Hope alumni know that their relationships with the college and with each other do not end at graduation.

校友们已经证明了他们对学生和其他毕业生的慷慨时间和建议。通过终身学习和职业发展,希望学院建立的人际关系改变了校园和社区的生活。挖掘这个网络的潜力是将你的职业带入生活的一个强有力的方法。

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 onThe Hope College Connection,updating your information, making plans to connect at aHope event,referring a studentand exploring ways you canget involved.

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Hope by the Numbers

  • 2,200+The Hope College Connection

    There are over 2,200 mentors in The Hope College Connection, a powerful new network for alumni, families and students.

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  • 60+Events for Alumni and Families

    There are tons of events for alumni and families hosted by the Alumni Engagement team during the year

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  • 8,000+Hope College Donors

    When 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.

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  • 35%Networking Connections

    35% of the most recent graduating class said networking connections helped them secure employment

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Alumni News & Events

  1. 世界杯足球2022

    Class of 2026 Generational Students

    This fall, Hope will welcome 120 incoming students with generational ties. From mothers and fathers to great-great-grandparents, these students will follow in the footsteps of the many family members who have graduated from Hope College before them. If the information is incomplete or if we have missed someone, please send an email to alumni@m.icarseries.com.

  2. 世界杯足球2022

    Retired Advancement V.P. and Former Dean Robert N. DeYoung Dies

    Robert N. DeYoung of Holland, who across 35 years at Hope earned the affectionate sobriquet “Mr. Hope College” through his service in admissions, student development and college advancement, died on Monday, Aug. 1, 2022. He was 89.

  3. Arts

    Holland artist's illustrations come to life onstage with 'Lulu and the Long Walk'

    13 On Your Side

    A very special musical is on stage now at Hope College thanks to a unique collaboration. It's a children's picture book come to life. It's called "Lulu and the Long Walk". The musical is based on the book written by Jars of Clay lead singer Dan Haseltine and illustrated by Holland artist Joel Schoon-Tanis.