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. Thank You! Day of Giving 2024

    Posted by The Annual Philanthropy Team

    The grand totals are in and it’s time to celebrate! We couldn’t be more thankful for the alum...

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  2. A Love Story from More than 100 Years Ago . . .

    Posted by Brian M. Breen '89

    It was 50 years in the making, too! As a new Greek member in 1986, I became mesmerized by the his...

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  3. 10 Under 10 Alumni Award Recipient | Regina Sanchez-Gonzalez ’15

    Posted by Elsie Craig '25

    After graduating in 2015 with a degree in international studies and Spanish, Regina Sanchez-Gonza...

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  4. 10 Under 10 Alumni Award Recipient | Karly Ferguson ’15 Raklovits

    Posted by Elsie Craig '25

    After graduating in 2015 with a degree in social work, Karly Raklovits attended the University of...

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  5. 10 Under 10 Alumni Award Recipient | Sarah Jane Peterson ’15

    Posted by Elsie Craig '25

    After graduating in 2015 with a degree in psychology, Sarah Peterson continued her education at t...

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  6. 10 Under 10 Alumni Award Recipient | Alec Norkey ’13

    Posted by Elsie Craig '25

    After graduating in 2013 with degrees in chemistry and musical performance, Alec Norkey attended ...

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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. Giving

    Day of Giving 2024 | Thank you!

    Hope College Alumni and Family Engagement Blog

    Thank you to our alumni, family and friends of Hope College for a record-breaking Day of Giving.