With the global bird population estimated to have declined by 3 billion since the 1970s, biologist Dr. Kelly Ronald and chemist Dr. Natalia Gonzalez-Pech have received a $500,000 grant from the National Science Foundation for their research seeking to better understand why.

Dr. Kraus, who joined the Hope faculty in 2012, is an associate professor of art and art history, and is an active scholar in addition to teaching.

The Hope College Alumni Association Board of Directors appointed five new members and elected three new officers during its April 2022 meeting.

Hope had garnered 1,000 deposits for the Class of 2026 by the end of May 1, the date recognized as National College Decision Day by colleges and universities around the country. Hope’s previous record was 947 deposits in May of 2012.

Hope College has announced the “Anchored Tuition Pledge,” committing to hold tuition at the starting rate for each incoming class beginning with the fall 2022 semester — and to keep it at the present level for all current students.

The college’s new Hope Forward initiative seeks to fully fund tuition for every student up front. While that’s the most tangible goal, it’s only one of several.