The Tale of 250 Letters: The Publication

After discovering 250 Civil War era letters written by two of his ancestors, Dr. Tom Harvey, ’69, educates readers on the hardships and sacrifices of the Civil War in his book, Seeing the Elephant: One Man’s Return to the Horrors of the Civil War. 

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Respectful Debate: A Hillsdale Tradition

Ask a Hillsdale student to defend their beliefs on a topic, and you’ll find them prepared. Hillsdale’s culture of critical analysis sparks debates that are often intense, but students don’t argue—instead, they listen to each other and learn from differing viewpoints, leaving every interaction with deeper interest and understanding.

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Winter in Vogue

Here’s some advice to help you arrive at class not only without hypothermia, but with style. From layers, to sweaters, to pants and coats, your winter style can be more than just a statement against the cold–it can represent your personality and creativity.

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From the USSR to Paris to Hillsdale with Dr. Anna Navrotskaya

Professor Navrotskaya entered the U.S. as a refugee who didn’t speak a word of English. Her studies carried her from Cambridge to Paris to Penn State and, finally, to Hillsdale College, where she’s now a beloved professor in the French Department.

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Exploring Michigan and Beyond on a Student Budget

Four years means four fall breaks, four spring breaks, four Thanksgiving breaks, eight reading days, and all of that means dozens of opportunities to explore the beautiful state of Michigan and beyond.

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Wearing Confidence with Style

By the end of her first semester, the students at Hillsdale College had become friends who encouraged Katrin to blossom in her self-confidence. Her growth in courage is reflected in the development of her unique clothing style, including her grandmother’s brooch.

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Nourished by Giving: What Volunteerism Taught Me About Love

Given Hillsdale’s challenging curriculum, it can be easy for students to focus solely on developing their minds. With the motto “service above self,” Hillsdale’s volunteer programs encourage students to look beyond themselves and develop their souls as well.

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Neal Cole, ’07, Elected New President of the Alumni Association Board

Recently elected president of the Alumni Association Board, Neal Cole, ’07, is implementing major initiatives to connect alumni to the College for a vibrant alumni life.

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Snow and the Iron Lady: Thatcherball at Hillsdale

Thatcherball is a time-honored winter activity for the men of Hillsdale. Played in the dead of night after the first major snow of the semester, the sport centers on the statue of former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher.

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Recent Graduate Braden VanDyke Joins Alumni Office

The 2021 senior class president and former student president of the 1844 Society joined the office last October to fill the position of Assistant Director for Student Programs and Young Alumni. Braden hopes to cultivate a spirit of gratitude and stewardship among the student body through the work of the 1844 Society.

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