Hope College News
2026 Aug
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.
2026 Jul
Hope College Alumni Groups Announce New Members, Leadership
Each year, the Hope College alumni office announces new alumni who’ve offered to voluntarily serve on one of two leadership groups. The following appointments take effect July 1, 2026.
Western Theological Seminary, VRI and Hope College Pay Respect to Devoted Theologian and RCA Leader Don Bruggink
Eminent theologian Donald J. Bruggink passed away on July 27, 2026 at the age of 97.
Four Hope College Student-Athletes Chosen for 2025-26 MIAA Academic Elite Distinction
Four Hope College student-athletes have been named to the MIAA Academic Elite list for the 2025-26 academic year: senior Caroline Curnutt, and juniors Kayla Cannon, Abigail Cumings, and Zach Risley.
Hope College Science Student Receives National Recognition at Yeast Genetics Meeting
Alexa MacKersie, a Hope College junior studying biochemistry and molecular biology, captured first place for her undergraduate poster presentation at the national Yeast Genetics Meeting held in California this summer.
Hope College Puts 328 Student Athletes On MIAA Academic Honor Roll
Hope College has 328 student-athletes on the 2025-26 Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association Academic Honor Roll, including 53 seniors who achieved the academic distinction four times.
Twenty Hope College teams honored with MIAA Team GPA Award
A league-leading 20 Hope College teams claimed the MIAA Team GPA Award for the 2025-26 academic year.
2026 Spring Graduation Honors Announced
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 Board of Trustees Elects New Members
The Hope College Board of Trustees has elected five new members and appointed three Executive Committee members, effective July 1.