Hope College News
2026 Feb
Hope Designated as “Top Producing Institution” of Fulbright U.S. Students
The Fulbright Program recognized Hope College for being one of 96 colleges and universities nationwide with the highest number of students and recent alumni selected for the Fulbright U.S. Student Program.
Hope College Presents the Donia Organ Recital Featuring the Chenault Duo
The Hope College Department of Music is pleased to present its annual Donia Organ Recital featuring the internationally acclaimed Chenault Duo with Elizabeth and Raymond Chenault, on Tuesday, February 10, at 7 p.m. at the Jack H. Miller Center for Musical Arts.
How Safe Is It To Reuse Those Plastic Takeout Containers You’ve Been Saving?
Food & WineRobert Glowacki, assistant professor of biology, discusses what actually matters when it comes to plastic food containers.
Budget Percentages
WalletHubDr. Brian Porter -- a Hope College professor of management -- contributed his advice to a column on percentage-based budgeting strategies for WalletHub
Sibling Weekend 2026 Photo Gallery
Hope College Siblings Weekend invited brothers and sisters ages 5–17 to experience an unforgettable time on campus with their Hope sibling.
2026 Jan
Knickerbocker Theatre to Host Four Robert Redford Films Beginning Feb. 16
The Hope College Knickerbocker Theatre will continue its Classic Film Series with four Robert Redford classic films. Focusing on his films from the late 1960s and early 1970s, the series will feature the following films, all airing on a Monday night at 7 p.m.:
Knickerbocker Theatre Presents the film “Rosemead” Feb. 9–14
The Hope College Knickerbocker Theatre in downtown Holland will continue its winter film series with “Rosemead,” screening February 9–14 at 7 p.m.
Hope Hosts 2026 Black History Month Lecture on Feb. 24
Dr. Derrick Bines, assistant professor in the department of counseling at San Francisco State University, will present a lecture titled, “We All We Got: Self and Community Care are More Than Buzzwords.” Dr. Bines will speak on Tuesday, Feb. 24, at 3:30 p.m. in the recital hall of the Jack H. Miller Center for Musical Arts. The public is invited and admission is free.
Hope College Economics & Business Department Hosts New Speaker Series Focused on Calling and Faithful Discernment
The Hope College Economics & Business Department is launching its “Faithfully Off (My) Script” speaker series on Wednesday, Feb. 4 with an inaugural event featuring a presentation and discussion with Hope College Professor Tom Smith. This event is free and open to the public, and will be held at Graves Hall on the Hope campus, with doors opening at 6:30 p.m.
Markets & Morality Hosts Film & Discussion Around Pinball: The Man Who Saved the Game
Hope College’s Markets & Morality student organization will host a viewing of Pinball: The Man Who Saved the Game, followed by a discussion with the film’s writer-director — Meredith Bragg — on Monday, Feb. 2 starting at 7 p.m., at the Knickerbocker Theater in downtown Holland.
Hope College, Western Theological Seminary to Host Nicene Creed Panel and Rare Book Event
In honor of the 1,700th anniversary of the Nicene Creed, Hope College and Western Theological Seminary (WTS) will co-host a panel discussion titled “Faith in Manuscript: Celebrating 1700 Years of the Nicene Creed” on Thursday, Jan. 29 at 4 p.m. at Hope’s Van Wylen Library. This interactive event will feature a faculty panel followed by a period of hands-on discovery, where the public can explore a curated treasure trove of rare books connected to the history and dissemination of the Creed.
Martin Luther King Jr. Civil Rights Photo Gallery
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Civil Rights Lecture featuring Dr. Jemar Tisby, The New York Times bestselling author of “The Color of Compromise,” was held on Monday, Jan. 19, 2026.
University of Michigan Men’s Glee Club to Perform at Hope College
Hope College is pleased to welcome the University of Michigan Men’s Glee Club for a special and free concert open to Hope College and the community on Sunday, February 1, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. in the Concert Hall of the Jack H. Miller Center for Musical Arts.
Hope College to Present 37th Annual “Musical Showcase” on Feb. 6
The 37th annual Hope College Musical Showcase will be presented on Friday, Feb. 6, at 7 p.m. in the Concert Hall of the Jack H. Miller Center for Musical Arts.
Knickerbocker Theatre Presents the film H is for Hawk January 26–31
The Hope College Knickerbocker Theatre in downtown Holland will continue its film series with the first film of the winter season, H is for Hawk, showing January 26–31 at 7 p.m.
Lecture to Discuss the Human and Technology Relationship in the Digital Age
The Saint Benedict Institute will host a lecture by Dr. Jared Ortiz, titled “The Monk and the Machine: How St. Benedict Can Help Us Preserve Our Humanity in the Digital Age,” on Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2026, at 7 p.m. in Winants Auditorium at Graves Hall on the Hope College campus in Holland.
The Differences Between Biblical Law and American Law w/ Dru Johnson
Disarming Leviiathan PodcastDr. Rev. Dru Johnson, professor of biblical and theological studies at Hope College, was a recent guest on the Disarming Leviathan podcast, discussing the differences between biblical law and American law
Two British influencers came to Michigan. Here’s why it’s a good thing
The Lakeshore West MichiganSometimes it takes outsiders to remind us how extraordinary our everyday really is. Thanks, Josh & Jase.
Remembering Retired Hope Professor, Researcher and Dean Dr. James Gentile
Dr. James M. Gentile, an internationally respected leader in science education who served at Hope for 30 years, passed away at the age of 79 on Jan. 9, 2026, in Zeeland, Mich.
Hope Art Professor Hosts “Thick and Thin” Art Exhibit Jan. 16-Feb. 17
Lisa Walcott — Hope College associate professor of art — will host a four-week art exhibit at the De Pree Art Gallery on campus from Jan. 16-Feb. 17, 2026. She’ll also open the exhibit by hosting an artist talk on Friday, Jan. 16 in Graves Hall (in Winants Auditorium) at 5:30 p.m., followed by a reception at De Pree Art Gallery at 6:30 p.m.
Fall 2025 Dean's List Announced
The Registrar’s Office is pleased to announce Dean’s List recipients for the spring semester. The Dean’s List is awarded to full-time, degree-seeking students who have received grades for all courses in a given semester (no incompletes) and have a semester GPA of 3.50 or above.
Hope College Great Performance Series Welcomes Dutch String Quartet
Hope College welcomes the acclaimed Dudok Quartet Amsterdam at 7:30 p.m. on Jan. 22 at the Jack H. Miller Center, as the college’s Great Performance Series continues in 2026.
StrikeTime Dance Theatre Presents “Journey Through Imagination” on Jan. 16 & 17
The Hope College dance affiliate StrikeTime Dance Theatre will present a live dance event for children titled “Journey Through Imagination” on Fri., Jan. 16, at 7 p.m. and Sat., Jan. 17, at 2 p.m. at the Knickerbocker Theatre in downtown Holland. This free performance is open to all ages and especially welcomes children and those with a child-like spirit who are interested in celebrating the power of dance, art, reading and community.
Hope College alum Emily Henry's book 'People We Meet on Vacation' debuts as Netflix film
13 On Your SideHope College alum Emily Henry's book "People We Meet on Vacation" debuted on Netflix on Friday.
Hope alum celebrates movie release of her novel 'People We Meet on Vacation'
Holland SentinelHope College alumna and bestselling author Emily Henry celebrated the Netflix premiere of the movie adaptation of her novel "People We Meet on Vacation" on Jan. 9.
American College Theatre Festival Selects Hope College to Perform “Havurah”
The Hope College Department of Theatre was selected to perform “Havurah” by Margot Connelly, during the Region III American College Theatre Festival (ACTF), which will be held in Madison, Wisconsin, from Tues., January 6 through Sun., January 11. Hope will perform at the Mitchell Theatre at the University of Wisconsin–Madison on Wed., January 7 at 3:30 p.m. and on Thurs., January 8 at 11 a.m.