Hope College News
2026 Mar
Latest Memoir Notes Cultural Integration Key to Successful Missionary Work
Called by God, focused at Hope College, honed through Western Theological Seminary, and dispatched by the Reformed Church in America, Gordon (’56) and Evon (Southland, ’57) Laman served as missionaries to Japan for more than four decades.
Kristin VanEyk, assistant professor of English education at Hope College, and Elisabeth E. Lefebvre, associate professor of education at Bethel University in Minnesota, co-authored a perspective piece in Christianity Today about Christian colleges being well-positioned to help students achieve friction-maxxing.
NEA Big Read Lakeshore Author Christina Soontornvat Visits Holland, Muskegon
This year’s community-wide NEA Big Read Lakeshore reading program has invited award-winning author Christina Soontornvat to meet with the community’s young readers about her book, “A Wish in the Dark,” which is the chosen book for the current Middle Read Lakeshore program.
Hope College Appoints Robin Zondervan as its New CFO
Hope College announced it has named Robin Zondervan, CPA, as its next chief financial officer and vice president for business.
Dance Marathon Photo Gallery
Congratulations to the hundreds of Hope College students and volunteers for exceeding the fundraising goal during the 26th annual Dance Marathon held at the Dow Center! Hope students danced for 24 hours and raised more than $317,000 to benefit the Helen DeVos Children's Hospital. This year's event marked $5 million total dollars raised for the hospital since Hope started the event in 2000.
December Graduation Honors
Below is a list of recent Hope College graduates who have been awarded graduation honors for outstanding academic accomplishment during their four years of study.
Dr. Sarah Kornfield, gender studies expert and communication professor at Hope, shares perspective on the recent and public scrutiny of actor Jim Carrey's appearance during an awards show.
Hope College Presents “Voices of the Americas” on March 14
The Hope College Department of Music will present “Voices of the Americas” Featuring Maestra MarĂa Guinand on Sat., March 14, at 3 p.m. in the concert hall of the Jack H. Miller Center for Musical Arts.
Hope College, Outdoor Discovery Center Host Event to Help Protect Local and Migratory Birds
As spring migration season approaches, Hope College will host “Hope Takes Flight,” a free event on Thursday, March 12 at 6:30 p.m., to offer insights about local and migratory birds and present simple, easy solutions to protect birds in our community.
Hope College Knickerbocker Theatre to Host 20th Annual Fly Fishing Film Tour on April 15
Hope College Knickerbocker Theatre is hosting the 20th Annual Fly Fishing Film Tour (F3T) on April 15 at 7 p.m. Part of a national tour, the evening features several short movies revolving around fly fishing. Doors open at 6 p.m. and attendees can expect exclusive giveaways, a cashless bar and the kind of camaraderie that only fly fishing can inspire.
Hope College Students Host 24-Hour Annual Dance Marathon to Benefit Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital
Hope students are ready to roll – and rock – for the 26th annual 24-hour Dance Marathon at the Dow Center on campus, planning to raise more than $300,000 for Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital.
Hope College to Host Unified Hope vs. Faculty Basketball Game March 10
Hope College’s Unified Hope student organization, a Special Olympics Michigan chapter, will host its first Unified Hope vs. Hope College faculty/staff basketball game on Tues., March 10, at 7 p.m. in the DeVos Fieldhouse. This event is free and open to the public.
Remembering Professor Fred Johnson
The Hope College community is deeply mourning the loss of Professor Fred Johnson III, a beloved history department faculty member, who passed away peacefully Feb. 27 after suffering a cardiac arrest last week.
2026 Feb
Hope Celebrates World Water Day With Community Events
Hope College is recognizing World Water Day with lectures and poster presentations hosted by its Global Water Research Institute, March 19–20.
“Tolkien, Technology and Magic” Is Theme of March 11 Lecture
The Saint Benedict Institute will host speaker Dr. Bradley Birzer, professor in history at Hillsdale College and fellow of the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, to speak on technological themes in the work of J.R.R. Tolkien.
Hope College Remembers Longtime Supporter & Alumnus George Boerigter
Hope College mourns the loss of George D. Boerigter ’61 — a dedicated alumnus, generous supporter and transformative philanthropist — who passed away on Feb. 23, 2026, in Holland, Michigan. He was 87.
Hope College International Students Host Annual Food Fair on Feb. 28
The annual International Food Fair at Hope College will be held on Saturday, Feb. 28, from 6–8 p.m. in the Bultman Student Center on Hope’s campus.
Small Campus Has Big Hearts
Hope College’s 12th annual Day of Giving took place Feb. 19 and 20 during a fundraising frenzy, just shy of their goal of 2,000 participating donors.
Knickerbocker Theatre Presents Two International films March 2-7 and March 16-21
The Hope College Knickerbocker Theatre in downtown Holland concludes its winter film series with the beautiful Italian film “Trifole,” screening March 2-7 and the Iranian film, “The President’s Cake,” March 16-21, both at 7 p.m.
Sen. Chang Presents Women’s History Month Lecture on March 16 at Hope
Michigan Senator Stephanie Chang, the first Asian-American woman elected to the Michigan legislature, will present a lecture titled “Identity, Activism and Advancing Change for Women and Girls,” during Hope College’s annual Women’s History Month lecture. Sen. Chang will address audiences on Monday, March 16 at 3:30 p.m. in the recital hall of the Jack H. Miller Center for Musical Arts. The public is invited and admission is free.
Hope College is preparing to graduate the largest class in school history.
Hope College Economics & Business Department Invites W. Michigan Business Community to Networking & Partnerships Dinner
The Hope College Economics and Business Department invites the West Michigan business community for a free dinner and evening of networking and strategic partnership conversations on Thursday, March 5 at the Haworth Hotel in downtown Holland.
Hope College Department of Theatre to Produce “Night Witches”
The Hope College Department of Theatre will present Rachel Bublitz’s “Night Witches” on Feb. 20-21 and 26-28 at 7:30 p.m., along with 2 p.m. matinees on Feb. 21-22 and March 1. All performances will be held in the DeWitt Studio Theatre, located in the DeWitt Student & Cultural Center on Hope’s campus.
Truth Unites Founder Dr. Gavin Ortlund To Speak at Hope College as part of Nicene Creed Anniversary Programming
Hope is extending its recognition of the 1700th anniversary of the Nicene Creed into 2026, hosting a unique and free event on Thursday, Feb. 26 at Dimnent Chapel that will include a lecture by Dr. Gavin Ortlund of Truth Unites, a congregational hymn and Q&A with Hope College President Matt Scogin.
Hope Designated as “Top Producing Institution” of Fulbright U.S. Students
The Fulbright Program recognized Hope College for being one of 96 colleges and universities nationwide with the highest number of students and recent alumni selected for the Fulbright U.S. Student Program.
Hope College Presents the Donia Organ Recital Featuring the Chenault Duo
The Hope College Department of Music is pleased to present its annual Donia Organ Recital featuring the internationally acclaimed Chenault Duo with Elizabeth and Raymond Chenault, on Tuesday, February 10, at 7 p.m. at the Jack H. Miller Center for Musical Arts.
Robert Glowacki, assistant professor of biology, discusses what actually matters when it comes to plastic food containers.
Dr. Brian Porter -- a Hope College professor of management -- contributed his advice to a column on percentage-based budgeting strategies for WalletHub
Sibling Weekend 2026 Photo Gallery
Hope College Siblings Weekend invited brothers and sisters ages 5–17 to experience an unforgettable time on campus with their Hope sibling.