Dear Hope Alumni, This week, we began our 159th academic year at Hope College. Throughout our history, we have opened in the midst of the Civil War, the World Wars, the Great Depression, and the Great Recession. We have opened in the midst of many challenging periods, but we’ve never begun a school year quite …
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2020 State of the College Address
Below is the full text of President Matthew A. Scogin’s 2020 State of the College Address, as prepared. HOPE vs. THE WORLD Introduction Today marks the beginning of our 159th academic year. On the occasion of a new school year, we typically take time to reflect on the state of our college and outline aspirations …
Sentinel Op-Ed: Committed to Safe In-Person Start
This piece was published in the Holland Sentinel. View the original post HERE. Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, educational institutions around the country have wrestled with how best to provide students with the outstanding education that they deserve and assure the safest possible environment. We here at Hope care not only for the campus community but …
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Chapel Talk: Finding Hope in Diversity
Below is the recording, as well as the text as prepared, of President Matthew A. Scogin’s talk in Dimnent Chapel, part of his “Finding Hope” series, delivered to a Hope College student audience on January 20, 2020. Good morning and happy Monday. Today is not just any Monday; today is Martin Luther King Day. And, …
Share your #GratitudeAndHope!
Dear Friends, November is here — and the Thanksgiving season is upon us. We are so thankful for the way Hope College has transformed our lives, and we are especially thankful for all you do to support Hope! This month, we invite you to share your gratitude. Tell us about the person, program or experience …
Inaguration Address of President Matthew A. Scogin
Below is the full text of President Matthew A. Scogin’s Inauguration, as prepared. INTRODUCTION Thank you, Bob, for that very kind introduction. As Bob said, we have known each other for more than 15 years. I cannot imagine a better friend or mentor … so it’s hard to capture how grateful I am that he …
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