Hope College News
2026 Jun
New Federal Grant Helps Hope College Launch GRACE Project
After being awarded a $1.43 million federal grant from the U.S. Department of Education, Hope College announced the launch of its new GRACE initiative to teach and practice the art of civil discourse.
Spring 2026 Dean's List Announced
The Registrar’s Office is pleased to announce Dean’s List recipients for the spring semester. The Dean’s List is awarded to full-time, degree-seeking students who have received grades for all courses in a given semester (no incompletes) and have a semester GPA of 3.50 or above.
2026 May
NSF Awards Hope Alumni with Graduate Research Fellowship Program Offers
Three Hope College alumni attending graduate school were notified of award offers from the prestigious Graduate Research Fellowship Program of the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) for the 2026-27 academic year. One other Hope alumnus received honorable mention recognition.
Hope College Joins USTA Coaching to Develop Next Generation of Tennis Coaches
Through a newly established program designed to strengthen the pipeline of future tennis professionals, USTA Coaching will collaborate with Hope College to further align academic preparation with the evolving needs of the tennis industry.
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.
Remembering Retired Hope Professor & Talented Pianist Joan Conway
鶹Ƶվ and music community are invited to a celebration of life service for retired music professor Joan Clare Conway, on May 30 at 10 a.m., at First Reformed Church at 630 State St. in Holland.
Prof. Kelly Ronald Receives Fulbright U.S. Scholar Award in Biology
The U.S. Department of State and the Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board awarded Dr. Kelly Ronald — assistant professor of biology at Hope College — the prestigious Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program award for the 2026–2027 academic year.
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
Milestone Weekend 2026 Photo Gallery
Hope College’s 2026 Milestone Weekend was May 15–16 in Holland, where the Class of 1976 was celebrated.
TRIO Upward Bound Annual Golf Outing Fundraiser Set for May 30
The annual Hope College TRIO Upward Bound Golf Outing fundraiser is set for Saturday, May 30 at the Winding Creek Golf Club in Holland, Mich.
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.
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.
Professor Rob Pocock Receives H.O.P.E. Award from Class of 2026
The graduating Class of 2026 presented the annual H.O.P.E. award to Rob Pocock ’77, associate professor of communication instruction.
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.
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.
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.
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.