SA国际传媒 News
2026 Jun
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.
New Federal Grant Helps SA国际传媒 Launch GRACE Project
After being awarded a $1.43 million federal grant from the U.S. Department of Education, SA国际传媒 announced the launch of its new GRACE initiative to teach and practice the art of civil discourse.
Spring 2026 Dean's List Announced
The Registrar鈥檚 Office is pleased to announce Dean鈥檚 List recipients for the spring semester. The Dean鈥檚 List is awarded to full-time, degree-seeking students who have received grades for all courses in a given semester (no incompletes) and have a semester GPA of 3.50 or above.
2026 May
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.
SA国际传媒 Joins USTA Coaching to Develop Next Generation of Tennis Coaches
Through a newly established program designed to strengthen the pipeline of future tennis professionals, USTA Coaching will collaborate with SA国际传媒 to further align academic preparation with the evolving needs of the tennis industry.
Dr. David Myers' latest blog was featured in the Institute for Family Studies. Myers shares the latest research showing how positive connections could help reverse the trend of lost social ties and human engagement.
Remembering Retired Hope Professor & Talented Pianist Joan Conway
SA国际传媒 and music community are invited to a celebration of life service for retired music professor Joan Clare Conway, on May 30 at 10 a.m., at First Reformed Church at 630 State St. in Holland.
Prof. Kelly Ronald Receives Fulbright U.S. Scholar Award in Biology
The U.S. Department of State and the Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board awarded Dr. Kelly Ronald 鈥� assistant professor of biology at SA国际传媒 鈥� the prestigious Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program award for the 2026鈥�2027 academic year.
SA国际传媒 Chemistry Major Awarded Barry Goldwater Scholarship
SA国际传媒 student Gloria Kozak 鈥�27 of Midland, Mich., received the highly competitive scholarship from the Barry Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education Foundation. Kozak is a chemistry major, working with her research mentor Dr. Meagan Elinski, assistant professor of chemistry at Hope. Kozak was one of just 14 Goldwater Scholarship Award recipients from Michigan colleges and universities, and one of 454 nationally
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.
TRIO Upward Bound Annual Golf Outing Fundraiser Set for May 30
The annual SA国际传媒 TRIO Upward Bound Golf Outing fundraiser is set for Saturday, May 30 at the Winding Creek Golf Club in Holland, Mich.
Hope Repertory Theatre Begins 54th Season
Hope Repertory Theatre proudly announces its exciting 54th season, with productions running June 11鈥揂ugust 1, featuring a vibrant lineup of beloved musicals, an American theatrical masterpiece, and a swashbuckling family adventure.
SA国际传媒 2026 Commencement Address
Peter Stuursma 鈥�93 鈥� associate professor of kinesiology instruction and Hope鈥檚 head football coach 鈥� addressed Hope鈥檚 Class of 2026 on Sunday, May 10, 2026, at the Ray and Sue Smith Stadium in Holland, Michigan. It was the 161st commencement for SA国际传媒, which celebrated 815 graduates 鈥� the largest graduating class in Hope鈥檚 history.
Professor Rob Pocock Receives H.O.P.E. Award from Class of 2026
The graduating Class of 2026 presented the annual H.O.P.E. award to Rob Pocock 鈥�77, associate professor of communication instruction.
Baccalaureate and Commencement 2026 Photo Gallery
Approximately 815 graduates 鈥� the largest graduating class in Hope鈥檚 history 鈥� participated in the 161st commencement ceremony on Sunday, May 10, at Ray and Sue Smith Stadium.
Hope Leaders, Students Speak to Michigan House Subcommittee
The Michigan Appropriations Subcommittee on Higher Education and Community Colleges heard from several students, presidents, staff and others across Michigan Independent Colleges and Universities (MICU) campus members, who advocated for continued investment in state financial aid programs to benefit all learners. The activity was part of MICU鈥檚 annual Advocacy Day.
Dennis Feaster Named the 2026 Vanderbush-Weller Award Winner
The 2026 Vanderbush-Weller Award was awarded to Dr. Dennis Feaster, who鈥檚 been with SA国际传媒 since 2013, teaching in the sociology and social work department.
Knickerbocker Theatre Hosts Four Katharine Hepburn Films Beginning May 11
SA国际传媒 Knickerbocker Theatre will present legendary actress Katharine Hepburn as part of its Classic Film Series. Highlighting some of her most iconic performances from the late 1930s through the 1940s, the series will feature one film each week on Monday evenings at 7 p.m., from May 11 through June 1.
Two Free, Live Dance Events Held at Pillar Church on May 2
In collaboration with Pillar Church, Lindsey Hanson 鈥� SA国际传媒 alumna and associate professor of dance 鈥� and The Creative Arts Collective present a live dance event titled 鈥淏enediction,鈥� on Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. at Pillar Church downtown Holland. This is a free performance open to all ages, but registration is preferred by clicking this link.