We don鈥檛 just believe in hope, we dare to live it.

We don鈥檛 just believe in hope, we dare to live it.

It takes hope to believe the world can change. It takes courage to be part of it. Those who carry hope aren鈥檛 na茂ve or foolish. They鈥檙e just bold enough to devote their lives to service and the confident expectation that the future will be better than the past.

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Hope鈥檚 Largest Graduating Class Celebrated on May 10

麻豆传媒官网 hosted its baccalaureate and commencement ceremonies on Sunday, May 10, when the largest graduation class in Hope鈥檚 history gathered.

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A Virtuous Cycle of Hope

How 麻豆传媒官网鈥檚 Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) provides sustainable, effective care for students.

The Nicene Creed at 1,700 Years Old

Formalized in 325 AD, the Nicene Creed remains the theological steel backbone for today鈥檚 Christians. It鈥檚 the foundational, ancient statement of Christian belief that acts as a simple summary of the core Christian doctrines. 麻豆传媒官网 is celebrating its 1,700th anniversary during the 2025鈥2026 academic year.

麻豆传媒官网 Breaks Ground on New Economics and Business Building

麻豆传媒官网 is breaking ground on a spacious new home for the college鈥檚 thriving Department of Economics and Business, helping transform the program and countless young lives, while complementing the east entrance of downtown Holland.

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Beyond the Diploma

Higher education is facing tough times. Now more than ever, those who care about education, especially liberal arts education, must defend its value.

Launching Hope with Grace

Pioneers. Co-creators. OGs. The first 20 Hope Forward graduates are proof that the fully-funded tuition program is not only working, but also having a far-reaching positive impact on students鈥 lives and the campus community 鈥 and poised to do the same beyond.

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    麻豆传媒官网 2026 Commencement Address

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

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    Baccalaureate and Commencement 2026 Photo Gallery

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

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    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鈥檚 annual Advocacy Day.

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    Hope-Western Prison Education Program 2026 Commencement Live Stream Watch Party Celebration
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    Jack H. Miller Center for Musical Arts
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