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. 10 Under 10 Alumni Award Recipient | Meghanne Tighe ’15

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    Following her 2015 graduation from Hope College, Meghanne Tighe began a position as  a chemi...

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  2. 10 Under 10 Alumni Award Recipient | Grace Theisen ’14

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    Following her 2014 graduation from Hope College, Grace Theisen continued to direct Songs Against ...

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  3. 10 Under 10 Alumni Award Recipient | Holly N. Thompson’15

    Posted by Elsie Craig '25

    Following her 2015 graduation from Hope College, Holly Thompson continued her education at Vander...

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  4. 10 Under 10 Alumni Award Recipient | Marvin Solberg ’15

    Posted by Elsie Craig '25

    Following his 2015 graduation from Hope College, Marvin Solberg worked as an acute inpatient psyc...

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  5. 10 Under 10 Alumni Award Recipient | Raquel Mendizabal Martell ’15

    Posted by Elsie Craig '25

    Following her 2015 graduation from Hope College, Raquel Mendizabal Martell furthered her educatio...

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  6. 10 Under 10 Alumni Award Recipient | Julian Lugo ’20

    Posted by Elsie Craig '25

    Following his 2020 graduation from Hope College, Julian Lugo took a role as a case coordinator fo...

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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. Campus Life

    Nykerk Cup Competition Photo Gallery

    Hope College hosted the 90th annual Nykerk Cup competition on Saturday, Oct. 26 at the Holland Civic Center in conjunction with the college’s One Big Weekend (Homecoming + Family Weekend) celebration.

  2. Campus Life

    One Big Weekend Photo Gallery

    Hope College celebrated “One Big Weekend: Homecoming and Family Weekend” on Friday-Saturday, Oct. 25-26, with highlights that included multiple events that were open to the public in addition to activities for alumni and the families of current students.