Hope College News
2021 Feb
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Campus Life Hope College TRIO Upward Bound to Thank Community with Day of Service on Feb. 27
Students and graduates from Hope College TRIO Upward Bound will participate in the 2021 National TRIO Day of Service on Saturday, Feb. 27, to express appreciation to the community for its support of the program that focuses on helping them succeed in education beyond high school.
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Arts Hope College Wind Ensemble to Perform March 5
The Hope College Wind Ensemble will perform on Friday, March 5, at 7:30 p.m. The concert can be viewed online at hope.edu/live.
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Academics Psychology Students Win Regional Research Awards
Student researchers at Hope College have won three regional awards for excellence from the Midwestern chapter of Psi Chi, the International Honor Society in Psychology for student-faculty collaborative research projects.
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Academics Book Explores “God, Race, and History: Liberating Providence”
Dr. Matt R. Jantzen of the Hope College ministry studies faculty is the author of “God, Race, and History: Liberating Providence,” published earlier this month by Lexington Books.
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Athletics Tyler Stafford is the MIAA Men’s Tennis Athlete of the Week
Hope College’s Tyler Stafford has been named the Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association Men’s Tennis Athlete of the Week.
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Athletics Leah Newhof Named MIAA Women’s Tennis Athlete of the Week
Hope College’s Leah Newhof has been selected as the Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association Women’s Tennis Athlete of the Week.
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Athletics Olivia Voskuil Selected as the MIAA Women’s Basketball Athlete of the Week
Hope College forward Olivia Voskuil is the Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association Women’s Basketball Athlete of the Week.
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Athletics Baseball Finishes Second in MIAA Preseason Coaches Poll
The Hope College baseball team looks to challenge for a Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association championship this spring.
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Academics Internationally Recognized Researcher to Discuss Adolescent Addiction
Adolescent addiction will be the focus of a virtual lecture hosted by Hope College on Wednesday, Feb. 24, at 3:30 p.m. The event may be viewed via Zoom at hope.edu/psychlecture
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Arts Hope College Orchestra to Perform on Feb. 27
The Hope College Orchestra will perform on Saturday, Feb. 27, at 7:30 p.m. The concert can be viewed online at hope.edu/live.
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Academics Can You Ever Completely Give Up Your Religion?
Psychology TodayPsychology Today article highlights research by Daryl Van Tongeren, associate professor of psychology, on religion's impact on individual morality
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Athletics Cameron Hamilton Selected as the MIAA Women’s Diver of the Week
Hope College’s Cameron Hamilton is the Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association Women’s Diver of the Week for the first time in her career.
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Athletics Sydney Jackson is the MIAA Women’s Tennis Athlete of the Week
Hope College’s Sydney Jackson has been named the Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association Women’s Tennis Athlete of the Week.
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Athletics Women’s Distance Medley Relay Named MIAA Indoor Track Athletes of the Week
Hope College’s distance medley relay members Jacinda Cole, Grace Behrens, Hannah Kenny and Ana Tucker have been selected as the Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association Women’s Indoor Track Athletes of the Week.
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Arts Hope College Theatre to Present “Detroit ’67” on Feb. 26-28, March 4-6
The Department of Theatre at Hope College will present “Detroit ’67” via livestream on Friday-Saturday, Feb. 26-27, at 7:30 p.m.; on Sunday, Feb. 28, at 2 p.m.; and on Thursday-Saturday, March 4-6 at 7:30 p.m.
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Campus Life Hope College to Keep Tuition and Other Fees at Current Level for 2021-22
With many families struggling because of the economic impact of the global COVID-19 pandemic, Hope College will hold tuition, room and board at the same level during 2021-22 as during the current academic year. The move is also a step forward toward the college’s longer-term goal of making a Hope education more accessible and affordable for all students.
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Academics Lecture to Explore the Costs and Benefits of Drug Prohibition
Dr. Angela Dills, who is the Gimelstob-Landry Distinguished Professor of Regional Economic Development at Western Carolina University, will present “The Costs and Benefits of Drug Prohibition” on Monday, Feb. 22, at 7 p.m. through a live-streamed event hosted by the Markets & Morality student organization at Hope College.
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Virtual Brain Day on Feb. 27 to Feature Activities for All Ages
Hope College’s annual Brain Day will feature interactive games and presentations for all ages as well as a keynote lecture on the importance of mindfulness in coping with stress on Saturday, Feb. 27, from 9 a.m. to noon virtually at hope.edu/brainday.
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Arts Vocalist Sarah VandenBrink to Present Faculty Recital Feb. 25
Vocalist Sarah VandenBrink will present a faculty recital at Hope College on Thursday, Feb. 25, at 11 a.m., with the live performance available for viewing online at hope.edu/live.
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Campus Life Webinar to Highlight Hope’s COVID-19 Wastewater Testing Program
The how and why of Hope College’s ongoing COVID-19 wastewater testing program will be explored during a webinar on Tuesday, Feb. 16, at 7 p.m.
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Athletics Grace Behrens Claims MIAA Women’s Indoor Track Athlete of the Week Award
Hope College’s Grace Behrens has been selected as the Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association Women’s Indoor Track Athlete of the Week.
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Athletics Swimmer Bailey Smith and Diver Kamaron Wilcox Earn MIAA Weekly Honors
Hope College swimmer Bailey Smith and diver Kamaron Wilcox have been chosen as Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association Men’s Athletes of the Week.
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Athletics Women’s Lacrosse Tops MIAA Preseason Coaches Poll
The Hope College women’s lacrosse team leads the group of Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association title contenders this spring.
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Athletics Men’s Lacrosse Leads the Pack in 2021 MIAA Preseason Coaches Poll
The defending champion Hope College men’s lacrosse team earned the top spot in the 2021 Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association Men’s Lacrosse Coaches Poll.
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Arts Authors Renee Simms and Dawn Davies to Present Virtual Reading
The Hope College Jack Ridl Visiting Writers Series will feature Renee Simms and Dawn Davies on Thursday, Feb. 11, at 6 p.m. in a virtual reading and Q&A that is free and open to the public. The event requires an Eventbrite registration, which can be found at hope.edu/jrvws
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Arts Pianists Benjamin and Christina Krause to Perform on Feb. 4
Pianists Benjamin and Christina Krause will present a faculty recital at Hope College on Thursday, Feb. 4, at 11 a.m., with the live performance available for viewing online at hope.edu/live.
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Athletics Kenedy Schoonveld Chosen as MIAA Women’s Basketball Athlete of the Week
For the second time in her career, Hope College’s Kenedy Schoonveld has been selected the Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association Women’s Basketball Athlete of the Week.
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Athletics Four Earn MIAA Track and Field Athlete of Week Honors
Four from the Hope College men’s and women’s indoor track and field teams have been named Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association Indoor Athletes of the Week.
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Athletics Men's and Women's Indoor Track/Field Rank Among NCAA Division III Elite
The Hope College men’s and women’s indoor track and field teams both rank among the nation’s elite in the first installment of the United States Track and Field and Cross Country Coaches Association National Rating Index for NCAA Division III.
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Athletics Two Receive MIAA Swimmer of the Week Honors
Two Hope College swimmers have been honored by the Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association for their performances last week.
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Athletics Two Indoor Track Runners Make History with USTFCCCA National Weekly Honors
For the first time in school history, the Hope College track and field teams have swept weekly honors from the United States Track and Field Cross Country Coaches Association.
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Arts Video: New Exhibition opening to the public in Holland Feb. 25
Fox17Charles Mason made an appearance on FOX-17 to discuss the two exhibitions opening to the public
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Arts Gift of saxophone invigorates spirit of Hope student
The LakeShore"Every time I pick up this horn, I am reminded of God's blessings, and the wonderful gift from Mary and Robert Palma" states Houston Patton.
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Academics Experts Weigh In On Current Job Market Trends
ZippiaMarissa Doshi, associate professor of communications discusses where the job market for recent graduates is heading.
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Athletics Tuesday Groundbreaking Launches Construction of New Athletic Facility
A recent groundbreaking ceremony at Hope College celebrated the beginning of construction for a highly anticipated addition to the college’s athletic complex.
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Athletics Men’s Basketball Runner-Up in 2021 MIAA Preseason Coaches Poll
The Hope College men's basketball team is projected to be in the Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association title chase this season.
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Athletics Ana Tucker Claims National Athlete of the Week Honor from USTFCCCA
Ana Tucker’s fast start to the indoor track and field season has earned her national recognition.
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Athletics Women’s Basketball Picked as Favorite in MIAA Preseason Coaches Poll
The Hope College women’s basketball team tops the 2021 Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association Preseason Coaches Poll.
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Academics Hope College to Host Virtual Conversation with Author Kwame Alexander on Feb. 26 for Black History Month
Hope College will feature a live virtual visit with author Kwame Alexander on Friday, Feb. 26, at 2 p.m. in conjunction with national Black History Month.
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Academics Record Ninth Award from Arnold and Mabel Beckman Foundation Funds Student Research
Hope College has received a record ninth Beckman Scholars Program award from the Arnold and Mabel Beckman Foundation in recognition of excellence in faculty-student collaborative research in bio-medically related sciences.
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Arts Regional Theatre Festival Honors Hope Production
Hope College was one of only five colleges or universities to have a production selected for presentation and received an additional award during this year’s Region 3 Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival (KCACTF), which was held on Wednesday-Saturday, Jan. 6-9.
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Campus Life Hope’s Martin Luther King Jr. Commemoration to Feature Social Media Tour of Civil Rights Milestones
Hope College will commemorate national Martin Luther King Jr. Day with a week-long opportunity to be exposed to the significant people, policies and events that have contributed to the quest for racial equity and social justice.
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Academics Book Chronicles Missionary Couple’s Service in a Changing Middle East
A new book by Dr. Donald Luidens of the Hope College faculty depicts a region in transition as it chronicles a missionary couple’s service in the Middle East during the middle of the 20th century.
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Academics Fall 2020 Dean's List Announced
The Registrar’s Office is pleased to announce Dean’s List recipients for the fall 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 Registrar’s Office considers this a significant achievement.
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Arts Hope College professor releases record to break stereotypes
WOODTV 8Jordan VanHemert, assistant professor of music, is using his talents to raise awareness about an issue that has affected his community hard during the pandemic.
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Arts Exhibitions “Drawing with Light” and “Salvador Dali: Memories of Surrealism” to Open at the Kruizenga Art Museum on Jan. 19
The Kruizenga Art Museum at Hope College will feature two new print exhibitions, “Drawing with Light: Mezzotint Prints from the Rossof Collection” and “Salvador Dali: Memories of Surrealism” beginning later this semester.