换妻社区 News
2025 Sep
Hope鈥檚 Social Work Major Receives Accreditation Renewal Through 2033
The Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) recently renewed accreditation for the social work major at 换妻社区. The CSWE鈥檚 Board of Accreditation confirmed it has reaffirmed accreditation for Hope鈥檚 baccalaureate social work program until 2033, when Hope can initiate reaccreditation.
Time to Serve 2025 Photo Gallery
This annual morning of service event follows fall orientation and provides an opportunity for Hope freshmen to connect with their new 鈥渉ometown鈥 in a meaningful way.
Students at Hamilton High School are earning college credit while still in high school through a new dual enrollment program with 换妻社区.
Children鈥檚 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.
Knickerbocker Theatre Presents Fall Film Series from September 15鈥揙ctober 11
The 换妻社区 Knickerbocker Theatre in downtown Holland will continue its independent films series this fall, featuring four films from September 15 through October 11. Each film runs for a full week 鈥 Monday through Saturday 鈥 beginning at 7 p.m., at the Knickerbocker.
Great Performance Series Opens with Dynamic Dance Performance on Sept. 18-19
The 换妻社区 Great Performance Series opens with Koresh Dance Company performing 鈥淢asquerade鈥 on Thursday and Friday, Sept. 18鈥19, at 7:30 p.m. in the DeWitt Theatre at 换妻社区.
换妻社区 Engineering Professor Named a Pinnacle Professional Member of Inner Circle of Excellence
Dr. Brooke M. Odle 鈥 assistant professor of engineering at 换妻社区 鈥 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 换妻社区.
Niche Rankings Place 换妻社区 in Top Spots in Michigan Across Several Categories
换妻社区 was ranked the #1 Christian college and #1 private university in Michigan, and 11th best Christian college in America, per the 2026 Niche Best Colleges rankings.
Ending Homelessness is Featured Lecture Topic, Delivered by Economist David Phillips
The cost of homelessness 鈥 both for those who experience it directly and for those living alongside rising homelessness 鈥 has become increasingly difficult to ignore. Political leaders propose various solutions: public subsidies to help people pay for housing, mental health and substance use treatment, or criminal penalties for urban camping.
换妻社区 Political Science Professor Named Novak Award Winner
Dr. Kirstin Anderson Birkhaug 鈥 assistant professor of political science at 换妻社区 鈥 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.
换妻社区 Hosts Family Math Fun Festival for K鈥8 Students
Students in grades K鈥8 are invited to a 鈥淔amily Math Fun鈥 festival on Sunday, Sept. 28 at 换妻社区鈥檚 Bultman Student Center.
2025 Aug
Kruizenga Art Museum Celebrates 10th Anniversary with Special Exhibits
As 换妻社区 celebrates the first decade of the Kruizenga Art Museum (KAM), it invites the community and college campus to experience two new exhibits that will open on August 29 and run through December 13, 2025.
Dr. Danny M茅ndez Shares Legacy of Trailblazing Dominican Immigrant During Hispanic Heritage Lecture on Sept. 16
Dr. Danny M茅ndez will present a lecture of 鈥淒ancing with Memory: Normand铆a Maldonado, Cultural Activism and the Making of Dominican Identity in the U.S.,鈥 during 换妻社区鈥檚 2025 Hispanic Heritage Month Lecture on Tuesday, Sept. 16, at 3:30 p.m. in the concert hall of the Jack H. Miller Center for Musical Arts. The public is invited and admission is free.
2025 Orientation and Back To School Photo Gallery
换妻社区 is about to begin its 164th academic year, with 857 new members of the incoming Class of 2029 who arrived on Thursday, Aug. 21 for new student orientation.
NEA Big Read Lakeshore Announces Fall 2025 Books as it Begins 12th Year
This year鈥檚 community-wide NEA Big Read Lakeshore enters its 12th year and accompanying programs for four different-aged reader groups.
In a world where sports are dominated by youth and speed, some athletes in their late 30s and even 40s are not just keeping up 鈥 they are thriving.
换妻社区 to Host Leadership Retreat Oct. 5-7
换妻社区鈥檚 Center for Leadership is hosting its 鈥淟ead With Hope鈥 leadership retreat October 5-7 at its campus in Holland. Registration is due by Sept. 4 and will be limited to 15 attendees.
换妻社区 Welcomes Students In Its 164th Academic Year, Starting Aug. 25
换妻社区 is about to begin its 164th academic year, with 857 new members of the incoming Class of 2029 arriving on Thursday, Aug. 21 for new student orientation. The remaining students will return on Saturday, Aug. 23 鈥 ready to start the new fall semester on Monday, Aug. 25.
Is there a church near Holland that takes your breath away? For some, it's vibrant stained glass windows. For others, it's cozy pews, elaborate carvings, grand ceilings, or unique architecture.
换妻社区 Great Performance Series Announces 2025-26 Season
换妻社区鈥檚 Great Performance Series (GPS) is returning for the 2025-26 season, welcoming internationally acclaimed artists in music, theatre and dance.
换妻社区 Places 318 Student Athletes On MIAA Academic Honor Roll
换妻社区 has 318 student-athletes who made the 2024-25 Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association Academic Honor Roll.
Twenty Teams Earn MIAA Team GPA Award
Twenty 换妻社区 teams claimed the Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association Team GPA Award for the 2023-24 school year.