Director of Athletics Tim Schoonveld '96 wrote an essay for the News from Hope College Spring 2026 magazine, reflecting on the power of people and the college's thriving spiritual climate. You can read the essay online: https://t.co/iwUfvrEjWu
I am proud to announce my commitment to Hope College!!
My recruitment is now closed!
Excited is an understatement, let’s get to work⚓️
@HopeCollegeFB@PStuursm
Was not ready for Eric Church to deliver the best commencement speech I’ve ever heard.
Six guitar strings. Six pillars of a life.
Faith. Family. Spouse. Ambition. Community. You.
Tune them when you’re whole, not just when you’re broken.
Watch the whole thing.
NAIA schools closing, CMU losing 1K students a year for a decade ... and here is Hope College, located in the only growing county in Michigan, with its largest-ever graduating class.
Head football coach and associate professor of kinesiology Peter Stuursma ’93 delivered the Commencement address to the Class of 2026 on Sunday, May 10.
Speaking at Ray and Sue Smith Stadium, Stuursma celebrated the achievements of 815 graduates, the largest cohort in Hope's history, offering reflections on leadership, the importance of relationships, and the ongoing journey of self-discovery. #d3fb
Read his full Commencement address: https://t.co/gf4jFClyqM
QUARTERFINALS BOUND! 🥍
@HopeAthletics defeats No. 15-Bates in the third round of the NCAA Men's Lacrosse Tournament.
This marks the furthest any #D3MIAA men's lacrosse program has ever advanced in the NCAA postseason!
#MIAAmlax#GreatSince1888
Hope College's Keagan Pieri has been selected as MIAA Women's Lacrosse Coach of the Year for the third time. Read more about her honor on the Hope Athletics website. #d3lax
The Coach. The Alum. The Legend.
Peter Stuursma '93 will be bringing the energy to Ray and Sue Smith Stadium as this year's commencement speaker.
We can’t wait for him to share his wisdom with the Class of 2026! 🧡💙