Hope College News
2026 Jun
Hope College Retiree Named a “Notable Leader” Among W. Michigan Professionals in Architecture, Engineering and Construction
Kara Slater, who recently retired as director of operations at Hope College, was named among West Michigan’s “Notable Leaders in Architecture, Engineering and Construction,” by Crain’s Grand Rapids Business.
2026 May
Milestone Weekend 2026 Photo Gallery
Hope College’s 2026 Milestone Weekend was May 15–16 in Holland, where the Class of 1976 was celebrated.
Hope College 2026 Commencement Address
Peter Stuursma ’93 — associate professor of kinesiology instruction and Hope’s head football coach — addressed Hope’s Class of 2026 on Sunday, May 10, 2026, at the Ray and Sue Smith Stadium in Holland, Michigan. It was the 161st commencement for Hope College, which celebrated 815 graduates — the largest graduating class in Hope’s 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 ’77, associate professor of communication instruction.
Baccalaureate and Commencement 2026 Photo Gallery
Approximately 815 graduates — the largest graduating class in Hope’s history — participated in the 161st commencement ceremony on Sunday, May 10, at Ray and Sue Smith Stadium.