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Grounded in a general liberal arts education, Hope College offers specialized study in more than 90 majors, minors and pre-professional programs.
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Flourishing programs in 90+ disciplines. A vibrant Christian mission. $50 million in new campus construction. Championship athletics. 94% placement within 6 months of graduation. There’s never been a better time to consider Hope College.
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Research abounds at Hope. Our students and faculty carry out high-quality research projects that are challenging, meaningful and contribute to exciting new knowledge in a broad range of disciplines.
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At Hope College, award-winning student performances share the stage with nationally known writers, musicians, performers and artists.
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The Hope College 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.
Athletics
As a member of the MIAA and NCAA Division III associations, Hope College sponsors 22 varsity sports for men and women. The college is home to the 2014 NCAA Division III National Championship women’s volleyball team.

Biology Department

Reptiles

Turtles

Lizards

Snakes

Eastern Massasauga (Sistrurus catenatus)

Learn more about the Nature Preserve

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22 Feb

Academics

Biology Seminar: Dr. Michael Lombardo, Grand Valley State University

Biology Seminar: Dr. Michael Lombardo, Grand Valley State University

Date: Friday, February 22
Location: A. Paul Schaap Science Center

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24 Jan Academics

A High Note in Neuroscience

Diverse: Issues In Higher Education

Dr. Gerald Griffin, associate professor of biology and psychology, has been named a 2019 Emerging Scholar by “Diverse: Issues in Higher Education.” The honorees are selected based on research, educational background, publishing record, teaching record, competitiveness of field of study and uniqueness of field of study.

Hope CollegeBiology Department

A. Paul Schaap Science Center35 East 12th StreetRoom 2103Holland, MI 49423

workP. 616-395-7720

biology@hope.edu