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Academics
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.

Dr. Mark Northuis

Professor of Kinesiology/Head Cross Country Coach/Assistant Track & Field Coach

616.395.7689northuis@hope.edu

Dr. Mark Northuis started at Hope in 1988. He serves as a professor of kinesiology, head cross country coach and assistant track and field coach. He is the former chair of the kinesiology department.

Professional Experience

Dr. Northuis has experience teaching classes such as Teaching Exercise Science and Pre-Health Care. His research focuses on performance physiology and obesity. He has previously served as the president of the D-III Cross Country Coaches Association and is a founding board member of the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association.

EDUCATION

Ph.D., University of Minnesota, 1998
M.A., University of Michigan, 1984
B.A., Hope College, 1982

HONORS and AWARDS

Dr. Northuis is a three-time winner of the Great Lakes Regional Coach of the Year award.

Why I Love HOpe

Dr. Northuis chose Hope as a student so he could grow academically, athletically and spiritually. He chose to return to teach and coach at Hope to help others do the same. He loves having the opportunity to engage students in the classroom, laboratory, athletic field and life.

Dr. Mark Northuis

Phone Number616.395.7689

northuis@hope.edu

DeVos Fieldhouse 222 Fairbanks Avenue Holland, MI 49423-3735

Kinesiology Department

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DeVos Fieldhouse 222 Fairbanks Avenue Holland MI 49423-3735