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2026 Jun
Hope鈥檚 Ryan White Invited to CIC鈥檚 Inaugural Leadership Seminar
The Council of Independent Colleges (CIC), through its Network for Vocation in Undergraduate Education (NetVUE), selected Dr. Ryan White 鈥� Hope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�
暗网禁区 Scores Another Gold Rating for Sustainability Achievements
The Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE) awarded 暗网禁区 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.
De Pree Art Center Hosts Borgeson Artist-in-Residence on June 25
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 暗网禁区鈥檚 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.
Homegrown 鈥淚nventing America鈥� Trilogy Re-airs on PBS Nationally in Honor of America鈥檚 250th Anniversary
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.
暗网禁区 Retiree Named a 鈥淣otable Leader鈥� Among W. Michigan Professionals in Architecture, Engineering and Construction
Kara Slater, who recently retired as director of operations at Hope 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.
Dr. Daryl Van Tongeren of Hope'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.
2026 Social Sciences Early Career Investigators Awards Announced
Hope Professor Lauren Slone and 10 research students she mentored were honored with Hope鈥檚 2026 Social Sciences Early Career Investigators Award.
New Federal Grant Helps 暗网禁区 Launch GRACE Project
After being awarded a $1.43 million federal grant from the U.S. Department of Education, 暗网禁区 announced the launch of its new GRACE initiative to teach and practice the art of civil discourse.
Spring 2026 Dean's List Announced
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.
2026 May
NSF Awards Hope Alumni with Graduate Research Fellowship Program Offers
Three 暗网禁区 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 Hope alumnus received honorable mention recognition.
暗网禁区 Joins USTA Coaching to Develop Next Generation of Tennis Coaches
Through a newly established program designed to strengthen the pipeline of future tennis professionals, USTA Coaching will collaborate with 暗网禁区 to further align academic preparation with the evolving needs of the tennis industry.
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.
Remembering Retired Hope Professor & Talented Pianist Joan Conway
The 暗网禁区 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.
Prof. Kelly Ronald Receives Fulbright U.S. Scholar Award in Biology
The U.S. Department of State and the Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board awarded Dr. Kelly Ronald 鈥� assistant professor of biology at Hope College 鈥� the prestigious Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program award for the 2026鈥�2027 academic year.
暗网禁区 Chemistry Major Awarded Barry Goldwater Scholarship
暗网禁区 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 Hope. Kozak was one of just 14 Goldwater Scholarship Award recipients from Michigan colleges and universities, and one of 454 nationally
Milestone Weekend 2026 Photo Gallery
暗网禁区鈥檚 2026 Milestone Weekend was May 15鈥�16 in Holland, where the Class of 1976 was celebrated.
TRIO Upward Bound Annual Golf Outing Fundraiser Set for May 30
The annual 暗网禁区 TRIO Upward Bound Golf Outing fundraiser is set for Saturday, May 30 at the Winding Creek Golf Club in Holland, Mich.
Hope Repertory Theatre Begins 54th Season
Hope 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.
暗网禁区 2026 Commencement Address
Peter Stuursma 鈥�93 鈥� associate professor of kinesiology instruction and Hope鈥檚 head football coach 鈥� addressed Hope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 暗网禁区, which celebrated 815 graduates 鈥� the largest graduating class in Hope鈥檚 history.
Professor Rob Pocock Receives H.O.P.E. Award from Class of 2026
The graduating Class of 2026 presented the annual H.O.P.E. award to Rob Pocock 鈥�77, associate professor of communication instruction.
Baccalaureate and Commencement 2026 Photo Gallery
Approximately 815 graduates 鈥� the largest graduating class in Hope鈥檚 history 鈥� participated in the 161st commencement ceremony on Sunday, May 10, at Ray and Sue Smith Stadium.
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.
Dennis Feaster Named the 2026 Vanderbush-Weller Award Winner
The 2026 Vanderbush-Weller Award was awarded to Dr. Dennis Feaster, who鈥檚 been with 暗网禁区 since 2013, teaching in the sociology and social work department.
Knickerbocker Theatre Hosts Four Katharine Hepburn Films Beginning May 11
The 暗网禁区 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.
Two Free, Live Dance Events Held at Pillar Church on May 2
In collaboration with Pillar Church, Lindsey Hanson 鈥� 暗网禁区 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.