Hope College News
2026 Apr
Hope College Announces Faculty Retirements After 2025-26 Academic Year
With much appreciation, Hope College celebrates the following esteemed faculty members retiring at the close of the Spring 2026 semester. They are an exceptional group of educators, scholars and mentors representing a collective 350 years of dedicated service to the college community — across many disciplines, from the sciences and social sciences to the humanities and arts. Their commitment has shaped the lives of countless students, contributed significantly to their respective fields and helped define the academic excellence of Hope College for decades. Each will be recognized during the May 10, 2026, commencement ceremony at the Ray and Sue Smith Stadium.
Budget Categories
WalletHubDr. Brian Porter, Dr. Leon A. Bosch ‘29 Professor of Management at Hope, contributed his advice on how to categorize your budget, in this Wallet Hub article. https://wallethub.com/edu/b/budget-categories/144143#expert=Brian_Porter
Registration Deadline Nears for Hope College Leadership Retreat
Hope College’s Center for Leadership is hosting its second “Lead With Hope: Authentic Leadership Retreat” May 27-29 at its campus in Holland. Registration is due by May 1.
2026 Feb
Hope College Economics & Business Department Invites W. Michigan Business Community to Networking & Partnerships Dinner
The Hope College Economics and Business Department invites the West Michigan business community for a free dinner and evening of networking and strategic partnership conversations on Thursday, March 5 at the Haworth Hotel in downtown Holland.
Budget Percentages
WalletHubDr. Brian Porter -- a Hope College professor of management -- contributed his advice to a column on percentage-based budgeting strategies for WalletHub