Matthew Scogin

14th president of Hope College. Proud '02 Hope graduate. #TransformedbyHope

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A historic day: A couple weeks ago, the first graduates of our prison education program walked across the commencement stage as the recipients of a full Hope College degree.
It was a beautiful day, filled with HOPE!

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Commencement celebrated over 730 graduates from the U.S. and 17 international locations, plus three Ready for Life graduates, at Ray and Sue Smith Stadium.

Read more about the 2025 Baccalaureate services and Commencement ceremony ➡️ https://t.co/6iQ4sye5RR

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Instead of focusing exclusively on the mastery of knowledge, what if college campuses were incubators for hope? What if we taught hope? Tested hope? Measured hope? What if the purpose of college was to create ambassadors of hope?

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It was an honor to serve on a panel with the legendary former president of Wake Forest, Nathan Hatch, at the Council of Independent Colleges annual gathering of college presidents this past week. We talked about generosity and Hope’s Character Forward grant.

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Students whose parents pay more in tuition earn lower grades. Another reason why a pay-it-forward funding model for higher ed is superior.

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Bah Humbug! What if the generosity crisis is actually a crisis of hope? Check out my latest piece in @Forbes.

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Excited to announce that I will be a regular contributor to @Forbes. My first piece is here:
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Happy Thanksgiving from Hope College!

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Thanks Malcolm @Gladwell for the shoutout in this podcast! (Occurs around 1:21)

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@HopeCollege is the 23rd most innovative college in the United States! I could not be more proud to lead this institution alongside an incredible team of faculty and staff.
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U.S. News & World Report ranks Hope College #90 among National Liberal Arts Colleges in 2024, up 10 spots from the previous year. https://t.co/U3Np3qa16h

Hope was also recognized as one of the nation’s most innovative schools and in the top 1% out of all schools for undergraduate research in the newly released U.S. News & World Report 2025 Best Colleges rankings.

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@HopeCollegeFB @HopeCollege Our coaching staff and players are the best in all of college football. Looking forward to a great season. Go Hope!!

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One year ago today, @Gladwell shared @HopeCollege's story with the world!

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Alas, #RevisionistHistory alone won't solve the issues of higher education... but a big idea being tested at a little school on the shores of Lake Michigan might.

Reimagine college tuition with @Gladwell & @HopeCollege's @presidentscogin on the new ep!🎓: https://t.co/KTLupp81Us

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Welcoming another great leader to the team! We look forward to @NathanCarlHart joining our community later this summer.

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The Rev. Dr. Nathan Hart, an experienced pastoral leader and 2001 alumnus with a deep love for Hope College, has been appointed the Hinga-Boersma Dean of the Chapel following a national search. https://t.co/6hazz2nG3i

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Join me in welcoming our next Vice President of Philanthropy & Engagement!

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We are delighted to share that Dr. Alexander Jones has been appointed Vice President of Philanthropy and Engagement at Hope College, beginning July 1. https://t.co/LbRfwCxda6

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This was fun!

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Hope students help @PresidentScogin lean into a new era of lingo in this quiz between Gen X and Gen Z. https://t.co/PHnCASsy7a

#HopeCollege #GenX #GenZ #90s #00s #StudentLife

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Thanks @MikeBloomberg. Very proud that @HopeCollege is part of this important initiative @ATI_Talent!

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If we want America to remain the world's greatest meritocracy, a place where the American dream isn't defined by class or color, then educational institutions must lead the way. @ATI_Talent brings together top colleges and universities committed to expanding access for low- and moderate-income students - and it was great to meet with presidents from these schools in NYC.

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Thanks Malcolm @Gladwell for the @HopeCollege shoutout on the “No Small Endeavor” podcast!

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Today is Day of Giving! You can help us bring hope to the world by investing in the lives of our students. #give2Hope

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Thank you @KirkCousins8 for taking the time to stop by a class at @HopeCollege this week!

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