichols senior聽thea carina niedritis newkirk senior聽alli nielsen nimmo senior聽karen nimtz senior聽josephine ninan junior聽katelyn niswonger senior聽caleb nixon junior聽jayme noll senior聽sarah norek noroozi kristo nosek senior聽sophie novak senior聽laira novenske senior聽cooper nugent senior聽allyson obrien sophomore聽mark oconnell junior聽kieran odonnell ohalla oates senior聽martina obry oderinde senior聽oluwagbemisola peace odofin junior聽zoe ogle olsowy oostindie ophoff oswald junior聽tyler outlaw sophomore聽brecken overweg junior聽joel owens sophomore聽sierra ozolins senior聽p scaleb paarlberg sophomore聽molly padilla sophomore聽penelope pake fotiadis palinski melina pallan palmbos raye palmer sophomore聽elissa audrey pangestu sophomore聽hannah pape jayne senior聽zachariah senior聽sui len par senior聽colin paras parish park senior聽liberty parry pastoor senior聽karsten niranjan patel senior聽cadence patton senior聽jared pedraza junior聽cecilia pedroza junior聽rowan pellow junior聽talitha pendleton sophomore聽samuel penniall weston pereira anastasia peronis emory peterman junior聽caroline peters peterson senior聽laurel sophomore聽timothy senior聽madelynne petroelje sophomore聽bella pettijohn sophomore聽nathaniel senior聽lily phillips sophomore聽sarah philo sophomore聽rocio estefania picon la torre sophomore聽nicolas pieczalski senior聽terra bryn pierce lincoln piersma rudolph pilcher junior聽wil pinkerton pinneo junior聽ellison pinter junior聽jetzen pitcher pitera senior聽jonathan quincy pittman sophomore聽kacie platz peyton plough junior聽walter plymale sophomore聽kennedi pochmara poel madeleine polson pomranky ponos ponstein sophomore聽keira porte post senior聽madelyn postlewait senior聽aly potter powell sophomore聽rebecca senior聽victor junior聽hailey poziombka senior聽cade pratt junior聽stephen fredrick price prince senior聽brodric provost pryce junior聽sidnee puffpaff puglia pulliam sophomore聽jake punches pusztai senior聽gracie putnam sophomore聽madison pyle junior聽jose quinones junior聽alexandra quintero quitmeyer sophomore聽adelyn raad rabahy senior聽summer rabotnick rabuck senior聽anthony raby senior聽sylvia rackiewicz junior聽rae radtke annmary rajda sophomore聽levi aaron senior聽tongasoa jefferson julianot rakotomalala senior聽seth ralph sophomore聽avrielle lorraine ralston ramirez junior聽mckinnis gloria junior聽denisse luz ramos guzman ramsay randall senior聽david allan senior聽alicia randle rant rauch senior聽ann raymond senior聽gavin reames cristina reap reeves sophomore聽seth regner junior聽kaylin reifschneider sophomore聽colin reimer reis junior聽kiel andreas reister senior聽savannah reitz rempe rennick sophomore聽alyssa rentsch junior聽jessica reyes sophomore聽michael junior聽jacob reynolds senior聽fredmun sophomore聽jeonghyun rhee rhoades richards senior聽konnor richardson banyan riebel sydney riedel riemer senior聽crosby riemersma sophomore聽griffin senior聽braylyn rincon junior聽tessa rindfliesch junior聽zsi zsi lovelle rios risley ritchie roberts robertson robinson senior聽elena senior聽jayquan junior聽nella sophomore聽clara roche senior聽catherine tracey rodrigues senior聽henry roebuck senior聽nathaniel roehrig senior聽karly roelofs rohen blanton romero root sophomore聽mason ellis roquet senior聽kristin senior聽maximus rosenberg junior聽sofia rosenberger ross rott constance rowe rubel ruder rufenacht hawes ruhrup senior聽layla rumble simone ruoff sophomore聽kaison russell senior聽karys saulvedis pennebaker rutins sophomore聽phoebe senior聽jose saavedra cardelino sackrider junior聽gabriella said junior聽mayan salas senior聽beatrice salazar senior聽yareli senior聽raksa samnang samol sanchez sophomore聽natalia sophomore聽sophia junior聽hanely arianette junior聽derek kendall sanders senior聽finn duane sandford junior聽kassie sankiewicz junior聽maiya santiago senior聽ada sargent christian sato senior聽miranda sawvel sophomore聽nay blu say senior聽carlee schafer schams sophomore聽ellen cara schans sophomore聽jacqueline schatz schecter junior聽erin schell schena gabrielle jonathon schepel schepperley schill senior聽aaron schipper schmidt schmiedicke junior聽kiersten schmitt senior聽anasophia schmitz junior聽paul schneider lorene schnipke senior聽kathleen schnorberger renea scholma scholten sophomore聽macabe kurtis scholtens sophomore聽kristian schoonover schreur schroeder schrotenboer schubert senior聽tanner schuette schuler sophomore聽rachel schultz junior聽anika schutter schweitzer junior聽jessa scifo junior聽garrison gordon jonathan scrivo seaver seidel sopheap seng seymour senior聽penelope tess shackelford sharp rainier shattuck baolong shaw junior聽tobias senior聽arthur sheard rylee shell lauryn shelton shepard sherer charlotte sherman ruby senior聽qianhe shi shirk senior聽gabrielle shirley shockey shoulders junior聽h shreves shuler shumski senior聽kaylee siddens senior聽anabel sietsema senior聽abby sikkel simpson sinila skaff slezak sligh junior聽addilyn slinker chiara slocum charlene smetak junior聽bethany li junior聽ellery senior聽lynsey senior聽nolan senior聽wyatt warren snyder senior聽amber sodemann mariah solis junior聽yea geon song senior聽gillian dana sorrelle sower sophomore聽kyle spiegel spisz senior聽sofia elena spradling spry senior聽alyssa spurgeon srinivasan senior聽garrett salvatore stalions standaert stark starkenburg stechschulte steele steensland junior聽margaret fayth steensma sophomore聽maysen laurel steenwyk steinman stepchuk stern stevenson stewart senior聽kaelen stievater junior聽isaac stigler senior聽rhiana stinchcomb stites stolle stowe stoy senior聽madelynn stuck senior聽colleen yi lin su junior聽cayden sudworth senior聽gunnar suidinski senior聽kyla sultz senior聽nicholas zoltan suranyi surato senior聽jessa swinehart switzer senior聽brayden syrba syswerda sytsema senior聽annika sytsma senior聽maryanne szczerowski sophomore聽lilian szewczak szuba szuberla senior聽t zalena linda tadelman junior聽daniel pastor tafoya junior聽daria talankina senior聽aniah tan senior聽ashley tandy junior聽jon tanis junior聽leilany camila teasley sophomore聽amanuel dawit tefera teller sophomore聽cash ten sophomore聽addison tenpas sophomore聽tess teodecki termaat teunessen sophomore聽adeline thalhammer theune senior聽rachael emma thom junior聽aaron junior聽carmen primetta thompson junior聽kylie thrasher sophomore聽andrew bryan tilly senior聽ruth montana tippett sophomore聽andrea jake tobias todd junior聽lily tofte toole junior聽benjamin bruce torrence junior聽andrea torres senior聽spencer toth townshend towse sophomore聽tetiana serhiyivna trach senior聽brian tran senior聽halle mikaela travis junior聽maia traylor treece trees truax trumble tull turnbull turner senior聽riley senior聽rylee tuttle junior聽meredith tysman junior聽hannah uekert ulcigrai idania upton junior聽audra usiak valade senior聽alondra valenzuela sophomore聽anneke petronella van ast junior聽dutch dale sophomore聽katie der linden drunen duinen riley ek hekken houten junior聽deborah iwaarden senior聽jamie klaveren junior聽turner jack wieren sophomore聽claudia winkle senior聽kiersten vanbaal vanderhulst junior聽nicholas vanhekken vankuiken senior聽autumn vansolkema vantol vandebunte junior聽calla vandehaar johnsen vandenberg allison vandenbrink cade sophomore聽kylie jannelle vander heide junior聽anneka velde vanderveen vanderzee vandeventer vanlente senior聽esther varnell junior聽jackson vasquez sophomore聽nadia vaughn vazquez junior聽noelia janette veldheer sophomore聽karli velzen junior聽vamseekrishna vemana senior bartels ver steeg sophomore聽macy verbeek verduzco beth verseput sophomore聽carlos mauricio vicente tejada sophomore聽layla vinten johansen vis senior聽josie visser senior聽lorenzo vitti junior聽kaley vitu voetberg senior聽eli voisard reid voss samuel vowell junior聽maisy vroom junior聽jordan vruggink wacht wade senior聽allison waden senior聽jake wagner sophomore聽audra wagstaff wake walden sophomore聽annalise waldron waldvogel senior聽phoebe senior聽wren sophomore聽ericka wall maridale wallace junior聽averie wallgren walrad walters senior聽tucker walther wangler alfred wardle junior聽deacon wardlow qiang yu senior聽grant washburn wasiniak genevieve watson sophomore聽ella joanne way weber hui wee sophomore聽jorin weeldreyer senior聽alison lisa wegner wei senior聽arayah weiden senior聽elana autumn weigel senior聽erika welch caleb welge wells wenderski senior聽adell weseloh barlow wesselink brad westphal senior聽rickey wheatley whitaker senior聽joel st white junior聽jairus lloyd sophomore聽jayshun sophomore聽soren sophomore聽naomi whitfield whitford whitmore sophomore聽robert whittenburg wiard sophomore聽alek wickstrom junior聽colin wiechmann wiegerink senior聽teri wieling junior聽soren jovon wierbicki wieringa wigboldy junior聽sebastian wigfield junior聽annelle wilcox senior聽amilya wild wiley wilhite wilker senior聽miriam wilkie junior聽anissa wille senior聽andre williams senior聽erica cameron senior聽ian sophomore聽isla wilson sophomore聽gabrielle junior聽hayden junior聽kara junior聽leon junior聽lander wimmer junior聽levi winarski senior聽jaydyn winter wintermute senior聽jaiden winters wischmeyer senior聽elissa wise senior聽brennan wittler senior聽kelsey wolma wolters senior聽elinore yarin wolthuis junior聽bethelhem addis wonde junior聽laylee wood senior聽coleman woods senior聽kellen woolhiser worden senior聽patrick wozniak gayle nivri wright star wyma wyrick yang yacullo yanchek senior聽kaini yanggong junior聽kaleigh alana yats senior聽carlton yeager sophomore聽london yoder rhen sophomore聽christian yonkus sloan york younce young senior聽kaitlin mackenzie junior聽kennedy junior聽miracle haruna yunana senior聽francesca zack sophomore聽gavin zbytowski zemaitis senior聽laine zeman senior聽hebron zergaw junior聽jordyn zimmer zimmerer junior聽adelyn zimmerman allyson ying zini nancy ziskey zizzo senior聽davi zola zuidema zuiderveen zupancic senior聽 NSF Awards 糖心传媒 Alumni with Graduate Research Fellowship Program Offers /news/2026/academics/nsf-awards-hope-alumni-with-graduate-research-fellowship-program-offers.html /news/2026/academics/nsf-awards-hope-alumni-with-graduate-research-fellowship-program-offers.html#2026528 academics Featured Alumni Chemistry and Biochemistry Faculty Geological and Environmental Sciences Three 糖心传媒 College alumni attending graduate school were notified of award offers from the prestigious Graduate Research Fellowship Program of the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) for the 2026-27 academic year. One other 糖心传媒 alumnus received honorable mention recognition. Thu, 28 May 2026 14:21:49 EST /news/2026/academics 2026-05-28T14:21:49 2026-09-23T16:04:17.415Z Academics Public Affairs and Marketing NSF Logo news-detail nsf graduate research fellowship program grfp one nations most prestigious programs providing financial support students demonstrated potential significant achievements hope college alumni among total 2 500 award recipients nationally selected competitive pool 14 000 applicants based intellectual merit broader impacts 鈥 including contribute scientific innovation additional 1 470 named honorable mentions rachel shaw 24 graduated ba spanish also bachelors applied science biochemistry molecular biology 聽 recently accepted start fall ph d yale university department ecology evolutionary working dr michael philben associate professor geological environmental chemistry main project comparing effect organic matter quality aerobic anaerobic greenhouse gas production presented work several conferences american geophysical union annual meeting new orleans 2021 received michigan space grant consortium determination bioavailability nitrogen decomposition peat moss under mentor while 63 graduating seniors initiated into colleges zeta chapter phi beta kappa oldest scholastic honorary society southland senior exhibited highest standard all around scholarship fields character citizenship during time 聽austin becksvoort 25 bs acs certification chemical engineering abet accredited now student wisconsin madison pursuing doctorate worked christopher turlington becksvoorts impactful lab method make metal polymers piloted publication recognized awards outstanding accomplishments inorganic demonstrating excellence coursework dedication drs eugene c elaine z jekel recognizes freshman brings ap credit 2023 awarded barry m goldwater 聽聽聽emma rudisel first year shes biological biomedical sciences kristin dittenhafer reed exploring function mitochondria participated off campus summer both van andel institute grand rapids cancer internship ann arbor 2024 recipient earned poster national undergraduate competition 2025 mention 聽bryan forrest currently enrolled performed jeffrey johnson chair developing reactions capable manipulating small molecules previously unknown ways forrests focused using rhodium catalysis break carbon bonds useful 34 served beckman scholar supported hopes scholars arnold mabel foundation 聽hope graduates fellowships recognition annually more 30 years granted masters doctoral degree stem technology mathematics field programsince inception 1952 has over 70 fellows many whom gone become leaders recruiting supporting exceptional leadership spurred breakthroughs economically innovations 40 former having nobel prizes 糖心传媒 College Joins USTA Coaching to Develop Next Generation of Tennis Coaches /news/2026/athletics/hope-college-joins-usta-coaching-to-develop-next-generation-of-tennis-coaches.html /news/2026/athletics/hope-college-joins-usta-coaching-to-develop-next-generation-of-tennis-coaches.html#2026528 athletics Featured Athletics Through a newly established program designed to strengthen the pipeline of future tennis professionals, USTA Coaching will collaborate with 糖心传媒 College to further align academic preparation with the evolving needs of the tennis industry. Thu, 28 May 2026 05:24:44 EST /news/2026/athletics 2026-05-28T05:24:44 2026-05-28T12:23:47.586Z Athletics Public Affairs and Marketing 糖心传媒 College Joins USTA Coaching to Develop Next Generation of Tennis Coaches news-detail collaboration 鈥 also involve ferris state methodist university 鈥攊ntends support students pursuing careers tennis creating stronger connections between programs professional coaching ecosystem participating institutions usta expose earlier industry resources standards development opportunities successful racquet sports leadership our incredibly excited partnership creates connects academic experience directly said adam ford director hope colleges management college gives them clearer pathway grow professionals while gaining early exposure relationships shape part enrolled expanded engage tools prepare enter workforce initiative designed help bridge gap study real world supporting long term growth profession create enhanced engagement broader community 鈥 including access educational insights select experiences student learning career readiness could not more working us recruit next generation elliott pettit coachings senior education certification former alum program really opened doors expand skills look get 35 million people playing 2035 need sure proper infrastructure make those heading out onto court great want keep coming back learn visit www ustacoaching com coachingusta new entity established national platform created elevate across united states offers tiered benefits coaches every level instructors high school parents teachers volunteers modern approach flexible pathways exclusive redefines gets lead empowering coach ensures demand grows does skilled diverse well equipped leaders guiding game forward visitustacoaching information contact tom ladue corporate communications 914 697 2352 coyne pr 973 588 2000 coynepr Unspoken: Lost Social Connections and How to Re-Engage https://ifstudies.org/blog/unspoken-lost-social-connections-and-how-to-re-engage https://ifstudies.org/blog/unspoken-lost-social-connections-and-how-to-re-engage#2026522 academics Academics Faculty Psychology Dr. David Myers' latest blog was featured in the Institute for Family Studies. Myers shares the latest research showing how positive connections could help reverse the trend of lost social ties and human engagement. Fri, 22 May 2026 11:27:30 EST /news/2026/academics 2026-05-22T11:27:30 2026-05-22T18:27:12.089Z Academics Josh Bishop hope-in-the-news Institute for Family Studies Remembering Retired 糖心传媒 Professor & Talented Pianist Joan Conway /news/2026/arts/remembering-retired-hope-professor-talented-pianist-joan-conway.html /news/2026/arts/remembering-retired-hope-professor-talented-pianist-joan-conway.html#2026521 arts Arts and Humanities Divisions Faculty Music The 糖心传媒 College and music community are invited to a celebration of life service for retired music professor Joan Clare Conway, on May 30 at 10 a.m., at First Reformed Church at 630 State St. in Holland. Thu, 21 May 2026 13:59:46 EST /news/2026/arts 2026-05-21T13:59:46 2026-05-29T19:49:55.783Z Arts Public Affairs & Marketing Remembering Retired 糖心传媒 Professor & Talented Pianist Joan Conway news-detail conway died peacefully holland mich april 30 age 90 professor emerita music known two piano four hands performer member hope college department 1969 2001 also regular devoted fan womens basketball team remembered significant positive impact countless students greater community studio produced scores excellent pianists coordinated performed faculty recital series co founded ran camp among living legends celebration 2017 brought other retired now deceased 鈥 roger rietberg robert ritsema celebrate each 30+ years teaching during musics annual opening convocation vocalise sergei rachmaninoff event noted reward long time without children grandchildren seeing achieve beyond not just 2015 invited join former andrew le select steinway concert grand jack h miller center musical arts after donor david p roossien made purchase possible gift installed may 2011 friends created joan scholarship fund provides support new showing aptitude passion well harbor humane society west olive both suggested causes donations honor conways legacy lieu flowers always remember thought like own said alumna lora kolean 鈥97 assistant instruction student under shed tell woken up 3 m 鈥榯hinking bach still school 10 wandering halls old building looking us practice rooms asking wed run our pieces one more truly special individual impacted many lives 聽conways full obituary viewed here Prof. Kelly Ronald Receives Fulbright U.S. Scholar Award in Biology /news/2026/academics/professor-kelly-ronald-receives-fulbright-u-s-scholar-award-in-biology.html /news/2026/academics/professor-kelly-ronald-receives-fulbright-u-s-scholar-award-in-biology.html#2026520 academics Featured Academics Biology Faculty The U.S. Department of State and the Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board awarded Dr. Kelly Ronald 鈥 assistant professor of biology at 糖心传媒 College 鈥 the prestigious Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program award for the 2026鈥2027 academic year. Wed, 20 May 2026 12:19:49 EST /news/2026/academics 2026-05-20T12:19:49 2026-05-22T12:59:23.051Z Academics Public Affairs & Marketing Prof. Kelly Ronald Prof. Kelly Ronald Receives Fulbright U.S. Scholar Award in Biology news-detail award help support ronalds biology work brazil collaborate dr lilian manica laboratory behavioral ecology ornithology leco universidade federal paran谩 ufpr curitiba project city sounds sights avian sensory brazilian green investigate urbanization affects physiology birds research specifically study hear across urban rural environments around one latin americas leading models sustainable planning contribute growing understanding animals adapt human dominated landscapes implications wildlife conservation ronald recently tenured professor hope college third biologist recent years receive fulbright u s scholar also secured $5 980 supplemental grant international brain organization used fund travel fieldwork materials supplies scholarsfulbright scholars faculty researchers administrators established professionals teaching conducting affiliation institutes abroad engage cutting edge expand professional networks often continuing collaborations started laying groundwork forging future partnerships between institutions upon returning home countries labs classrooms share stories become active supporters exchange inviting foreign campus encouraging colleagues students go since 1946 program has provided over 400 000 talented accomplished teachers artists opportunity teach conduct fulbrighters ideas build people connections address complex global challenges notable include 62 nobel laureates 93 pulitzer prize winners 82 macarthur fellows 44 heads state government thousands leaders private public non profit sectors 800 individuals annually addition 2 000聽 student participants 鈥 graduates graduate early career participate study/research exchanges english assistants local schools each year department funding participating governments host corporations foundations world provide direct indirect operates 160 worldwide 聽 糖心传媒 College Chemistry Major Awarded Barry Goldwater Scholarship /news/2026/academics/hope-college-chemistry-major-awarded-barry-goldwater-scholarship.html /news/2026/academics/hope-college-chemistry-major-awarded-barry-goldwater-scholarship.html#2026520 academics Featured Academics Chemistry and Biochemistry Students 糖心传媒 College student Gloria Kozak 鈥27 of Midland, Mich., received the highly competitive scholarship from the Barry Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education Foundation. Kozak is a chemistry major, working with her research mentor Dr. Meagan Elinski, assistant professor of chemistry at 糖心传媒. Kozak was one of just 14 Goldwater Scholarship Award recipients from Michigan colleges and universities, and one of 454 nationally Wed, 20 May 2026 12:51:00 EST /news/2026/academics 2026-05-20T12:51:00 2026-05-22T12:59:01.901Z Academics Public Affairs & Marketing 糖心传媒 College Chemistry Major Awarded Barry Goldwater Scholarship news-detail kozak started research dr elinski spring 2024 working together over two summers throughout 2025 26 academic year during time contributed several projects within tribology lab focused studying interacting surfaces motion looked treatment options patients dealing osteoarthritis 鈥 degenerative disease joints leads high friction pain pair researched could help reduce therefore said used polyacrylamide hydrogels model system simulate joint cartilage one investigated nanoparticle injections doing wide variety capping ligands different drugs hydrogen bonding molecular weight shape tested measurements using instrument called rheometer allowed them see ligand drug structures proved most promising additionally explored click chemistry approaches azides photo reactive although still preliminary early data has shown potential differences between unreacted reacted states important discerning improve movement outside work been active campus various student organizations such women science engineering served treasurer president upcoming shes also hopes bible studies teacher assistant day 1 watershed class tutor other students general sociology psychology 2023 graduate bullock creek school midland mich while exploring career paths interested medical fields barry goldwater scholarshipthe foundation federally endowed independent agency established 1986 scholarship program honoring late senator designed identify encourage financially support outstanding undergraduates pursuing careers sciences mathematics preeminent undergraduate award type scholarships years depending recipients cover cost tuition mandatory fees books room board up maximum $7 500 per Milestone Weekend 2026 Photo Gallery /news/2026/campus-life/2026-milestone-weekend.html /news/2026/campus-life/2026-milestone-weekend.html#2026520 campus-life Alumni Events Photo Gallery 糖心传媒 College鈥檚 2026 Milestone Weekend was May 15鈥16 in Holland, where the Class of 1976 was celebrated. Wed, 20 May 2026 07:57:55 EST /news/2026/campus-life 2026-05-20T07:57:55 2026-05-20T14:57:40.304Z Campus Life Public Affairs & Marketing 2026 Milestone Weekend news-detail 2026 milestone weekend310310true2822149a 780e 4295 9c29 270de05d9771 jpg260515milestoneweekend014 jpg310310photo steven herppich may 15 2026845cdb05 e58f 4a60 b661 6f5491e1009d jpg260515milestonesibillaboerighter001 2026b316a8f2 4992 480f a97d c6dc174bf4ae jpg260515milestoneweekend004 20260bca6cde d21b 4aa9 9558 84974335672a jpg260515milestoneweekend005 2026f063ed40 01e1 4448 881e a47c83f00f82 jpg260515milestoneweekend011 2026df330300 b242 484c ae03 bc62d7565ce5 jpg260515milestoneweekend007 2026f7f136cc 1399 4de7 803e 4a918ca4f3f5 jpg260515milestoneweekend012 2026708ddff7 737a 482c 9db2 34242b729090 jpg260515milestoneweekend002 2026814566e4 183e 4299 bd3e cffc472f24fa jpg260515milestoneweekend001 2026011f6541 7098 45a9 8c46 7f3a339a23f5 jpg260515milestonesibillaboerighter006 2026cc32b004 e385 4225 83a9 259611e8520e jpg260515milestoneweekend009 2026b56502ff 4a93 4ea3 bc40 23dddff7c4b3 jpg260515milestonesibillaboerighter003 202648bd56f7 13e7 4318 80cf fb0aad5da9aa jpg260516milestoneweekend021 16 2026b1fcd4a5 6272 43f3 8679 f93e365e6edd jpg260516milestoneweekend133 2026b137c01f 3f0e 4007 a440 3f3c42678e48 jpg260516milestoneweekend144 2026c7295e13 afdb 4e82 a244 06bd35085b23 jpg260516milestoneweekend142 20265b4f6c1f f7d0 44bc b2cf c88be55c854d jpg260516milestoneweekend137 20261b9fd5d1 4439 486f 95e6 d4ae79851400 jpg260516milestoneweekend138 20266bdc5286 792a 46d0 933a b3727a285910 jpg260516milestoneweekend127 2026c3ba147d e21e 47b2 9fbd f78c88bf56d8 jpg260516milestoneweekend143 2026ad0a81eb b547 4995 a23e bd50979ee87f jpg260516milestoneweekend131 2026f31baed6 e0ff 497f a613 f5f3bfd7ec44 jpg260516milestoneweekend124 2026fceb6b12 b597 46fe 975b cec3c1b1e370 jpg260516milestoneweekend075 202678868881 1aa5 4b72 85d5 05bcfa4f79f5 jpg260516milestoneweekend076 202668500597 af38 4983 9264 8b91fd661df1 jpg260516milestoneweekend134 20269b1d8a3f 6148 49ed ad04 ddb49434cc48 jpg260516milestoneweekend126 202659845e58 dc6e 40b4 9950 bdf962114989 jpg260516milestoneweekend132 2026e4501ed7 3e10 42f2 b00e 7c0365043ef9 jpg260516milestoneweekend077 2026b84fbbb8 7dc1 43c9 a4b9 fa08aebf90e3 jpg260516milestoneweekend092 202682a374bf 031a 4f73 9f88 c4aa3301da2b jpg260516milestoneweekend091 202601629dfa 8292 48aa 8aac 4a316fef3357 jpg260516milestoneweekend098 2026a35f8e2b d5e5 4f8d 9bf1 f0ffda96a240 jpg260516milestoneweekend099 202603a3ca9b 4589 4fa3 94d2 478979dc7d46 jpg260516milestoneweekend100 2026be5f6672 2576 44d7 b3dc 4b6615059e76 jpg260516milestoneweekend102 20265a7655b3 63ad 4ad2 a80a 4eec91156458 jpg260516milestoneweekend105 2026ed43228e 97db 4fbd a5fc 62f81e2f9454 jpg260516milestoneweekend128 20261e2fe060 baf0 4ff8 85a1 f76f5c7c69b3 jpg260516milestoneweekend110 20269fa07575 9d64 42e2 9a5f dc8cd7cb9928 jpg260516milestoneweekend117 2026a1a3f3cf 64ba 41e2 a824 9c481591b328 jpg260516milestonedavidbruggers008 20265f403add 590f 4b5b ba9d 201f2c1b5c11 jpg260516milestonedavidbruggers010 2026df6edf73 078d 4a56 b4bd c4f5cb936329 jpg260516milestonesandraannbrown010 2026356f73f2 3384 4a23 9310 eda343921487 jpg260516milestoneweekend130 20267ddc3f9f 5e72 438e 84ba 70615920d0c0 jpg260516milestoneweekend129 2026026ca485 e74f 4135 9a39 9da427eba924 jpg260516brownscoginbruggers 2026991c2f1e 040a 4c1c b02d 53f968985e61 jpg260516milestoneweekend108 TRIO Upward Bound Annual Golf Outing Fundraiser Set for May 30 /news/2026/giving/trio-upward-bound-annual-golf-outing-fundraiser-may-30.html /news/2026/giving/trio-upward-bound-annual-golf-outing-fundraiser-may-30.html#2026515 giving Events Upward Bound The annual 糖心传媒 College TRIO Upward Bound Golf Outing fundraiser is set for Saturday, May 30 at the Winding Creek Golf Club in Holland, Mich. Fri, 15 May 2026 14:02:41 EST /news/2026/giving 2026-05-15T14:02:41 2026-05-15T21:02:17.512Z Giving Public Affairs & Marketing TRIO Upward Bound Annual Golf Outing Fundraiser Set for May 30 news-detail annual fundraiser brings together community members businesses alumni supporters day golf networking food raffles impact 鈥 all support first generation college bound students hope trio upward has awarded over $200 000 scholarships local since 2020 registration now open completed online includes 18 hold round breakfast lunch contests eligibility raffle prizes participants may register individually teams eight different sponsorship levels ranging $250 $5 also available pricing follows individual golfer 鈥 $140 two some special foursome $500 starts 7 m shotgun start set 8 awards follow event helps remove financial barriers creates opportunities often families pursue funds raised outing directly supportstudent scholarshipscollege visits career exploration experiencesacademic coaching tutoringsat preparationsummer session programming colleges campusleadership enrichment studentsfor sponsorships donations media inquiries please contact yadira martinez castillo director via email martinezcastillo edu phone 616 395 7745 collegehope program been serving 1968 one nations longest consecutively funded programs supports income eligible holland west ottawa fennville high schools academic tutoring sat preparation leadership development six week summer experience campus current past include organizations such mercantile bank baird gentex national haworth request foods mi favorita el milagro modales wines tapia property services llc lakeshore finish carpenters 糖心传媒 Repertory Theatre Begins 54th Season /news/2026/arts/hope-repertory-theatre-begins-54th-season.html /news/2026/arts/hope-repertory-theatre-begins-54th-season.html#2026514 arts Featured Events 糖心传媒 Rep Theatre 糖心传媒 Repertory Theatre proudly announces its exciting 54th season, with productions running June 11鈥揂ugust 1, featuring a vibrant lineup of beloved musicals, an American theatrical masterpiece, and a swashbuckling family adventure. Thu, 14 May 2026 13:32:08 EST /news/2026/arts 2026-05-14T13:32:08 2026-05-22T13:05:11.524Z Arts Public Affairs & Marketing 糖心传媒 Repertory Theatre Begins 54th Season news-detail tickets sale summer broadway classics powerful drama family adventurehope repertory theatre proudly announces exciting 54th season productions running june 11鈥揳ugust 1 featuring vibrant lineup beloved musicals american theatrical masterpiece swashbuckling adventure individual packages now filled professional caliber live orchestras stunning choreography unforgettable spectacle more information each plays well dates curtain times available hope edu/tickets toe tapping memorable hits always patsy cline sweeping musical grandeur oklahoma! repertorys celebrates power performance all forms audiences experience deeply moving storytelling thorton wilders our town tony pulitzer prize winning next normal alongside playful imagination fun became pirate americana families communities years rep brings joy transformative shared artistic exploration said michelle bombe executive director professor chair department commitment providing high quality remains heart everything cant wait share incredible stories community always鈥 | 11鈥搄uly 3knickerbocker theatreopening music friendship behind one country musics most legendary voices 29 clines greatest including crazy walkin after midnight fall pieces heartfelt humorous tells true story patsys unlikely devoted fan louise seger stellar band crowd pleasing favorite sure singing along limited run between 11 thursday july 3 performances knickerbocker downtown holland vary main floor balcony seating $50 $45 regular admission $40 senior citizens faculty staff $30 $25 college students $20 $15 children under 18 26鈥揳ugust 1dewitt center 鈥 campusnext dewitt campus hosts three rotating epic romance exhilarating dance numbers iconic songs helped define rodgers hammersteins groundbreaking classic bursts life favorites oh beautiful mornin people say love title anthem complete full orchestra spectacular production elements timeless celebration captures spirit frontier opens friday 26 continues end saturday aug include multiple evening matinee side $55 10鈥揳ug campuswidely regarded portrait everyday human connection set small grovers corners thornton follows webb gibbs ordinary yet extraordinary moments shape lives funny tender profound reminds us treasure beauty found even simplest 10 closes $35 23鈥搄uly 31dewitt campusraw redefined contemporary electrifying score emotionally gripping show explores familys journey loss mental illness healing both intimate scope offers intended mature has 6 23 31 12鈥搄uly 17bultman student campushope young returns awaits hilarious heartwarming ages based childrens book jeremy jacob joins colorful pirates seas quest buried packed comedy catchy imaginative friendly perfect lovers select 12 17 10am outdoor amphitheater jim martie bultman alternate indoor location event inclement weather acting intern showcase 26dewitt campusthe final opening night only sunday emerging artists part present monologues wonderful radio play december 16鈥19in addition summers also bring back audience 16 19 holiday comes broadcast four availablethe package includes single ticket always鈥atsy 20% off prices access 7 discount pick 15% mainstage provide 10% office events conferences located anderson werkman financial 100 e eighth st open weekdays 9 m 5 p called 616 395 7890 online inquire accessibility need accommodations please contact 糖心传媒 College 2026 Commencement Address /news/2026/campus-life/hope-college-2026-commencement-address.html /news/2026/campus-life/hope-college-2026-commencement-address.html#2026512 campus-life Featured Athletics Faculty Kinesiology Peter Stuursma 鈥93 鈥 associate professor of kinesiology instruction and 糖心传媒鈥檚 head football coach 鈥 addressed 糖心传媒鈥檚 Class of 2026 on Sunday, May 10, 2026, at the Ray and Sue Smith Stadium in Holland, Michigan. It was the 161st commencement for 糖心传媒 College, which celebrated 815 graduates 鈥 the largest graduating class in 糖心传媒鈥檚 history. Tue, 12 May 2026 12:38:31 EST /news/2026/campus-life 2026-05-12T12:38:31 2026-05-14T13:12:26.453Z Campus Life Peter Stuursma 鈥93 Image of Peter Stuursma 鈥93 Image of Peter Stuursma 鈥93 news-detail story still being writtenby peter stuursma 93good afternoon hope first like recognize one greatest callings world mothers here today celebrate them graduates wherever mom may smiling class 2026 esteemed colleagues board trustees matt family friends honor outstanding group young people thank incredible speak sitting current member few weeks ago 鈥 someone truly respect admire healthy debate topic self deprecating humor positive talk point? always marveled qualities takes leader run business organization nonprofit president college yet wonder why graduating choose football coach commencement speaker sat those chairs student faculty parent two recent dawned am not nearly smart qualified dr marcus fila professor management no way spread gospel rev shomari tate chaplain prophetic witness did couple years nowhere close funny witty scogin though much taller ask myself again standing addressing reflected because believe some very simple things likepeople matter win relationships interactions make huge impact far less broken fact well tooled survive thrive continuing write complete having been public education 22 realized students preparing graduate high school seeking individual independence longed wonderful experience everyone many struggle challenging took lot work little luck maybe grace support happen!here get system bridge past now while build powerful foundation stand easy point marvel sheer number set institution opportunity show tangible zest life energy excitement joy tremendous confidence goes without saying attend others travel take gap year enter workforce inspired arrived yes bit older wiser more prepared confident mature started journey also going apologize us proud ready prepared!being blessed most done brainstorming ideas effective address unfortunately information came up giving speech! iasked mentors confidantsasked chat gptasked googleasked memberseven asked seniors concourse devos fieldhousethe answers receiveddont quote quotable never bad short length speech dont define out theirs try reality provide something new!well nor theologically developed uncertified phd expert opinion impacts 鈥 all often our players old version say 18 responses quite obvious exactly grown ways figured none experiences people!聽 inspiring last spring wife amy fortunate seed trips athletics 17 athletes great courtney kust womens associate head basketball 10 days costa rica learned 聽 worried nervous anxious comes next supposed doing? mesmerized team care ability teach discover develop bond rica! awe watched walk alongside local communities installation water filter systems could actually influence change enamored pulled together debriefed provided testimonials each night delivered love sport around leadership grit toughness adapt laugh fun allowed surmise followingthey further along think vehicle measure only beginning picture hangs office sons gave reminds saw see reads part dad give gift yourself eyes yourselves represent classmates parents grandparents loved ones realize seethe spirit inspiration bring campus every day compete field court classroom open door prospective welcome share hearts hear question guys time down giant tree forest redwoods? just keep chopping swinging concern thought quitting finding seeing discovering special close鈥︹ust fall move writing getting once stated dear friend stu fritz book read! argue speak! chopping! close! crazy read tell good amazing learn gladly sharethough visor whistle stadium anyone willing listen thisi finest hopeful families trust words kids human beings honored small ultimate already written waiting revealed time聽 class? plan has find perhaps real reason leave today聽聽聽live feet moving moment handwritten note made difference starbucks other card someone鈥 because!chase significance success big dream pretty please andsay hello somebody cut across grass later instead goodbye showing up! mean attack idea side sharing finishing book!class 鈥 excited cant wait soon!best god bless go hope!! Professor Rob Pocock Receives H.O.P.E. Award from Class of 2026 /news/2026/campus-life/professor-rob-pocock-receives-hope-award-2026.html /news/2026/campus-life/professor-rob-pocock-receives-hope-award-2026.html#2026512 campus-life Featured Alumni Communication Faculty The graduating Class of 2026 presented the annual H.O.P.E. award to Rob Pocock 鈥77, associate professor of communication instruction. Tue, 12 May 2026 11:51:57 EST /news/2026/campus-life 2026-05-12T11:51:57 2026-05-14T14:15:40.056Z Campus Life Public Affairs & Marketing Professor Rob Pocock 鈥77 Professor Rob Pocock Receives H.O.P.E. Award from Class of 2026 news-detail hope outstanding professor educator award has been given annually since 1965 graduating class selects one faculty member feel epitomizes best qualities college pocock respected across campus coaching comm 140 public presentations 257 relations leadership communication interns internship program works nearly every major student diligently make impact students professionalism career readiness became 61st h o p e recipient receiving recognition during colleges commencement ceremony held sunday may 10 ray sue smith stadium presenting alexander cook 26 鈥 vice president controller hopes congress said recognizes profound individual awards celebrates those consistently go extra mile most importantly forge genuine friendships bonds outside classroom professors exemplary no asked them rise above but heard calling nominators described leader caretaker community serving 1989 added teaches life skills schools simply not offer beyond academics someone deeply cares people unique stories always remembers face known never shy away conversation served adjunct teaching courses political science received masters degree michigan state university started business fields covering advertising marketing consults executive coach group facilitator trainer after working agency associate communications priority health before retiring full time wasnt stranger stage walked up receive delivered address titled compounding interest 2010 challenged question going good steward countless investments made culminating pause celebrate today? speech later published august edition vital speeches day 1995 recognized meritorious service 2024 alumnus created rob 鈥77 endowed scholarship appreciation pococks trajectory other continues support today privilege work genuinely enjoy im grateful continually challenge inspire Baccalaureate and Commencement 2026 Photo Gallery /news/2026/campus-life/baccalaureate-commencement-2026-photo-gallery.html /news/2026/campus-life/baccalaureate-commencement-2026-photo-gallery.html#2026512 campus-life Featured Alumni Photo Gallery Celebrate 糖心传媒鈥檚 161st commencement as 815 graduates make history at Ray and Sue Smith Stadium in this vibrant photo gallery. Tue, 12 May 2026 14:06:21 EST /news/2026/campus-life 2026-05-12T14:06:21 2026-10-20T14:43:56.775Z Campus Life Public Affairs & Marketing Baccalaureate and Commencement 2026 Photo Gallery news-detail 2026 baccalaureate commencement310310trueaf9ad1e5 de18 46ba 8cc5 a3b411eeab0e jpg260510baccalaureate027 jpg310310photo steven herppich may 10 202669d7e2bb e694 42b9 88fe f3fc16b14cb2 jpg260510baccalaureate040 202648d709d5 fe87 4983 807d 4ddb6267415d jpg260510baccalaureate016 2026707950cf cb17 4e80 9115 c1635963fc51 jpg260510baccalaureate018 202683d5da92 28f1 4fe0 8ef9 1823ae0b68f8 jpg260510baccalaureate015 2026aeec6eab 5026 4581 b04f a49f4a0f7a06 jpg260510baccalaureate005 20265829247c 43da 4975 9c46 2056a798af4c jpg260510baccalaureate004 20265239e99d 61dd 4489 af81 f7db9ec142d3 jpg260510baccalaureate002 2026699f3a1d c2ba 44e7 82c3 ef0934a618b2 jpg260510baccalaureate006 2026dd3b5c78 47f9 4a90 a178 3d221c503d4b jpg260510seniorresourcecenter004 2026d8a6bced 9bb7 4956 b6e5 3a210b5a80c2 jpg260510seniorresourcecenter007 2026434e4594 d22d 44dc a84f e9bc1f6c233e jpg260510seniorresourcecenter003 2026346fa9f3 a1f7 476e 87d6 695117385a7d jpg260510seniorresourcecenter005 2026eb742be9 215e 485d 8de8 7102f738e721 jpg260510seniorresourcecenter001 202639951446 6fbd 4e7a a597 d771acb75331 jpg260510commencement058 2026d6b65633 607d 40cf 8c7e 16a12f21c4c5 jpg260510commencement061 2026c41329f8 47c0 440f 81c9 5d755a4787ff jpg260510commencement015 20264e5e53bf 20f4 408f 8dcc 861d2e83d743 jpg260510commencement028 20266cbf86fd 9bce 4e73 8442 87cac7de5ea2 jpg260510commencement059 2026e481fa82 83df 4bd0 bf44 8162d016abc7 jpg260510commencement027 2026a4c6f3d2 0616 40e7 9767 3606578d005c jpg260510commencement071 202630ff5436 b4e5 4e10 b5fb 704c770c4e91 jpg260510commencement051 20262126f023 8471 41ba 8efb 701cc3febcd4 jpg260510hoperobpocockalexcook01 2026d83d00fd 7ec0 4108 a207 f7c7d83d2592 jpg260510commencement080 202677f88b0a 9157 4e3c 9579 4f53490ee56c jpg260510peterstuursma02 20267e3f80ff 6754 4a31 92a8 073141b12a11 jpg260510commencement055 2026cbc19969 14a2 42e9 b839 cf14530383ec jpg260510commencementmatthewscogin01 202663494885 0c62 4fea bc3a b581a61876ca jpg260510geraldgriffin01 2026fc4a3549 6903 4bea a57c 610e44701221 jpg260510commencement029 20262cd5d52f 67b2 4af2 b76d 0adf7c04a54e jpg260510commencement030 2026de438fad 4fa3 4b1d 82c7 741ae424387b jpg260510commencement084 20263d613aee bf61 4eb1 9526 2d3a27235e86 jpg260510commencement031 2026bb787fae 9bd4 4481 8233 a661947b4daf jpg260510commencement039 2026b4a8ad78 9db5 45ad bef7 8d76150a3490 jpg260510commencement068 20267e9a05ce 7065 4f20 a251 fedf29882af8 jpg260510commencement066 202671008adf 9304 42cc b5cf ca1853346a5e jpg260510hopeclassof2026c 糖心传媒 Leaders, Students Speak to Michigan House Subcommittee /news/2026/academics/hope-leaders-students-speak-to-michigan-house-subcommittee.html /news/2026/academics/hope-leaders-students-speak-to-michigan-house-subcommittee.html#202657 academics Featured 糖心传媒 Forward President's Office The Michigan Appropriations Subcommittee on Higher Education and Community Colleges heard from several students, presidents, staff and others across Michigan Independent Colleges and Universities (MICU) campus members, who advocated for continued investment in state financial aid programs to benefit all learners. The activity was part of MICU鈥檚 annual Advocacy Day. Thu, 07 May 2026 13:17:26 EST /news/2026/academics 2026-05-07T13:17:26 2026-05-11T15:20:49.716Z Academics Public Affairs and Marketing 糖心传媒 Leaders, Students Speak to Michigan House Subcommittee news-detail during april 29 subcommittee hearing lansing matt scogin 鈥 micu board chair hope college president 鈥 addressed along two freshmen 2024 graduate western prison education program dr richard ray retired professor provost current michigan consortium higher also present address programs eventually local communities benefitting financial aid attendees kicked day off welcome michigans deputy director policy emma young enjoyed photos gov gretchen whitmer met legislators policymakers advocate continued investment state students presidents baker albion presented one hour house appropriations viewed link scogins purpose ask protect continue funding achievement scholarship interested attending private public colleges make mas more accessible incarcerated individuals participate shared innovating around challenges high tuition three innovative forward anchored emphasized few targeted investments especially working alongside help every learner has chance gets right concluded investing innovations already opening system kind trusts independent carry further appropriation could own question isnt whether costs something always us keep promise within reach turned floor nate paquette aliyyah arellano explained became them thanks such gifted plan 聽richard nelson 2025 participant hwpep provided remarks after serving 28 year sentence paroled late muskegon correctional facility started journey while graduated magna cum laude bachelors arts degree now enrolled theological seminary towards masters clinical counseling goal helping future successfully re enter society upon release change actually happens assure theres special brought men concluding said currently 1 300 15 facilities across 000 additional having earned latest roi providing show lives create citizens our neighbors succeed Dennis Feaster Named the 2026 Vanderbush-Weller Award Winner /news/2026/academics/dennis-feaster-named-the-2026-vanderbush-weller-award-winner.html /news/2026/academics/dennis-feaster-named-the-2026-vanderbush-weller-award-winner.html#202655 academics Featured Faculty Recognition Sociology and Social Work The 2026 Vanderbush-Weller Award was awarded to Dr. Dennis Feaster, who鈥檚 been with 糖心传媒 College since 2013, teaching in the sociology and social work department. Tue, 05 May 2026 16:01:15 EST /news/2026/academics 2026-05-05T16:01:15 2026-06-05T20:01:29.22Z Academics Public Affairs and Marketing Dr. Dennis Feaster Dennis Feaster Named the 2026 Vanderbush-Weller Award Winner news-detail feaster becomes 27th hope college faculty staff member whos been recognized annual award celebrates work administrators make extraordinary contributions lives students above beyond expected regular assignments coordinated student formation office based nominations campus community those nominated described service someone just tell meant teach encourage mentor other stated passion radiates classroom impact felt long after years 聽feaster currently associate professor social also program director teaches primarily human behavior environment policy interventions ii field placement areas expertise include practice among people disabilities international mental health medical joy partner colleagues such dennis support said becky starkenburg vice president dean sees whole person educates seeks ensure flourish out no matter circumstances vanderbush weller development fund established honor longtime football coach alvin retired 1972 died february 2005 first presented during 1997 98 school year created ken shirely 鈥50 鈥48 march 2022 one vanderbushs former players colleague emeritus central pella iowa 聽聽 Knickerbocker Theatre Hosts Four Katharine Hepburn Films Beginning May 11 /news/2026/arts/knickerbocker-theatre-hosts-four-katharine-hepburn-films-beginning-may-11.html /news/2026/arts/knickerbocker-theatre-hosts-four-katharine-hepburn-films-beginning-may-11.html#202655 arts Events The 糖心传媒 College Knickerbocker Theatre will present legendary actress Katharine Hepburn as part of its Classic Film Series. Highlighting some of her most iconic performances from the late 1930s through the 1940s, the series will feature one film each week on Monday evenings at 7 p.m., from May 11 through June 1. Tue, 05 May 2026 07:42:43 EST /news/2026/arts 2026-05-05T07:42:43 2026-05-05T14:42:33.101Z Arts Public Affairs and Marketing Knickerbocker Theatre Hosts Four Katharine Hepburn Films Beginning May 11 news-detail hepburn won record four academy awards best actress has been named top film history american institute addition acting skills upended traditional movie studio complex buying out own contract determining career lineup includesmay 11 stage doormay 18 bringing up babymay 26 philadelphia storyjune 1 adams ribtickets all films $10 each free hope students tickets available ticket office events conferences located downtown holland anderson werkman financial center 100 e eighth st open weekdays 9 m 5 p called 616 395 7890 also online edu/tickets door monday may 1937a backstage tragicomedy starring katharine ginger rogers follows group aspiring actresses living together new york boarding house chase dreams success blends humor heartbreak exploring ambition friendship sacrifice competitive world theater 聽monday baby 1938a classic screwball comedy cary grant fast paced mild mannered paleontologist whose life turned upside down spirited heiress mischievous leopard known chaotic sharp dialogue become one defining comedies hollywoods golden age tuesday story 1940in sophisticated romantic stars wealthy socialite wedding plans complicated return ex husband arrival charming journalist balancing wit romance social commentary widely regarded hepburns most iconic performances june rib 1949starring spencer tracy clever courtroom married couple find themselves opposing sides high profile legal case explores themes gender equality marriage intelligence making celebrated collaborations between two inquire accessibility accommodations fully participate event please email edu 聽 updates related posted edu/calendar individual listings knickerbocker theatre 86 college columbia avenues Two Free, Live Dance Events Held at Pillar Church on May 2 /news/2026/arts/two-free-live-dance-events-held-at-pillar-church-on-may-2.html /news/2026/arts/two-free-live-dance-events-held-at-pillar-church-on-may-2.html#202651 arts Dance In collaboration with Pillar Church, Lindsey Hanson 鈥 糖心传媒 College alumna and associate professor of dance 鈥 and The Creative Arts Collective present a live dance event titled 鈥淏enediction,鈥 on Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. at Pillar Church downtown Holland. This is a free performance open to all ages, but registration is preferred by clicking this link. Fri, 01 May 2026 06:22:29 EST /news/2026/arts 2026-05-01T06:22:29 2026-05-01T18:25:36.984Z Arts Public Affairs and Marketing Two Free, Live Dance Events Held at Pillar Church on May 2 news-detail 30 minute live performance directed hanson co choreographed soon graduate kaleigh estby 鈥26 original score composed jonathan gabhart played musicians pillar church community show features west michigans leading dance music artists 聽benedictionis site specific activates architecture contemporary choreography across pillars sanctuary exterior spaces innovative experience allow audience members encounter beauty contemplation witnessing body motion benedictionis intimate tactile revealing worship space new unexpected ways debuting benedictionin four nationally 2026 beginning spring 聽hanson holds mfa frommontclair state university bachelors degree hope college following hansons previous works 鈥 redeemer presbyterian nyc selah notre dame associate choreographer next phase continues explore transform sacred inviting audiences see familiar places eyes q creative team generously funded arts collective 聽 糖心传媒 College Awarded Level 2 Accreditation Through ArbNet /news/2026/campus-life/hope-college-awarded-level-2-accreditation-through-arbnet.html /news/2026/campus-life/hope-college-awarded-level-2-accreditation-through-arbnet.html#2026430 campus-life Featured Campus Beauty Sustainability 糖心传媒 College was awarded a Level 2 accreditation by The ArbNet Arboretum Accreditation Program and The Morton Arboretum, for achieving particular standards of professional practices deemed important for arboreta and botanic gardens. The ArbNet Arboretum Accreditation Program is the only global initiative to officially recognize arboreta at various levels of development, capacity and professionalism. Thu, 30 Apr 2026 13:32:12 EST /news/2026/campus-life 2026-04-30T13:32:12 2026-06-17T18:01:53.07Z Campus Life Public Affairs and Marketing ArbNet Badge news-detail sharing level 2 accreditation status hope city holland both now recognized accredited arboretums morton register arboreta database worlds gardens dedicated woody plants result collaborative work across hopes grounds team biology department computer science sustainability office together college inventoried nearly 15 000 trees documented cityofholland com recognizes many people departments time care placed into stewarding our campus said michelle seppala gibbs director green spaces provide environmental benefits serve places recreation restoration since 2018 weve been working partners inventory make up urban forest really exciting receive recognition honors those relationships collaboration ii awarded least 100 labeled species taxa other collections also clear commitment public education management qualify arboretum must demonstrate more advanced planning detailed documentation show has structured approach plant curation engagement learn research visit http//link edu/trees 聽 mission place beauty serves living laboratory prepare students christian stewards responsible global citizens cultivating diverse seek mitigate climate change ecosystem services offer connects greater community wonder creation honored effective eight consecutive years 2026 via tree higher arbor day foundation kevin meyering manager believes caring responsibility privilege learning grow enrich student visitor experience reflects thoughtful stewardship investment landscape preserves diversity arbnetarbnet interactive international arbnet facilitates knowledge resources help meet institutional goals works raise professional standards program sponsored coordinated lisle illinois 鈥 cooperation american association botanic conservation only initiative officially recognize based set offers four levels recognizing various degrees development capacity professionalism include governance access programming planting information available www org 糖心传媒鈥檚 Largest Graduating Class Celebrated During May 10 Graduation Activities /news/2026/campus-life/hopes-largest-graduating-class-celebrated-during-may-10-graduation-activities.html /news/2026/campus-life/hopes-largest-graduating-class-celebrated-during-may-10-graduation-activities.html#2026428 campus-life Featured Academics Athletics President's Office Provost Registrar's Office Students 糖心传媒 College will host its baccalaureate and commencement ceremonies on Sunday, May 10, when the largest graduation class in 糖心传媒鈥檚 history will gather. Tue, 28 Apr 2026 03:49:49 EST /news/2026/campus-life 2026-04-28T03:49:49 2026-04-29T19:25:53.816Z Campus Life Public Affairs and Marketing Peter Stuursma 糖心传媒鈥檚 Largest Graduating Class Celebrated During May 10 Graduation Activities news-detail 815 members class 2026 attend one two scheduled baccalaureate worship services dimnent chapel 鈥 930 m 1130 led rev dr nathan hart hinga boersma dean also lead benediction during commencement ceremony service live streamed hopes youtube channel viewed computers most mobile devices weather permitting held ray sue smith football stadium 3 p tickets not required guests graduation candidates outdoor however should move indoors devos fieldhouse due inclement maximum three guest per student permitted students sent form order rain location advance speakerthis years speaker peter stuursma 鈥93 head coach associate professor kinesiology instruction introduced acacia dykstra president congress 聽 joined hope 2016 has embodied colleges commitment competitive excellence character development prior returning alma mater earned masters degree physical education sports administration university northern colorado established legacy success coaching high school guiding east grand rapids 13 state playoff appearances including seven championships five consecutive titles 16 inducted into michigan coaches association hall fame 2020 additionally served middle principal nearly 11 since taking helm program flying dutchmen 74 20 overall record 49 9 mark intercollegiate athletic miaa play additional achievements include conference back ncaa division iii first history tenure marked deep athlete experience emphasizing discipline teamwork leadership both off field stuursmas philosophy extends beyond wins losses focusing preparing young people meaningful lives careers after newshope college matt scogin provost gerald griffin h o e outstanding educator award presentation alexander cook vice controller present annual prestigious honor presented annually graduating faculty member epitomizes teaching celebrate second forward pilot 34 receiving diploma bookstore open sunday may 10 4 located lower level dewitt cultural center west side columbia ave between 10th st 13th separate muskegon correctional facility western prison receive bachelor arts faith 19 inquire accessibility accommodations necessary fully participate event asked email edu updates related events posted available edu/calendar individual listings 糖心传媒 College Presents Combined Choirs Concert on April 25 /news/2026/arts/hope-college-presents-combined-choirs-concert-on-april-25.html /news/2026/arts/hope-college-presents-combined-choirs-concert-on-april-25.html#2026423 arts Events Music The 糖心传媒 College Department of Music will present 鈥淐ombined Choirs: Lux Aeterna & Concert Spirituals鈥 in Jack H. Miller Center for Musical Arts. Thu, 23 Apr 2026 11:57:21 EST /news/2026/arts 2026-04-23T11:57:21 2026-10-22T15:17:53.092Z Arts Public Affairs and Marketing 糖心传媒 College Presents Combined Choirs Concert on April 25 news-detail public invited free concert feature hope college chapel choir veritas spera chorus bringing together full choral program under direction eric d reyes pamela pierson include selection spirituals soloists highlighting both student faculty performers highlight performance god rock performed soloist samuel machado members jennie judd charsie randolph sawyer also featured settings amazing grace dat great gittin up morning hes got whole world hands combined choirs perform lux aeterna morten lauridsen joined dr huw lewis casavant organ known warmth beauty work has become one most beloved compositions recent decades close elaine hagenbergs o love offered tribute hopes graduating seniors inquire accessibility accommodations fully participate event please email edu updates related events posted available edu/calendar individual listings jack h miller center musical arts located 221 columbia ave between ninth 10th streets Featured What Christian Higher Education Offers That We (Still) Need https://reformedjournal.com/2026/04/20/what-christian-higher-education-offers-that-we-still-need/ https://reformedjournal.com/2026/04/20/what-christian-higher-education-offers-that-we-still-need/#2026421 academics English Kristen VanEyk, associate professor of English at 糖心传媒, co-authored a perspective piece in Reformed Journal about what sets the work of Christian colleges and universities apart from other liberal arts institutions. Tue, 21 Apr 2026 13:18:44 EST /news/2026/academics 2026-04-21T13:18:44 2026-04-21T20:18:32.548Z Academics Julie Huisingh hope-in-the-news Reformed Journal Leadership Doesn鈥檛 Have to Be Lonely: Interview with 糖心传媒 College鈥檚 Dr. Alexander Jones https://www.adammendler.com/blog/alexander-jones/ https://www.adammendler.com/blog/alexander-jones/#2026420 campus-life President's Office Adam Mendler interviews Dr. Alex Jones on how to be a successful leader. Mon, 20 Apr 2026 10:19:16 EST /news/2026/campus-life 2026-04-20T10:19:16 2026-04-20T17:19:00.41Z Campus Life Julie Huisingh hope-in-the-news Adam Mendler 糖心传媒 College Announces Faculty Retirements After 2025-26 Academic Year /news/2026/academics/hope-college-announces-faculty-retirements-after-2025-26-academic-year.html /news/2026/academics/hope-college-announces-faculty-retirements-after-2025-26-academic-year.html#2026417 academics Featured Chemistry and Biochemistry Dance Economics and Business Education Faculty Geological and Environmental Sciences Physics Political Science Psychology With much appreciation, 糖心传媒 College celebrates the following esteemed faculty members retiring at the close of the Spring 2026 semester. They are an exceptional group of educators, scholars and mentors representing a collective 350 years of dedicated service to the college community 鈥 across many disciplines, from the sciences and social sciences to the humanities and arts. Their commitment has shaped the lives of countless students, contributed significantly to their respective fields and helped define the academic excellence of 糖心传媒 College for decades. Each will be recognized during the May 10, 2026, commencement ceremony at the Ray and Sue Smith Stadium. Fri, 17 Apr 2026 08:50:57 EST /news/2026/academics 2026-04-17T08:50:57 2026-04-21T12:53:21.472Z Academics Public Affairs and Marketing 糖心传媒 College Announces Faculty Retirements After 2025-26 Academic Year news-detail dr brian bodenbenderprofessor geology environmental science department chair聽 *聽 30 yearsdr bodenbender noted dedicated educator scholar mentor trained paleontologist foundational research focused evolutionary information gleaned crystal orientations echinoderm skeletons though interests expanded include dinosaur paleontology global water institute gwri fellow bodenbenders more recent explored landscape changes lake michigan dunes using innovative methods like gigapixel photography drone imaging alongside studies plastic litter microplastics basin secured funding prestigious sources including national foundation space grant consortium great lakes colleges association petroleum fund known engaging students hands field courses biology sustainability during unforgettable expeditions eleuthera san salvador islands bahamas susan brondyk 鈥84聽irwin b margie e floyd associate professor education 13 brondyks expertise knowledge greatly impacted curriculum classroom management most notably new teachers mentored 鈥 passion honed previous role director launch into teaching state university instrumental significant redesign hopes student program regularly co led professional development testament dedication developing engaged effective hope comes watts may term offered invaluable urban experience advised chapter supervision first such recognized nationally service also large part work chairperson 4 5 years provided leadership three major administrative groups affairs board secretary committee chair academic 聽dr annie dandavati聽professor political science聽 34 yearsbeyond decades dandavati served many roles across plus 2012 2016 same time elected faculty representative trustees went serve philadelphia center east coast off campus study couple later similar washington honors semester speaking five languages came handy abroad programs nations mexico chile rwanda held multiple international visiting professorships egypt exchange meiji gakuin japan fall 2009 areas interest both included comparative politics latin american gender human rights paul deyoung 鈥77聽professor physics 41 extraordinary commitment integrating undergraduate world class nuclear throughout tenure nsf grants supported group one longest running continuously funded involved countless two internationally collaborations facility rare isotope beams modular neutron array collaboration summing nai labs implemented current high speed computerized data acquisition systems developed realistic simulations asynchronous pioneered popular distance learning summer introductory course captured all lectures review 聽 extended ion beam analysis laboratory allowing engage interdisciplinary ranging pfas materials physical society recipient aps prize institution deyoungs legacy defined profound impact bringing cutting edge opportunities directly liberal arts college setting reasons hes endowed position since 2005 michael jippingprofessor computer 39 jippings reflects rapidly evolving played growing creating software assistive technology smart phones watches networking protocols informed beyond frequently presentations conferences participated wide committees contributing perspective institutional decisions characterized worked helped build virginia mcdonough stukeyprofessor biology聽 31 stukey able things loved teach place valued leaves mentorship centered molecular genetics cell became distinguished lipid metabolism primarily saccharomyces cerevisiae bakers yeast model investigate cells sense regulate dietary lipids consistently institutes health private foundations publications leading scientific journals challenging involving giving them up success careers contributions member defining excellence julie powellassociate dance instruction聽 14 yearsan expert classical ballet technique powell brought contemporary approach studio traditional injury prevention foster technical strength artistic freedom introduction movement ii iii pointe committed celebrated club powells influence serving blue fine camp ensemble nearly decade previously contributed grand rapids company taught directed satellite school initiatives further evidenced past artist residency continued guest choreography elizabeth sanford聽professor chemistry聽 32 sanford organic chemistry took pride achievement introduced polymer enzymatic synthesis lab emphasized importance writing senior year seminar power storytelling over career 101 undergraduates exploring formation highly strained compounds electropolymerization novel thiophene chemical defenses pioneer plants complemented troubleshooting production issues several local industries forming lasting community ties process experiences successfully transition four improved communication structural effectiveness alumni engagement stephen smithrobert w haack economics聽 10 years聽joining smith has been economic growth economics econometrics microeconomics trade ethical intersection christian theology level empirical prepare advanced section head drawing inspiration upbringing hong kong economies china vietnam president 2021 2024 economists earlier 19 editor journal faith & scholarship acton council universities numerous rigorous thoughtful reflection joanne stewartelmer hartgerink 38 stewart mark leader inorganic deep evident general climate change concept stewarts successful mentoring 70 researchers securing $4 million agencies 2007 interactive online network chemists ionic connect 20 communities order increase agents chairing directing howard hughes medical shaping future establishing next generation hub joseph stukeyassistant 17 2003 full impacting broadly microbiology biochemistry bioinformatics stukeys lies bacteriophage genomics specifically viruses infect bacteria phages addressed fundamental questions phage genetic diversity inquiry resulting authorship participation meetings u s specialized instruction core disciplines preparing strengthening within scott vanderstoep 鈥87professor psychology聽 27 developmental psychology religion cognitive key frost assessment accreditation liaison officer dean social sciences respected author editions learn skill everyday life soul psychological reed award Budget Categories https://wallethub.com/edu/b/budget-categories/144143#expert=Brian_Porter https://wallethub.com/edu/b/budget-categories/144143#expert=Brian_Porter#2026415 academics Economics and Business Dr. Brian Porter, Dr. Leon A. Bosch 鈥29 Professor of Management at 糖心传媒, contributed his advice on how to categorize your budget, in this Wallet Hub article. https://wallethub.com/edu/b/budget-categories/144143#expert=Brian_Porter Wed, 15 Apr 2026 13:51:30 EST /news/2026/academics 2026-04-15T13:51:30 2026-04-22T17:52:06.803Z Academics Julie Huisingh hope-in-the-news WalletHub Registration Deadline Nears for 糖心传媒 College Leadership Retreat /news/2026/campus-life/registration-deadline-nears-for-hope-college-leadership-retreat.html /news/2026/campus-life/registration-deadline-nears-for-hope-college-leadership-retreat.html#2026415 campus-life Boerigter Center for Calling and Career Economics and Business Strengthen your leadership at 糖心传媒 College鈥檚 Lead With 糖心传媒 retreat with assessments, expert facilitators and actionable strategies. Wed, 15 Apr 2026 13:37:24 EST /news/2026/campus-life 2026-04-15T13:37:24 2026-10-20T14:31:00.485Z Campus Life Public Affairs and Marketing Registration Deadline Nears for 糖心传媒 College Leadership Retreat news-detail leadership retreat agenda designed mid senior level leaders managers emerging executives across business healthcare education nonprofit ministry settings wish grow self awareness clarity impact live into unique strengths 聽attendees expect recharge develop fresh authentic strategies based using interpersonal competency assessments experience highly personal reflective enhance both effectiveness team performance cost聽retreat only $1 950 includes all course materials meals 2 nights lodging haworth hotel downtown holland $2 400nonprofit program cost 463/$1 800 includedthe person hosted hope college campus wednesday may 27 starting p m concludes friday 29 4 following participants invited attend virtual meeting reflect insights design sustainable practices facilitator聽 dr ryan white associate dean development applied learning accomplished author athletic coach faith leader facilitator holds doctorate educational psychology usc has passion bringing out best organizations teams individuals presentersmatt scogin before became 14th president distinguished career corporate government sectors served chief administrative officer perella weinberg partners new york city held positions nyse us treasury department hes 2002 graduate masters degree public policy harvard university 聽becky schmidt expertise extends far beyond hopes head womens volleyball innovative educator led 2014 ncaa d3 national championship four final trips facilitates workshops challenge solutions complex problems blending understanding dynamics solution designs achieved sports studies miami authored steps success lauren hearit professor management focused research intersection economics strategic communication organizational certifications two related fields international copenhagen school denmark principles purdues krannert joined faculty 2017 selected graduating class 2025 outstanding award affairs issues purdue also more information email edu call 616 395 7950 visit https//hope edu/lead 鈥淵ou For Me For You鈥 Production Part of Celebration of Asian Heritage Month /news/2026/campus-life/you-for-me-for-you-production-part-of-celebration-of-asian-heritage-month.html /news/2026/campus-life/you-for-me-for-you-production-part-of-celebration-of-asian-heritage-month.html#2026414 campus-life Events Theatre This year鈥檚 2026 Asian Heritage Month will be celebrated at 糖心传媒 College by featuring 糖心传媒鈥檚 Theatre Department鈥檚 production of Mia Chung鈥檚 play, 鈥淵ou for Me for You,鈥 on Sunday, April 19 at 2 p.m. and on Friday, April 24, at 7:30 p.m. in the DeWitt Mainstage Theatre on 糖心传媒鈥檚 campus. The public is invited and admission is free to both performances, but tickets are required to attend as space is limited. Tue, 14 Apr 2026 13:10:44 EST /news/2026/campus-life 2026-04-14T13:10:44 2026-04-14T20:10:35.461Z Campus Life Public Affairs and Marketing You For Me For You news-detail april 24 event only doors open 7 p m also opportunity audience participate q discussion following production playwright mia chung 聽additional showings set apr 17 18 again 23鈥25 730 ticket purchases required tickets $15 adults $10 seniors/hope faculty staff free hope students those under age 聽聽all performances feature live captioning dewitts standard hearing loop optional sensory story productions light sound design dewitt student & cultural center located 141 e 12th st facing columbia avenue between 10th 13th streets play聽directed rhett luedtke associate professor theatre follows pair sisters driven desperation lives north korea make mad dash freedom while one sister junhee makes america must wrestle new language fast paced culture other minhee trapped stuck world symbolism double speak necessary survival fight find each determine home willing sacrifice gain 聽luedtke says directing process chungs play most challenging exciting plays worked quite some time simply beautiful juxtaposes brutality koreas authoritarian regime against craziness american big city life but does poetic blend realism dream like sequences both comic surreal 聽 has been delight co create our creative team authormia writer film tv catch premieres chicago 2026 part steppenwolfs 50th season published special edition theater magazine spring yale received 2024 macdowell fellowship 2023 whiting award drama 2022 map grant music work teamin addition colleges consists jungah han guest scenic designer university michigan michelle bombe chair department costume eric van tassell assistant lighting ken chamberlain dance technician kevin macleod props stephen krebs technical director anna hill manager shop dr mihyun education primary consultant additional help seniors wujin kim yeageon song first year seoeun lee yenna s serving junior gabrielle parker novi mich benjamin bierma grand rapids adia falvey griffith ind tull delton stage managers jacqueline schatz clarkston cast includes sophomores ashlynn blankenship lindale tex trey hunter detroit victor powell bea salazar norton shores isabelle park caro eliana cocking orlando fla claudia hwang elliana johnson greenville sc senior president asian union member collaborating diversity inclusion bring campus rewarding experiences joy see camaraderie formed sharing stories cannot wait share reason junhees audiences eyes may opened similarities humanity shares across divides borders ourselves created available events conferences office downtown holland anderson werkman financial 100 eighth weekdays 9 5 reached 616 395 7890 purchased calling visiting online edu/tickets person performance reserved claimed ten minutes prior order guarantee seating talkback session being presented collaboration hopes inclusive excellence inquire accessibility need accommodations fully please email edu updates related posted edu/calendar individual listings 糖心传媒 College Professor Named MTNA Distinguished Composer of the Year /news/2026/academics/hope-college-professor-named-mtna-distinguished-composer-of-the-year.html /news/2026/academics/hope-college-professor-named-mtna-distinguished-composer-of-the-year.html#2026413 academics Faculty Music Music Teachers National Association (MTNA) named Dr. Benjamin Krause, associate professor of music at 糖心传媒 College, as its Thomas Ediger Distinguished Composer of the Year for his composition, Spaces Real or Imagined. Krause was recognized at the 2026 MTNA National Conference in Chicago, held March 21鈥25, where he performed his piece in concert on piano along with clarinetist Gary June, a West Michigan composer and educator. This was Krause鈥檚 second time being honored, receiving the first award in 2019. Krause teaches composition and theory at 糖心传媒 College. Mon, 13 Apr 2026 08:00:56 EST /news/2026/academics 2026-04-13T08:00:56 2026-04-13T15:00:47.049Z Academics Public Affairs and Marketing Dr. Benjamin Krause Music Teachers National Association (MTNA) awarded 糖心传媒 professor Ben Krause (center) with the Thomas Ediger Distinguished Composer of the Year for his composition, Spaces Real or Imagined. Presenting the award was Ann Rivers Witherspoon (at left) 鈥 chair of the MTNA commissioned composer program. Clarinetist Gary June (right) accompanied Krause for their performance. Photo credit: Lan Vo Photograph news-detail mtna commissioned composer program assists affiliated state associations generation performance new music american composers thomas ediger distinguished year award given outstanding composition submitted work honor comes $5 000 monetary made available foundation fund 聽聽commissioned michigan teachers association spaces real imagined collection five pieces inspired special exhibit paintings maria helena vieira da silva 1908鈥1992 peggy guggenheim venice each movement responds 鈥 titled after particular painting sort musical ekphrasis aims translate visual language into 聽vieira silvas grapples tensions between realism abstraction world may says krause within sonically conceived live 聽聽krause 鈥 pianist has performed houston symphony indianapolis chamber orchestra atlanta players philadelphias network among other leading ensembles organizations received copland house residency emerging presser been supported residencies brush creek arts hambidge center creative awarded artist fellowship earned doctorate degree rice university masters oregon bachelors piano valparaiso student conservatory fontainebleau france prix marion tournon branly also residence brevard festival bach symposium lutheran summer academy institute served six seasons 聽 mtna聽mtna nonprofit organization independent collegiate committed furthering art teaching scholarly research founded 1876 oldest professional united聽 states additional information please contact national headquarters 888 512 5278 mtnanet org visit website www Swapping to $15 Bedroom Lighting That Harnesses 'Blue Zone' Benefits Is the Secret to Waking Without Feeling Groggy https://www.homesandgardens.com/sleep/boost-natural-circadian-rhythm-for-less-groggy-waking https://www.homesandgardens.com/sleep/boost-natural-circadian-rhythm-for-less-groggy-waking#2026413 academics Faculty Psychology Dr. Andrew Gall --- associate professor of psychology and a neuroscientist --- is a featured expert in this Homes & Gardens online article addressing sleep quality and circadian lighting hacks. Mon, 13 Apr 2026 10:48:31 EST /news/2026/academics 2026-04-13T10:48:31 2026-04-13T17:48:26.339Z Academics Julie Huisingh hope-in-the-news Homes and Gardens 糖心传媒 College Seniors Ready to Feature Art Exhibit, Are We There Yet? /news/2026/arts/hope-college-seniors-ready-to-feature-art-exhibit-are-we-there-yet.html /news/2026/arts/hope-college-seniors-ready-to-feature-art-exhibit-are-we-there-yet.html#2026413 arts Art and Art History Events The De Pree Art and Art History Center at 糖心传媒 College is proud to announce, Are We There Yet?, an annual exhibition featuring the work of the graduating senior class of 2026. The college鈥檚 annual Senior Art Exhibition will open on Friday, April 17 and will run through Sunday, May 10. Artist talks will be on Friday, April 17 at 5:30 p.m. at Schaap Auditorium with an opening reception following in the De Pree gallery located at the De Pree Art and Art History Center. The public is invited to the artist talks, reception and exhibition. Admission is free. The De Pree Art Center and Gallery is located at 275 Columbia Ave., between 10th and 13th streets. Mon, 13 Apr 2026 10:54:13 EST /news/2026/arts 2026-04-13T10:54:13 2026-04-13T17:53:58.657Z Arts Public Affairs and Marketing 糖心传媒 College Seniors Ready to Feature Art Exhibit, Are We There Yet? news-detail each year senior art exhibition celebrates accomplishments graduating seniors studio education history majors artwork explores challenges variety media exhibit yet? serves culmination time hope pinnacle creative practice years features wide array 鈥 including photography painting prints textiles large scale sculptures capstone essay departments lauren carpenter also display following participating exhibitiongracie allenally heamanliv puckettsydney christiaansshannon smithabby wieringalindsey lohrmaddy richardsonelijah papefranny cozzensemma waldvogelbiancah dellshenry nienhuislauren carpenter聽聽 糖心传媒 College Department of Music Presents 鈥淎 Night of Jazz and Romance鈥 /news/2026/arts/hope-college-department-of-music-presents-a-night-of-jazz-and-romance.html /news/2026/arts/hope-college-department-of-music-presents-a-night-of-jazz-and-romance.html#2026410 arts Events Music Plan a free night of jazz and romance with Kris Johnson and 糖心传媒 College ensembles on April 18 at Jack H. Miller Center. Fri, 10 Apr 2026 06:19:04 EST /news/2026/arts 2026-04-10T06:19:04 2026-10-20T13:59:17.844Z Arts Public Affairs and Marketing 糖心传媒 College Department of Music Presents 鈥淎 Night of Jazz and Romance鈥 news-detail public invited admission free featuring special guest artist kris johnson concert offer engaging evening jazz performed hope college arts collective chamber ensembles program highlight expressive ballads rich harmonies inspired improvisation reflect both romantic dynamic qualities detroit based trumpeter composer educator known warm tone lyrical style compelling musical voice work performer arranger has earned him recognition within contemporary community robert shipley hopes premier ensemble 鈥 called 鈥斅 lead evenings performances joined guitar combo directed lee heerspink steps ahead tom lockwood together groups present diverse selection repertoire spanning classic styles emphasizes communication creativity while showcasing talents versatility student musicians inquire accessibility accommodations fully participate event please email edu updates related events posted available edu/calendar individual listings jack h miller center located 221 columbia ave between ninth 10th streets Washington Honors Semester Hits 50-Year Anniversary, Announces Special Endowment Gift /news/2026/academics/washington-honors-semester-hits-50-year-anniversary-announces-special-endowment-gift.html /news/2026/academics/washington-honors-semester-hits-50-year-anniversary-announces-special-endowment-gift.html#202648 academics Featured Political Science 糖心传媒 College celebrated the 50th anniversary of its Washington Honors Semester program, and recognized a donor gift that will help support the program. Wed, 08 Apr 2026 06:55:12 EST /news/2026/academics 2026-04-08T06:55:12 2026-10-22T14:51:34.253Z Academics Public Affairs and Marketing Donation presentation news-detail honors program long standing experiential education includes cohort hope college students spend full semester washington d c engaging academic seminars working 32 hour per week internship gaining exposure careers nations capitol faculty member rotates each spring lead support student has proven track record placing qualified prestigious internships such places white house national museum art world bank american bar association naval medical research center u s supreme court connection event february announced major estate gift endow rolling director role attending special anniversary celebration current 120 alumni political science president matt scogin several others leadership team recognition programs 50th generous donation made debra fischer bechtel memory late husband alumnus lee class 1977 fund 鈥 named 鈥77 endowed used position among earliest participating according experience life changing sparked interest politics lobbying after serving various roles early career founded health care lobbyist firm associates helped establish complementary integrative served league lobbyists also appointed legislative liaison department human services ronald reagan 1989 passed away dec 30 2023 established 1976 professor dr robert elder retired while jack holmes 12 terms provides hands time instruction entire earn 14 16 credits part training involves 45 60 public policy group interviews over involve spending one day meeting interacting broad range professionals senators congressmen hill staffers journalists advocates participate weekly exploring wide contemporary debates developments 聽many return capital graduation making largest most active centers 糖心传媒 College Announces 2026 Distinguished Alumni Award Recipients /news/2026/campus-life/hope-college-announces-2026-distinguished-alumni-award-recipients.html /news/2026/campus-life/hope-college-announces-2026-distinguished-alumni-award-recipients.html#202648 campus-life Featured Alumni The 糖心传媒 College Distinguished Alumni Award recognizes the accomplishments of alumni who have demonstrated exceptional achievement in their chosen profession, have made a positive impact on their community and are involved with the college. This year鈥檚 recipients will be recognized during the college鈥檚 Milestone Weekend (May 15-16) in Holland, where the Class of 1976 will also be celebrated. Wed, 08 Apr 2026 07:52:00 EST /news/2026/campus-life 2026-04-08T07:52:00 2026-04-08T14:51:51.511Z Campus Life Public Affairs and Marketing 糖心传媒 College Announces 2026 Distinguished Alumni Award Recipients news-detail david bruggers 73 invested past 40 years making disciples planting churches peru after graduating hope 鈥 active mens soccer lake macatawa research arcadian fraternity earned ph d ecology behavioral biology university minnesota afterward headed full time missionary efca reach global currently serves independent tentmaking co pastors church leads team lima addition works director sachavacayoc amazon field centre newton college has held multiple leadership positions taught philosophy science courses 聽聽sandra ann brown 75 distinguished career professor psychiatry psychology conducting ground breaking many areas including alcohol drug abuse post traumatic stress disorder provided mental health care countless veterans san diego area served roles va healthcare system cheerleading peer tutoring big sisters masters doctorate clinical wayne state spent majority california vice chancellor garnered numerous awards teaching mentorship recognition top producer scholarly publications complete schedule registration information available online 聽 糖心传媒 College Students to Present Creative and Research Projects on April 17 /news/2026/academics/hope-college-students-to-present-creative-and-research-projects-on-april-17.html /news/2026/academics/hope-college-students-to-present-creative-and-research-projects-on-april-17.html#202647 academics Featured Arts and Humanities Divisions Faculty Natural & Applied Sciences Division Research and Scholarship Social Sciences Division Original research by 糖心传媒 students on nearly 200 different topics will be highlighted during the college鈥檚 25th annual A. Paul and Carol C. Schaap Celebration of Undergraduate Research and Creative Activity on Friday, April 17, starting at 2:30 p.m. at the Richard and Helen DeVos Fieldhouse on the 糖心传媒 College campus in Holland. The public is invited and admission is free. Tue, 07 Apr 2026 06:38:38 EST /news/2026/academics 2026-04-07T06:38:38 2026-04-07T13:38:20.86Z Academics Public Affairs and Marketing 糖心传媒 College Students to Present Creative and Research Projects on April 17 news-detail celebration designed spotlight quality importance student faculty collaborative research college years event address topics ranging drinking water zambia optimizing protein digestion methods understanding impact windmill designs migrating birds studying patient handling techniques reduce caregiver injuries april 17 feature 195 projects presented 363 hope students conducted work 105 mentors well off campus represent 26 departments programs across all colleges academic divisions 鈥 arts humanities social sciences natural applied fiscal 2025 year staff received $2 873 765 external funding support 36 outreach public service educational awards timeline followscelebration kickoff 230鈥245 p m devos fieldhouseposter & laptop presentations 245鈥415 fieldhousesenior exhibition 3鈥4 depree art centeroral 330鈥505 martha miller center global communicationperforming jim eileen heeringa dance winghundreds engage part time during school full several weeks each summer addition regularly present regional national conferences 74 times publish co authors also published 30 articles scholarly chapters submitted eight papers publication most posters illustrating hand discuss displays fill courts concourse fieldhouse two dozen make brief oral either 330 505 wing dewitt theatre first held 2001 underwritten gentex corporation last three named honor paul carol schaap long been ardent supporters 聽 schedules annual before undergraduate week designated council cur 20 24 inquire accessibility need accommodations fully participate please email edu updates related events posted available edu/calendar individual listings hoperesearch has storied history more 100 ago biologist dr samuel o mast laboratory space van raalte hall opened 1903 late gerrit zyl taught chemistry 1923 1964 widely recognized developing based learning modern sense recognition variety ways success teaching high itself 2026 best guide u s news world report boosted hopes ranking #31 #22 nationwide among countrys 4 000 degree granting postsecondary institutions including such yale harvard stanford mit university michigan creative reflecting deep commitment collaboration hands discovery one 28 only universities category american education carnegie foundation advancement other acclaim historically 1994 project kaleidoscope program whole works model emulate 1998 10 liberal nation innovation excellence science instruction nsf award integration aire proven chose webinar transformational performance 2011 2017 receive wide accomplishments aura nine since established 2015 糖心传媒 College Department of Music Presents 鈥淪PERITAS鈥 on April 11 /news/2026/arts/hope-college-department-of-music-presents-speritas-on-april-11.html /news/2026/arts/hope-college-department-of-music-presents-speritas-on-april-11.html#202647 arts Events Music The 糖心传媒 College Department of Music will present 鈥淪PERITAS,鈥 a choral concert featuring the college鈥檚 SPERA and VERITAS ensembles, on Saturday, April 11, at 3 p.m. in the Jack H. Miller Center for Musical Arts, Concert Hall. Tue, 07 Apr 2026 07:04:07 EST /news/2026/arts 2026-04-07T07:04:07 2026-04-07T14:04:49.659Z Arts Public Affairs and Marketing 糖心传媒 College Department of Music Presents 鈥淪PERITAS鈥 on April 11 news-detail performance free open public speritas brings together two ensembles department offering program explores themes kindness reflection human connection diverse choral traditions spera present centered featuring contemporary works鈥攊ncluding composition sean ivory alongside selections american directors association ssaa commission additional highlights include venezuelan folk song sendas de la tarde mexican cucaracha canons johannes brahms many angels gwyneth walker veritas offer stylistically varied spanning global popular repertoire including inkosi namandla arrangement du bist wie eine blume despertar antonio est茅vez no vuelvo enamorar juan gabriel ensemble also perform rorate caeli arranged specifically goes billy joel 聽featured composer longtime west michigan educator musician has taught forest hills central high school since 1992 choirs performed conferences toured internationally compositions widely published inquire accessibility accommodations fully participate event please email hope edu updates related events posted available edu/calendar individual listings jack h miller center musical arts located 221 columbia ave between ninth 10th streets Dutch Author to Share Insights Into Tulip Bulb Trade /news/2026/campus-life/dutch-author-to-share-insights-into-tulip-bulb-trade.html /news/2026/campus-life/dutch-author-to-share-insights-into-tulip-bulb-trade.html#202642 campus-life Events Van Raalte Institute Every May, thousands of visitors flock to Holland as the tulips bloom across the city. But how many know the story of how the bulbs beneath the surface 鈥 the worldwide supply of which the Netherlands produces more than 75 percent 鈥 are grown and how they were first brought from the Netherlands to America? Thu, 02 Apr 2026 06:13:36 EST /news/2026/campus-life 2026-04-02T06:13:36 2026-04-02T13:13:18.868Z Campus Life Public Affairs and Marketing Anne-Gine Goemans Dutch Author to Share Insights Into Tulip Bulb Trade news-detail thursday may 7 dutch author anne gine goemans present lecture holland museum exploring fascinating history tulip bulb trade held museums spark!lab 鈥 830 p m admission free open public but space limited registration required via website award winning novel ziekzoekers compelling story growing family struggle succession within business also explores first traders traveled america build international flower after publication 2007 book received anton wachter prize best debut draws authors personal experience well grew up oldest region netherlands owned packaging factory father regularly united states addition discussing behind work offer glimpse into research upcoming set partly michigan inspired towns rich immigration 聽since release has published several more critically acclaimed books most recently wondermond mr g refuses care nonfiction account fathers dementia honolulu king goemanss third being made film released theaters 2027 gliding flight widely translated won awards praised kirkus reviews funny tenderhearted reminiscent movie little miss sunshine copies available purchase event sponsored hope colleges van raalte institute nelis village time windmill island gardens information please contact 616 796 3329 聽 糖心传媒 College Orchestra Presents 鈥淭he Sound of 糖心传媒鈥 on April 10 /news/2026/arts/hope-college-orchestra-presents-the-sound-of-hope-on-april-10.html /news/2026/arts/hope-college-orchestra-presents-the-sound-of-hope-on-april-10.html#202641 arts Music Attend 糖心传媒 College Orchestra鈥檚 The Sound of 糖心传媒 concert April 10 at 7 p.m. for a free evening of music honoring the 糖心传媒 community. Wed, 01 Apr 2026 11:57:44 EST /news/2026/arts 2026-04-01T11:57:44 2026-10-20T14:39:13.405Z Arts Public Affairs and Marketing The Sound of 糖心传媒 news-detail public invited admission free directed hopes professor samuel pang concert centers theme hebrews 121 reflects idea being surrounded great cloud witnesses program brings together student faculty compositions orchestrations explore themes remembrance perseverance hope first half features works dedicated members community highlights include orchestration barbers agnus dei/adagio strings presented memory late dr fred johnson iii washed away original composition senior caitlyn davis written grandfather gathering crowds john scott inspired life legacy jennifer kasunick following intermission orchestra perform modest mussorgskys pictures exhibition offering vivid musical journey series contrasting images also recognition graduating class 2026 conclude doxology includerobert w cavanaugh spera deosamuel barber orch 鈥 history 1958鈥2026caitlyn 26 ron spoors 1949鈥2026john follett 27 former 2004鈥2025modest mussorgsky ravel et al inquire accessibility accommodations fully participate event please email edu updates related events posted available edu/calendar individual listings jack h miller center arts located 221 columbia ave between ninth 10th streets Latest Memoir Notes Cultural Integration Key to Successful Missionary Work /news/2026/campus-life/latest-memoir-notes-cultural-integration-key-to-successful-missionary-work.html /news/2026/campus-life/latest-memoir-notes-cultural-integration-key-to-successful-missionary-work.html#2026326 campus-life Van Raalte Institute Called by God, focused at 糖心传媒 College, honed through Western Theological Seminary, and dispatched by the Reformed Church in America, Gordon (鈥56) and Evon (Southland, 鈥57) Laman served as missionaries to Japan for more than four decades. Thu, 26 Mar 2026 12:50:32 EST /news/2026/campus-life 2026-03-26T12:50:32 2026-03-26T19:50:20.667Z Campus Life Public Affairs and Marketing A Clear Vision Evon and Gordon Laman news-detail after two years language study beginning evangelists countryside lamans ultimately served decades theological seminary evon passing away 2011 gordon laman has recounted story clear vision motivation d serve missionaries japan 1959 2002 released van raalte press missionary memoir series reflection maturing christian community post wwii one rca like became partners mission reaching out japans non serving indigenous church said don luidens editor think hope college experience broadened foundations faith also helped grow beyond narrowness middle 20th century very importantly already focused becoming went calling formative part meeting han ki bum ministers son korea roommates three half him attracted asia while western met annually beth marcus rcas personnel secretary recruitment extended invitation become district nihon kirisuto kyodan united christ long held call coming fruition hit surprise upon arrival difficult first six months absolute torture involved intense teaching done inductive method means day not word english spoken class feeling urgency fluent found lutheran partner pair own smaller together lot hard work but end second year pretty making jokes japanese though only learning truly took ten increasing fluency came interactions people both christians commitment help all wanted them sense christianity just religion聽 asian book shows thoroughly聽gordon family integrated into society despite outsiders appearance proficient aware sensitive culture pave way integration theres great value immersing yourself another lives different agreed noting foreigner remains gaijin outsider outside person yet recounts profound impact never thought much terms success im most satisfied our level especially perspective missionarys role today himself job find without offending make difference contribute some creative hopes reading reflect realize god leads focus life eighth available purchase bookstore amazon more information edu/vri Friction-Maxxing Higher Ed https://www.christianitytoday.com/2026/03/friction-maxxing-higher-ed/ https://www.christianitytoday.com/2026/03/friction-maxxing-higher-ed/#2026325 academics English Kristin VanEyk, assistant professor of English education at 糖心传媒 College, and Elisabeth E. Lefebvre, associate professor of education at Bethel University in Minnesota, co-authored a perspective piece in Christianity Today about Christian colleges being well-positioned to help students achieve friction-maxxing. Wed, 25 Mar 2026 07:41:04 EST /news/2026/academics 2026-03-25T07:41:04 2026-03-25T14:40:38.906Z Academics Julie Huisingh hope-in-the-news Christianity Today NEA Big Read Lakeshore Author Christina Soontornvat Visits Holland, Muskegon /news/2026/academics/nea-big-read-lakeshore-author-christina-soontornvat-visits-holland-muskegon.html /news/2026/academics/nea-big-read-lakeshore-author-christina-soontornvat-visits-holland-muskegon.html#2026323 academics The Big Read Communication This year鈥檚 community-wide NEA Big Read Lakeshore reading program has invited award-winning author Christina Soontornvat to meet with the community鈥檚 young readers about her book, 鈥淎 Wish in the Dark,鈥 which is the chosen book for the current Middle Read Lakeshore program. Mon, 23 Mar 2026 08:15:35 EST /news/2026/academics 2026-03-23T08:15:35 2026-10-26T20:03:45.678Z Academics Public Affairs and Marketing Christina Soontornvat NEA Big Read Lakeshore Author Christina Soontornvat Visits Holland, Muskegon news-detail soontornvat聽 host one public event wed march 25 herrick librarys north branch 155 riley street holland 630 730 p m book signing follow books available purchase shell speaking hundreds local school children muskegon thursday 26 soontornvats wish dark luminous middle grade fantasy set thai inspired city chattana light controlled authoritarian governor story follows pong boy born namwon prison escapes search freedom but finds world outside just unjust branded tattoo pursued wardens daughter determined restore familys honor paths intertwine both characters grapple questions morality justice true meaning victor hugos les mis茅rables novel explores themes privilege protest power individual courage challenge systemic oppression has been recognized newbery jane addams childrens award compelling narrative profound social commentary authorchristina soontornvat winning author young readers celebrated ability blend rich cultural storytelling powerful identity resilience texas immigrant parents grew up straddling two cultures deeply influenced writing before becoming full time christina earned degrees mechanical engineering science education worked museums 鈥 experiences often inspire curiosity wonder found other critically acclaimed works including nonfiction title all thirteen incredible cave rescue boys soccer team also received finalist national continues write stories empower weaving elements heritage leading voice contemporary literature 鈥︹︹︹︹︹︹︹︹︹︹︹︹︹︹︹︹︹︹︹︹︹︹︹︹︹︹︹︹︹︹︹︹︹︹︹︹︹︹︹︹︹upport big read lakeshore provided neathe program 鈥 organized hope college continued supported part $20 000 grant endowment arts nea midwest now 11 grants annually since 2014 聽 learn more impact individuals communities visit www gov years community wide 12th year providing accompanying programs four different aged reader groups month long county reading takes place each november support among various age expose great pleasure enrichment encourages clubs interested chosen titles sign website bigreadlakeshore com gain access free discussion material information get involved 50 private participate colleges little mini bring together around common fall using shared experience discussing exploring springboard listen presented collaboration 75 partners libraries nonprofits businesses districts academic institutions involve thousands along list participating https//bigreadlakeshore com/partners/ 糖心传媒 College Appoints Robin Zondervan as its New CFO /news/2026/campus-life/hope-college-appoints-robin-zondervan-as-its-new-cfo.html /news/2026/campus-life/hope-college-appoints-robin-zondervan-as-its-new-cfo.html#2026319 campus-life Featured Alumni President's Office 糖心传媒 College announced it has named Robin Zondervan, CPA, as its next chief financial officer and vice president for business. Thu, 19 Mar 2026 09:01:41 EST /news/2026/campus-life 2026-03-19T09:01:41 2026-03-19T16:01:19.907Z Campus Life Public Affairs and Marketing Robin Zondervan 糖心传媒 College Appoints Robin Zondervan as its New CFO news-detail zondervan brings 25 years financial leadership experience role pleased return alma mater having graduated magna cum laude hope 2001 bachelors degree accounting succeeds hopes current cfo tom bylsma retiring summer after serving capacity 21 starting july 1 lead business operations reporting college president matt scogin officer responsibilities include shaping efforts strengthen affordability enhancing student sustaining excellence impacting all matters including endowment addition provide colleges services auxiliary enterprises information technology human resources departments robin not only exceptional expertise but also deep love proven leader remarkable track record guiding complex organizations seasons growth change said combination acumen operational commitment mission makes uniquely equipped serve our campus community important moment since first work study job freshman office has developed robust set skills experiences governance global across variety finance roles auditor corporate controller chief vice investor relations planning analysis group am honored able place shaped many ways lasting friendships built year dykstra hall 鈥 enriching worship part gospel choir supportive professors connected internships helped propel professional career blessed such faithful shape own faith values sense calling grateful opportunity give back stewarding support vision strategy 聽聽since 2022 served masco corp livonia mich most recently employing 18 000 people publicly held company designs manufactures distributes home improvement building products under portfolio different brands credited successfully teams transformation project resulted efficiency improvements while increasing engagement ownership team prior spent decade steelcase various before concluding tenure during last couple recognized leading pandemic related disruption navigating remote transitions continuity gained ryder system inc audit manager ernst & young several grand rapids 聽outside shares servant approach skill nonprofit sector service includes treasurer board director down syndrome association west michigan foundation class facilitator name christ kent county nursery volunteer praise band singer committee member grace reformed church previously america synod great lakes husband ray been married more 23 three boys family enjoys traveling spending time together around kinds sports found watching attending games regularly Dance Marathon Photo Gallery /news/2026/campus-life/dance-marathon-photo-gallery-2026.html /news/2026/campus-life/dance-marathon-photo-gallery-2026.html#2026316 campus-life Photo Gallery Congratulations to the hundreds of 糖心传媒 College students and volunteers for exceeding the fundraising goal during the 26th annual Dance Marathon held at the Dow Center! 糖心传媒 students danced for 24 hours and raised more than $317,000 to benefit the Helen DeVos Children's Hospital. This year's event marked $5 million total dollars raised for the hospital since 糖心传媒 started the event in 2000. Mon, 16 Mar 2026 13:43:26 EST /news/2026/campus-life 2026-03-16T13:43:26 2026-10-19T19:29:06.543Z Campus Life Public Affairs and Marketing Dance Marathon Photo Gallery news-detail 2026 dance marathon310310true87de9aac 807f 4381 b0cd 6709b2511322 jpg260313dancemarathon0001 jpg310310photo tom renner march 13 20260c41ee60 3ad6 4722 b1d6 3f8fa9742c0c jpg260313dancemarathon0003 20260a3efd10 d2fa 44f3 8c67 c90146a8e595 jpg260313dancemarathon0025 2026fc4f76a0 d3e3 46af bf3e af30e55731b1 jpg260313dancemarathon0040 2026cc7f4a0d 694f 4349 94c1 643f3ceef665 jpg260313dancemarathon0093 202673c69192 c962 40c8 93f1 117cd14556d5 jpg260313dancemarathon0045 2026e8e34ee7 06f6 4a1e bd57 5bb9951f3114 jpg260313dancemarathon0030 2026 04a9eaa9 aea3 4052 a03d 8751b2ad43b2 jpg260313dancemarathon0035 202692bcbb7f 11ea 4b15 b3a5 58a6a99c8013 jpg260313dancemarathon0037 2026b0637ba4 c21b 4562 b256 9946ee51e47e jpg260313dancemarathon0043 20263787a7e5 8c41 44ff b061 8b537f7f11c8 jpg260313dancemarathon0082 20262bc54a14 486f 4b12 892e bfd83e94c86f jpg260313dancemarathon0055 2026bf0b1d96 ff00 4668 b68f be205a90a580 jpg260313dancemarathon0078 202668df4c34 246b 432b bbd0 a090ec311146 jpg260313dancemarathon0083 2026755d8f25 99e0 48fd 95ff f1fb5d4815f1 jpg260313dancemarathon0116 20268c61dbd1 17f4 4b39 9714 2c2318480e11 jpg260314dancemarathon0034 20262dff902b a027 439f b3b2 27de87b141ba jpg260314dancemarathon0007 20261bc3f04a 0317 4dde 8a52 c4fa717fcb43 jpg260313dancemarathon0096 2026be6b5000 539b 4d88 9220 02755e4e3e65 jpeg260313dancemarathon0127 jpeg310310photo 202618ca8291 d251 4228 b4f1 6988c6316aa3 jpg260314dancemarathon140 lynne powe 14 20266c13321b 84fd 421a 8ca1 ebd7c39e3f51 jpeg260313dancemarathon0129 2026403963d2 0d2c 460b aa32 83beda0d0ce3 jpeg260313dancemarathon0125 20267bf05bf7 d40e 42a5 9585 54a369328ee2 jpeg260314dancemarathon0052 2026e5eb174b dab5 45f9 8719 718a89771bf6 jpg260314dancemarathon142 202656479f61 9214 4e12 ace3 a1cf9d8bdd8c jpg260314dancemarathon143 202630238e9d 9441 46bc b911 b45077756f96 jpg260314dancemarathon134 2026873adf29 ce3c 4b20 91bf 71120bc88829 jpg260314dancemarathon147 2026ad8f68d8 5e50 41db 8670 4174cb81e4b9 jpg260314dancemarathon138 20261e9b4db0 af8c 46b0 877b 352d45bde814 jpg260314dancemarathon167 2026d829c97f 8c4e 431f b85f 8efc3c889ae1 jpg260314dancemarathon163 20264ff4a162 be61 4e29 858f 96369ff8f7d6 jpg260314dancemarathon133 2026e447eaa8 8345 47ba 9e9c 185c0ec30353 jpg260314dancemarathon156 2026154144ff 6f07 4260 86ec 3833d56e5c41 jpg260314dancemarathon159 202629ab6f4b c8f9 4175 908e fc02adf9ef6f jpg260314dancemarathon168 20262032f1c8 e56f 475b 8819 08d52ac94de7 jpg260314dancemarathon131 2026e2b32d35 19fd 40a8 9af5 7094e4b87df4 jpg260314dancemarathon129 2026e05e8cbf 0814 4da1 88b8 978e05d11cdc jpg260314dancemarathon128 202654defa17 dd35 4a91 9c81 8f92070fe00e jpg260314dancemarathon126 20264f6c0529 3dd1 49ff 98ff 33b0aef9d5a5 jpg260314dancemarathon123 20265fbf29fe 2f10 4535 ae74 36cdcf24e11a jpg260314dancemarathon124 2026e11e027c 0ba3 440c bf88 c2b76479bde5 jpg260314dancemarathon152 2026dfaf8f04 f1bc 4552 a671 432f22debe02 jpg260314dancemarathon155 2026e34e0905 8aa4 4f5e b34f 5b5d6f2c7a52 jpg260314dancemarathon169 2026970a0df4 9a3f 4f2f 98c2 6d42cb29e355 jpg260314dancemarathon171 2026f56f6cb9 d2f3 42ba bdef f5cf7480dc91 jpeg260314dancemarathon0055 202661bb7273 0dfb 494a b34a 9ba3bf4e3b5a jpeg260314dancemarathon0063 2026852ef26b 9577 43c8 b434 c0b1b2c69be7 jpg260314dancemarathon174 20268db793ab e651 4623 b0e3 6d2af2ea5731 jpg260314dancemarathon0039 December Graduation Honors /news/2026/academics/december-graduation-honors.html /news/2026/academics/december-graduation-honors.html#2026311 academics Academics A list of recent 糖心传媒 College graduates who have been awarded graduation honors for outstanding academic accomplishment during their four years of study. Wed, 11 Mar 2026 08:39:46 EST /news/2026/academics 2026-03-11T08:39:46 2026-10-22T14:13:51.636Z Academics Registrar's Office December Graduation Honors news-detail summa cum laude honors awarded graduates achieved minimum cumulative 3 9 grade point average 4 0 scale magna 7 00 5 laudecaden john balkon byron center mimadeline marie chrome mason mielsa elizabeth clausen seneca ilbrynn katharine conklin chillicothe ilolivia grace dieppa hudsonville downers grove ilmegan hugunin channahon iltaylor renee laurin portage miolivia e lemmen howell misamuel miller zionsville inmagna laudegrace anoush arakelian new lenox ilmarie baar mijorie krystyna bielik homer glen ilchloe coates lebanon ohlucas dean day onsted mially dominiak charleston scmadison olivia ely gobles miemma grysen mideborah joy hegg longmont coalyson kelly gaines sarah krenek rochester mibrandon m meengs miryann meyers mehney grand rapids milina mo shanghai emma perring princeville illily kathrine pritchard cordova ilangelina r rea macomb miallison schram fenton miallyson schut kalamazoo miellery evelyn katherine spagnuolo east miwilliam t sternberg highland mialayna vandermolen shelbyville mijonah b whalen ada mierin wright chelsea micum laudecaroline buck hills mijacob andrew callaway carmel injoe cedillo mijack isaac cuncannan wyoming midaniel dykstra milucas guidone chicago iljonathan graham harlow holland micolleen elise hegewald traverse city mialexis mileanne krombeen micaleb s lemke dexter mikelsie rebecca oneill iladen robert smith shelby township miconnor joseph vachon mijulia angeli voyt troy mi Jim Carrey鈥檚 viral photos triggered wild theories. They also reveal shifting beauty rules for men. https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/article/jim-carreys-viral-photos-triggered-wild-theories-they-also-reveal-shifting-beauty-rules-for-men-202711644.html https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/article/jim-carreys-viral-photos-triggered-wild-theories-they-also-reveal-shifting-beauty-rules-for-men-202711644.html#202639 academics Communication Dr. Sarah Kornfield, gender studies expert and communication professor at 糖心传媒, shares perspective on the recent and public scrutiny of actor Jim Carrey's appearance during an awards show. Mon, 09 Mar 2026 13:08:11 EST /news/2026/academics 2026-03-09T13:08:11 2026-03-09T20:08:04.371Z Academics Julie Huisingh hope-in-the-news Yahoo News 糖心传媒 College Presents 鈥淰oices of the Americas鈥 on March 14 /news/2026/arts/hope-college-presents-voices-of-the-americas.html /news/2026/arts/hope-college-presents-voices-of-the-americas.html#202636 arts English Events Music The 糖心传媒 College Department of Music will present 鈥淰oices of the Americas鈥 Featuring Maestra Mar铆a Guinand on Sat., March 14, at 3 p.m. in the concert hall of the Jack H. Miller Center for Musical Arts. Fri, 06 Mar 2026 08:39:25 EST /news/2026/arts 2026-03-06T08:39:25 2026-03-17T20:56:18.542Z Arts Public Affairs & Marketing Image of news-detail public invited free concert feature hope college chapel choir spera veritas chorus celebrate rich vocal traditions latin america event sponsored part patrons arts grant explore diverse musical landscapes folk popular historical works highlight residency guest conducting appearance maestra mar铆a guinand residence march 12鈥14 working singers leading performance born caracas venezuela internationally recognized leadership choral music advocacy american repertoire serves artistic director schola cantorum de has conducted major choirs across europe asia americas work decades long teaching career shaped generations conductors passionate educator cultural ambassador dedicated promoting worldwide fostering community collective singing selections include kasar mie la gaji alberto grau silencio rodolfo morandi sabi谩 cora莽茫o uma viola aylton escobar dos palabras josh rodr铆guez este sol peregrino tom谩s torrej贸n y velasco cucaracha no vuelvo enamorar juan gabriel despertar antonio est茅vez verde mar navegar duda capiba te quiero liliana cangiano highlights intersection indigenous african european influences shape identity bringing audiences program filled rhythm storytelling inquire accessibility accommodations fully participate please email edu updates related events posted available edu/calendar individual listings jack h miller center located 221 columbia ave between 9th 10th streets 糖心传媒 College, Outdoor Discovery Center Host Event to Help Protect Local and Migratory Birds /news/2026/academics/hope-college-outdoor-discovery-center-host-event.html /news/2026/academics/hope-college-outdoor-discovery-center-host-event.html#202634 academics Academics Biology Events Explore糖心传媒 Library As spring migration season approaches, 糖心传媒 College will host 鈥溙切拇 Takes Flight,鈥 a free event on Thursday, March 12 at 6:30 p.m., to offer insights about local and migratory birds and present simple, easy solutions to protect birds in our community. Wed, 04 Mar 2026 12:22:06 EST /news/2026/academics 2026-03-04T12:22:06 2026-03-04T20:21:54.289Z Academics Public Affairs & Marketing 糖心传媒 College, Outdoor Discovery Center Host Event to Help Protect Local and Migratory Birds news-detail open public suitable all ages includes light refreshments event held hope college van wylen library feature two short films panel discussion local conservation experts live bird prey outdoor discovery center opportunity see librarys rare 1860 copy john j audubons birds america up close 聽millions pass neighborhoods during bi annual migrations play vital ecological roles but habitat loss urban expansion place significant strains wild populations u s alone more one billion die window collisions each year attendees learn simple solutions like paint decals could save lives millions 聽also 鈥 building puffling patrol organizations paving way friendly future smithsonians national zoo biology institute washington d c jacob k javits convention new york offers creative renovations efforts inspired groundbreaking legislation reimagines cities include faculty members dr kelly ronald cody porter jamie krupka steve hamburg president holland audubon club panelists bridge global lessons our own backyard discussing mitigate hazards join existing projects protect neighborhood species 聽following great horned owl centers de witt double elephant folio famous students also present specimens collection posters created takes flight made possible grant path first campaign under spark science joint initiative between hhmi tangled bank studios star education network brings backed communities build safer world presented partnership department educational outreach office take granberg room 53 graves mi 49423 inquire accessibility accommodations fully participate please email edu updates related events posted available edu/calendar individual listings 糖心传媒 College Knickerbocker Theatre to Host 20th Annual Fly Fishing Film Tour on April 15 /news/2026/campus-life/knickerbocker-theatre-20th-annual-fly-fishing-film-tour.html /news/2026/campus-life/knickerbocker-theatre-20th-annual-fly-fishing-film-tour.html#202634 campus-life Events Events & Conferences 糖心传媒 College Knickerbocker Theatre is hosting the 20th Annual Fly Fishing Film Tour (F3T) on April 15 at 7 p.m. Part of a national tour, the evening features several short movies revolving around fly fishing. Doors open at 6 p.m. and attendees can expect exclusive giveaways, a cashless bar and the kind of camaraderie that only fly fishing can inspire. Wed, 04 Mar 2026 11:49:38 EST /news/2026/campus-life 2026-03-04T11:49:38 2026-03-04T19:49:26.013Z Campus Life Public Affairs & Marketing 糖心传媒 College Knickerbocker Theatre to Host 20th Annual Fly Fishing Film Tour on April 15 news-detail f3t marks 20th anniversary 2026 casting two decades unforgettable stories breathtaking landscapes community bound passion fly fishing anglers explorers outdoor enthusiasts invited experience special edition tour tickets $25 advance $30 door available ticket office events conferences located downtown holland anderson werkman financial center 100 e eighth st open weekdays 9 m 5 p reached 616 395 7890 also online 聽hope edu/tickets years lineup dives deeper ever鈥攕potlighting wild places inspiring conservation dedicated individuals live breathe lifelong those new sport expect deliver impressive cinematic journey films presented support skwala yeti costa premier event celebrating 20 showcasing world class capture beauty adventure soul each year travels cities across u s beyond offering platform talented filmmakers gathering place connect celebrate inspired featuring stunning cinematography compelling narratives adrenaline filled moments water annual tribute spirit enduring culture has grown over inquire accessibility need accommodations fully participate please email hope edu 聽 updates related posted edu/calendar individual listings knickerbocker theatre 86 between college columbia avenues 糖心传媒 College Students Host 24-Hour Annual Dance Marathon to Benefit Helen DeVos Children鈥檚 Hospital /news/2026/campus-life/students-host-24-hour-annual-dance-marathon.html /news/2026/campus-life/students-host-24-hour-annual-dance-marathon.html#202634 campus-life Featured Dance Marathon Events Students Student Life 糖心传媒 students are ready to roll 鈥 and rock 鈥 for the 26th annual 24-hour Dance Marathon at the Dow Center on campus, planning to raise more than $300,000 for Helen DeVos Children鈥檚 Hospital. Wed, 04 Mar 2026 13:02:08 EST /news/2026/campus-life 2026-03-04T13:02:08 2026-03-05T13:12:32.545Z Campus Life Public Affairs & Marketing 糖心传媒 College Students Host 24-Hour Annual Dance Marathon to Benefit Helen DeVos Children鈥檚 Hospital news-detail 24 hour fundraiser event starts friday night march 13 6 p m several hundred hope students families volunteers opening marathon walk bultman student center dow grueling but fun test endurance only thing more infectious playlist spirit giving all kids cause maybe thrill seeing 500 faculty attempt silent disco dance! said andrew haggerty assistant director life years dance marks 26th year college organized hosted raising $4 7 million total since end last organization raised $331 000 fundraising effort long before beats begin 150 start academic organizing spring 鈥 coordinating childrens hospital forming committees teams recruiting groups perform funds throughout every time see community come together im reminded incredible power choose pour energy creativity compassion into something bigger themselves angel smith foundation specialist strategic partnerships campaign initiatives corewell health helen devos amazing watching entire campus unite such purpose joy support need most public anyone attend no tickets required interested making donation please contact dancemarathon edu dollar goes directly programs backbone child family nicu research nursing education many other bring comfort stability during some lifes hardest moments colleges commitment makes real lasting difference honored celebrate impact continue make after highlighted events watchthe team behind planning execution 25+ member dream morale squad includes 30 40 teach various dances audience members include patients friends attendance over course key activities includefriday 136 ceremonies leading 600 people departing 鈥 including dancers massive tunnel onto main stage 620 engage line dance630 聽 introduced645 national anthem prayer group photo720 745 speak8 830聽 championship martial arts10 11 bluewater kings bandsaturday 14240 330 lip sync battle540 worship sing聽720 730 聽morale teaching dancing810 840 speak740 920 talent show930 1010 president matt scogin speaks speaks1030 1130 up participate one *new 20261230 110 feud committee2 230 zumba maria320 335 dance340 405 competition410 dance420 5 closing awards video announcedabout fundraiserhelen local beneficiary annual led movement supporting miracle network pediatric 170 hospitals across u s canada 糖心传媒 College to Host Unified 糖心传媒 vs. Faculty Basketball Game March 10 /news/2026/athletics/unified-hope-vs-faculty-basketball-game.html /news/2026/athletics/unified-hope-vs-faculty-basketball-game.html#202633 athletics Featured Athletics President's Office 糖心传媒 College鈥檚 Unified 糖心传媒 student organization, a Special Olympics Michigan chapter, will host its first Unified 糖心传媒 vs. 糖心传媒 College faculty/staff basketball game on Tues., March 10, at 7 p.m. in the DeVos Fieldhouse. This event is free and open to the public. Tue, 03 Mar 2026 13:43:33 EST /news/2026/athletics 2026-03-03T13:43:33 2026-03-05T14:49:14.69Z Athletics Public Affairs & Marketing 糖心传媒 College to Host Unified 糖心传媒 vs. Faculty Basketball Game March 10 news-detail game complete unified hope winter basketball season more 100 community members came together play six teams pursuing goal inclusion sports team face composed college faculty staff including provost gerald griffin professors chad carlson deb van duinen womens volleyball associate head coach carrie lehocky local high school programs been invited attend well holland support athletes organization public recognition encouragement chapter works alongside special olympics michigan create opportunities intellectual disabilities age 18 older encouraged challenge themselves interact other partners describes friendly matchup celebration relationships shared joy spirit defines founded students cara anderson daniel hesselbein sydney miller jack hollebeek caleb fisher organizes intramural every semester opens connect bringing participants both area 聽sydney president said provides bring our campus share love people all abilities over past two years having student club such blessing see ways celebrate develop friendships interest exceeded available roster spots reflecting strong upcoming event member far wins losses showing up one another playing hard laughing often living out colleges christian commitment leadership service inquire accessibility need accommodations fully participate please email edu updates related events posted edu/calendar individual listings Remembering Professor Fred Johnson /news/2026/academics/remembering-professor-fred-johnson.html /news/2026/academics/remembering-professor-fred-johnson.html#202632 academics Featured Academics Faculty History The 糖心传媒 College community is deeply mourning the loss of Professor Fred Johnson III, a beloved history department faculty member, who passed away peacefully Feb. 27 after suffering a cardiac arrest last week. Mon, 02 Mar 2026 08:19:34 EST /news/2026/academics 2026-03-02T08:19:34 2026-03-10T12:09:00.985Z Academics Public Affairs & Marketing Dr. Fred Johnson Remembering Professor Fred Johnson news-detail life dedicated study history hearts students hope college community deeply mourning loss professor fred johnson iii beloved department faculty member passed away peacefully feb 27 after suffering cardiac arrest last week 聽dr guy vander jagt 53 taught since 2000 remembered scholar writer award winning public speaker all understood greatest passion teaching primary field 19th century u s specifically civil war other areas expertise 20th military african also published author gifted orator having been semifinalist twice toastmasters world championship speaking dr giant man whose shaped countless individuals absence felt ways hard put into words us doing became enduring part ours said president matt scogin loved being classroom impact generations runs deep above defined unwavering commitment follow jesus christ reflect gods love others over 20 years 鈥 classrooms abroad traveling learn cultures active western prison education program inspired many classes muskegon correctional facility incarcerated men during oral video participated reflected work come class ready minds open want pull anything teacher called 鈥榟aving really good day wasnt surprising coming knew calling mission serve honoring god means bring attitude intent excellence everything shared 2023 presentation colleges boerigter center career enjoy but ultimately service master stephen maiullo dean arts humanities today indeed very sad lived breathed our holland reckon honestly especially long shadow slavery strive preserve republic added pursued christian liberal every fiber enriched intellectual grieve honor legacy graduated bowie state bachelors degree later went complete masters doctorate degrees kent university completed divinity theological seminary 2015 prior higher served 12 united states marine corps communications electronics officer infantry reserves subsequently worked production scheduler packard electric division general motors operations specialist con tel page telecommunications corporate trainer aircraft braking systems formerly goodyear aerospace akron ohio run house representatives 2008 2010 2019 awarded medal elizabeth schuyler hamilton chapter mich national society daughters american revolution dar among highest honors presented recognition dedication making positive change country campus hosting memorial l friday march 13 2026 2 p m dimnent chapel invited attend available live youtube channel livestreamview calendar event 糖心传媒 Celebrates World Water Day With Community Events /news/2026/campus-life/hope-celebrates-world-water-day.html /news/2026/campus-life/hope-celebrates-world-water-day.html#2026227 campus-life Sustainability 糖心传媒 College is recognizing World Water Day with lectures and poster presentations hosted by its Global Water Research Institute, March 19鈥20. Fri, 27 Feb 2026 13:51:05 EST /news/2026/campus-life 2026-02-27T13:51:05 2026-02-27T21:50:46.172Z Campus Life Public Affairs & Marketing 糖心传媒 Celebrates World Water Day With Community Events news-detail all activities open free public delivering lectures dr kartik chandran professor earth environmental engineering columbia university thursday march 19 6鈥8 p m haworth hotelstarting 6 hope students present research posters addition several local organizations such city holland outdoor discovery center sawyer foundation 20 litres others highlight many water related projects taking place community 7 discuss reframing challenges science century critical transforming ecologically restorative socially inclusive scientifically bold future friday 3 graves hall campusdr chandrans interdisciplinary lecture address metabolic versatility waste microbiomes could harnessed achieve resource efficient clean 聽hope college commemorates united nations world day 22 annually raise awareness global crises sanitation sustainability institute launched 2022 engages collaborative student faculty centered transforms health well being regional communities 鈥淭olkien, Technology and Magic鈥 Is Theme of March 11 Lecture /news/2026/campus-life/tolkien-technology-magic.html /news/2026/campus-life/tolkien-technology-magic.html#2026226 campus-life English Events Religion The Saint Benedict Institute will host speaker Dr. Bradley Birzer, professor in history at Hillsdale College and fellow of the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, to speak on technological themes in the work of J.R.R. Tolkien. Thu, 26 Feb 2026 10:52:40 EST /news/2026/campus-life 2026-02-26T10:52:40 2026-02-26T18:53:34.455Z Campus Life Rhonda Ortiz 鈥淭olkien, Technology and Magic鈥 Is Theme of March 11 Lecture news-detail saint benedict institute host speaker dr bradley birzer professor history hillsdale college fellow ronald reagan presidential library speak technological themes work j r tolkien talk take place wed march 11 7 p m graves hall winants auditorium hope public invited admission free all writings well personal life held deep antipathy toward modernity especially termed machine fiction magic served form machine鈥攕ome humane some inhumane end remained old western man horrified direction modern civilization explore tolkiens thoughts war ideology 聽bradley russell amos kirk chair american studies has taught 27 years authored several books including sanctifying myth inklings men west supported grant lumen christi funding john templeton foundation co sponsored colleges markets morality english religion departments located 263 avenue between 10th 13th streets inquiries please contact info saintbenedictinstitute org 糖心传媒 College Remembers Longtime Supporter & Alumnus George Boerigter /news/2026/campus-life/hope-college-remembers-longtime-supporter-alumnus-george-boerigter .html /news/2026/campus-life/hope-college-remembers-longtime-supporter-alumnus-george-boerigter .html#2026226 campus-life Alumni Boerigter Center for Calling and Career 糖心传媒 College mourns the loss of George D. Boerigter 鈥61 鈥 a dedicated alumnus, generous supporter and transformative philanthropist 鈥 who passed away on Feb. 23, 2026, in Holland, Michigan. He was 87. Thu, 26 Feb 2026 13:34:30 EST /news/2026/campus-life 2026-02-26T13:34:30 2026-02-26T21:34:10.332Z Campus Life Public Affairs and Marketing George D. Boerigter 糖心传媒 College Remembers Longtime Supporter & Alumnus George Boerigter news-detail george along wife sibilla boerigter provided unwavering guidance financial support many hope college areas over several years boerigters been ongoing champions athletics whether theyre cheering stands proud fans providing behind scenes programming family early supporters western prison education program making possible incarcerated men accomplish bachelors degree faith leadership service classes taught seminary professors staff 2018 opened center calling career 鈥 wide initiative engages students development emphasizing discernment preparation pursuit made major gift company soundoff signal designed enable all beginning first semester understand strengths engage experiences directly connect discern vocational life goals ascertain clear next steps toward future man extraordinary impact said president matt scogin father husband poured into pastor shaped lives congregation business leader entrepreneur influenced entire industry customers colleagues later same energy vision community process profound 聽george married dehoog 1958 after graduating few attended university southern california complete masters public administration however felt called ministry returned holland attend theological serving congregations midwest left 1978 transition world place could hone skills while integrating passion help others learn grow served various capacities across industries before being small motorcycle cruise controls mentorship brother paul grew today hudsonville mich manufacturer emergency vehicle lighting employs 500 people currently middle large expansion project legacy centertogether beloved instrumental advancing colleges mission student success perhaps best embodied creation department dedicated continue opportunity generations come helped transform approach readiness leaving indelible mark campus short time achieved national recognition date awards include association ncda exemplary award 2025 peoplegrove innovators 2022 employers nace technology excellence american personnel acpa commission services group innovation 2021 cared deeply futures wanted every one them find vocation rooted embodies reflected our profoundly grateful enduring influence 聽shonn colbrunn centers executive director inspired even meeting him 聽 posted new role included caught colbrunns attention sibillas nations amongst christian liberal arts main reasons applied part not only get good jobs but know recognize building gods kingdom thanks weve grown external connections job fairs term projects networking activities alumni also expanded hopes teach members live think name office captured georges ideals perfectly always avid fangeorge considered game changer difference maker coach stated athletic tim schooneveld thinks hes drawn genesis 122 3 god says make great nation bless blessing those earth blessed 聽god has certainly faithful generous joy filled spirit give showing up athletes coaches changed daily because faithfulness knows much love appreciate may beyond anything imagine faithfully serve 聽service detailsthe scheduled visitation sunday march 1 4鈥7 p m dykstra funeral home鈥搈ulder chapel 188 w 32nd st memorial take monday 2 11 church 77 11th lieu flowers asks donations instead homecor 96 west 15th street suite 202 action house 739 paw drive more details available obituary faculty extend deepest sympathies contributions remembered gratitude generosity inspire knew missed 糖心传媒 College International Students Host Annual Food Fair on Feb. 28 /news/2026/campus-life/hope-college-international-students-host-annual-food-fair-feb-28.html /news/2026/campus-life/hope-college-international-students-host-annual-food-fair-feb-28.html#2026225 campus-life Fried Center for Global Engagement Students The annual International Food Fair at 糖心传媒 College will be held on Saturday, Feb. 28, from 6鈥8 p.m. in the Bultman Student Center on 糖心传媒鈥檚 campus. Wed, 25 Feb 2026 10:53:10 EST /news/2026/campus-life 2026-02-25T10:53:10 2026-02-25T18:52:52.007Z Campus Life Public Affairs & Marketing 糖心传媒 College International Students Host Annual Food Fair on Feb. 28 news-detail public invited food available exchange tickets sold door admission $5 initial packet five additional costing $ 50 each 聽most dishes cost two three international fair has been sponsored colleges students more 30 years celebrates many cuisines cultures nations represented members hope community every year raises funds support cause proceeds gateway mission women & childrens center gather cook dish homeland wear traditional attire presenting individual tables feature educational displays concerning cuisine 聽after attendants purchase theyre move table sampling asking questions bultman student located campus 272 columbia ave holland Small Campus Has Big Hearts /news/2026/giving/small-campus-big-hearts.html /news/2026/giving/small-campus-big-hearts.html#2026220 giving Featured Alumni 糖心传媒 Forward Student Life 糖心传媒 College鈥檚 12th annual Day of Giving took place Feb. 19 and 20 during a fundraising frenzy, just shy of their goal of 2,000 participating donors. Fri, 20 Feb 2026 14:39:24 EST /news/2026/giving 2026-02-20T14:39:24 2026-02-24T21:21:50.143Z Giving Public Affairs & Marketing Small Campus Has Big Hearts news-detail donors hope college day giving fundraiser show strong supporthope colleges 12th annual took place feb 19 20 during fundraising frenzy exceeding goal 2 000 participating delivered $1 05m support after first 36 hours $864 544 raised 1 700 alumni students parents faculty staff many other contributors showed donating general specific student academic programs throughout weekend gained momentum resulting another successful generous campaign part event marketing education hopes philanthropy engagement team offered up 50 videos highlighting hand experiences shaping personal success 2025 262 total participated totaling 03m year could choose 15 different categories 400 funds allocate gifts fund area interest over years shown us love making direct impact our more 3 said michael niederer director excitement campus across volunteers has been very high done great job offering variety areas way聽 鈥 whether special program honor beloved professor innovative tuition solutions included lineup several matching families friends encourage 35 matches challenges made significant dollars creative offers such multipliers ranging one recurring unlocking potential $650 towards 聽challenges featured friendly competitions between greek life organizations athletics fans well initiatives western prison green revolving all online progress various viewed leaderboard page donations still active edu/give2hope Knickerbocker Theatre Presents Two International films March 2-7 and March 16-21 /news/2026/arts/knickerbocker-theatre-presents-two-international-films-march-2-7-and-march-16-21.html /news/2026/arts/knickerbocker-theatre-presents-two-international-films-march-2-7-and-march-16-21.html#2026217 arts Events The 糖心传媒 College Knickerbocker Theatre in downtown Holland concludes its winter film series with the beautiful Italian film 鈥淭rifole,鈥 screening March 2-7 and the Iranian film, 鈥淭he President鈥檚 Cake,鈥 March 16-21, both at 7 p.m. Tue, 17 Feb 2026 06:41:17 EST /news/2026/arts 2026-02-17T06:41:17 2026-02-16T21:25:41.153Z Arts Public Affairs and Marketing Knickerbocker Theatre Presents Two International films March 2-7 and March 16-21 news-detail trifole bittersweet portrait vanishing rural way life 鈥 film follows dalia young woman travels piedmont care aging grandfather igor master truffle forager accompanied loyal dog birba joins him search prize winning could help save home set italys alba white region story explores family tradition sustainability womans journey finding own path 鈥 presented italian english subtitles has running time 100 minutes feast senses says forbes while thehollywood reporter praises saying rediscovering roots 鈥︹︹︹ series concludes presidents cake screening march 16 21 7 p m moving coming age drama iraq during 1990s under saddam husseins regime nine year old lamia struggles gather scarce ingredients bake mandatory birthday face punishment school living poverty grandmother mesopotamian marshes embarks risky into city friend saeed flour eggs sugar arabic run 105 stirring laced humor writes hollywood tomris laffly variety praised hasan hadis warm heart tugging tale odyssey mostly plays like genial fairy superbly balanced isaac feldberg rogerebert com called one years most exciting discoveries tickets $9 regular admission $7 senior citizens hope faculty staff free students purchased events conference ticket office located downtown holland anderson werkman financial center e eighth st open weekdays 9 5 reached 616 395 7890 also available online edu/tickets knickerbocker theatre 86 between college columbia avenues inquire accessibility accommodations fully participate event please email edu updates related posted edu/calendar individual listings Sen. Chang Presents Women鈥檚 History Month Lecture on March 16 at 糖心传媒 /news/2026/campus-life/sen-chang-presents-womens-history-month-lecture-on-march-16-at-hope.html /news/2026/campus-life/sen-chang-presents-womens-history-month-lecture-on-march-16-at-hope.html#2026216 campus-life Featured Center for Diversity and Inclusion Events Michigan Senator Stephanie Chang, the first Asian-American woman elected to the Michigan legislature, will present a lecture titled 鈥淚dentity, Activism and Advancing Change for Women and Girls,鈥 during 糖心传媒 College鈥檚 annual Women鈥檚 History Month lecture. Sen. Chang will address audiences on Monday, March 16 at 3:30 p.m. in the recital hall of the Jack H. Miller Center for Musical Arts. The public is invited and admission is free. Mon, 16 Feb 2026 10:44:01 EST /news/2026/campus-life 2026-02-16T10:44:01 2026-02-16T18:43:15.375Z Campus Life Public Affairs and Marketing Michigan Senator Stephanie Chang Sen. Chang Presents Women鈥檚 History Month Lecture on March 16 at 糖心传媒 news-detail hope college honored host sen chang compelling lecture focus women color play unique role activism leadership community change does identity shape ongoing work impact issues facing girls? talk own journey organizer turned public servant mom one address problems like gender violence immigration enforcement families 聽doors open 315 p m also q panel discussion following presentation senator stephanie changopportunity access equity justice service core values driving first asian american woman elected michigan legislature worked detroit nearly decade before serving two terms house representatives democratic floor leader term senate currently second policy steering chair served state director nextgen climate alumni engagement evaluation coordinator center progressive deputy campaign united/one united james grace lee boggs school assistant activist writer speaker co founder pacific islander vote rising voices serves board southwest 聽chang earned bachelors degree psychology masters degrees social university lives husband sean gray young daughters womens history monthwith march designated month hopes diversity inclusion presenting 16聽 collaboration student union democrats organizations studies political science departments office culture inclusive excellence inquire accessibility accommodations needed fully participate event please email edu updates related events posted available edu/calendar individual listings jack h miller musical arts located 221 columbia ave between ninth 10th streets 糖心传媒 College is bucking the 鈥榚xistential crisis鈥 of higher education https://www.hollandsentinel.com/story/news/education/2026/02/13/hope-college-is-bucking-the-existential-crisis-of-higher-ed-how/88142395007/?gnt-cfr=1&gca-cat=p&gca-uir=false&gca-epti=z116503p119250c119250u114403v116503&gca-ft=66&gca-ds=sophi https://www.hollandsentinel.com/story/news/education/2026/02/13/hope-college-is-bucking-the-existential-crisis-of-higher-ed-how/88142395007/?gnt-cfr=1&gca-cat=p&gca-uir=false&gca-epti=z116503p119250c119250u114403v116503&gca-ft=66&gca-ds=sophi#2026213 campus-life Academics Admissions 糖心传媒 College is preparing to graduate the largest class in school history. Fri, 13 Feb 2026 06:25:53 EST /news/2026/campus-life 2026-02-13T06:25:53 2026-02-13T14:25:43.793Z Campus Life Julie Huisingh hope-in-the-news Holland Sentinel 糖心传媒 College Economics & Business Department Invites W. Michigan Business Community to Networking & Partnerships Dinner /news/2026/academics/hope-college-economics-and-business-department-invites-w-michigan-business-community-to-networking-and-partnerships-dinner.html /news/2026/academics/hope-college-economics-and-business-department-invites-w-michigan-business-community-to-networking-and-partnerships-dinner.html#202626 academics Economics and Business Events The 糖心传媒 College Economics and Business Department invites the West Michigan business community for a free dinner and evening of networking and strategic partnership conversations on Thursday, March 5 at the Haworth Hotel in downtown Holland. Fri, 06 Feb 2026 12:29:54 EST /news/2026/academics 2026-02-06T12:29:54 2026-02-06T20:27:02.636Z Academics Public Affairs and Marketing 糖心传媒 College Economics & Business Department Invites W. Michigan Business Community to Networking & Partnerships Dinner news-detail event starts 530 p m registration required february 27 clicking here via email deb hope edu following dinner few regions business community leaders lead discussion opportunities area employers college foster critical alliances academic collaboration conversations partnerships feedback west michigan explore exist develop attract retain top talent across region leading dave van andel 鈥83 chairman ceo institute j c huizenga 鈥73 founder group national heritage academies randy thelen president right place evening hosted means campaign cabinet recently broke ground new 74 000 sq foot facility downtown holland become home 500+ majors minors beginning fall 2028 designed house 95 year old program annually engages over 500 professionals 200 firms part applied projects networking workshops more 聽establishing hub leadership innovation bring many exciting benefits engage said dr stacy jackson economics department chair but even eager focus genuine sharing actively our students listen truly help support 聽聽 building host hopes largest has seen 60 percent increase past 15 years serves 30 student population 鈥 one kinds among christian liberal arts colleges offers concentrations accounting finance marketing human resources addition several co curricular programs build competitive depth areas such development entrepreneurship date been led 31 member under chairs carol 81 98 paul boersma 82 carolyn wilson learn becoming involved partnering visit https//hope edu/give/economics business/ 糖心传媒 College Department of Theatre to Produce 鈥淣ight Witches鈥 /news/2026/arts/hope-college-department-of-theatre-to-produce-night-witches.html /news/2026/arts/hope-college-department-of-theatre-to-produce-night-witches.html#202626 arts Events Theatre The 糖心传媒 College Department of Theatre will present Rachel Bublitz鈥檚 鈥淣ight Witches鈥 on Feb. 20-21 and 26-28 at 7:30 p.m., along with 2 p.m. matinees on Feb. 21-22 and March 1. All performances will be held in the DeWitt Studio Theatre, located in the DeWitt Student & Cultural Center on 糖心传媒鈥檚 campus. Fri, 06 Feb 2026 07:48:38 EST /news/2026/arts 2026-02-06T07:48:38 2026-02-06T15:47:55.298Z Arts Public Affairs and Marketing The Night Witches Poster 糖心传媒 College Department of Theatre to Produce 鈥淣ight Witches鈥 news-detail guest directed daina robins 鈥 retired faculty member professor emeritus department theatre night witches follows 588th russian bomber regiment all women group pilots navigators train newest recruits fly combat missions against nazis nina vera having just finished training enter battle first time but opposing army shifts tactics new skills face ultimate test based real events nicknamed german armies prevented enemies sleeping dropping bombs them every 15 minutes using planes primarily made wood canvas script uses poetic language song movement celebrate womens military service wwii beyond speaking message production well directing process says portrays historical story touches upon number important contemporary themes camaraderie empowerment complicated meaning expression patriotism deadly price war 聽 nation grappling issues today said presents some challenging staging moments such convey physicalize airplane minimal scenic elements ive enjoyed creative collaborative cast student choreographer isabelle park explore devise possibilities scenes while two years ago has been wonderful return working beloved colleagues students meet members performances require purchased ticket sunday matinees free public saturday feb 28 serve accessibility features sensory friendly light sound design live captioning studio fm hearing loop request teamin addition colleges team consists em allen designer michelle bombe 鈥 chair costume mentor ken chamberlain assistant director dance eric van tassell lighting kevin macleod props stephen krebs technical anna hill manager shop also serving junior naomi whitfield senior bethany lawrence deborah iwaarden sophomore sophia richards dewitt mich evelyn lapadat elkhart ind stage managers adeline thalhammer swartz creek management year clare amidei palatine ill includes annabelle devries hudsonville sophomores rilla carpenter holland alexandria gregor fishers maddie johnson geneva leah kamper hallie machalka marshall sophie mazur batistoni lapeer haverhill mass seniors ingrid baker anya kapitula grand rapids kate white bear lake minn informationtickets $15 regular admission聽$10 citizens hope staff college other ages 18 under 聽tickets available conferences office located downtown anderson werkman financial center 100 e eighth st open weekdays 9 m 5 p reached 616 395 7890 tickets may calling visiting online edu/tickets person performance reserved must claimed ten prior order guarantee seating reserve seats please email edu name/s & cultural 141 12th facing columbia avenue between 10th 13th streets visit here learn more hopes final mainstage scheduled 2025 26 season Truth Unites Founder Dr. Gavin Ortlund To Speak at 糖心传媒 College as part of Nicene Creed Anniversary Programming /news/2026/campus-life/truth-unites-founder-dr-gavin-ortlund-to-speak-at-hope-college-as-part-of-nicene-creed-anniversary-programming.html /news/2026/campus-life/truth-unites-founder-dr-gavin-ortlund-to-speak-at-hope-college-as-part-of-nicene-creed-anniversary-programming.html#202626 campus-life Featured Campus Ministries Events President's Office 糖心传媒 is extending its recognition of the 1700th anniversary of the Nicene Creed into 2026, hosting a unique and free event on Thursday, Feb. 26 at Dimnent Chapel that will include a lecture by Dr. Gavin Ortlund of Truth Unites, a congregational hymn and Q&A with 糖心传媒 College President Matt Scogin. Fri, 06 Feb 2026 07:58:29 EST /news/2026/campus-life 2026-02-06T07:58:29 2026-02-26T13:27:09.455Z Campus Life Public Affairs and Marketing Gavin Ortlund Lecture Poster news-detail special guest dr gavin ortlundwill provide lecture titled creed revival gen z 聽 ortlund explore interplay religious traditional christian creeds perspective why ancient seem resonating population 聽ortlund pastor author speaker apologist faith founded truth unites serves president active theologian residence immanuel nashville also visiting professor historical theology phoenix seminary has ph d fuller theological m div covenant nine books numerous academic popular articles 2021 book god makes sense world doesnt won awards 2024 means protestant christianity today year award community invited event 鈥 person via livestream hope colleges youtube channel continue reflect history significance influence doors open 630 p q panel discussion following hopes scogin 糖心传媒 Designated as 鈥淭op Producing Institution鈥 of Fulbright U.S. Students /news/2026/academics/hope-designated-as-top-producing-institution-of-fulbright-u-s-students.html /news/2026/academics/hope-designated-as-top-producing-institution-of-fulbright-u-s-students.html#202625 academics Featured Provost Recognition The Fulbright Program recognized 糖心传媒 College for being one of 96 colleges and universities nationwide with the highest number of students and recent alumni selected for the Fulbright U.S. Student Program. Thu, 05 Feb 2026 06:02:21 EST /news/2026/academics 2026-02-05T06:02:21 2026-02-26T16:22:11.352Z Academics Public Affairs and Marketing 糖心传媒 Designated as 鈥淭op Producing Institution鈥 of Fulbright U.S. Students news-detail fulbright top producing institutions such hope college value global connection support students faculty pursue international opportunities four selected u s student program awards academic year 2025 26 three graduates active flagship exchange include nicholas figueroa grand rapids mich conducting biology research japan emma brenny plymouth kaitlyn goeman haven both english teaching assistants working korea spain respectively fourth graduate 鈥 erin matheny greenwood ind 聽 also awarded grant but declined accept fellowship opportunity elsewhere dr janis gibbs professor history serves advisor along lauren janes associate mark pearson mathematics together guide application process mentor them during discernment calling after graduation advisors work closely boerigter center career provide guidance applicants collegeestablished 1946 governments premier each provides exceptional americans participants 160 countries locations study teach conduct abroad advancing knowledge science industry collaboration united states government has offered grants projects all over world usually last between six 12 months cover living costs modest stipend very prestigious available recent early professionals participate exchanges serve local schools national highly competitive having long doing well competition said since 2004 been 47 accepted into one only 10 christian two protestant colleges among nations producers most start applications spring junior choosing potential host country figuring out whether want more information visit https//fulbrightprogram org/ 糖心传媒 College Presents the Donia Organ Recital Featuring the Chenault Duo /news/2026/arts/hope-college-presents-the-donia-organ-recital-featuring-the-chenault-duo.html /news/2026/arts/hope-college-presents-the-donia-organ-recital-featuring-the-chenault-duo.html#202625 arts Events Music The 糖心传媒 College Department of Music is pleased to present its annual Donia Organ Recital featuring the internationally acclaimed Chenault Duo with Elizabeth and Raymond Chenault, on Tuesday, February 10, at 7 p.m. at the Jack H. Miller Center for Musical Arts. Thu, 05 Feb 2026 05:38:59 EST /news/2026/arts 2026-02-05T05:38:59 2026-02-05T13:47:29.938Z Arts Public Affairs and Marketing Donia Organ Recital news-detail public invited admission free audio video recording performance strictly prohibited elizabeth raymond chenault americas leading duo organists renowned pioneering work expansion organ duet repertoire noted worlds premiere team atlanta journal constitution chenaults concertized extensively throughout united states europe performing many most prestigious venues since beginning career 1979 commissioned arranged premiered more 70 duets making significant historical contribution previously underrepresented area literature donia recital made possible generous support hope college tom memorial fund supports presentation outstanding performances program includesallegro 1993聽 聽 philip moore library collection vol ii b 1943meditation onbe thou vision 2024聽raymond chenault聽 morningstar publishers series聽 聽b 1950fantaisie mystique solo performed 2023 chenault聽cantabile 脿 deux op 99 2020 rachel laurin 1961 2023an american suite 2012聽 聽melinda lee clark iii two tango聽 1945the emerald isle based londonderry air 1994聽 charles callahan morning star pub 1951 2023a spiritual romp 2019 nicholas white series 1967in memoriam 2024 seriesvariations 鈥榲eni creator spiritus 2007 david briggs 1962to inquire accessibility accommodations fully participate event please email edu updates related events posted available edu/calendar individual listings jack h miller center musical arts located 221 columbia ave between ninth 10th streets How Safe Is It To Reuse Those Plastic Takeout Containers You鈥檝e Been Saving? https://www.foodandwine.com/are-plastic-takeout-containers-safe-to-reuse-11897117 https://www.foodandwine.com/are-plastic-takeout-containers-safe-to-reuse-11897117#202624 academics Biology Faculty Robert Glowacki, assistant professor of biology, discusses what actually matters when it comes to plastic food containers. Wed, 04 Feb 2026 08:58:10 EST /news/2026/academics 2026-02-04T08:58:10 2026-02-04T16:58:03.548Z Academics Julie Huisingh hope-in-the-news Food & Wine Budget Percentages https://wallethub.com/edu/b/budget-percentages/145359#expert=Brian_Porter https://wallethub.com/edu/b/budget-percentages/145359#expert=Brian_Porter#202622 academics Economics and Business Dr. Brian Porter -- a 糖心传媒 College professor of management -- contributed his advice to a column on percentage-based budgeting strategies for WalletHub Mon, 02 Feb 2026 10:35:02 EST /news/2026/academics 2026-02-02T10:35:02 2026-02-02T18:34:49.921Z Academics Julie Huisingh hope-in-the-news WalletHub Sibling Weekend 2026 Photo Gallery /news/2026/campus-life/sibling-weekend-photo-gallery.html /news/2026/campus-life/sibling-weekend-photo-gallery.html#202622 campus-life Photo Gallery 糖心传媒 College Siblings Weekend invited brothers and sisters ages 5鈥17 to experience an unforgettable time on campus with their 糖心传媒 sibling. Mon, 02 Feb 2026 10:40:11 EST /news/2026/campus-life 2026-02-02T10:40:11 2026-02-02T18:39:50.916Z Campus Life Public Affairs and Marketing Sibling Weekend 2026 Photo Gallery news-detail 2026 siblings weekend310310falsef6ffdae1 d63d 41aa a948 46f5326ca374 jpg260131siblingweekend14 jpg310193photo steven herppich january 31 202600704e3d 34de 4914 8633 ac9befa8f377 jpg260131siblingweekend02 20266da18b0c 30f0 4d69 8508 580eb29d431b jpg260131siblingweekend05 2026b6f08f58 1193 47ba 83e6 4ccbab0680de jpg260131siblingweekend03 2026454d4287 d214 4534 90ff 641aa71fc409 jpg260131siblingweekend09 2026372fdd08 5736 4a21 8bae 9eab994448d3 jpg260131siblingweekend12 20267b906904 2df8 4976 be5e ccd3fd73ba51 jpg260131siblingweekend27 20264725e0ca b0e6 4e06 9ffc ab6a44f84cdc jpg260131siblingweekend22 20269bd2b1db 16c5 4c20 970d 8a33cc4625f4 jpg260131siblingweekend19 20262877c710 3c86 4367 aacd 8494d9a19572 jpg260131siblingweekend24 2026f9ddd4ca 3afe 4e65 a155 25add40c703d jpg260131siblingweekend54 2026600ac9c3 7102 41ab 91b0 495ddcf028ac jpg260131siblingweekend29 202637800721 66d9 4a97 941a 11fa7ee6f9dd jpg260131siblingweekend30 2026e7429322 ed56 454a ac9c efe2617ed679 jpg260131siblingweekend33 2026eacee4a9 27c5 4e7d a3f9 2e24632c4a50 jpg260131siblingweekend35 2026f1e1ffe8 fe5f 4c2c a1b9 7ef399d3ddbc jpg260131siblingweekend51 202643347c9c 3c64 4dd4 b6ee 02fec2984fa3 jpg260131siblingweekend45 2026e0638f78 df82 4d5f a792 6544ad3de821 jpg260131siblingweekend48 202631f29939 ad2b 48b5 8214 b955f10982c8 jpg260131siblingweekend53 2026a06f0610 f519 4fc4 8197 988c79115e16 jpg260131siblingweekend69 2026e94368b7 7c35 4142 aae6 065dba3a2079 jpg260131siblingweekend56 20263eed51d4 7e6b 4e86 bea4 c581116bbd8f jpg260131siblingweekend58 2026701ad01c 256e 4e8a b074 113cd36130fb jpg260131siblingweekend59 2026ee30c40b 36ba 42b1 ac66 b148efe9e37a jpg260131siblingweekend62 20267218d55e ad4b 45ea 8796 c1a5cef592e8 jpg260131siblingweekend63 2026cb2767ac 27ca 49db 8e75 e576d612fc9d jpg260131siblingweekend65 2026ec01c94c 8018 46a5 bf86 10d284a7bbc8 jpg260131siblingweekend66 20260e18886d 29ce 4b90 9a48 e9886de6f253 jpg260131siblingweekend64 2026a2dfa5b3 bb4e 4181 92ab 504935f48e0e jpg260131siblingweekend67 20267fa062c7 c746 4e54 9fd7 4088104a2c46 jpg260131siblingweekend76 202610748fd3 7771 45cd 8933 0bdbb4d65047 jpg260131siblingweekend75 202642f1d1bb 60c5 40df 98f3 6bdaaeb820f5 jpg260131siblingweekend72 202642ff36ee ec87 4cda 9925 2c6c5d6172fa jpg260131siblingweekend74 Knickerbocker Theatre to Host Four Robert Redford Films Beginning Feb. 16 /news/2026/arts/knickerbocker-theatre-to-host-four-robert-redford-films-beginning-feb-16.html /news/2026/arts/knickerbocker-theatre-to-host-four-robert-redford-films-beginning-feb-16.html#2026130 arts Events The 糖心传媒 College Knickerbocker Theatre will continue its Classic Film Series with four Robert Redford classic films. Focusing on his films from the late 1960s and early 1970s, the series will feature the following films, all airing on a Monday night at 7 p.m.: Fri, 30 Jan 2026 13:03:04 EST /news/2026/arts 2026-01-30T13:03:04 2026-01-30T21:02:52.563Z Arts Public Affairs and Marketing Robert Redford Series Poster news-detail 聽feb 16 barefoot park聽feb 23 butch cassidy sundance kidmarch 9聽 jeremiah johnson聽march way monday february park 1967a romantic comedy starring robert redford jane fonda newlywed couple paul corie adjusting life together small new york city apartment free spirited adventurous while cautious uptight leading comical arguments misunderstandings navigates quirky neighbors family interference unexpected mishaps including dramatic rooftop scene ultimately learning appreciate compromise each other kid1969a western buddy film stars newman kid two outlaws run after series train robberies flee determined posse duo travels bolivia seeking but discovers crime danger follow them along rely cleverness courage friendship survive confronting limits freedom inevitability fate march 9 johnson1972a drama johnson mexican war veteran retreats into rocky mountains live mountain man facing harsh winters isolation encounters native american tribes learns survival skills eccentric chris lapp finds companionship builds tragedy strikes violence claims lives wife adopted son despite hardships emerges resilient legendary figure wilderness were1973a barbra streisand katie morosky passionate politically active young woman hubbell gardiner charming carefree writer meet college fall love struggle reconcile vastly different personalities choices relationship tested societal expectations personal ambitions political tensions bittersweet parting reflects complexity tickets all films $10 hope students available ticket office events conferences located downtown holland anderson werkman financial center 100 e eighth st open weekdays m 5 p called 616 395 7890 also online edu/tickets door inquire accessibility accommodations fully participate event please email edu 聽 updates related posted edu/calendar individual listings knickerbocker theatre 86 between columbia avenues Knickerbocker Theatre Presents the film 鈥淩osemead鈥 Feb. 9鈥14 /news/2026/arts/knickerbocker-theatre-presents-the-film-rosemead-feb-9-14.html /news/2026/arts/knickerbocker-theatre-presents-the-film-rosemead-feb-9-14.html#2026130 arts Events The 糖心传媒 College Knickerbocker Theatre in downtown Holland will continue its winter film series with 鈥淩osemead,鈥 screening February 9鈥14 at 7 p.m. Fri, 30 Jan 2026 12:54:56 EST /news/2026/arts 2026-01-30T12:54:56 2026-01-30T20:33:33.46Z Arts Public Affairs and Marketing Rosemead Poster news-detail starring lucy liu rosemead inspired harrowing true story concerning ailing mother takes drastic measures protect troubled teenage son career defining performance says variety adapted 2017 los angeles times frank shyong film follows irene struggles care joe lawrence shou lives schizophrenia fearful stigma within asian american community keeps joes diagnosis hidden other parents while questioning role therapy confronting reality own declining health faces uncertainty after death irenes devotion tested profound unsettling ways hollywood reporter calls psychological study woman thinks has no options knickerbocker series continue trifole screening march 2鈥7 last presidents cake scheduled 16鈥21 tickets $9 regular admission $7 senior citizens hope faculty staff free students purchased events conference ticket office located downtown holland anderson werkman financial center 100 e eighth st open weekdays 9 m 5 p reached 616 395 7890 also available online edu/tickets theatre 86 between college columbia avenues inquire accessibility accommodations fully participate event please email edu updates related posted edu/calendar individual listings 糖心传媒 Hosts 2026 Black History Month Lecture on Feb. 24 /news/2026/campus-life/hope-hosts-2026-black-history-month-lecture-on-feb-24.html /news/2026/campus-life/hope-hosts-2026-black-history-month-lecture-on-feb-24.html#2026129 campus-life Featured Center for Diversity and Inclusion Events Dr. Derrick Bines, assistant professor in the department of counseling at San Francisco State University, will present a lecture titled, 鈥淲e All We Got: Self and Community Care are More Than Buzzwords.鈥 Dr. Bines will speak on Tuesday, Feb. 24, at 3:30 p.m. in the recital hall of the Jack H. Miller Center for Musical Arts. The public is invited and admission is free. Thu, 29 Jan 2026 12:22:42 EST /news/2026/campus-life 2026-01-29T12:22:42 2026-01-30T19:40:35.162Z Campus Life Public Affairs and Marketing Dr. Derrick Bines 糖心传媒 Hosts 2026 Black History Month Lecture on Feb. 24 news-detail hope college honored host dr derrick bines compelling presentation part hopes annual black history month lecture event hell focus self community care explore ways communities each other current moment attendees opportunity reflect own relationships consider strategies engage sustain solidarity efforts doors open 315 p m also q panel discussion following phddr 聽earned phd counseling psychology ms degree family human services university oregon earned bachelor arts sociology california state university鈥揻ullerton mcnair scholar completed pre post doctoral training california鈥揵erkeleys psychological commitment improving experiences marginalized people creating inclusive academic environments present across professional roles research explores students well role helping professionals populations seek support co author workbook social action counselors psychologists strength strategy sustainability book speaks take against oppressive forces instructor believes collective wisdom value lived goals think critically course content understand culture identities impact development processes apply material outside classroom 聽dr has worked mental health agencies higher education settings including centers advising mentoring programs equity inclusion 聽聽most importantly product proud husband father son sibling monthblack celebrated throughout february center diversity presents feb 24聽 collaboration student union work department office excellence inquire accessibility accommodations may needed fully participate please email edu updates related events posted available edu/calendar individual listings jack h miller musical located 221 columbia ave between ninth 10th streets 糖心传媒 College Economics & Business Department Hosts New Speaker Series Focused on Calling and Faithful Discernment /news/2026/academics/hope-college-economics-and-business-department-hosts-new-speaker-series-focused-on-calling-and-faithful-discernment.html /news/2026/academics/hope-college-economics-and-business-department-hosts-new-speaker-series-focused-on-calling-and-faithful-discernment.html#2026126 academics Economics and Business Events The 糖心传媒 College Economics & Business Department is launching its 鈥淔aithfully Off (My) Script鈥 speaker series on Wednesday, Feb. 4 with an inaugural event featuring a presentation and discussion with 糖心传媒 College Professor Tom Smith. This event is free and open to the public, and will be held at Graves Hall on the 糖心传媒 campus, with doors opening at 6:30 p.m. Mon, 26 Jan 2026 08:37:23 EST /news/2026/academics 2026-01-26T08:37:23 2026-01-28T19:32:07.32Z Academics Public Affairs and Marketing Dr. Tom Smith 糖心传媒 College Economics & Business Department Hosts New Speaker Series Focused on Calling and Faithful Discernment news-detail presentation 鈥 nudged romania recount smiths journey wife followed unexpected call emanual university oradea 2013 smith also share insights reflections regarding overall process vocational discernment calling complimentary treats q session follow often best understood rearview mirror said talk designed help individuals all points life look own path faithful way 聽聽 faithfully off script stories vocation speaker series students academic areas campus community members attendance think following gods calls feature broad range god sometimes surprising places career offer lens reflecting ones event hosted hope college economics & business department distinct focus engaging hundreds organizations professionals workshops competitive experiences events such one encouraged light christian faith 聽smith joined colleges faculty 1993 teaching operations management finance senior seminar introduction co led departments longstanding may term london 15+ years other international initiatives 2005 awarded 鈥榝avorite member award student body appointed dr leon bosch endowed chair 2007 received janet l anderson excellence 2011 聽 holds ph d michigan mba iowa Markets & Morality Hosts Film & Discussion Around Pinball: The Man Who Saved the Game /news/2026/academics/markets-morality-hosts-film-discussion-around-pinball-the-man-who-saved-the-game.html /news/2026/academics/markets-morality-hosts-film-discussion-around-pinball-the-man-who-saved-the-game.html#2026122 academics Economics and Business Events 糖心传媒 College鈥檚 Markets & Morality student organization will host a viewing of Pinball: The Man Who Saved the Game, followed by a discussion with the film鈥檚 writer-director 鈥 Meredith Bragg 鈥 on Monday, Feb. 2 starting at 7 p.m., at the Knickerbocker Theater in downtown Holland. Thu, 22 Jan 2026 08:18:31 EST /news/2026/academics 2026-01-22T08:18:31 2026-01-22T16:18:13.579Z Academics Public Affairs and Marketing Markets & Morality Hosts Film & Discussion Around Pinball: The Man Who Saved the Game news-detail rated 95% rotten tomatoes pinball directorial debut brothers austin meredith bragg presents true story roger sharpes played actor mike faist testimony manhattan city council provided demonstration game skill not chance film explores personal life sharpe determination overturn new yorks 35 year old ban markets & morality hosting event cosponsors departments economics business communication political science pre law society colleges newspaper anchor free open public doors 620 p m moralitymarkets supports celebrates freedom expression context liberal arts speakers films topics spanning economic cultural aspects human civilization special concern flourishing understood christian perspective 聽聽all moralityevents inquire accessibility accommodations needed fully participate please email hope edu 聽聽 糖心传媒 College, Western Theological Seminary to Host Nicene Creed Panel and Rare Book Event /news/2026/campus-life/hope-college-western-theological-seminary-to-host-nicene-creed-panel-and-rare-book-event.html /news/2026/campus-life/hope-college-western-theological-seminary-to-host-nicene-creed-panel-and-rare-book-event.html#2026122 campus-life Library In honor of the 1,700th anniversary of the Nicene Creed, 糖心传媒 College and Western Theological Seminary (WTS) will co-host a panel discussion titled 鈥淔aith in Manuscript: Celebrating 1700 Years of the Nicene Creed鈥 on Thursday, Jan. 29 at 4 p.m. at 糖心传媒鈥檚 Van Wylen Library. This interactive event will feature a faculty panel followed by a period of hands-on discovery, where the public can explore a curated treasure trove of rare books connected to the history and dissemination of the Creed. Thu, 22 Jan 2026 05:20:53 EST /news/2026/campus-life 2026-01-22T05:20:53 2026-01-22T13:20:20.567Z Campus Life Public Affairs and Marketing Mammotrectus Super Bibliam 糖心传媒 College, Western Theological Seminary to Host Nicene Creed Panel and Rare Book Event news-detail faith manuscript event reflects shared beliefs early church physically passed down handwritten scrolls printed books ultimately into life today panel include todd billings wayne brouwer sarah lundy steve michaels jeff tyler鈥 representatives hope college wts together discuss context council nicaea key elements creed originally recorded disseminated discussion also highlight some rare van wylen cook library collections illustrate creeds journey throughout history hands discoveryfollowing attendees opportunity interact selection volumes 15th 鈥 18th centuries includingjohannes marchesinus mammotrectus super bibliam 1476聽 century handbook medieval clergy understand biblical text theological tenets novvm testamentvm 1527 influential new testament annotations desiderius erasmus provided foundation reformation era theology edition particularly famous johannine comma inadvertently sparked debate regarding scriptural basis trinity le nain de tillemonts arians nice 1732 volume contains arian controversy led organization ad 325 well itself 聽doctrinae christianae compendium 1585 1561 german elector friedrich iii palatinate commissioned zacharias ursinus caspar olevianus compose catechism use domains heidelberg later developed extended exposition take place archives reading room 51 graves holland mi 49422 food beverages other water bottles not permitted inquire accessibility accommodations fully participate please email edu updates related events posted available edu/calendar individual listings Martin Luther King Jr. Civil Rights Photo Gallery /news/2026/academics/martin-luther-king-jr-civil-rights-photo-gallery.html /news/2026/academics/martin-luther-king-jr-civil-rights-photo-gallery.html#2026121 academics Featured Center for Diversity and Inclusion Photo Gallery See highlights from 糖心传媒 College's Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Civil Rights Lecture featuring Dr. Jemar Tisby and community reflections. Wed, 21 Jan 2026 13:39:44 EST /news/2026/academics 2026-01-21T13:39:44 2026-10-20T14:48:46.328Z Academics Public Affairs and Marketing Martin Luther King Jr. Civil Rights Photo Gallery news-detail 2026 mlk day civil rights lecture310310truefb8c221e a09a 4540 bc4d 454e24430aae jpg260119mlk daycivilrightslecture15 jpg310310the annual dr martin luther king jr lecture hope college featured jemar tisby new york times bestselling author color compromise photo steven herppich january 19 2026d3f246fe 6c36 47dc a3a1 f87a4dfb53a4 jpg260119mlkevent01 feature 20267b8ba189 81d3 4c31 ad9a 4b652ba3f3a0 jpg260119mlkevent02 jpg310310president matthew scogin brings greetings audiencephoto 2026ddd85e92 1ae2 45ec b829 a8bcdfb2edad jpg260119mlkevent06 jpg310310pastor windred burns ii offers prayer 20266d336c3a 13d1 44c2 93f4 b1004bbd7c19 jpg260119mlkevent05 jpg310310audience members pray during prayerphoto 2026cbf283c3 369b 43ed 8153 f199c3e2a600 jpg260119mlkevent07 jpg310310maple avenue ministries singers lead song lift every voice 2026e127d97c 24fe 4d9c a654 c4a5def077dc jpg260119mlkevent08 2026ed565ce1 175e 4d96 939a a62e59547e68 daycivilrightslecture01 speaker audience before speakingphoto 2026406710f9 3306 47ce 94c0 25ca057cdfcd daycivilrightslecture02 jpg310310laniah dennis land & labor acknowledgmentphoto 20269c2ad6e2 a6ac 4075 a1f4 fdcf1d1413f1 daycivilrightslecture03 jpg310310jevon willis introduces speakerphoto 2026f52c4273 0455 4bf7 a4cb 2b1c4ab6042b jpg260119mlkevent03 jpg310310members listen jevon willisphoto 20262870baa2 3e93 4955 8a76 126b3e14b174 daycivilrightslecture08 jpg310310photo 202679d520f8 751c 4182 8305 cf298eebef62 daycivilrightslecture09 jpg310310shomari tate gretchen schoon tanis paricipate panel discussionphoto 20267959daed 98f7 4a39 a5c8 82d1feb15737 daycivilrightslecture12 2026f7629418 1df1 4f14 af25 469e833df71a daycivilrightslecture17 jpg310310gordon wiersma closing remarksphoto 20268bc960f2 5abe 429a a919 6746b166ed16 daycivilrightslecture18 planning committee assemble stage acknowledgedphoto 2026bdd6c1bf af52 4dfe b6cb b749d3e23360 daycivilrightslecture20 jpg310310paulena khorn pastor gordon president shomari reverend winfred tania dozeman henry cherry patricia strachan lindsay cherryphoto 20264c34b5fd f091 4aa7 b5f3 86f91d151495 daycivilrightslecture22 jpg310310jemar tibsy signs books interacts following 20268017356a 6de4 43cb 8165 e2df3a3ede1a daycivilrightslecture26 2026b1f10e39 0b1c 477c baf9 cd6f241ff069 daycivilrightslecture29 2026b0d184b0 26c9 403d 8cb9 c05ea140e9a1 daycivilrightslecture23 University of Michigan Men鈥檚 Glee Club to Perform at 糖心传媒 College /news/2026/arts/university-of-michigan-mens-glee-club-to-perform-at-hope-college.html /news/2026/arts/university-of-michigan-mens-glee-club-to-perform-at-hope-college.html#2026121 arts Events Music 糖心传媒 College is pleased to welcome the University of Michigan Men鈥檚 Glee Club for a special and free concert open to 糖心传媒 College and the community on Sunday, February 1, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. in the Concert Hall of the Jack H. Miller Center for Musical Arts. Wed, 21 Jan 2026 06:29:46 EST /news/2026/arts 2026-01-21T06:29:46 2026-01-21T14:28:29.105Z Arts Public Affairs and Marketing University of Michigan Men鈥檚 Glee Club news-detail concert marks second two performances ensembles 2026 winter tour offers holland community opportunity experience one nations most respected collegiate mens choirs founded 1859 university michigan glee club among oldest choral organizations united states ensemble known longstanding tradition artistic excellence national international touring showcase music wide range styles languages musical traditions conducted matthew abernathy audience members invited enjoy afternoon excellent join hope college welcoming campus inquire accessibility accommodations fully participate event please email edu 聽 updates related events posted available edu/calendar individual listings jack h miller center arts located 221 columbia ave between ninth 10th streets 糖心传媒 College to Present 37th Annual 鈥淢usical Showcase鈥 on Feb. 6 /news/2026/arts/hope-college-to-present-37th-annual-musical-showcase-on-feb-6.html /news/2026/arts/hope-college-to-present-37th-annual-musical-showcase-on-feb-6.html#2026121 arts Featured Events Music The 37th annual 糖心传媒 College Musical Showcase will be presented on Friday, Feb. 6, at 7 p.m. in the Concert Hall of the Jack H. Miller Center for Musical Arts. Wed, 21 Jan 2026 06:39:57 EST /news/2026/arts 2026-01-21T06:39:57 2026-01-30T19:40:56.468Z Arts Public Affairs and Marketing Musical Showcase 糖心传媒 College to Present 37th Annual 鈥淢usical Showcase鈥 on Feb. 6 news-detail concert features more 275 hope students performing department musics major instrumental vocal ensembles well soloists won competition november 2025 college take stage fast paced musical spectacular delivering entertainment art songs jazz audience members 聽tickets $15 regular admission $10 senior citizens faculty staff $5 children ages 18 younger free tickets available ticket office events conferences located downtown holland anderson werkman financial center 100 e eighth st open weekdays 9 m 5 p called 616 395 7890 also online edu/tickets performances include sophomore sophie mazur batistoni lapeer singing astonishing little women jason howland tommy korff vicksburg stars les mis茅rables claude michel sch枚nberg jackson hagood benjamin britten junior bella morales yorkville illinois somewhere west side story leonard bernstein katherine nelson virginia beach lheure exquise reynaldo hahn kyle spiegel wheaton everybody says dont anyone whistle stephen sondheim singers accompanied collaborative pianists christina giuca krause jane bosko along student kellen woolhiser program continues piano solo bay city ballade johannes brahms clarinet malory neebes fort wayne furioso malcolm arnold classical guitar charlene yen xin chia selangor malaysia evocacion carnavalito jose luis merlin organ solos joseph schmiedicke greenville playing prelude fugue minor j s bach sam shuler holt sinfonia cantata no 29 featured large chapel choir conducted eric reyes kasa mie la gaji alberto grau veritas come go land traditional spiritual arranged brandon waddles spera pamela pierson many angels gwyneth walker hopes band anand raj sukumaran amparito roca jaime texidor orchestra samuel pang great gate kiev pictures exhibition modest mussorgsky arts collective robert shipley big boot kenny drew inquire accessibility accommodations fully participate event please email edu 聽 updates related posted edu/calendar individual listings jack h miller 221 columbia ave between ninth 10th streets Knickerbocker Theatre Presents the film H is for Hawk January 26鈥31 /news/2026/arts/knickerbocker-theatre-presents-the-film-h-is-for-hawk-january-26-31.html /news/2026/arts/knickerbocker-theatre-presents-the-film-h-is-for-hawk-january-26-31.html#2026121 arts Events The 糖心传媒 College Knickerbocker Theatre in downtown Holland will continue its film series with the first film of the winter season, H is for Hawk, showing January 26鈥31 at 7 p.m. Wed, 21 Jan 2026 06:55:45 EST /news/2026/arts 2026-01-21T06:55:45 2026-01-21T14:46:32.637Z Arts Public Affairs and Marketing H is for Hawk Knickerbocker Theatre Presents the film H is for Hawk January 26鈥31 news-detail based best selling memoir helen macdonald h hawk biographical drama follows woman grappling sudden death father overwhelmed grief withdraws everyday life turns ancient european tradition falconry taking challenge training wild goshawk named mabel teaches bird hunt fly free forced confront own emotional isolation unresolved pain tickets $9 regular admission $7 senior citizens hope faculty staff students purchased events conference ticket office located downtown holland anderson werkman financial center 100 e eighth st open weekdays 9 m 5 p reached 616 395 7890 also available online edu/tickets set against natural world film explores themes loss endurance healing tracing intense bond between human animal becomes path toward resilience begins act survival gradually transforms into intimate journey self discovery renewal readers bookstore collaborating knickerbocker theatre stocking extra copies award winning new york times bestseller included countless top books lists series continue rosemead screening february 9鈥14 additional films scheduled march 2鈥7 16鈥21 titles announced inquire accessibility accommodations fully participate event please email edu 聽 updates related posted edu/calendar individual listings 86 college columbia avenues 194 s river ave Lecture to Discuss the Human and Technology Relationship in the Digital Age /news/2026/academics/lecture-to-discuss-the-human-and-technology-relationship-in-the-digital-age.html /news/2026/academics/lecture-to-discuss-the-human-and-technology-relationship-in-the-digital-age.html#2026116 academics Religion The Saint Benedict Institute will host a lecture by Dr. Jared Ortiz, titled 鈥淭he Monk and the Machine: How St. Benedict Can Help Us Preserve Our Humanity in the Digital Age,鈥 on Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2026, at 7 p.m. in Winants Auditorium at Graves Hall on the 糖心传媒 College campus in Holland. Fri, 16 Jan 2026 08:11:56 EST /news/2026/academics 2026-01-16T08:11:56 2026-01-16T16:11:44.541Z Academics Public Affairs and Marketing Dr. Jared Ortiz The Monk and the Machine news-detail many increasingly uncomfortable relationship digital technology while relishing remarkable powers convenience provides worry negative effects has our minds habits social interactions mental health especially rapid onset ai sense living middle revolution one dramatic consequences live means human did get here? should understand technology? does us? changing humanity? christians respond? lecture dr ortiz address questions examining roots modern scientific project aspirations makers well drawing perennial wisdom st benedict admission free open public jared lavern 39 betty depree 41 van kley professor religion hope college also founder executive director saint institute author editor numerous books early christianity currently writing commentary rule supported grant lumen christi funding john templeton foundation co sponsored character forward department inquiries please contact info saintbenedictinstitute org The Differences Between Biblical Law and American Law w/ Dru Johnson https://disarmingleviathan.substack.com/p/the-differences-between-biblical https://disarmingleviathan.substack.com/p/the-differences-between-biblical#2026116 academics Religion Dr. Rev. Dru Johnson, professor of biblical and theological studies at 糖心传媒 College, was a recent guest on the Disarming Leviathan podcast, discussing the differences between biblical law and American law Fri, 16 Jan 2026 10:44:16 EST /news/2026/academics 2026-01-16T10:44:16 2026-01-16T18:39:09.628Z Academics Julie Huisingh hope-in-the-news Disarming Leviiathan Podcast Two British influencers came to Michigan. Here鈥檚 why it鈥檚 a good thing https://thelakeshorewm.com/two-british-influencers-came-to-michigan-heres-why-its-a-good-thing/ https://thelakeshorewm.com/two-british-influencers-came-to-michigan-heres-why-its-a-good-thing/#2026115 campus-life Sometimes it takes outsiders to remind us how extraordinary our everyday really is. Thanks, Josh & Jase. Thu, 15 Jan 2026 11:11:05 EST /news/2026/campus-life 2026-01-15T11:11:05 2026-01-20T16:12:08.31Z Campus Life Julie Huisingh hope-in-the-news The Lakeshore West Michigan Remembering Retired 糖心传媒 Professor, Researcher and Dean Dr. James Gentile /news/2026/academics/remembering-retired-hope-professor-researcher-and-dean-dr-james-gentile.html /news/2026/academics/remembering-retired-hope-professor-researcher-and-dean-dr-james-gentile.html#2026114 academics Featured Biology Faculty Dr. James M. Gentile, an internationally respected leader in science education who served at 糖心传媒 for 30 years, passed away at the age of 79 on Jan. 9, 2026, in Zeeland, Mich. Wed, 14 Jan 2026 06:49:15 EST /news/2026/academics 2026-01-14T06:49:15 2026-01-30T19:42:03.192Z Academics Public Affairs and Marketing Dr. James Gentile news-detail gentile started hope 1976 joined biology faculty promoted associate professor 1982 appointed kenneth g herrick 1984 among other service chaired department 1986 until being dean natural applied sciences 1988 served role 2005 time temporarily left tucson ariz become president research corporation science advancement rcsa leadership returning 2013 same retired 2015 programs focused plant activation environmental carcinogens connection between inflammation cancer program director numerous grants public private sectors support own well institutional education dr worked over 125 undergraduate students collaborative laboratory authored co more 150 articles book chapters reviews huffington post blogs special reports areas scientific higher across career work recognized several awards alexander hollaender excellence award mutagen society medallion japanese national institute medal distinction pisa italy fellow american association academies mentor also honored illinois state university alumni achievement election hall fame given council read gentiles history here survived wife glenda son michael michaels tricia along two daughters makayla isabella sister geraldine wagner many nephews cousins preceded death father mother theresa russo jeras mass honor take place 11 m sat jan 17 2026 our lady lake catholic church located 480 152nd avenue holland michigan visitation one hour prior celebration life held college sometime spring lieu flowers family requests memorial donations made interdisciplinary lectures arrangements dykstra funeral home northwood chapel full obituary found 糖心传媒 Art Professor Hosts 鈥淭hick and Thin鈥 Art Exhibit Jan. 16-Feb. 17 /news/2026/arts/hope-art-professor-hosts-thick-and-thin-art-exhibit-jan-16-feb-17.html /news/2026/arts/hope-art-professor-hosts-thick-and-thin-art-exhibit-jan-16-feb-17.html#2026113 arts Art and Art History Events Lisa Walcott 鈥 糖心传媒 College associate professor of art 鈥 will host a four-week art exhibit at the De Pree Art Gallery on campus from Jan. 16-Feb. 17, 2026. She鈥檒l also open the exhibit by hosting an artist talk on Friday, Jan. 16 in Graves Hall (in Winants Auditorium) at 5:30 p.m., followed by a reception at De Pree Art Gallery at 6:30 p.m. Tue, 13 Jan 2026 06:09:11 EST /news/2026/arts 2026-01-13T06:09:11 2026-01-12T21:35:52.464Z Arts Public Affairs and Marketing 糖心传媒 Art Professor Hosts 鈥淭hick and Thin鈥 Art Exhibit Jan. 16-Feb. 17 news-detail titled thick thin walcotts聽 work speaks both shifting line quality drawings sculptures tenacious sometimes messy process working hard phases such spinning wheels finding moments rest trying again pieces hold tension while looking balance 鈥 reflecting ways mend reorganize manage everyday instability walcotts grows out scavenging collecting pulling apart familiar materials putting them back together feel little off kilter playful precarious always negotiating between order chaos has interest space things multitask strain get stretched intention effort dont up results artistlisa walcott associate professor art hope college also named inaugural recipient colleges billy mayer endowed professorship sculpture ceramics established late dr richard margaret kruizenga honor memory longtime faculty sculptor installation artist whose engages poetics life kinetic forms object based constructions drawing practice explores domesticity labor feminine experience utilizing cords bristles insulation shelf brackets fan motors create often humorous environments rooted repetition slow gestures animates unseen underpins routines care maintenance exhibited nationally continues evolve hands experimentation craft inquiry persistent curiosity movement stillness invisible systems Fall 2025 Dean's List Announced /news/2026/academics/fall-2025-deans-list-announced.html /news/2026/academics/fall-2025-deans-list-announced.html#2026112 academics Featured Registrar's Office The Registrar鈥檚 Office is pleased to announce Dean鈥檚 List recipients for the spring semester. The Dean鈥檚 List is awarded to full-time, degree-seeking students who have received grades for all courses in a given semester (no incompletes) and have a semester GPA of 3.50 or above. Mon, 12 Jan 2026 08:14:54 EST /news/2026/academics 2026-01-12T08:14:54 2026-01-30T19:41:39.133Z Academics The Registrar's Office Fall 2025 Dean's List Announced news-detail hope college registrars office considers significant achievement list complete january 9 2026 students receive grade changes after date result being added deans not appear also does include requested confidentiality information under ferpa names listed below alphabetical order last name bamelia rose abbott senior聽andrew paul abell senior聽alexys ann abraham senior聽ashley anne adams senior聽ren junior聽robert ethan dangzhifu senior聽lauren elizabeth adamski senior聽benjamin g adamson freshman聽rebecca celeste adcock sophomore聽evelyn e addison c adkins junior聽emily paige senior聽abigayle marie agbay sophomore聽lisette aguillon junior聽michael s aguirre junior聽valentina molina sophomore聽hope stephens akard senior聽lukas alamat junior聽kate albrecht junior聽samuel john michael alcaraz sophomore聽marcus vincent junior聽yessany laney aleman freshman聽kesnel alexandre junior聽kelden jay alferink sophomore聽francisca alivia junior聽myles patrick keola allen junior聽alexander jacob almy freshman聽avery ryan senior聽clare amidei freshman聽braylen r amos sophomore聽mattias j anderle junior聽sophie m andersen senior聽amelia jane anderson thomas junior聽calvin elom sophomore聽grace lynne senior聽kennedy christine freshman聽lauren senior聽lindsey renee junior聽luke brian sophomore聽mia junior聽shaynah senior聽peter owen andrew senior聽olivia jordan qingchun andry senior聽elliot kristine antel sophomore聽victoria antoncew senior聽isabella x apodaca junior聽maria jacqueline app freshman聽grace anoush arakelian senior聽leah grace arbanas sophomore聽maddox oberon armour sophomore聽kelsie lee arndt sophomore聽jillian arnold senior聽morgan phillip arsenault sophomore聽matthew philip arver sophomore聽jesalyn ashby junior聽erin olivia asper junior聽nathan luke atallah sophomore聽greta auch freshman聽kaitlyn joy aupperlee senior聽katherine austin senior聽michelle avalos junior聽steven awad senior聽kyler james ayers sophomore聽elijah d aylward senior聽jillian baar senior聽thomas bacigalupo junior聽tyler junior聽carl bailey senior聽nora junior聽tess lauren bainbridge senior聽rowan lilly baird senior聽ellery baker junior聽ingrid senior聽michael sophomore聽ruth bena bakulesh batavia senior聽laura n balanda junior聽grace baldauff senior聽gabriella bale sophomore聽josie balkin freshman聽dylan ballin freshman聽karsen andrea balmer junior聽jack balmforth senior聽sydney balzer senior聽john w barce senior聽brian david barilla sophomore聽mikayla barletto freshman聽halle barnard barnes sophomore聽ty clark junior聽kylin barr senior聽jadon barron junior聽payton elena barry wood junior聽maya baum sophomore聽hanna jean baumbach sophomore聽isabella bays junior聽laura k bea senior聽isaiah beach junior聽ella beauvais sophomore聽nadia becher junior聽hunter beck senior聽maggee behling senior聽jana beier sophomore聽elease belenets freshman聽nolan belisle sophomore聽elizabeth bellinger senior聽luke bellino freshman聽julia shipley belloli sophomore聽madeleine belsha sophomore聽elisabeth claire bendle junior聽stephanie bennett senior聽molly benson junior聽haden bentley sophomore聽keegan douglas berg junior聽mia camden bergethon senior聽madeleine diane bergmoser freshman聽landon cj bergsma freshman聽nayad ashenafi berhane sophomore聽heidi berkey junior聽cecelia kate berry bertrand sophomore聽nora best dae betten junior聽kamryn bice senior聽adeline mae bicknell sophomore聽aleya bierma william kloostra sophomore聽kevin billeter senior聽chloe sue billman denise bills binder senior聽matthew bir junior聽carter bishop sophomore聽julia kotoji margaret bissell sophomore聽emily black senior聽mackenzie blackmore junior聽darveaille blakeney sophomore聽samuel h blank junior聽katherine blazei sophomore聽harrison l blecke junior聽brecken bloemers freshman聽katherine mary blomeke senior聽joseph blondia freshman聽jenna rae blum junior聽drew harlin bobo freshman聽elise ellen bodary junior聽sydney ray bode sophomore聽juliet albana bodinaku sophomore聽ridge fermon boehmer junior聽ava patricia boen senior聽elliana boer senior聽alyssa boersma senior聽kaylie freshman聽ava caroline boes freshman聽lillian faith boggs freshman聽erica gwen bol senior聽trenten jeffrey bolhouse junior聽shelby lynn bolser junior聽corbin dain bolt freshman聽elisabeth bonanni senior聽noah robert bonnema senior聽bella boos junior聽sara rebekah boot senior聽joshua bordovsky junior聽maizy borys freshman聽savannah bos junior聽lincoln randolph mwenda bosh junior聽austin boucher senior聽riley bourgeois junior聽mary jialing bourneuf senior聽lindsay meredith boutelle junior聽john howard bouton junior聽allison boyd senior聽kaleb jerome bradford sophomore聽luke brady senior聽ellie branderhorst freshman聽james p braunius junior聽otto brautigam brazee sophomore聽leighton tavis brechting sophomore聽madison breuker senior聽connor gale brintnall sophomore聽eleanor broberg sophomore聽ellasyn kay brookens junior聽randolph hudson brooks sophomore聽corey broome sophomore聽ethan brower junior聽alexandria brown senior聽avery freshman聽caitlyn senior聽emily sophomore聽gannon junior聽ireland junior聽jonah matthew senior聽sophia nicole sophomore聽ariana bruininks brumley sophomore聽nicholas brunink senior聽grayson bruns junior聽joshua bruxvoort sophomore聽faith erin schiller brzezinski junior聽jenna buchanan freshman聽karley junior聽caroline buck senior聽lola buckner bulgrien sophomore聽brett bultsma junior聽morgan shea buning burbridge junior聽alexa burgess senior聽addison burke sophomore聽calista senior聽eleanor bouwer sophomore聽reagan mckenna burnette senior聽tyleigh burns senior聽samantha mckinnon burrell junior聽ellen bush sophomore聽micah bushart freshman聽megan carolynne sophomore聽natalie bustamante guevara senior聽erik butchart butcher sophomore聽angela butler sophomore聽c eannis linae cairns senior聽vanya reiley calandrucci senior聽junie anna calixte callaghan callaway sophomore聽jacob senior聽berit calvin sophomore聽alexa skye campbell freshman聽josiah daniel junior聽norrah marrion freshman聽samantha senior聽vaughn campins junior聽christopher campos senior聽kayla cannon senior聽katelyn capuano junior聽ezra carefelle freshman聽micah richard freshman聽brendan cargill freshman聽bishop dalzell carl senior聽macy carlson senior聽austin scott carney mcvay carpenter senior聽marilla kathryn alexis sophomore聽julio alberto carrazana freshman聽kenneth carter sophomore聽carlos mejia castillo freshman聽emmersen cate sophomore聽alyssa elisabeth catsburg catton cavaliere freshman聽savina centofanti cerny sophomore聽zachary chambers junior聽troy chapman sophomore聽madelyn chappel sophomore聽giovanna chaves monteiro sophomore聽bohan chen junior聽caden chenlo senior聽noelle cheong junior聽charlene yen xin chia sophomore聽jonathan jun han sophomore聽rachel ning junior聽madeline chianello kirstin chibucos junior聽alyssa chiminski senior聽jack charles chiodini junior聽allen chisom sophomore聽yewon choi sophomore聽jude alexander christenson freshman聽sydney michelle christiaans christians christnagel christner chrome senior聽carson chumbler 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senior聽聽erica cameron junior聽聽ian freshman聽聽isla senior聽聽lucia junior聽聽ronald senior聽聽emily wilson freshman聽聽gabrielle sophomore聽聽kara junior聽聽leon junior聽聽addison wimmer sophomore聽聽lander junior聽聽levi junior聽聽ava winarski senior聽聽jaydyn winter zanden senior聽聽alison wintermute senior聽聽jaiden winters senior聽聽lyndsey wisbiski wischmeyer junior聽聽elissa wise senior聽聽brennan wittler senior聽聽haven woiwode sophomore聽聽kelsey wolma junior聽聽anya wolters junior聽聽isaac senior聽聽elinore yarin wolthuis sophomore聽聽sophia junior聽聽bethelhem addis wonde junior聽聽zachary woodrow sophomore聽聽kellen woolhiser senior聽聽peter worden senior聽聽patrick wozniak freshman聽聽rachel senior聽聽erin wright senior聽聽sidney senior聽聽olivia wyma sophomore聽聽luke wyrick junior聽聽jacob yang yacullo junior聽聽kaini yanggong sophomore聽聽kaleigh yats junior聽聽elijah freshman聽聽ethan lukas freshman聽聽london yoder rhen sloan york senior聽聽joshua junior聽聽sophia yost senior聽聽sydney younce junior聽聽jenna young senior聽聽kaitlin senior聽聽kaitlyn mackenzie junior聽聽kennedy sophomore聽聽liam sophomore聽聽miracle haruna yunana senior聽聽francesca zack sophomore聽聽emiliia zakordonska zammit freshman聽聽samuel armando zamudio freshman聽聽gavin zbytowski senior聽聽emma zemaitis junior聽聽laine senior聽聽rylie zeman junior聽聽hebron zergaw sophomore聽聽jordyn zimmer freshman聽聽gabriel zimmerer junior聽聽adelyn zimmerman junior聽聽bethany allyson ying zini senior聽聽clare nancy ziskey sophomore聽聽davi zola araujo senior聽聽allyson zuidema junior聽聽brianna junior聽聽jack zuiderveen junior聽聽laura zupancic junior聽聽eleanore veronika zweng freshman聽聽lillian sophomore聽聽katie der linden senior聽聽kiersten vanbaal junior聽聽kourtney junior聽聽 糖心传媒 College Great Performance Series Welcomes Dutch String Quartet /news/2026/arts/hope-college-great-performance-series-welcomes-dutch-string-quartet.html /news/2026/arts/hope-college-great-performance-series-welcomes-dutch-string-quartet.html#2026112 arts Events Music 糖心传媒 College welcomes the acclaimed Dudok Quartet Amsterdam at 7:30 p.m. on Jan. 22 at the Jack H. Miller Center, as the college鈥檚 Great Performance Series continues in 2026. Mon, 12 Jan 2026 11:54:29 EST /news/2026/arts 2026-01-12T11:54:29 2026-01-12T19:54:15.545Z Arts Public Affairs and Marketing Dudok Quartet news-detail dudok quartet amsterdam has forged reputation one most creative versatile quartets generation ethos sharing heart music believes chamber act friendship play shared directly audiences committed crafting unique eclectic programmes engage listeners imaginative ways quite simply revelatory reviewed irish times guardian u k described them stylish open minded adventurous program hope college consist franz schuberts string no 10 d 87 e flat major bushra el turks three tributes 2024 dmitri shostakovichs 3 f op 73 tickets $30 regular admission $26 senior citizens faculty staff $15 children ages 18 younger free students available ticket office events conferences located downtown holland anderson werkman financial center 100 eighth st weekdays 9 m 5 p called 616 395 7890 also online edu/tickets amsterdamquartet members include judith van driel violin marleen wester marie louise de jong viola david faber cello reaching new amsterdamoften explores innovative musical formats set up own festival netherlands town kampen offering wide range around 000 residents visitors third edition takes place may 2026 signature sessions made arrangements well known recording youtube scores worked beyond borders performing dance show la petite poucette based stories hans christian andersen staged luxembourg philharmonie 2021 group performed many venues festivals europe including concertgebouw wigmore hall stockholm concert vienna konzerthaus barcelonas lauditori doelen beethovenhaus bonn bijloke bbc proms festspiele mecklenburg vorpommern heidelberg west cork catalogue showcases ensembles courageous inventive style spanning repertoire renaissance 20th 21st century classics recent terra memoria 12th album pairs 1946 kaija saariahos second 2007 several reviews given five out stars magazine calling insightful performances inquire accessibility accommodations fully participate event please email edu updates related posted edu/calendar individual listings jack h miller arts 221 columbia ave between ninth 10th streets StrikeTime Dance Theatre Presents 鈥淛ourney Through Imagination鈥 on Jan. 16 & 17 /news/2026/arts/striketime-dance-theatre-presents-journey-through-imagination-on-jan-16-17.html /news/2026/arts/striketime-dance-theatre-presents-journey-through-imagination-on-jan-16-17.html#202619 arts Dance Events The 糖心传媒 College dance affiliate StrikeTime Dance Theatre will present a live dance event for children titled 鈥淛ourney Through Imagination鈥 on Fri., Jan. 16, at 7 p.m. and Sat., Jan. 1鈥7, at 鈥2 p.m. at the Knickerbocker Theatre in downtown Holland. This free performance is open to all ages and especially welcomes children and those with a child-like spirit who are interested in celebrating the power of dance, art, reading and community. Fri, 09 Jan 2026 06:19:31 EST /news/2026/arts 2026-01-09T06:19:31 2026-01-09T14:30:37.661Z Arts Public Affairs and Marketing StrikeTime StrikeTime Dance Theatre Presents 鈥淛ourney Through Imagination鈥 on Jan. 16 & 17 news-detail journey imagination program includes various works first piece 鈥 choreographed directed nicki flinn culver 鈥97 hope graduate associate professor dance inspired picture book written illustrated caldecott honor winner aaron becker excerpt brings moments story life movement music storytelling inviting audiences into world wonder discovery creativity also original celebrate creative process itself tumble tangle whirl alum founding director koresh kids teresa vandenend edm explores play revealing ideas begin grow take shape 聽phonetically dancer stephanie rankin highlights inspiration even phonetic alphabet come anywhere transforming simple sounds symbols expression final groovin daily shares artistic late american pop artist keith haring explore joy sharing boldly publicly 聽all zeeland public school third grade students attend live performance knickerbocker conjunction learning artists student artwork display theater during performances 糖心传媒 College alum Emily Henry's book 'People We Meet on Vacation' debuts as Netflix film https://www.wzzm13.com/article/news/local/hope-college-alum-emily-henrys-people-we-meet-on-vacation-debuts-netflix-film/69-8683c674-a271-4336-854d-096a59f1cf3e https://www.wzzm13.com/article/news/local/hope-college-alum-emily-henrys-people-we-meet-on-vacation-debuts-netflix-film/69-8683c674-a271-4336-854d-096a59f1cf3e#202619 campus-life Alumni 糖心传媒 College alum Emily Henry's book "People We Meet on Vacation" debuted on Netflix on Friday. Fri, 09 Jan 2026 10:46:08 EST /news/2026/campus-life 2026-01-09T10:46:08 2026-01-12T15:46:48.4Z Campus Life Julie Huisingh hope-in-the-news 13 On Your Side 糖心传媒 alum celebrates movie release of her novel 'People We Meet on Vacation' https://www.hollandsentinel.com/story/entertainment/movies/2026/01/09/hope-college-alum-was-author-behind-people-we-meet-on-vacation/88107057007/?gnt-cfr=1&gca-cat=p&gca-uir=false&gca-epti=undefined&gca-ft=0&gca-ds=sophi https://www.hollandsentinel.com/story/entertainment/movies/2026/01/09/hope-college-alum-was-author-behind-people-we-meet-on-vacation/88107057007/?gnt-cfr=1&gca-cat=p&gca-uir=false&gca-epti=undefined&gca-ft=0&gca-ds=sophi#202619 campus-life Alumni 糖心传媒 College alumna and bestselling author Emily Henry celebrated the Netflix premiere of the movie adaptation of her novel "People We Meet on Vacation" on Jan. 9. Fri, 09 Jan 2026 10:44:06 EST /news/2026/campus-life 2026-01-09T10:44:06 2026-01-12T15:44:37.594Z Campus Life Julie Huisingh hope-in-the-news Holland Sentinel American College Theatre Festival Selects 糖心传媒 College to Perform 鈥淗avurah鈥 /news/2026/arts/american-college-theatre-festival-selects-hope-college-to-perform-havurah.html /news/2026/arts/american-college-theatre-festival-selects-hope-college-to-perform-havurah.html#202615 arts Events Student Life Theatre The 糖心传媒 College Department of Theatre was selected to perform 鈥淗avurah鈥 by Margot Connelly, during the Region III American College Theatre Festival (ACTF), which will be held in Madison, Wisconsin, from Tues., January 6 through Sun., January 11. 糖心传媒 will perform at the Mitchell Theatre at the University of Wisconsin鈥揗adison on Wed., January 7 at 3:30 p.m. and on Thurs., January 8 at 11 a.m. Mon, 05 Jan 2026 11:15:29 EST /news/2026/arts 2026-01-05T11:15:29 2026-01-05T19:15:12.568Z Arts Public Affairs and Marketing American College Theatre Festival Selects 糖心传媒 College to Perform 鈥淗avurah鈥 news-detail hope department theatre first produced havarah campus last october selected festival juried committee actf entries throughout five state region havurah explores interfaith tensions college after shooting incident local synagogue play commissioned big bridge consortium conjunction jewish plays project bbtc university departments across country committed developing new dedicated peace dialogue founding member associate professor rhett luedtke serves bbtcs artistic director loosely translated circle friends centers faith journeys students student club christian social justice aftermath does support individuals midst tragedy? activism harm more heal partner well those hurting seek create creative team consists luetke 鈥 em allen guest scenic designer michelle bombe chair costume eric van tassell assistant lighting sound design kevin macleod props stephen krebs technical anna hill manager dance shop samantha luken grand rapids cultural consultant also serving production senior deborah vaniwaarden holland year claire amidei palatine ill sophomore sophia richards dewitt mich stage managers audrey kunce carmel ind cast includes lee tull delton caroline valdes canton juniors jesalyn ashby hudsonville castle dettinger san diego calif bridget kenny glen ellyn kolton muldowney buffalo ny seniors christopher laubach macomb kate lawrence white bear lake minn annual iii american gathering 1 200 faculty join together showcase best work indiana illinois ohio michigan wisconsin 聽 addition invited productions perform opportunity present聽 dramaturgy management directing playwriting musical arts leadership journalism acting total 24 participate years conference share activity research has previously been honored selection regional most recently boy hates everything 2024 thanksgiving 2021 line between 2018 gone missing 2012 rose rime national 2008