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. Decades of Campus Style

    Posted by Alumni Engagement Team

    Welcome to the ’80s Big hair, bold colors and plenty of classic collegiate style. The ’80s br...

    Read More
  2. One Big Weekend (Homecoming + Family Weekend)

    Posted by Alumni Engagement Team

    There is something special about coming back to Hope’s campus in the fall. Maybe it’s walking...

    Read More
  3. Using Music and Innovation to Help Parkinson’s Patients

    Posted by Cheryl Wunderlich

    James Lenger’s parents taught him that it’s never a dead end when he bumps up against a probl...

    Read More
  4. In Hard Places, Alumna Finds Hope and Gratitude

    Posted by Stephanie Schafer

    The barbed wire of a men’s correctional facility opening into a campus of concrete and restrict...

    Read More
  5. The Frequent Force of Curiosity: Inviting Conversation and Action Through Documentary Films

    Posted by Stephanie Schafer

    Curiosity is a frequent force behind Gael Figueroa-Enriquez ’26.  He wonders how things wo...

    Read More
  6. Alumni Love Story | Benjamin ’11 and Katie Sawyer ’11 Mahaffie

    Posted by The Alumni Engagement Team

    My wife and I would love a chance to share our story regarding our life together. We met as prosp...

    Read More
Load More Posts

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.

    Join Now
  • 60+Events for Alumni and Families

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

    Learn More
  • 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.

    Learn More
  • 35%Networking Connections

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

    Learn More

Alumni News & Events

Academics

2026 Spring Graduation Honors Announced

Below is a list of recent Hope College graduates who have been awarded graduation honors for outstanding academic accomplishment during their four years of study.