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Academics
Grounded in a general liberal arts education, Hope College offers specialized study in more than 90 majors, minors and pre-professional programs.
Admissions
Flourishing programs in 90+ disciplines. A vibrant Christian mission. $50 million in new campus construction. Championship athletics. 94% placement within 6 months of graduation. There’s never been a better time to consider Hope College.
Research
Research abounds at Hope. Our students and faculty carry out high-quality research projects that are challenging, meaningful and contribute to exciting new knowledge in a broad range of disciplines.
Arts
At Hope College, award-winning student performances share the stage with nationally known writers, musicians, performers and artists.
Campus Life
The Hope College campus is a place to come alive. We have hundreds of student organizations, groups and events you can plug into, serve with, play in, root for and grow with.
Athletics
As a member of the MIAA and NCAA Division III associations, Hope College sponsors 22 varsity sports for men and women. The college is home to the 2022 NCAA Division III National Championship women’s basketball team.

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Members of the Institute

The members of the Van Raalte Institute include research professors, senior research fellows, Dutch honorary research fellows and a project editor.

Director of Van Raalte Institute

Dr. Don Luidens
Director of VRI
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luidens@hope.edu
Theil Research Building 9 East 10th Street Room 115 Holland, MI 49423

Senior Research Fellows

Dr. Henk Aay
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aay@hope.edu
Theil Research Center 9 East 10th Street Holland, MI 49423
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Dr. Donald Bruggink
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brugginkd@hope.edu
Theil Research Center-Room 123 9 East 10th Street Holland, MI 49423-3513
Paul Heusinkveld
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heusinkveldp@hope.edu
9 East 10th Street Holland, MI 49423
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Dr. Bill Kennedy
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kennedye@hope.edu
Theil Research Center-Room 111 9 East 10th Street Holland, MI 49423-3513
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Nella Kennedy
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kennedy@hope.edu
Theil Research Center 9 East 10th Street Holland, MI 49423-3513
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Dr. Robert Swierenga
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swierenga@hope.edu
Theil Reseach Center-Room 109 9 East 10th Street Holland, MI 49423-3513
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Rev. Dr. Dennis Voskuil
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voskuild@hope.edu
Theil Research Center 9 East 10th Street Holland, MI 49423

Project Editor

JoHannah Smith
Project Editor/Office Manager
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jsmith@hope.edu
Theil Research Center 9 East 10th Street Holland, MI 49423-3513

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