July 2023

How to Request Letters of Recommendation for Hillsdale

Almost every teacher has seen it—the urgent email from a student the day a college application is due requesting an immediate letter of recommendation detailing the student’s punctuality and thoughtfulness. However, asking for letters of recommendation doesn’t have to be awkward, nerve-wracking, or last-minute.

Books Are Heavy, So Here’s How to Carry Them

The Instagram influencers you’ve seen carrying a tote bag to class may be leading you astray. Here’s a comprehensive review of all the bags I’ve tried carrying to campus, plus a few I haven’t.

An Education Revolution: Returning to Hillsdale for a Master’s in Classical Education

Growing up in public school, obtaining her bachelor’s from Hillsdale, and returning for the master’s in classical education program, Lauren Blunt, ’24, M.A., has a passion for education and its impact on future generations.

Six Things You Can Do to Prepare For Move-In

Besides heading to the gym to get stronger arms, here are a few ways you can make the college move-in process a little easier. Because that’s a lot of luggage.

The Good Life With Eveline “Evvy” Gnabasik Bethune

From running a distillery with her husband in Texas, to building a real estate business, Eveline Gnabasik Bethune, ’09, is up to the challenge.

Hometown Hillsdale: Brad Affholter, ’97

The former Chargers football player has called Hillsdale home for over 26 years. During that time, he has impacted many in the classroom and on the fields, including his children, local children, and even children in Ethiopia.