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Grounded in a general liberal arts education, Hope College offers specialized study in more than 90 majors, minors and pre-professional programs.
Admissions
Flourishing programs in 90+ disciplines. A vibrant Christian mission. $50 million in new campus construction. Championship athletics. 94% placement within 6 months of graduation. There’s never been a better time to consider Hope College.
Research
Research abounds at Hope. Our students and faculty carry out high-quality research projects that are challenging, meaningful and contribute to exciting new knowledge in a broad range of disciplines.
Arts
At Hope College, award-winning student performances share the stage with nationally known writers, musicians, performers and artists.
Campus Life
The Hope College campus is a place to come alive. We have hundreds of student organizations, groups and events you can plug into, serve with, play in, root for and grow with.
Athletics
As a member of the MIAA and NCAA Division III associations, Hope College sponsors 22 varsity sports for men and women. The college is home to the 2022 NCAA Division III National Championship women’s basketball team.

Samantha Bruin

Graphic Designer

616.395.7052bruin@hope.edu

Samantha Bruin began working for Hope College in January 2013. As graphic design communication specialist for Public Affairs and Marketing, she is responsible for visual brand consistency across all design pieces, consulting with campus community members to plan, illustrate and design key printed and digital publications, and design marketing materials for internal and external campaigns.

Education

BFA, graphic design, Kendall College of Art and Design, 2008

Professional Experience

Before coming to Hope, Samantha worked as a freelance graphic designer for companies such as AgentX, Family Christian Stores and MED-1 Occupational Health. Before that, Samantha was a web designer at Global Forex Trading and a senior graphic designer at Crowe Horwath.

Why I Love Hope

Samantha loves Hope because it is one big family. She has never worked for a place that is as caring, thoughtful and family-friendly.

Outside the College

In her spare time, Samantha, along with her husband, owns a hop propagation greenhouse. Bruin Hops in Grand Rapids, Michigan, currently grows 25 different varieties of hops.

Samantha Bruin

Phone Number616.395.7052

Anderson-Werkman Financial Center 100 East 8th Street Holland, MI 49423-3698

Public Affairs and Marketing

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