President Matthew A. Scogin welcomed the incoming Class of 2026 during Hope College’s Opening Convocation on Sunday, Aug. 28, in the Richard and Helen DeVos Fieldhouse.

  • President Matthew A. Scogin, along with faculty members in academic regalia and students in formal attire, walking together outdoors during Hope College’s Opening Convocation for the Class of 2026 at the Richard and Helen DeVos Fieldhouse.
  • A group of students walking together on the Hope College campus during the Opening Convocation for the Class of 2026 on August 28, in the Richard and Helen DeVos Fieldhouse.
  • A woman in a red dress walks alongside two individuals in academic regalia during Hope College’s Opening Convocation. The person on the right is giving two thumbs up.
  • A group of faculty members in academic regalia stand together, smiling and conversing, during Hope College’s Opening Convocation in the Richard and Helen DeVos Fieldhouse.
  • A group of young men, some smiling, are walking together during Hope College’s Opening Convocation in the Richard and Helen DeVos Fieldhouse.
  • A woman in academic regalia smiles and holds a program during Hope College’s Opening Convocation, surrounded by students in the Richard and Helen DeVos Fieldhouse.
  • President Matthew A. Scogin, wearing academic regalia, stands among other faculty members during Hope College’s Opening Convocation in the Richard and Helen DeVos Fieldhouse.
  • President Matthew A. Scogin, in academic regalia, leads a procession of faculty members and staff during Hope College’s Opening Convocation in the Richard and Helen DeVos Fieldhouse.
  • President Matthew A. Scogin, dressed in academic regalia, leads a procession with other faculty members during Hope College’s Opening Convocation in the Richard and Helen DeVos Fieldhouse.
  • A group of faculty members in academic regalia, including caps and gowns, attend Hope College’s Opening Convocation in the Richard and Helen DeVos Fieldhouse.
  • A group of incoming students at Hope College gather during the Opening Convocation in the Richard and Helen DeVos Fieldhouse.
  • Faculty members in academic regalia march into the Richard and Helen DeVos Fieldhouse during Hope College’s Opening Convocation.
  • A faculty member in academic regalia smiles during the Hope College Opening Convocation in the Richard and Helen DeVos Fieldhouse.
  • Several faculty members in academic regalia stand in a row, with one woman in focus looking ahead during Hope College’s Opening Convocation in the Richard and Helen DeVos Fieldhouse.
  • Faculty members in academic regalia walk in a procession during Hope College’s Opening Convocation in the Richard and Helen DeVos Fieldhouse.
  • Hope College President Matthew A. Scogin, in academic regalia, stands among faculty members in caps and gowns, addressing the incoming Class of 2026 during the Opening Convocation in the Richard and Helen DeVos Fieldhouse.
  • A group of incoming students from the Class of 2026 are gathered during Hope College’s Opening Convocation in the Richard and Helen DeVos Fieldhouse. Some students are looking ahead attentively, while others are engaged in conversation.
  • President Matthew A. Scogin, dressed in academic regalia with a black mortarboard and gold tassel, stands among other faculty members in similar attire during Hope College’s Opening Convocation for the incoming Class of 2026 at the Richard and Helen DeVos Fieldhouse.
  • A group of choir members in colorful robes sing during Hope College’s Opening Convocation in the Richard and Helen DeVos Fieldhouse.
  • President Matthew A. Scogin, wearing a blue academic robe and a striped tie, speaks at a podium during Hope College’s Opening Convocation in the Richard and Helen DeVos Fieldhouse.
  • Students attending Hope College’s Opening Convocation in the Richard and Helen DeVos Fieldhouse, some holding programs, listening intently.
  • President Matthew A. Scogin, dressed in academic regalia, speaks at a podium during Hope College’s Opening Convocation in the Richard and Helen DeVos Fieldhouse. A woman in a light blue blazer is seated and smiling in the background.
  • A woman in a light blue blazer and glasses speaks at a podium with microphones during Hope College’s Opening Convocation in the Richard and Helen DeVos Fieldhouse.
  • A person dressed in academic regalia speaks at a podium during Hope College’s Opening Convocation in the Richard and Helen DeVos Fieldhouse.
  • A group of students at Hope College's Opening Convocation, holding programs and standing together in the Richard and Helen DeVos Fieldhouse.
  • A choir dressed in colorful robes performs on stage while a conductor leads them during Hope College’s Opening Convocation in the Richard and Helen DeVos Fieldhouse.
  • A large group of students stands in rows, holding programs, during the Hope College Opening Convocation in the Richard and Helen DeVos Fieldhouse.

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