A professor plops down on the stairs, lowering her load so she can fish out a paper to illustrate a point to students who stopped her in the hall of the A. Paul Schaap Science Center. Down another hall, an impromptu discussion about gene expression breaks out among two professors and a student. They refer …
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Alumni, families and fellow lovers of the Pine Grove squirrels alike were given the opportunity to name them this past summer. Hope College’s Name a Squirrel initiative aimed to name all of the furry friends on campus and brought in lots of unique names like “Sir Hopesalot” and “Acornimus Prime.” Those who chose to give …
Every student at Hope College has a unique story. Many of these stories involve the Hope Fund, which provides coveted scholarships to more than 95% of our students. Read the following heartfelt story of Nora to learn firsthand what a difference scholarships can make in students’ lives. Nora ’26 was afraid to come to Hope, …
Since 1961, alumni and friends of the college have had the opportunity to explore the world as lifelong learners and gain a deeper understanding of different cultures. The program has featured tours to Costa Rica, Vietnam, London, Tanzania and Alaska, with upcoming tours to Paris and Scotland. Over 900 constituents have already expressed interest in …
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The Olympics may be over, but you can still Experience Paris with the Hope College Global Travel Program! This trip offers a unique opportunity to explore the beauty and history of this magical city that served as an epic backdrop for athletic contests over the past few weeks. There are still a few spots left …
On October 26, 2024, we’ll welcome ten new young alumni into the league of 10 Under 10 Award recipients. We’ll spend a few hours honoring them, highlighting their accomplishments, and celebrating with friends, family and members of the Hope community. And you’re invited! There will be lots of food, lots of hugs and lots of …
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The grand totals are in and it’s time to celebrate! We couldn’t be more thankful for the alumni, family and friends of Hope College. Your generosity on Day of Giving shattered every record since we began the event a decade ago. Over the course of 36 hours (February 22-23), you made 2, 979 gifts and …
Day of Giving, Hope College’s biggest giving day of the year, is right around the corner! Mark your calendars. From Thursday, February 22 until noon on Friday, February 23—you’ll have an opportunity to give to what you love. Explore more than 1,400 funds to choose from that will change students’ lives at hope.edu/give2hope. Your gifts …
It was 50 years in the making, too! As a new Greek member in 1986, I became mesmerized by the history of the oldest fraternity on Hope’s campus. I spent countless hours researching various stories, events and legends. Then, one night, I came across something rather odd. I discovered a female Hope grad with the …
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After graduating in 2015 with a degree in international studies and Spanish, Regina Sanchez-Gonzalez took a role as a campaign assistant for California State Assembly. Following that, Regina became a recruiter for Global Citizen Year, which is an educational nonprofit. In 2018, she continued in the recruiting field but took a position at Lyft. During …
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