Hope College News
2026 Nov
Big Read Lakeshore Program Announces Fall Events
Hope College’s Big Read Lakeshore program will host several free, community events this month as part of its 2026 program.
2026 Oct
“IMAGES: A Reflection of Cultures” Set for Nov. 14
A celebration of cultures from around the world will take place during Hope College’s annual “IMAGES: A Reflection of Cultures” showcase on Saturday, Nov. 14, at 7 p.m. at the Knickerbocker Theatre in downtown Holland. The public is invited and admission is free.
Hope College Jazz Arts Collective Pays Tribute to Count Basie Orchestra
The Hope College Department of Music presents: “An Evening of Jazz— A Tribute to the Count Basie Orchestra” on Saturday, Nov. 14 at 7 p.m. at the Jack H. Miller Center for Musical Arts on campus. The concert is free and open to the public.
Even Year Team Captures Win in 92nd Nykerk Cup
The "Even Year" team of female freshmen secured the win during the 2026 Nykerk Cup held Sat., Oct. 24 at the DeVos Fieldhouse.
“Even Year” Class Harmonizes, Acts Their Way to Victory in 92nd Nykerk Cup
Congratulations were extended to the “Even Year” team of Hope College freshman women who secured the 92nd Nykerk Cup win before a crowd at the DeVos Fieldhouse on Saturday, Oct. 24. It was the first time the freshman class won since 2021.
Memorial Services Set for Former Hope Acting Professor Jean Bahle
The Hope College community mourns the loss of Jean Reed Bahle, a retired acting professor who taught at Hope for 26 years and passed away on Sept. 11, 2026 in Suttons Bay, Mich. She was 77.
Hope College Theatre Department Presents Shakespeare’s “Richard III”
The Hope College Department of Theatre will present William Shakespeare’s “Richard III” on Nov. 13-14 and 19-21 at 7:30 p.m., along with a 2 p.m. matinee on Nov. 15. All performances will be held in the DeWitt Mainstage Theatre, located in the DeWitt Student & Cultural Center on Hope’s campus.
Knickerbocker Theatre Presents Classic Silent Film Series Starting on Nov. 2
The Hope College Knickerbocker Theatre will continue its Classic Silent Film Series with five classic films beginning Nov. 2 in the Knickerbocker Theatre at Hope College.
LAUP Honors Hope College with Advocacy Award
Latin Americans United for Progress (LAUP) honored Hope College with its 2026 Community Advocate Award, celebrating “Hope’s continued advocacy and support for the Latino community in Holland.” LAUP presented the award during a sold-out annual gala on Oct. 16 at the Holland Civic Center.
Hope College Hosts Brent Orrell as Guest Lecturer on the Age of AI
The advancement of artificial intelligence, expansion of data centers and speculation over an AI-driven jobs crisis have left many uneasy about what comes next. Questions such as "How will AI affect my career prospects?" and "Will AI help or harm human flourishing?" have become common in schools and the workforce alike.
Hope College to Host Film and Music Program on Dutch Immigration Nov. 4
Hope College will host a program exploring the experiences of Dutch immigrants who came to America in the 19th century at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 4, in Winants Auditorium in Graves Hall. Admission is free.
Hope College Appoints Four Faculty Members to Endowed Positions
The Hope College Deans' Council and Status Committee announced that four faculty were named to endowed positions. The campus community congratulates these faculty members for their phenomenal work and service to the institution and its students.
Do You Have ‘Purpose Anxiety’?
The New York TimesDr. Daryl Van Tongeren of Hope's psychology department discusses the need for purpose in combating anxiety in the New York Times.
Hope College earns high marks in latest 'Best Colleges'
The Holland SentinelThe Holland Sentinel speaks on Hope's inclusion in U.S. News and World Report's latest list of "Best Colleges."
Economics and Business Topping Out Photo Gallery
Hope College and OAK Construction hosted a “Topping Out” ceremony on Sept. 17, 2026, to celebrate the construction crews and campus personnel behind the progress to date on Hope’s new economics and business building taking shape in downtown Holland.
Hope College to Host Economics & Business Dinner Featuring Economist Douglas Holtz-Eakin Nov. 9
Hope College’s Department of Economics & Business will welcome the West Michigan business community to a free dinner featuring economist Douglas Holtz-Eakin on Monday, Nov. 9, at the Haworth Hotel in downtown Holland. The event begins at 5:30 p.m., and advance registration is required.
July Graduates with Honors
Below is a list of recent Hope College graduates who have been awarded graduation honors for outstanding academic accomplishment during their four years of study.
Hope College Orchestra Presents Ode to Joy Hymn-Sing Concert Nov. 6
The Hope College Orchestra will present its annual hymn-sing concert, “Ode to Joy,” at 7 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 6, in the Concert Hall at the Jack H. Miller Center for Musical Arts. The concert will celebrate the 150th anniversary of Johannes Brahms’ Symphony No. 1 and feature a musical journey through the biblical story, from Genesis to Revelation.
Hope Hosts Indigenous Peoples’ & Environmental Justice Lecture on Nov. 10
Hope College will host a lecture titled “A Case for Why Indigenous Peoples are Leaders in Biodiversity Conservation Globally” on Tues., Nov. 10 at 3:30 p.m. in the concert hall of the Jack H. Miller Center for Musical Arts. The public is invited and admission is free.
Renowned Chemist and Researcher to Address Plastics Sustainability & Solutions
The Hope College Office of the Dean for Natural and Applied Sciences invites the campus and Holland community to the annual Gentile Interdisciplinary Lectureship, featuring renowned researcher Dr. Thomas H. Epps, III. The free lecture will take place on Wed., Oct. 21, from 5 to 6 p.m. in Winants Auditorium, located in Graves Hall on the Hope College campus. The campus and community are invited to attend.
Hope Hosts 2026 Affirming LGBTQ+ Students Lecture on Oct. 19
The Rev. Alexander Swain ‘16 – an Episcopal priest serving as vicar of St. Andrews and curate for Intergenerational Ministries at St. Philip’s in the Hills in Tucson, Ariz. — will be the guest lecturer for Hope College’s annual Affirming LGBTQ+ Students Lecture event. He’ll present “In Christ, a New Creation: The Significance of Inclusive Orthodoxy in the Church Today” on Monday, Oct. 19, at 3:30 p.m., in the concert hall of the Jack H. Miller Center for Musical Arts located at 221 Columbia Ave. The public is invited and admission is free. Doors will open at 3:15 p.m. and a Q&A panel discussion will follow the lecture.
Environmentalist & Author Bill McKibben to Speak at Hope College
Bill McKibben – an environmentalist, author and educator – will be the keynote speaker for Hope College’s annual Campus Sustainability Month program, on Thurs., Oct. 22 . He’ll address Hope College students at 4 p.m. in the A. Paul Schaap Science Center and the community is invited to attend at no charge, for McKibben’s public address at 7 p.m. at Graves Hall on campus. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Co-sponsoring this event are the Hope Sustainability Committee and the Holland Area Chapter of the Citizens Climate Lobby.
Odd Year Pull Photo Gallery
See Hope College’s 129th annual Pull in Holland, Michigan, and relive the grit, teamwork, and tradition behind this landmark event.
Even Year Pull Photo Gallery
Even Year scored another win at this year’s epic Pull competition with a 47-foot and two-inch gain.
Grammy Award-Winning Akropolis Reed Quintet Performs at Hope College
The Hope College welcomes Grammy Award-winning Akropolis Reed Quintet at the Jack H. Miller Center, as the college’s Great Performance Series continues in 2026.
H2 Dance Company Presents Annual Fall Concert Series at Hope College
H2 Dance Company — Hope College’s pre-professional dance company — presents its annual fall concert series on October 30–31 and November 6–7, all starting at 7:30 p.m. in the Knickerbocker Theatre in downtown Holland.
St. Benedict Institute to Host Oct. 15 Talk on “The Christ-Haunted South”
The Saint Benedict Institute will host speakers Fr. Damian Ference and James Matthew Wilson to discuss “The Christ-Haunted South: Grotesques, Poetry and the Sacramentality of Being.” The free, community event will take place Thursday, October 15, 2026 at 7 p.m. in Winants Auditorium in Graves Hall at Hope College.
De Pree Art Center Exhibition Celebrates Artist Candace Hicks
The De Pree Art Center at Hope College will open a new exhibition titled, “Notes on Cloud Formations” featuring interdisciplinary artist Candace Hicks. Exhibition dates are Oct. 9-Nov. 5, 2026.