Hope is something we can cultivate, something we may borrow in our darkest moments, and something we need to fiercely protect ...

America is cynical — about its institutions, politics and future. We want to know what makes you believe the future can improve.

I know I sometimes feel cynicism or despair when I think about the new year, and it seems many of my friends do, too. With so much uncertainty and seemingly intractable world problems needing ...

This is one in a series looking at what Lake County communities, agencies and school districts experienced in 2025 and what ...

Imagine that you’ve just submitted an application for something important to you: Perhaps it was a dream job, the perfect apartment, or an academic program you’re passionate about. As you’re waiting ...

Hope is the one thing that can help us get through the darkest of times. If you’re going through difficulty or need guidance in your next phase of life, these inspirational quotes are worth a read.

On April 3, 1968, standing before a crowded church, the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. painted his vision for justice. “I’ve seen the Promised Land,” he said. “I may not get there with you. But I want ...

We’ve all heard it a thousand times before: “Hope is not a strategy.” It is a maxim that has become axiomatic, and while it is undoubtedly true in its literal sense, accepting it at face value often ...

There's a sense, once a whisper, that's growing louder every day. Glaciers are melting; children are being slaughtered; hatred runs rampant. Sometimes it feels like the world's approaching a nadir. Or ...

We believe in the transformational power of a Hope College education. We also believe that a student’s financial situation should never be a barrier to that experience. Hope Forward is an innovative ...

Hope College is a four-year liberal arts college where academic excellence and vibrant Christian faith join together in a supportive and welcoming community. Hope’s campus is nestled in the heart of ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about Hollywood legends and real life. Bob Hope — “the most honored entertainer” ever, according to the Guinness Book of ...