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.
Recent Blog Posts
-    2025 10 Under 10 Alumni Award RecipientsPosted by Alumni Engagement TeamBecky Fether ’15 Buchholz | Executive Director of Harbor House Ministries Kathry... 
-    Global Travel Program Upcoming Tours for 2026Posted by Amanda Root '02We are excited to announce the 2026 tours to New York City, Italy and Alaska with the Hope Colleg... 
-    Then & Now: Celebrating 50 Years with the Class of 1975Posted by Julia Hardy '20 GillespieFifty years after tossing their caps and stepping into the world, members of the »»ÆÞÉçÇø Cla... 
-    Crosses Around the WorldPosted by William Hurley '25In keeping with the mission of »»ÆÞÉçÇø “to educate students for lives of leadership and se... 
-    Thank You! Day of Giving 2025Posted by The Annual Philanthropy TeamWe’re still reveling in the extraordinary generosity of the extended Hope family who came toget... 
-    10 Under 10 Alumni Award Recipient | Meghanne Tighe ’15Posted by Elsie Craig '25Following her 2015 graduation from »»ÆÞÉçÇø, Meghanne Tighe began a position as a chemi... 
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Alumni are invited to check in at the Boerigter Center Welcome Desk on the 1st Floor of the DeWitt Center.
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alumni@hope.eduHope by the Numbers
- 2,200+The »»ÆÞÉçÇø ConnectionThere are over 2,200 mentors in The »»ÆÞÉçÇø Connection, a powerful new network for alumni, families and students. 
- 60+Events for Alumni and FamiliesThere are tons of events for alumni and families hosted by the Alumni Engagement team during the year Learn More
- 8,000+»»ÆÞÉçÇø DonorsWhen 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 Connections35% of the most recent graduating class said networking connections helped them secure employment Learn More
Alumni News & Events
One Big Weekend Photo Gallery
Alumni, families, students and friends were invited to enjoy one big weekend full of fantastic events as they came together to celebrate Hope’s past, present and future.
July Graduates With Honors
Below is a list of recent »»ÆÞÉçÇø graduates who have been awarded graduation honors for outstanding academic accomplishment during their four years of study.
i’m Still Here Opens as Part of »»ÆÞÉçÇø Alumni Art Exhibition
The »»ÆÞÉçÇø Department of Art & Art History and the De Pree Art Gallery announce the 2025 »»ÆÞÉçÇø Alumni Art Exhibition i’m Still Here – which includes works from some of the most successful artists who have graduated from »»ÆÞÉçÇø. The exhibition opens the week of One Big Weekend (Homecoming + Family Weekend) on October 10 and remains open until Nov. 6, at the De Pree Gallery on Hope’s campus in Holland.
 
			 
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