Text: 40 Years of Belonging and Growing Together, 1984–2024The Center for Diversity and Inclusion empowers students to excel academically and flourish as socially responsible members in a diverse world.

We provide opportunities, resources and advocacy in partnership with the greater Hope College community to promote a Christ-centered culture of equity and inclusion.

Vision

Our community will live and learn together authentically, compassionately and responsibly as influencers for positive social change in our increasingly diverse world.

Guiding Principles

Diversity, equity and inclusion are:

  • Inspired by the historic, ecumenical Christian faith and its call for love and justice
  • Grounded in the Virtues of Public Discourse (humility, hospitality, patience, courage and honesty)
  • Integral components of the 鶹ý experience for students, faculty and staff
  • Reflective of the dignity and worth of all human beings
  • Sources of enrichment and strength for our community

Diverse Perspectives Blog

  1. Asian Heritage Month Lecture 2025

    Posted by Nicole Dykstra

    Filmmaker Curtis Chin, author of “Everything I Learned, I Learned in a Chinese Restaurant: A Me...

  2. Black History Month Lecture 2025

    Posted by Nicole Dykstra

    Dr. Kevin McGruder, associate professor of history at Antioch College, addressed the theme “We ...

  3. Women’s History Month Lecture 2025

    Posted by Nicole Dykstra

    Althea Jones, a multidisciplinary artist based in Northeast Ohio, presented the address “Superh...

  4. 2025 Day of Giving

    Posted by Nicole Dykstra

    Located in the historic Keppel House, the Center for Diversity and Inclusion provides students wi...

  5. Affirming LGBTQ+ Student Lecture 2024

    Posted by Nicole Dykstra

    This year’s Affirming LGBTQ+ Students Lecture at 鶹ý presented a panel discussion on ...

  6. Hispanic Heritage Month Lecture 2024

    Posted by Nicole Dykstra

    Dr. Pablo Peschiera, Associate Professor of English at 鶹ý, presented the 2024 Hispanic ...

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We need to cherish and preserve the ethnic and cultural diversity that nourishes and strengthens this community — and this nation.

Cesar Chavez