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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.

Annual Reports

Read summaries of the projects and activities that VRI Research Fellows are carrying out.

Report Cover Within each annual report, VRI research fellows detail their current research and publication projects, as well as their contributions to church and community.

Take a walk through the history of the VRI by browsing the annual reports. You may print copies from the PDF files linked to below or order copies as supplies allow.

VRI History

Interested in how the VRI came to be?

Read an overview.

Hope CollegeVan Raalte Institute

Theil-Nyenhuis Research Center9 East 10th StreetHolland, MI 49423

workP. 616.395.7678

vanraalte@hope.edu