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Recent graduates have been awarded honors for outstanding academic accomplishment during their four years of study: summa cum laude, magna cum laude and cum laude. 🔗 View the full list of honors graduates: goho.pe/4rviJmY

Dr. Derrick Bines, assistant professor at San Francisco State University, will present the annual Black History Month lecture at Hope College on Tuesday, Feb. 24. 📅 Tuesday, Feb. 24, 3:30 p.m. 📍 Jack H. Miller Center, Recital Hall In his presentation, “We All We Got: Self and Community Care are More Than Buzzwords,” Dr. Bines will examine the strategies communities use to sustain each other and explore how individuals can engage in long-term solidarity efforts. Learn more: goho.pe/400lz7Y

Meet Madeline, a sophomore studying Global Health and Political Science. Through her research with the Global Water Research Institute (GWRI), she’s working to transform community health worldwide. This Day of Giving (Feb. 19–20), gifts to the GWRI power student stipends, supplies, and travel that make this vital research possible. Learn more and explore giving opportunities: hope.edu/give2hope

Why do ancient creeds seem to be resonating with Gen Z? Continuing Hope's celebration of the 1700th anniversary of the Nicene Creed, Dr. Gavin Ortlund will explore the interplay of religious revival and traditional Christian creeds in his lecture, “Creed, Revival and Gen Z.” 📅 Thursday, Feb. 26, 7 p.m. 📍 Dimnent Chapel & Livestream available via Hope College YouTube A pastor and award-winning author, Dr. Ortlund will be joined by President Matt Scogin for a collaborative Q&A panel following the talk. Learn more: goho.pe/4ts9HZV

Hope has been named a "Top Producing Institution" for the Fulbright U.S. Student Program. Since 2004, 47 Hope students have been accepted into the prestigious program to research and teach worldwide. This year alone, four of our students were awarded Fulbright grants.

“Seeking help is fundamentally an expression of hope.” 🌱 In an era of automation, Hope’s Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) is doubling down on human connection. From the first friendly voice you hear on the phone to same-day appointments without a waitlist, Dr. Rekha Varghese shares how CAPS is creating a "virtuous cycle" of care that helps our students flourish. Read more about how we’re planting seeds of hope on campus: goho.pe/4thqE9l

Nine students from the Department of Mathematics & Statistics represented Hope at the Joint Mathematics Meetings in Washington, D.C., the largest gathering of mathematicians on the planet. Of the eight students who stood before global experts to present their research, four earned prestigious Pi Mu Epsilon Outstanding Research Presentation awards: Wyatt Snyder, Mary Moore, Ava Lowe, and Eli Edwards-Parker.

President Matthew Scogin '02 has been named among West Michigan’s “Notable Leaders in Education” by Crain’s Grand Rapids Business. President Scogin is recognized for demonstrating innovative solutions to educational problems and promoting inclusive practices, particularly through his leadership in academic excellence and programs like the Hope Forward tuition model. We also congratulate the three Hope College alums Nick DeKoster ’06, Greg Eding ’93, and J.C. Huizenga ’73 who have also been named to the list. Learn more: goho.pe/4nZIObO

A look inside the new 74,000-square-foot home for Economics & Business! #HopeMeansBusiness #HopeCollege #DareToHope

We're excited to announce the new home for Hope College Economics & Business in downtown Holland! This $65 million, 74,000-square-foot facility will be situated between the heart of Hope's campus and downtown. The new space will support our largest academic department, which has seen a 60% student increase in the last 15 years and serves over 30% of our student population. Construction is expected to start this November, and the building is projected to open in fall 2028. Learn more: goho.pe/4nVAcno #HopeCollegeMeansBusiness

We don't just believe in hope, we dare to live it. #DaretoHope

How will you use the power you carry? Carol Bremer-Bennett, U.S. executive director of World Renew and member of the Navajo Nation, will present "The Power We Carry: Belonging as a Sacred Responsibility" on Thursday, Oct. 23, at 3:30 p.m. in the Jack H. Miller Center for Musical Arts. Drawing on Indigenous wisdom, Christian faith, and global experience, Bremer-Bennett will reflect on the deep human need for belonging and harmony, the Navajo concept of "hozho," and how we can use our power to work toward wholeness for all. Learn more: hope.edu/news/2025/camp…

The Hope College Sustainability Symposium will address critical challenges in sustainable water resources management on Tuesday, Oct. 21. Keynote speaker Dr. Andrew Gronewold (University of Michigan, Global Center for Climate Change and Transboundary Waters) will examine the implications of changes across global transboundary waters and discuss how a global perspective might improve regional management, including right here in the Laurentian Great Lakes basin. Research posters prepared by Hope students will be on display before and after the main lecture. Learn more: goho.pe/4nSDgk4

"If you cry, we're all going to lose it." We're still reflecting on this historic summer day. The first graduating class of the Hope-Western Prison Education Program received their degrees at the Muskegon Correctional Facility, in a ceremony filled with profound significance, hope, and new beginnings. Read the full story in the latest edition of News From Hope College: goho.pe/4gxGAhY

Preparing the next generation of social workers ➡️ The Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) has renewed the accreditation for Hope's social work program through 2033. This milestone underscores the program's commitment to high academic standards and its effectiveness in preparing future social workers. A key benefit of this accreditation is that it makes Hope graduates eligible for advanced standing in Master of Social Work (MSW) programs, which can streamline their path to a master's degree. Learn more: goho.pe/3K3QU58

Finding purpose, presence and authenticity through the #liberalarts is the topic of this season's Reflections of Hope, offered by Dr. Stephen Maiullo, dean of arts and humanities. goho.pe/3VrkGTI

Through the collaboration of movement and architecture, Dance Professor Lindsey Ferguson ’10 Hanson and students are giving audiences a fresh perspective on their church spaces. goho.pe/4lPGCTh

Dr. Uzonna Anyiam and his team of undergrad research students are exploring options for sustainable geo-energy through a Christian lens. “We have to take care of what God has given us,” he says. “As a scientist who’s in this field, I have that responsibility to make sure that I can contribute to utilizing these energy resources given to us by God safely and sustainably.” goho.pe/4mVBoXH #sustainability #

A virtue-focused research program led by Dr. Kendra Thomas, associate professor of psychology, seeks to understand how hope can flourish despite adversity. goho.pe/3VoNTi0

The work begins with a prayer. This morning, our orientation team gathered to pray over all the students and families moving in today, setting the foundation for an impactful orientation weekend.