In keeping with the mission of Hope College “to educate students for lives of leadership and service in a global society through academic and co-curricular programs of recognized excellence in the liberal arts and in the context of the historic Christian faith,” students are proposing that Hope College install a Christian cross in every classroom. …
Category Archives: Donors
Thank You! Day of Giving 2025
We’re still reveling in the extraordinary generosity of the extended Hope family who came together on our biggest giving day of the year and gave more than $1 million to support the students we love! On our 11th annual Day of Giving, held February 20-21, 2,262 Hope supporters gave a total of $1,021,589, shattering all …
Celebrating 20 Years | Schaap Science Center
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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Flavis the Squirrel Goes Back to School!
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 …
The Hope College Global Travel Program is Going to Scotland!
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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Introductions
Alumni and Friends of Hope College, Greetings! I am Dr. Alexander Jones, Hope’s new Vice President of Philanthropy and Engagement. I began this role on July 1 when I moved into Wyckoff Hall, my temporary home as I adjust to life in Holland and the Hope community. This has been a season of transition for …
Thank You! Day of Giving 2024
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 …
Savannah Warner ’24 | Early Elementary and Early Childhood Education Major
Savannah Warner has guardian angels, but they are made of real flesh and bone. “I don’t know how to put it into words,” said the senior from Ann Arbor. “People who are kind enough to provide my scholarships are my guardian angels. I wouldn’t be here if it weren’t for them.” Not only wouldn’t she …
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Caden Brainard ’25 | Mechanical Engineering Major
Being a student-athlete and a mechanical engineering major has been much tougher than Caden Brainard thought, but he wouldn’t want to be at any other school than Hope College. An endowed scholarship is one of the biggest reasons the junior from Muskegon is at Hope. “I thought I wasn’t going to come to Hope because …
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Quinn Kennedy ’24 | Political Science and English Major
Quinn Kennedy thought he might have to take a gap year before returning to campus his senior year so he could earn enough money to pay for tuition. Hope endowed scholarships saved the day. “I was in disbelief. I didn’t think it was real,” said Quinn, describing what it was like when he opened the …
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