Our collective story of Hope is a circuitous one, full of rivalry, partnership and unexpected joy. Where to start? Growing up I (Peter) always had one foot on either side of the Calvin/Hope divide. My parents, Pat and Arie Knoester are both Calvin graduates yet my uncle, Tom Davelaar, has held down the Hope bench in epic …
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For One Hope Family, It’s a Very Merry Swiftmas
For the Scott family of Naperville, IL, this year will be a very merry Swiftmas! The Scott family has always gone big with their holiday light display. This year, the “Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour” movie inspired them to put a different spin on things! When you take a closer look, you will find album …
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Encouragement from Dr. Ellen
I am a parent of a college student. I want my student to have an exceptional experience that helps him emerge into adulthood. I am guessing you have similar dreams for your Hope student! I offer a few bits of perspective on college student development for you to consider. 1) College students learn and grow …
Family Access Chats
The Family Engagement team is excited to share plans for two virtual events for current parents this fall. Mark your calendar for these Family Access Chat events featuring student support services on campus. Learn more about our campus partnership with the Campus Ministries team as we focus on the positive things we are doing to …
A Message from Campus Safety Director, Jeffrey Hertel
Dear Families, Greetings from the Office of Campus Safety! Since joining Hope College as Director of Campus Safety in 2016, I have been impressed by the caliber and commitment of the students we serve — your daughters and sons. I feel blessed to work in a safe and compassionate community, where students and employees genuinely …
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