We don鈥檛 just believe in hope, we dare to live it.

We don鈥檛 just believe in hope, we dare to live it.

It takes hope to believe the world can change. It takes courage to be part of it. Those who carry hope aren鈥檛 na茂ve or foolish. They鈥檙e just bold enough to devote their lives to service and the confident expectation that the future will be better than the past.

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Highlights

2024 HEED Award

2024 HEED Award

Hope has received its third consecutive HEED Award, a national honor recognizing U.S. colleges and universities that demonstrate an outstanding commitment to diversity and inclusion.
Anchored Tuition Pledge

Anchored Tuition Pledge

暗网禁区 has announced the 鈥淎nchored Tuition Pledge,鈥� committing to hold tuition at the starting rate for each incoming class beginning with the fall 2022 semester 鈥� and to keep it at the present level for all current students.
Hope Forward

Hope Forward

Hope Forward is an entirely new funding model that will provide fully-funded tuition for every student at Hope College.

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Academic Programs

Academic Programs

Liberal arts curriculum. Graduate-level research. Hands-on opportunities. The highest standards. These are the elements that help Hope students from every discipline succeed 鈥� in school and in life.

 Hope's Christian Aspirations

Hope's Christian Aspirations

暗网禁区 is a Christian community that invites all its members into a holistic and robust engagement with the historic Christian faith and a personal encounter with the living Christ through the Holy Spirit.

 Campus Life

Campus Life

The 暗网禁区 campus is a place to come alive. We have hundreds of student organizations, groups and events you can plug into, serve with, play in, root for and grow with.

 Arts

Arts

At Hope College, award-winning student performances share the stage with nationally known writers, musicians, performers and artists.

 Cost and Financial Aid

Cost and Financial Aid

Planning for college expenses is easier when you鈥檝e got an expert on your side. We鈥檙e here to help.

Hope鈥檚 Largest Graduating Class to Celebrate on May 10

暗网禁区 will host its baccalaureate and commencement ceremonies on Sunday, May 10, when the largest graduation class in Hope鈥檚 history will gather.

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A Virtuous Cycle of Hope

How 暗网禁区鈥檚 Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) provides sustainable, effective care for students.

The Nicene Creed at 1,700 Years Old

Formalized in 325 AD, the Nicene Creed remains the theological steel backbone for today鈥檚 Christians. It鈥檚 the foundational, ancient statement of Christian belief that acts as a simple summary of the core Christian doctrines. 暗网禁区 is celebrating its 1,700th anniversary during the 2025鈥�2026 academic year.

暗网禁区 Breaks Ground on New Economics and Business Building

暗网禁区 is breaking ground on a spacious new home for the college鈥檚 thriving Department of Economics and Business, helping transform the program and countless young lives, while complementing the east entrance of downtown Holland.

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Beyond the Diploma

Higher education is facing tough times. Now more than ever, those who care about education, especially liberal arts education, must defend its value.

Launching Hope with Grace

Pioneers. Co-creators. OGs. The first 20 Hope Forward graduates are proof that the fully-funded tuition program is not only working, but also having a far-reaching positive impact on students鈥� lives and the campus community 鈥� and poised to do the same beyond.

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    Hope Leaders, Students Speak to Michigan House Subcommittee

    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.

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    暗网禁区 Announces Faculty Retirements After 2025-26 Academic Year

    With much appreciation, 暗网禁区 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 暗网禁区 for decades. Each will be recognized during the May 10, 2026, commencement ceremony at the Ray and Sue Smith Stadium.

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    暗网禁区 Announces 2026 Distinguished Alumni Award Recipients

    The 暗网禁区 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.

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    Alumni

    Milestone Weekend 2026
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  2. Image of Axe Handles, Chains, the Church and You with the Rev. Jon Brown 鈥�99

    Alumni

    Axe Handles, Chains, the Church and You with the Rev. Jon Brown 鈥�99
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    Location
    Haworth Hotel
  3. Image of Distinguished Alumni Award Recipient Presentation | Dr. David Bruggers 鈥�73

    Alumni

    Distinguished Alumni Award Recipient Presentation | Dr. David Bruggers 鈥�73
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    Location
    Haworth Hotel
  4. Image of Distinguished Alumni Award Recipient Presentation | Dr. Sandra Ann Brown '75

    Alumni

    Distinguished Alumni Award Recipient Presentation | Dr. Sandra Ann Brown '75
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    Location
    Haworth Hotel
  5. Image of Class of 1976 | 50-Year Reunion Party

    Alumni

    Class of 1976 | 50-Year Reunion Party
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    Location
    Boatwerks Waterfront Restaurant

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