Hope College News
2026 Nov
Annual Juried Hope College Student Show Set for Nov. 13
The community is invited to the De Pree Art and Art History Center’s annual 2026 Juried Student Show on Friday, Nov. 13 at the De Pree Art Gallery.
Health Information Session Targets Friesian Dutch Heritage Population
As part of a worldwide tour to Dutch immigrant populations, the PLN Foundation will host a free information session on Friday, Nov. 20 at Hope College from 9:30 - 11 a.m., to educate audiences about a specific gene mutation that can lead to heart complications.
Great Performance Series Welcomes Jazz Vocalist Laura Anglade on Nov. 13
The Hope College welcomes jazz singer Laura Anglade on Friday, Nov. 13, at 7:30 p.m. at the Jack H. Miller Center, as the college’s Great Performance Series continues in 2026.
Hope’s Concert Band Hosts Free Concert on Nov. 20
The Hope College Concert Band will perform its fall “Landmarks & Waterways” concert on Friday, Nov. 20, at 7 p.m. at the Jack H. Miller Center for Musical Arts. The public is invited and admission is free.
Big Read Lakeshore Program Announces Fall Events
Hope College’s Big Read Lakeshore program will host several free, community events this month as part of its 2026 program.
2026 Oct
“IMAGES: A Reflection of Cultures” Set for Nov. 14
A celebration of cultures from around the world will take place during Hope College’s annual “IMAGES: A Reflection of Cultures” showcase on Saturday, Nov. 14, at 7 p.m. at the Knickerbocker Theatre in downtown Holland. The public is invited and admission is free.
Hope College Jazz Arts Collective Pays Tribute to Count Basie Orchestra
The Hope College Department of Music presents: “An Evening of Jazz— A Tribute to the Count Basie Orchestra” on Saturday, Nov. 14 at 7 p.m. at the Jack H. Miller Center for Musical Arts on campus. The concert is free and open to the public.
Even Year Team Captures Win in 92nd Nykerk Cup
The "Even Year" team of female freshmen secured the win during the 2026 Nykerk Cup held Sat., Oct. 24 at the DeVos Fieldhouse.
Hope College Theatre Department Presents Shakespeare’s “Richard III”
The Hope College Department of Theatre will present William Shakespeare’s “Richard III” on Nov. 13-14 and 19-21 at 7:30 p.m., along with a 2 p.m. matinee on Nov. 15. All performances will be held in the DeWitt Mainstage Theatre, located in the DeWitt Student & Cultural Center on Hope’s campus.
Knickerbocker Theatre Presents Classic Silent Film Series Starting on Nov. 2
The Hope College Knickerbocker Theatre will continue its Classic Silent Film Series with five classic films beginning Nov. 2 in the Knickerbocker Theatre at Hope College.
Hope College Hosts Brent Orrell as Guest Lecturer on the Age of AI
The advancement of artificial intelligence, expansion of data centers and speculation over an AI-driven jobs crisis have left many uneasy about what comes next. Questions such as "How will AI affect my career prospects?" and "Will AI help or harm human flourishing?" have become common in schools and the workforce alike.
Hope College to Host Economics & Business Dinner Featuring Economist Douglas Holtz-Eakin Nov. 9
Hope College’s Department of Economics & Business will welcome the West Michigan business community to a free dinner featuring economist Douglas Holtz-Eakin on Monday, Nov. 9, at the Haworth Hotel in downtown Holland. The event begins at 5:30 p.m., and advance registration is required.
Hope College Orchestra Presents Ode to Joy Hymn-Sing Concert Nov. 6
The Hope College Orchestra will present its annual hymn-sing concert, “Ode to Joy,” at 7 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 6, in the Concert Hall at the Jack H. Miller Center for Musical Arts. The concert will celebrate the 150th anniversary of Johannes Brahms’ Symphony No. 1 and feature a musical journey through the biblical story, from Genesis to Revelation.
Hope Hosts Indigenous Peoples’ & Environmental Justice Lecture on Nov. 10
Hope College will host a lecture titled “A Case for Why Indigenous Peoples are Leaders in Biodiversity Conservation Globally” on Tues., Nov. 10 at 3:30 p.m. in the concert hall of the Jack H. Miller Center for Musical Arts. The public is invited and admission is free.
Renowned Chemist and Researcher to Address Plastics Sustainability & Solutions
The Hope College Office of the Dean for Natural and Applied Sciences invites the campus and Holland community to the annual Gentile Interdisciplinary Lectureship, featuring renowned researcher Dr. Thomas H. Epps, III. The free lecture will take place on Wed., Oct. 21, from 5 to 6 p.m. in Winants Auditorium, located in Graves Hall on the Hope College campus. The campus and community are invited to attend.
Hope Hosts 2026 Affirming LGBTQ+ Students Lecture on Oct. 19
The Rev. Alexander Swain ‘16 – an Episcopal priest serving as vicar of St. Andrews and curate for Intergenerational Ministries at St. Philip’s in the Hills in Tucson, Ariz. — will be the guest lecturer for Hope College’s annual Affirming LGBTQ+ Students Lecture event. He’ll present “In Christ, a New Creation: The Significance of Inclusive Orthodoxy in the Church Today” on Monday, Oct. 19, at 3:30 p.m., in the concert hall of the Jack H. Miller Center for Musical Arts located at 221 Columbia Ave. The public is invited and admission is free. Doors will open at 3:15 p.m. and a Q&A panel discussion will follow the lecture.
Environmentalist & Author Bill McKibben to Speak at Hope College
Bill McKibben – an environmentalist, author and educator – will be the keynote speaker for Hope College’s annual Campus Sustainability Month program, on Thurs., Oct. 22 . He’ll address Hope College students at 4 p.m. in the A. Paul Schaap Science Center and the community is invited to attend at no charge, for McKibben’s public address at 7 p.m. at Graves Hall on campus. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Co-sponsoring this event are the Hope Sustainability Committee and the Holland Area Chapter of the Citizens Climate Lobby.
Grammy Award-Winning Akropolis Reed Quintet Performs at Hope College
The Hope College welcomes Grammy Award-winning Akropolis Reed Quintet at the Jack H. Miller Center, as the college’s Great Performance Series continues in 2026.
H2 Dance Company Presents Annual Fall Concert Series at Hope College
H2 Dance Company — Hope College’s pre-professional dance company — presents its annual fall concert series on October 30–31 and November 6–7, all starting at 7:30 p.m. in the Knickerbocker Theatre in downtown Holland.
St. Benedict Institute to Host Oct. 15 Talk on “The Christ-Haunted South”
The Saint Benedict Institute will host speakers Fr. Damian Ference and James Matthew Wilson to discuss “The Christ-Haunted South: Grotesques, Poetry and the Sacramentality of Being.” The free, community event will take place Thursday, October 15, 2026 at 7 p.m. in Winants Auditorium in Graves Hall at Hope College.
De Pree Art Center Exhibition Celebrates Artist Candace Hicks
The De Pree Art Center at Hope College will open a new exhibition titled, “Notes on Cloud Formations” featuring interdisciplinary artist Candace Hicks. Exhibition dates are Oct. 9-Nov. 5, 2026.