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Faithful. Welcoming. Transformational.
Hope College is a four-year liberal arts college where academic excellence and vibrant Christian faith join together in a supportive and welcoming community in downtown Holland, Michigan. This rare combination of deep roots and rigorous preparation equips our students to live faithfully into their vocations and make a difference in the world.
About Hope-
Visit Home Sweet Hope
Some call Holland, Michigan, a vacation destination. We call it home. Come visit Hope College, where historic buildings and state-of-the-art facilities combine tradition with innovation.
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Inauguration
Celebrate the inauguration of Matthew A. Scogin, 14th president of Hope College with a week long series of events including the Inauguration Ceremony on Friday, September 13, 2019.
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Hope’s Christian Aspirations
Hope College 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.
Events
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Campus-Life
Business Luncheon
Business Luncheon- Date
- Location
- Holland Civic Center
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Admissions
Holland Area College Night
Holland Area College Night- Date
- Cost
- Free
- Location
- Richard and Helen DeVos Fieldhouse
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Great Performance Series: Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company and the Ahn Trio
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- Location
- DeWitt Student and Cultural Center
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Campus-Life
Living and Working: On The Lakeshore
Living and Working: On The Lakeshore- Date
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- Brew Merchant
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Admissions
Take the Boat to Hope!
Take the Boat to Hope!- Date
- Cost
- Free
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Admissions
Anchor Day
Anchor Day- Date
- Cost
- Free
- Location
- Jim and Martie Bultman Student Center
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One Big Weekend : Homecoming And Family Weekend 2019
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Admissions
Anchor Day
Anchor Day- Date
- Cost
- Free
- Location
- Jim and Martie Bultman Student Center
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Campus-Life
One Big Weekend: Hope on 8th Street
One Big Weekend: Hope on 8th Street- Date
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- Courtyard Marriott
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Campus-Life
One Big Weekend: Ten Under Ten Soirée
One Big Weekend: Ten Under Ten Soirée- Date
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- CityVū at CityFlats Hotel
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News
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Athletics Football’s Zach Smith Named To D3football Preseason All-America Team
Hope College’s Zach Smith has been named to the 2019 Preseason D3football.com All-America Team.
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Campus Life New Campus Ministries House to Be Dedicated on Aug. 29
Hope College will dedicate its new Campus Ministries house on Thursday, Aug. 29, with a brief ceremony at 5 p.m. followed by an open house that will provide an opportunity to tour the facility.
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Arts Focus Exhibition “Capturing Light” to Open Aug. 30 at Hope College Kruizenga Art Museum
A new focus exhibition opening at the Hope College Kruizenga Art Museum on Friday, Aug. 30, will feature artworks by Japanese artist Shin-ichiro (“Shin”) Sawano.
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Athletics Volleyball Sits 21st In American Volleyball Coaches Association Preseason Poll
The Hope College volleyball team is 21st in the 2019 American Volleyball Coaches Association NCAA Division III Preseason Coaches Poll.
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Campus Life Class of 2023 Generational Students
This year 109 incoming new Hope College students have alumni generational ties. If the information is incomplete or if we have missed someone, please send an email to alumni@hope.edu.
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Arts Hope College Announces the 2019-20 Great Performance Series Lineup
The Hope College Great Performance Series lineup for 2019-20 will feature artists from Mexico, Cuba, China, Zimbabwe, Korea, Taiwan, Spain and the U.S. The cultural arts series has brought internationally renowned artists in music, dance, and theatre to the Holland community for more than 50 years.
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Arts De Pree Art Center and Gallery to Feature Exhibit by Leekyung Kang
The Hope College De Pree Art and Gallery will host the multimedia exhibition “Ecstasy on the Surface,” featuring work by the college’s 2019 Borgeson Artist-in-Residence, Leekyung Kang, from Wednesday, Aug. 21, through Friday, Sept. 27.
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Athletics Football Receives Votes In D3football.com Preseason Poll
The Hope College football team received votes in the D3football.com Preseason NCAA Division III poll.
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Athletics Women’s Soccer Ranked In United Soccer Coaches Preseason Poll
The Hope College women’s soccer team is 15th in the United Soccer Coaches Preseason NCAA Division III Poll.
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Campus Life Hope Appoints New Alumni Board Members and Officers
During its May meeting, the Hope College Alumni Association Board of Directors appointed two new members and elected three new officers.
Hope College by the Numbers
- 1866Year of College Charter
Hope College was founded by the Rev. A.C. Van Raalte and was officially chartered in 1866. During the 2015–2016 school year, Hope celebrated 150 years of rigorous academics and faithful, Christian leadership.
Learn more - 35,000+Total Alumni
Hope has over 35,000 alumni spanning every state and 80+ countries.
Learn more - 127,000Volunteer Hours
Hope's faculty, staff and students have contributed over 127,000 hours to volunteer activities.
- 300+International Study Programs
Semester and year-long opportunities for off-campus study are available in virtually every part of the globe.
Study abroad opportunities
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