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The Coach. The Alum. The Legend. Peter Stuursma '93 will be bringing the energy to Ray and Sue Smith Stadium as this year's commencement speaker. We can’t wait for him to share his wisdom with the Class of 2026! 🧡💙

Dr. Benjamin Krause, associate professor of music, has been named the Music Teachers National Association (MTNA) Thomas Ediger Distinguished Composer of the Year. Recognized at the 2026 MTNA National Conference for his composition, "Spaces Real or Imagined," Dr. Krause utilizes musical ekphrasis to translate the visual language of painter Maria Helena Vieira da Silva into a collection of five pieces. This prestigious honor marks his second time receiving the award, following his first win in 2019. Read more about the achievement and the inspiration behind his award-winning work: goho.pe/4cuijb0

Over 360 Hope students will showcase nearly 200 original research and creative projects at the 25th annual Celebration of Undergraduate Research. 🔬🎨 The event takes place on Friday, April 17, starting at 2:30 p.m. at the DeVos Fieldhouse. Learn more: goho.pe/48x0LJR

He is risen! Happy Easter! 🌼 "I am the resurrection and the life" John 11:25 NIV

Hope College Campus Ministries invites you to a week of intentional reflection on the passion, death, and resurrection of Jesus. This year’s devotionals feature insights from our chaplains, soulful music from Cardiphonia, and the moving artwork of Otto Dix. Starting on Palm Sunday, March 29, reflections will be available via daily email, blog posts, or a full PDF download. Sign up and learn more: goho.pe/4rW4Cae

Happy spring! 🌷🐝

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