Hope College News
2026 Sep
Niche Ranks Hope College as #1 Christian College & Private College in State
Hope College repeated as the #1 ranked Christian college and #1 private university in Michigan, and 14th best Christian college in America, per the 2027 Niche Best Colleges rankings.
Hope Hosts 2026 Hispanic Heritage Month Lecture on Sept. 15
Dr. Delia Fernández-Jones will present a lecture, “Don’t leave it to Chance: Inclusive Placemaking for Belonging and Access,” during Hope College’s 2026 Hispanic Heritage Month Lecture on Tuesday, Sept. 15, 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. Doors will open at 3:15 p.m. and there will also be an audience Q&A session and panel discussion following the presentation.
2026 Aug
Hope College Prepares for 165th Academic Year to Start August 31
Nearly 3,400 students are settling into their dormitories, campus cottages and apartments today across Hope College, ready to kick off Hope’s 165th academic year.
St. Benedict Institute to Host Sept. 8 Lecture with Sacred Architect
The Saint Benedict Institute will host speaker Michael Bursch, AIA, an architect with Harrison Design in Washington, D.C., to discuss “Beauty, Ever Ancient, Ever New: Foundational Principles of Sacred Architecture.” The talk will take place Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2026 at 7 p.m. in Winants Auditorium in Graves Hall at Hope College. The public is invited and admission is free.
Hope College’s Big Read Lakeshore Announces 2026 Lineup
The Big Read Lakeshore, a Hope College program in collaboration with many community partners throughout Ottawa and Allegan counties, is showcasing a local author and his many books in the fall 2026 program.