Dear Hope Families,
Welcome to the 2019-20 academic year! Later this month, I will be meeting many of you as you help your student move into their campus home — some of you for the first time, others for the last time. Whether your child is entering their freshman year or their senior year, this is a special time filled with great anticipation for families and students alike.
This is a special time for me, too. Just a few weeks ago, I began my first year as president of Hope College. In late June, my family — my wife, Sarah (whom I met while we were students at Hope), and our three children, Sophie, Lucy and Oliver — left our home in New York City and made the road trip to Holland, Michigan. We quickly settled into the President’s House, and have been waiting with great excitement to greet our new neighbors — Hope students!
Sarah and I are delighted to be living right in the heart of campus, where we always will be close to your sons and daughters.
It is hard to believe that, 21 years ago this summer, I arrived on Hope’s campus as a freshman. Little did I know that Hope would transform my life. I never imagined how I would be mentored by caring professors, how I would be given opportunities to study and work off campus, how I would engage in graduate-style research, how I would prepare for a career in business and government . . . and importantly, how I would develop a relationship with God. Two decades later, Hope continues to transform students’ lives in ways that no other institution in the world does. I am so proud to lead this institution, and I am especially proud to be working for, and alongside, your students.
Thank you for entrusting your student to Hope College. May this year be a year of growth as they rise to meet the challenges and celebrate the achievements along the way. I look forward to seeing you very soon!
Transformed by Hope,
Matthew A. Scogin
President
Dear President Scogin,
Welcome (back) to Hope! As the mother of a senior, I can tell you that Hope has been transformative for both my son and our family. My husband and I have always felt our money has been well spent. The time has flown and we will surely miss Hope’s exciting atmosphere and rich traditions.
I pray you and your family experience many blessings this year.
Welcome back yo Hope College Scogin Family ! Thank you for being there for our kids ! Sending well wishes for your children too as they enter a brand new school in just a few weeks .
Congratulation and Goodluck!
It is hard to believe that, 21 years ago this summer, I arrived on Hope’s campus as a freshman.
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Welcome back yo Hope College Scogin Family ! Thank you for being there for our kids ! Sending well wishes for your children too as they enter a brand new school in just a few weeks .
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