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 The Hope College Connection, updating your information, making plans to connect at a Hope event, referring a student and exploring ways you can get involved.

Recent Blog Posts

  1. 2025 10 Under 10 Alumni Award Recipients

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    Becky Fether ’15 Buchholz | Executive Director of Harbor House Ministries  Kathry...

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  2. Global Travel Program Upcoming Tours for 2026

    Posted by Amanda Root '02

    We are excited to announce the 2026 tours to New York City, Italy and Alaska with the Hope Colleg...

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  3. Then & Now: Celebrating 50 Years with the Class of 1975

    Posted by Julia Hardy '20 Gillespie

    Fifty years after tossing their caps and stepping into the world, members of the Hope College Cla...

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  4. Crosses Around the World

    Posted by William Hurley '25

    In keeping with the mission of Hope College “to educate students for lives of leadership and se...

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  5. Thank You! Day of Giving 2025

    Posted by The Annual Philanthropy Team

    We’re still reveling in the extraordinary generosity of the extended Hope family who came toget...

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  6. 10 Under 10 Alumni Award Recipient | Meghanne Tighe ’15

    Posted by Elsie Craig '25

    Following her 2015 graduation from Hope College, Meghanne Tighe began a position as  a chemi...

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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

Campus Life

Class Of 2029 Generational Students

This fall, Hope will welcome 123 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@hope.edu.

Academics

2025 Spring Graduation Honors Announced

Below is a list of recent Hope College graduates who have been awarded graduation honors for outstanding academic accomplishment during their four years of study.