Jesus’ miracle of feeding a crowd of 5,000 with only five loaves of bread and two fish is exactly what comes to mind when a Hope College staff member thinks about Day of Giving, our biggest giving event of the year. The person, who wishes to remain anonymous, said they were inspired to sponsor a …
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Let’s face it. For many of us, 2024 has been a hard year, especially given an acrimonious election, high inflation and distressing conflicts on the world stage. We could lose heart. But at Hope College, we don’t. The reason we can maintain an optimistic attitude can be summed up in one word: gratitude. Gratitude is …
At the start of the year, the 2028 freshman Hope Forward cohort gathered for a meaningful introductory ceremony. They were introduced to one another, signed the Hope Forward covenant with President Scogin, and received a pin from Provost Gerald Griffin that they will wear again on their graduation day. This year, with all four Hope …
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