Hope College News
2026 Oct
Hope College Hosts Brent Orrell as Guest Lecturer on the Age of AI
The advancement of artificial intelligence, expansion of data centers and speculation over an AI-driven jobs crisis have left many uneasy about what comes next. Questions such as "How will AI affect my career prospects?" and "Will AI help or harm human flourishing?" have become common in schools and the workforce alike.
Economics and Business Topping Out Photo Gallery
Hope College and OAK Construction hosted a “Topping Out” ceremony on Sept. 17, 2026, to celebrate the construction crews and campus personnel behind the progress to date on Hope’s new economics and business building taking shape in downtown Holland.
Hope College to Host Economics & Business Dinner Featuring Economist Douglas Holtz-Eakin Nov. 9
Hope College’s Department of Economics & Business will welcome the West Michigan business community to a free dinner featuring economist Douglas Holtz-Eakin on Monday, Nov. 9, at the Haworth Hotel in downtown Holland. The event begins at 5:30 p.m., and advance registration is required.
2026 Sep
Hope's Academic Building Project Takes Shape Downtown
MLiveMLive reports on the new Economics and Business building construction.
Dr. Zitai Wang addresses Guaranteed-Approval Credit Cards
WalletHubDr. Zitai Wang, assistant professor of finance at Hope, contributed to an online article in Wallet Hub about guaranteed-approval credit cards.
Hope Tops Out New Economics & Business Building Downtown
Fox 17Fox 17 reports on the Topping Out Ceremony at the new Economics and Business building.
Topping Out Ceremony Celebrates Progress of New Economics & Business Facility
Construction milestone marks placement of final structural steel beam for Hope College's largest academic building project.
Hope Celebrates Topping Out of New Business Gateway
Ottawa News NetworkOttawa News Network reports on the construction of the new Economics and Business building.