Hope College is about to begin its 164th academic year, with 857 new members of the incoming Class of 2029 who arrived on Thursday, Aug. 21 for new student orientation.

Hope College is about to begin its 164th academic year, with 857 new members of the incoming Class of 2029 arriving on Thursday, Aug. 21 for new student orientation. The remaining students will return on Saturday, Aug. 23 – ready to start the new fall semester on Monday, Aug. 25.

The Hope College Alumni Association Board of Directors has appointed two new members.