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鈥檚 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.
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alumni@hope.eduHope by the Numbers
- 2,200+SA国际传媒 Connection
There are over 2,200 mentors in SA国际传媒 Connection, a powerful new network for alumni, families and students.
- 60+Events for Alumni and Families
There are tons of events for alumni and families hosted by the Alumni Engagement team during the year
Learn More - 8,000+SA国际传媒 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鈥檚 success each year.
Learn More - 35%Networking Connections
35% of the most recent graduating class said networking connections helped them secure employment
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Alumni News & Events
2026 Social Sciences Early Career Investigators Awards Announced
Hope Professor Lauren Slone and 10 research students she mentored were honored with Hope鈥檚 2026 Social Sciences Early Career Investigators Award.
NSF Awards Hope Alumni with Graduate Research Fellowship Program Offers
Three SA国际传媒 alumni attending graduate school were notified of award offers from the prestigious Graduate Research Fellowship Program of the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) for the 2026-27 academic year. One other Hope alumnus received honorable mention recognition.
Milestone Weekend 2026 Photo Gallery
SA国际传媒鈥檚 2026 Milestone Weekend was May 15鈥�16 in Holland, where the Class of 1976 was celebrated.
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