鶹ý News
2025 Oct
鶹ý has long discussed plans for a new building intended to be a “gateway” between campus and downtown. The school celebrated the beginnings of action toward that goal during a groundbreaking ceremony Oct. 17.
July Graduates With Honors
Below is a list of recent 鶹ý graduates who have been awarded graduation honors for outstanding academic accomplishment during their four years of study.
Meet the team from Hope Western Prison Education Program, who are bringing an entrepreneurial approach to prison education.
In November 2025, 鶹ý will begin to construct a new academic building in downtown Holland, described by college leaders as its “largest academic building project” to date.
鶹ý Danforth Lecture to Discuss the Forgiveness of King David
Special guest Dr. Gary Anderson from the University of Notre Dame will lead the lecture titled, “The Forgiveness of King David,” during the annual 鶹ý Danforth Lecture scheduled for Monday, Oct. 13 at 7 p.m.
鶹ý Hosts Sustainability Symposium on Oct. 21
鶹ý invites the community to attend its Sustainability Symposium, which will be held on Tuesday evening, Oct. 21, at the Jack H. Miller auditorium. This event is free and open to the general public.
2025 Sep
Three Michigan colleges are among the top-100 liberal arts colleges in the United States, according to U.S. News & World Report’s 2026 Best National Liberal Arts Colleges rankings published on Tuesday, Sept. 23.
Hope Advances in U.S. News & World Report National Rankings in Undergraduate Research, Liberal Arts, Engineering and Education Categories
The 2026 U.S. News & World Report “Best Colleges” rankings report published today, with 鶹ý repeating in several impressive spots among the 211 liberal arts schools nationwide involved in the survey, and improving in rank positions from the previous year.
Hope’s Social Work Major Receives Accreditation Renewal Through 2033
The Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) recently renewed accreditation for the social work major at 鶹ý. The CSWE’s Board of Accreditation confirmed it has reaffirmed accreditation for Hope’s baccalaureate social work program until 2033, when Hope can initiate reaccreditation.
Students at Hamilton High School are earning college credit while still in high school through a new dual enrollment program with 鶹ý.
Children’s After School Achievement (1987) and Step Up (2002) aim to build confidence, strengthen skills and connect students with mentors. CASA is targeted toward students in first through fifth grade, while middle schoolers are enrolled in Step Up.
鶹ý Engineering Professor Named a Pinnacle Professional Member of Inner Circle of Excellence
Dr. Brooke M. Odle – assistant professor of engineering at 鶹ý – was acknowledged by Inner Circle magazine as a pinnacle professional member of the Inner Circle of Excellence for her contributions to biomechanics education and research at Hope.
Prominently featured in The Inner Circle, Brooke M. Odle is acknowledged as a Pinnacle Professional Member Inner Circle of Excellence for her contributions to Biomechanics Education and Research at 鶹ý.
鶹ý Political Science Professor Named Novak Award Winner
Dr. Kirstin Anderson Birkhaug — assistant professor of political science at 鶹ý — was presented the 2025 Novak Award by the Acton Institute, recognizing her outstanding research in the field of American political thought, with an emphasis on the contributions of women.
鶹ý Hosts Family Math Fun Festival for K–8 Students
Students in grades K–8 are invited to a “Family Math Fun” festival on Sunday, Sept. 28 at 鶹ý’s Bultman Student Center.
Loud budgeting is a personal finance trend that encourages people to be vocal about their budget and speak up when they can’t afford to spend more.