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Academics
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.

Awards for outstanding performances during the 2002 football season have been announced by the coaching staff. Named the team's most valuable offensive player was junior quarterback Phil Butler of Howard City, Mich. (Tri-County HS) while the most valuable defensive player award was presented to junior linebacker Matt Beaver of Gladwin, Mich. (Gladwin HS).

Awards for outstanding performances during the 2002 football season have been announced by the coaching staff. Named the team's most valuable offensive player was junior quarterback Phil Butler of Howard City, Mich. (Tri-County HS) while the most valuable defensive player award was presented to junior linebacker Matt Beaver of Gladwin, Mich. (Gladwin HS).

Butler established several single season passing records, completing 225-of-411 passes for 3,037 yards and 31 touchdowns. He will enter the 2003 season already holding all of Hope's career passing records (384/700/5,193 yards/54 touchdowns).

Beaver led the team in tackles (108), including 56 solos. He had two quarterback sacks, intercepted a pass and recovered a fumble.

The Allen C. Kinney Award was presented to senior Jason Helsen of Ravenna, Mich. (Ravenna HS). The award, presented annually since 1971, is presented to a senior player for maximum contribution to the football program. It is named in memory of Allen Kinney, a member of the Hope football team who died of cancer in his senior year in 1967.