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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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President-Elect
On December 7, 2018, the Hope College Board of Trustees elected Matthew A. Scogin ’02 to be the college's 14th president. He will begin his service as president on July 1, 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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Kruizenga Art Museum: Rembrandt Etchings Focus Exhibit
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- Location
- Kruizenga Art Museum
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HSRT: West Side Story
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- Cost
- $15–$40
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- DeWitt Student and Cultural Center
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HSRT: Elephant & Piggie's "We Are In A Play!"
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- $15
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- DeWitt Student and Cultural Center
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HSRT: truth: The Testimonial of Sojourner Truth
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- $15–$30
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- Jack H. Miller Center for Musical Arts
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HSRT: The Old Man and The Old Moon
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- $15–$40
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- DeWitt Student and Cultural Center
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Arts
HSRT: Cinderella
HSRT: Cinderella- Date
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- $10
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- DeWitt Student and Cultural Center
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Admissions
Anchor Day
Anchor Day- Date
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- Free
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- Jim and Martie Bultman Student Center
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HSRT: Shakespeare in Love
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- $15–$30
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- DeWitt Student and Cultural Center
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Admissions
Anchor Day
Anchor Day- Date
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- Free
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- Jim and Martie Bultman Student Center
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Admissions
Holland Area College Night
Holland Area College Night- Date
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- Free
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- Richard and Helen DeVos Fieldhouse
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News
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Athletics Women’s and Men’s Swim/Dive Claim Scholar All-America Team Honors
The Hope College women’s and men’s swimming and diving teams have earned Scholar All-America Team honors from the College Swimming and Diving Coaches Association of America for the 2019 spring semester.
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Campus Life Thank you President and Mrs. Voskuil
A presidential era as soon to end as President Dennis Voskuil and Betty Voskuil near the June 30 conclusion of their two-year term as Hope’s first couple. Photo highlights from the past 24 months reflect their active involvement in the life of the college and especially their enthusiasm for students.
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Athletics Golfer Josh Gibson Selected As MIAA’s Deal Scholar Athlete Award Recipient
Golfer Josh Gibson has been chosen as Hope College’s fourth recipient of the Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association’s Albert L. Deal Scholar Athlete Award.
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Arts HSRT to Open Family-Friendly Adventure “The Old Man and The Old Moon” on July 6
Hope Summer Repertory Theatre will open the family-friendly musical adventure “The Old Man and The Old Moon” with a matinee on Saturday, July 6, at 1:30 p.m. in the DeWitt Center main theatre.
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Athletics Hope College Names Keagan Pontious Head Women’s Lacrosse Coach
Keagan Pontious took hold of the lacrosse stick handed to her as an eighth grader and has never looked back.
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Athletics Two Women’s Tennis Players Earn Spots In Final National Rankings
Two Hope College women’s tennis players made the final Oracle/Intercollegiate Tennis Association NCAA Division III rankings for the 2019 season.
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Academics NEA Big Read Lakeshore and Little Read Lakeshore Receive Grants for Fall Programming
The community-wide NEA Big Read Lakeshore and Little Read Lakeshore organized by Hope College have received grants from both the nationwide NEA Big Read and the statewide Michigan Humanities in support of this coming fall’s programming, which will visit the Dominican Republic of the late 1950s and early 1960s to explore the roles of women, memory, revolution and obedience.
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Arts HSRT Will Tell the “West Side Story” Beginning June 21
Hope Summer Repertory Theatre will open the beloved Broadway classic “West Side Story” on Friday, June 21, at 7:30 p.m. in the DeWitt Center main theatre.
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Campus Life Ali Jesky of Hope Staff Helps Holland Highlight Its Oz History
The Holland area’s connection to L. Frank Baum, author of “The Wonderful Wizard of Oz,” has been brought to life in a literal sense in Centennial Park thanks in large part to Ali Jesky of Hope’s grounds-keeping staff.
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Athletics Claire Hallock Becomes Hope’s Fifth All-American In Women’s Tennis
Claire Hallock has joined an elite group of Hope College tennis players in receiving All-America honors.
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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