Hope alumni know that their relationships with the college and with each other do not end at graduation.
Alumni have proven generous with their time and advice to students and fellow graduates. Through lifelong learning and career development, relationships formed at Hope change lives both on campus and in communities everywhere. Tapping into the potential of this network is a powerful way to bring your career to life.
When you graduate with a Hope degree or complete at least 45 credits, you are officially a member of the Alumni Association. It’s free and an automatic part of your lifelong relationship with Hope. As a member, the college and alumni volunteers will work hard to keep you in touch with your inner Dutch through events, affinity connections and career resources.
You can stay connected and be an active member by activating your profile on , making plans to connect at a Hope event, and exploring ways you can get involved.
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The Alumni Board + One Big Weekend
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Decades of Campus Style
Posted by Alumni Engagement TeamWelcome to the ’80s Big hair, bold colors and plenty of classic collegiate style. The ’80s br...
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One Big Weekend (Homecoming + Family Weekend)
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Using Music and Innovation to Help Parkinson’s Patients
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In Hard Places, Alumna Finds Hope and Gratitude
Posted by Stephanie SchaferThe barbed wire of a men’s correctional facility opening into a campus of concrete and restrict...
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The Frequent Force of Curiosity: Inviting Conversation and Action Through Documentary Films
Posted by Stephanie SchaferCuriosity is a frequent force behind Gael Figueroa-Enriquez ’26. He wonders how things wo...
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alumni@hope.eduHope by the Numbers
- 2,200+The Â鶹´«Ã½¹ÙÍø Connection
There are over 2,200 mentors in The Â鶹´«Ã½¹ÙÍø Connection, a powerful new network for alumni, families and students.
- 60+Events for Alumni and Â鶹´«Ã½¹ÙÍø
There are tons of events for alumni and families hosted by the Alumni Engagement team during the year
Learn More - 8,000+Â鶹´«Ã½¹ÙÍø Donors
When you make a gift to Hope, you are joining more than 8,000 others who share your strong commitment and contribute to Hope’s success each year.
Learn More - 35%Networking Connections
35% of the most recent graduating class said networking connections helped them secure employment
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Alumni News & Events
A Celebration of Shared Trust: Â鶹´«Ã½¹ÙÍø Donors Generous In 2025-26 Fiscal Year
Humbled by the generosity of friends, alumni, businesses, faculty and staff, Â鶹´«Ã½¹ÙÍø extends its gratitude to the 4,645 donors who gave more than $77M over the 2025-2026 academic year — which will directly advance the incredible work done with students each year.
Â鶹´«Ã½¹ÙÍø Alumni Groups Announce New Members, Leadership
Each year, the Â鶹´«Ã½¹ÙÍø alumni office announces new alumni who’ve offered to voluntarily serve on one of two leadership groups. The following appointments take effect July 1, 2026.
2026 Spring Graduation Honors Announced
Below is a list of recent Â鶹´«Ã½¹ÙÍø graduates who have been awarded graduation honors for outstanding academic accomplishment during their four years of study.
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