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Academics
Grounded in a general liberal arts education, Hope College offers specialized study in more than 90 majors, minors and pre-professional programs.
Admissions
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.
Research
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.
Arts
At Hope College, award-winning student performances share the stage with nationally known writers, musicians, performers and artists.
Campus Life
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 2022 NCAA Division III National Championship women’s basketball team.

Women's and Gender Studies

Faculty and Staff

Director

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Dr. Carrie Bredow
Associate Professor of Psychology
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bredow@hope.edu
A. Paul Schaap Science Center 1160 35 East 12th Street Holland, MI 49423-3605

Women’s and Gender Studies Faculty

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Katherine Goodwin
Assistant Professor of Women's & Gender Studies
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goodwin@hope.edu
Lubbers Hall Room 331 126 East 10th Street Holland, MI 49423

Affiliate faculty

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Dr. Virginia Beard
Associate Professor of Political Science
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beard@hope.edu
Lubbers Hall-Room 207 126 East 10th Street Holland, MI 49423-3516
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Dr. Annie Dandavati
Professor of Political Science
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dandavati@hope.edu
Lubbers Hall-Room 205 126 East 10th Street Holland, MI 49423-3516
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Dr. Marissa Doshi
Associate Professor of Communication
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doshi@hope.edu
Martha Miller Center Room 115 257 Columbia Avenue Holland, MI 49423-3698
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Dr. Matt Jantzen
Assistant Professor of American Ethnic Studies
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jantzen@hope.edu
Lubbers Hall Room 334 126 East 10th Street Holland, MI 49423
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Rev. Dr. Lynn Japinga
Professor of Religion
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japingal@hope.edu
Lubbers Hall Room 104 126 East 10th Street Holland, MI 49423-3516
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Dr. Sarah Kornfield
Associate Professor of Communication
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kornfield@hope.edu
Martha Miller Center 257 Columbia Avenue Holland, MI 49423
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Omotoyosi Odukomaiya
Assistant Professor of Englishodukomaiya@hope.edu
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Dr. Jeanne Petit
Betty Roelofs '53 Miller Professor of History, Department Chair
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petit@hope.edu
Lubbers Hall-Room 324 126 East 10th Street Holland, MI 49423-3516
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Dr. Christiana Salah
Associate Professor of English
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salah@hope.edu
Lubbers Hall Room 301 126 East 10th Street Holland, MI 49423
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Dr. Shannon Shen
Assistant Professor of Sociology
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shen@hope.edu
Van Zoeren Hall Room 258 41 Graves Place Holland, MI 49423

Office Manager

Elizabeth Bocks
Office Manager Frost/Office Manager for Women and Gender Studies
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bocks@hope.edu
Anderson Werkman Financial Center 100 East 8th Street Suite 260 Holland, MI 49423-3603

Council Members

Hope CollegeWomen's and Gender Studies

Lubbers Hall126 East 10th StreetRoom 226Holland, MI 49423

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