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 ...

“I hope I get an ‘A’ on this test!” How many times have teachers heard these exact words from their students? Goodness knows, most teachers would certainly love for their students to get an A, too!

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 ...

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 ...

Zaki, PhD., is a professor of psychology at Stanford University and the director of the Stanford Social Neuroscience Lab. He is the author of Hope for Cynics: The Surprising Science of Human Goodness ...

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 ...

For his first book, Comedy at the Edge, about standup comedy in the 1970s, Richard Zoglin interviewed comedians like Steve Martin and Jerry Seinfeld about who influenced their careers. He says he was ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Scott Hutcheson teaches leadership at Purdue University. In challenging times, living in the present can feel overwhelming. While ...

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 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.

Hope is a good thing, right? High measures of hope have been associated with happiness, success, optimism, and positivity that can boost achievement and wellbeing. On the other hand, hopelessness has ...

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 ...