Hope alumni know that their relationships with the college and with each other do not end at graduation.

Alumni have proven generous with their time and advice to students and fellow graduates. Through lifelong learning and career development, relationships formed at Hope change lives both on campus and in communities everywhere. Tapping into the potential of this network is a powerful way to bring your career to life.

When you graduate with a Hope degree or complete at least 45 credits, you are officially a member of the Alumni Association. It’s free and an automatic part of your lifelong relationship with Hope. As a member, the college and alumni volunteers will work hard to keep you in touch with your inner Dutch through events, affinity connections and career resources.

You can stay connected and be an active member by activating your profile on The Hope College Connection, updating your information, making plans to connect at a Hope event, referring a student and exploring ways you can get involved.

Recent Blog Posts

  1. Celebrating 20 Years | Schaap Science Center

    Posted by Cheryl Wunderlich

    A professor plops down on the stairs, lowering her load so she can fish out a paper to illustrate...

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  2. Flavis the Squirrel Goes Back to School!

    Posted by Rylee Thayer '22

    Alumni, families and fellow lovers of the Pine Grove squirrels alike were given the opportunity t...

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  3. The Hope College Global Travel Program is Going to Scotland!

    Posted by Courtney E. Brewster '04

    Since 1961, alumni and friends of the college have had the opportunity to explore the world as li...

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  4. Introductions

    Posted by Alexander Jones | Vice President of Philanthropy and Engagement

    Alumni and Friends of Hope College, Greetings! I am Dr. Alexander Jones, Hope’s new Vice Presid...

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  5. Global Travel | Paris 2025

    Posted by Kate Ralston '09

    The Olympics may be over, but you can still Experience Paris with the Hope College Global Travel ...

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  6. Introducing the 10 Under 10 Award Recipients for 2024

    Posted by Kate Ralston '09

    On October 26, 2024, we’ll welcome ten new young alumni into the league of 10 Under 10 Award re...

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Hope by the Numbers

  • 2,200+The Hope College Connection

    There are over 2,200 mentors in The Hope College Connection, a powerful new network for alumni, families and students.

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  • 60+Events for Alumni and Families

    There are tons of events for alumni and families hosted by the Alumni Engagement team during the year

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  • 8,000+Hope College Donors

    When you make a gift to Hope, you are joining more than 8,000 others who share your strong commitment and contribute to Hope’s success each year.

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  • 35%Networking Connections

    35% of the most recent graduating class said networking connections helped them secure employment

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Alumni News & Events

  1. Academics

    Lecture Series to Debut with “Gene Therapy 101 – What you should know”

    The new Rodger Kobes and Michael Keller Science and Human Health Lectureship at Hope College will debut with the general-audience address “Gene Therapy 101 — What you should know” by Dr. Anne Connolly of Columbus Nationwide Children’s Hospital on Thursday, Sept. 26, at 7 p.m. in Winants Auditorium of Graves Hall.”