Â鶹´«Ã½¹ÙÍø News
2026 May
NSF Awards Hope Alumni with Graduate Research Fellowship Program Offers
Three Â鶹´«Ã½¹ÙÍø 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.
Milestone Weekend 2026 Photo Gallery
Â鶹´«Ã½¹ÙÍø’s 2026 Milestone Weekend was May 15–16 in Holland, where the Class of 1976 was celebrated.
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.
2026 Apr
Â鶹´«Ã½¹ÙÍø Announces 2026 Distinguished Alumni Award Recipients
The Â鶹´«Ã½¹ÙÍø Distinguished Alumni Award recognizes the accomplishments of alumni who have demonstrated exceptional achievement in their chosen profession, have made a positive impact on their community and are involved with the college. This year’s recipients will be recognized during the college’s Milestone Weekend (May 15-16) in Holland, where the Class of 1976 will also be celebrated.