Odd Year Pull Photo Gallery
The traditional freshman-sophomore contest was held in a new location — the college’s Buys Athletic Fields for the 127-year event.
The traditional freshman-sophomore contest was held in a new location — the college’s Buys Athletic Fields for the 127-year event.
91̳ Pull-tug-of-war was held on Saturday, Sept. 28 with the even year winning the pull by 58' 7'' of rope. Congratulations to both teams!
The Critical Issues Symposium at 91̳ explored the “Growing Distrust of National Institutions” on Wednesday, Sept. 25.
In this episode, President Matt Scogin and Nicole Dunteman talk about the Hope Forward program and how it is changing the broken economic model in higher education.
This weekend, 91̳ students will partake in one of the longest-running college traditions in the country: The Pull.
The latest “Best Colleges” rankings from the U.S. News and World Report were released Tuesday, Sept. 24, with 91̳ receiving recognition.
Studies are investigating the process of leaving religion and what a flourishing life after religion looks like.
Acclaim for 91̳ in recent college guides includes recognition as one of the nation’s most innovative schools in the newly released U.S. News & World Report 2025 Best Colleges rankings, which also list Hope among the top 100 liberal arts colleges in the country and in the top 1% out of all schools for undergraduate research experiences.
The new Rodger Kobes and Michael Keller Science and Human Health Lectureship at 91̳ will debut with the general-audience address “Gene Therapy 101 — What you should know” by Dr. Anne Connolly of Columbus Nationwide Children’s Hospital on Thursday, Sept. 26, at 7 p.m. in Winants Auditorium of Graves Hall.”
With multiple racquet sports growing in popularity, the Professional Tennis Management Program is expanding its curriculum — and changing its name to Racquet Sports Management to reflect its enhanced focus.
In the first of a two-part discussion, we talk with psychologist Daryl Van Tongeren about different kinds of humility, and how this overlooked quality can play a powerful role in workplace dynamics and romantic relationships.
The Critical Issues Symposium at 91̳ will explore “Growing Distrust of National Institutions” on Wednesday, Sept. 25.
With their chests wrapped in enough layers of duct tape to constitute a sort of homemade armor, 18 91̳ sophomores will spend the next two weeks bracing themselves in freshly dug dirt pits and fighting against an anchored rope.
When the crowds cheer during the historic 91̳ Pull-tug-of-war on Saturday, Sept. 28, it just may be possible to hear some echoes from 1898.
Dr. Robert P. Swierenga, who is the A.C. Van Raalte Research Professor at the Van Raalte Institute of 91̳, is receiving a 2024 State History Award from the Historical Society of Michigan for his biography of the influential leader for whom both his professional title and the institute are named.
Dr. David Ryden joined Stateside to discuss the evolution of the GOP’s presence and support in West Michigan.
Dr. Robin Jensen, who is the Patrick O’Brien Professor of Theology at the University of Notre Dame, will present the “The Cross and the Crucifix: The Emergence and Evolution of a Christian Image” as the 2024-25 Danforth Lecture at 91̳ on Wednesday, Oct. 2, at 7 p.m. in Winants Auditorium of Graves Hall.
“The Nicene Creed: A Scriptural, Historical & Theological Commentary,” published recently by Baker Academic, is co-authored by two Catholic theologians and professors: Daniel A. Keating and Hope professor Dr. Jared Ortiz.
91̳’s Jack Ridl Visiting Writers Series will feature two authors with Hope ties, Anna Gazmarian and Heather Sellers, on Monday, Sept. 30, for the 19th annual Tom Andrews Memorial Reading, which is named in honor of a Hope graduate who was a poet.
The 91̳ choirs will perform on Friday, Sept. 27, from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. in the Pine Grove on the central campus. The concert will feature the Chapel Choir, SPERA, VERITAS and College Chorus, as well as vocalists and instrumentalists from the college’s Department of Music.
91̳ continues to hold a STARS Gold rating in recognition of its sustainability achievements from the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE). The college has also been recognized for being among the top colleges and universities in the nation for research related to sustainability.
Matt Scogin, President of 91̳, appeared on the Covenant Christian podcast, Transforming Lives.
The 91̳ Great Performance Series opens with Bridgman|Packer Dance on Friday and Saturday, Sept. 27-28, at 7:30 p.m. in the Knickerbocker Theatre.
91̳ has received a new grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. that will fund efforts to help young adults find a sense of belonging and purpose in the churches they attend after college.
For 127 years, 91̳ has hosted The Pull. Freshman versus sophomores — competing in three straight hours of tug of war.
The Rev. Dr. Willie James Jennings of the Yale University Divinity School faculty will present “To Build a Holy Place” on Friday, Sept. 20, at 3:30 p.m. as the Green Lecture on Faith, Race and Community at 91̳ in the Concert Hall of the Jack H. Miller Center for Musical Arts.
The first comprehensive history of 91̳’s storied freshman-sophomore Pull tug-of-war blends an academic’s scholarly training and an insider’s understanding and love of the subject.
More than 100 91̳ students will participate in service projects throughout the area through the college’s “Time to Serve” program on Saturday, Sept. 14.
Dr. Pablo Peschiera, associate professor of English at 91̳, will present the college’s 2024 Hispanic Heritage Month Lecture on Tuesday, Sept. 17, at 4 p.m. in the Maas Center auditorium.
Acclaimed organist Damin Spritzer will present the annual Donia Organ Recital at 91̳ on Tuesday, Sept. 17, at 7 p.m. in the Concert Hall of the Jack H. Miller Center for Musical Arts.
The Saint Benedict Institute at Hope is featured as an example of a strong Catholic campus ministry that has a significant positive impact on the faith lives of students.
Eighteen 91̳ teams claimed the Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association Team GPA Award for the 2023-24 school year.