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Merry Christmas

Warm Christmas greetings from Hope College!

Dear Hope Family,

The Scogin Family standing around the anchor statue in Hope apparel

As another year draws to a close, I want to express my heartfelt gratitude for you.  Your support helps make this an incredible place for students to learn and grow, both academically and spiritually.  Thank you for being part of Hope College.  

 At Christmastime, we celebrate our redeemed past and hope-filled future. It’s the season that allows, as the great carol says, a weary world to rejoice because of the thrill of hope that Jesus brings.

May this holiday bring you moments of genuine rest, joy with loved ones, and the thrill of hope!

 Spera in Deo,

Matthew A. Scogin, President

2024 Christmas Tree Lighting

  • A few students in cozy jackets chat outside. Photo by Steven Herppich on December 3, 2024
  • Girls in coats smile and pose for photo in snow.Photo by Steven Herppich on December 3, 2024
  • Students bundled up and smiling together holding papers outside.Photo by Steven Herppich on December 3, 2024
  • Students standing outside with papers.Photo by Steven Herppich on December 3, 2024
  • A group of students in winter coats smiles around a lit Christmas tree, holding warm drinks.Photo by Steven Herppich on December 3, 2024
  • Students laughing outside in their winter coats.Photo by Steven Herppich on December 3, 2024
  • Student with choir binder singing in hat and scarf.Photo by Steven Herppich on December 3, 2024
  • Students bundled in scarves and jackets laugh together by a glowing Christmas tree.Photo by Steven Herppich on December 3, 2024
  • Choir singing around the tree.Photo by Steven Herppich on December 3, 2024
  • A group of students bundled up in jackets enjoys the Christmas tree lights and each other's companyPhoto by Steven Herppich on December 3, 2024
  • A group of students, wrapped in warm coats, stand by a brightly lit Christmas tree.Photo by Steven Herppich on December 3, 2024
  • A group of students laughing and standing by a brightly lit Christmas tree.Photo by Steven Herppich on December 3, 2024
  • A group of students in winter coats smiles with president Scogin as they take a selfie in front of a glowing Christmas tree.Photo by Steven Herppich on December 3, 2024
  • A couple of students in winter coats smiles as they take a photo in front of a glowing Christmas tree.Photo by Steven Herppich on December 3, 2024
  • A group of students in winter coats smiles as they take a photo in front of a glowing Christmas tree.Photo by Steven Herppich on December 3, 2024
  • Two girls smiling in front of a lit Christmas tree. Photo by Steven Herppich on December 3, 2024
  • Students in winter coats stand together by a decorated Christmas tree, sipping warm drinks.Photo by Steven Herppich on December 3, 2024
  • A group of students in winter coats smiles with president Scogin as they take a selfie in front of the Christmas tree.Photo by Steven Herppich on December 3, 2024
  • A group of bundled-up students poses in front of a Christmas treePhoto by Steven Herppich on December 3, 2024
  • Two students talking and sitting in front of a fire place.Photo by Steven Herppich on December 3, 2024
  • Lit up wreath on a red brick wall behind Voorhees hall.Photo by Steven Herppich on December 3, 2024
  • Students in coats walking through the Student center.Photo by Steven Herppich on December 3, 2024
  • Student smiling and pointing at camera.Photo by Steven Herppich on December 3, 2024
  • President Scogin eating a cookie while talking with students.Photo by Steven Herppich on December 3, 2024

Virtual Fireplace

The stockings were hung by the chimney with care in the hopes that our students soon would be there. Enjoy our virtual fireplace from Phelps Dining Hall.

Virtual Fireplace from Phelps

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