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Grounded in a general liberal arts education, Hope College offers specialized study in more than 90 majors, minors and pre-professional programs.
Admissions
Flourishing programs in 90+ disciplines. A vibrant Christian mission. $50 million in new campus construction. Championship athletics. 94% placement within 6 months of graduation. There’s never been a better time to consider Hope College.
Research
Research abounds at Hope. Our students and faculty carry out high-quality research projects that are challenging, meaningful and contribute to exciting new knowledge in a broad range of disciplines.
Arts
At Hope College, award-winning student performances share the stage with nationally known writers, musicians, performers and artists.
Campus Life
The Hope College campus is a place to come alive. We have hundreds of student organizations, groups and events you can plug into, serve with, play in, root for and grow with.
Athletics
As a member of the MIAA and NCAA Division III associations, Hope College sponsors 22 varsity sports for men and women. The college is home to the 2022 NCAA Division III National Championship women’s basketball team.

Tom Smith has been named the Hope College women's golf coach effective with Spring, 2001 competition. A member of the Hope faculty since 1993, Dr. Smith is an associate professor of business administration with a specialty in operations management.

Tom Smith has been named the Hope College women's golf coach effective with Spring, 2001 competition. A member of the Hope faculty since 1993, Dr. Smith is an associate professor of business administration with a specialty in operations management.

He received the bachelor of business administration degree from the University of Michigan and the master of business administration degree from the University of Iowa. In 1993 he was awarded the Pd.D. degree from the University of Michigan. Prior to coming to Hope he was in the computer manufacturing sector.

An avid golfer, this is his first formal coaching experience. "I hope to be able to combine my love of athletics and golf in particular with a love for teaching," he said.

Smith and his wife Cheryl have two teenage daughters, Corrie and Erin. Cheryl Smith is employed in the college's health clinic.