Hope College Center for Diversity and Inclusion

Today's My Truth Presenter: Estherqueen!

Estherqueen is majoring in Biology with a minor in Studio Art. She served as a Trustee for the Pan-African Student Association and was a member of Women of Color United. Estherqueen’s future plans include working in a lab and attending graduate school.

Watch Estherqueen's My Truth below!

My Truth: Estherqueen Koomson - Diverse Perspectives Image Description: A woman with medium-length dark hair sits in an armchair, smiling in a white blazer and dark trousers. Behind her, artwork on a light wall and a brick structure are visible. The Center for Diversity and Inclusion is pleased to release the 2026 My Truth Series. This series contains...

Our next My Truth Presenter: Kate!

Kate is double-majoring in Social Work and Sociology with a minor in Statistics. Kate served as a Mentoring Senior for Prism and Orientation Director. After graduation, Kate plans to attend Colorado State University to pursue a Master's in Social Work.

Listen to Kate's My Truth below!

My Truth: Kate Greif - Diverse Perspectives Image Description: A woman smiling directly toward the camera. The person has straight, light brown shoulder‑length hair and is wearing eyeglasses with dark frames. She is wearing a sleeveless teal top and a necklace. The Center for Diversity and Inclusion is pleased to release the 2026 My Truth...

Today's My Truth Presenter: Claudia!

Claudia is a member of the Class of 2026, double-majoring in English and Theatre. She also holds a double minor in Communication and Professional Writing. Claudia served as President of the Asian Student Union. After graduation, she is attending graduate school for Library and Information Science.

Read her blog below.

My Truth: Claudia Hwang - Diverse Perspectives Image Description: Smiling woman with long dark curls and glasses posing before a stained-glass window. She wears a dark brown turtleneck, a floral-patterned light brown jacket, and dark jeans with a brown belt. The Center for Diversity and Inclusion is pleased to release the 2026 My Truth Series. T...

Introducing our next My Truth Presenter: Justin!

Justin is a graduating senior majoring in Biomedical Engineering. We are so grateful for his incredible leadership and impact on our campus community. Listen to Justin's My Truth below.

My Truth: Justin Egbuzie - Diverse Perspectives Image Description: Studio portrait of a smiling young man. He wears rectangular semi-rimless glasses and a black button-up shirt with a gold crucifix necklace. Light beige backdrop with soft lighting. The Center for Diversity and Inclusion is pleased to release the 2026 My Truth Series. This series....

The Center for Diversity and Inclusion is pleased to release the 2026 My Truth Series. This series contains blogs and videos that capture the lived experiences of diverse students at Hope College.

Isabella is a member of the Class of 2026, double-majoring in Sociology and Women’s and Gender Studies with an emphasis in Criminal Justice. She also holds a minor in American Ethnic Studies. On campus, Isabella has served as the Treasurer for Women of Color United and as the Chief of Culture and Inclusion for the Student Congress.

My Truth: Isabella Rodriguez - Diverse Perspectives Image Description: A woman with long dark brown hair and a relaxed smile stands indoors next to a stained-glass window. She wears a navy-and-white striped cardigan with gold buttons. Her hands are clasped, showing a simple ring. The Center for Diversity and Inclusion is pleased to release the 2026 M...

Watch the promotional video for the production, “You For Me For You” by playwright Mia Chung, from April 17-25, 2026!

2026 Asian Heritage Lecture * * * Apply to Hope College: hope.edu/applySchedule a campus visit: hope.edu/visitExplore our outstanding academic programs: hope.edu/academicsTake a virtual...

Check out the 2026 U.S. News & World Report "Best Colleges" rankings for Hope College.

Thank you to our exceptional students, faculty, staff, alumni, and community for helping us fulfill our mission to educate students for lives of leadership and service in a global society through our academic and co-curricular programs.

Hope College placed in several elite categories in the 2026 U.S. News & World Report "Best Colleges" rankings, including:

🔶 #84 National Liberal Arts Colleges
🔷 #22 Undergraduate Research/Creative Projects - Ranked among major research universities and Ivy League schools
🔶 #28 Most Innovative Schools - National Liberal Arts Colleges
🔷 #36 Undergraduate Teaching Programs - National Liberal Arts Colleges

CDI had a wonderful time this past Saturday at the Ultimate Tailgate for the Hope Athletics Orange and Blue Weekend! Hope won the home opener, 31-28!