2026 May

Academics

Institute for Family Studies

Dr. David Myers' latest blog was featured in the Institute for Family Studies. Myers shares the latest research showing how positive connections could help reverse the trend of lost social ties and human engagement.

Academics

Hope College Chemistry Major Awarded Barry Goldwater Scholarship

Hope College student Gloria Kozak ’27 of Midland, Mich., received the highly competitive scholarship from the Barry Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education Foundation. Kozak is a chemistry major, working with her research mentor Dr. Meagan Elinski, assistant professor of chemistry at Hope. Kozak was one of just 14 Goldwater Scholarship Award recipients from Michigan colleges and universities, and one of 454 nationally

Arts

Hope Repertory Theatre Begins 54th Season

Hope Repertory Theatre proudly announces its exciting 54th season, with productions running June 11–August 1, featuring a vibrant lineup of beloved musicals, an American theatrical masterpiece, and a swashbuckling family adventure.

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Hope College 2026 Commencement Address

Peter Stuursma ’93 — associate professor of kinesiology instruction and Hope’s head football coach — addressed Hope’s Class of 2026 on Sunday, May 10, 2026, at the Ray and Sue Smith Stadium in Holland, Michigan. It was the 161st commencement for 鶹Ƶվ, which celebrated 815 graduates — the largest graduating class in Hope’s history.

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Baccalaureate and Commencement 2026 Photo Gallery

Approximately 815 graduates — the largest graduating class in Hope’s history — participated in the 161st commencement ceremony on Sunday, May 10, at Ray and Sue Smith Stadium.

Academics

Hope Leaders, Students Speak to Michigan House Subcommittee

The Michigan Appropriations Subcommittee on Higher Education and Community Colleges heard from several students, presidents, staff and others across Michigan Independent Colleges and Universities (MICU) campus members, who advocated for continued investment in state financial aid programs to benefit all learners. The activity was part of MICU’s annual Advocacy Day.

Arts

Knickerbocker Theatre Hosts Four Katharine Hepburn Films Beginning May 11

鶹Ƶվ Knickerbocker Theatre will present legendary actress Katharine Hepburn as part of its Classic Film Series. Highlighting some of her most iconic performances from the late 1930s through the 1940s, the series will feature one film each week on Monday evenings at 7 p.m., from May 11 through June 1.

Arts

Two Free, Live Dance Events Held at Pillar Church on May 2

In collaboration with Pillar Church, Lindsey Hanson – Hope College alumna and associate professor of dance — and The Creative Arts Collective present a live dance event titled “Benediction,” on Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. at Pillar Church downtown Holland. This is a free performance open to all ages, but registration is preferred by clicking this link.

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