Hillsdale Blog

Hometown Hillsdale: Louise Van Aken Worms, ’71

Louise Worms, ’71, spent over 30 years in the classroom impacting the lives of young children in and around Hillsdale County. She has continuously embodied a kind spirit for children and the Hillsdale community, which she actively supports to this day.

The Unseen Battle: Micah Swafford Leydorf Debuts First Novel

Micah Swafford Leydorf, ’95, has spent the past seven years crafting, editing, revising, and publishing her first novel, The Unseen Battle: An Unexpected Love Story. Although a work of fiction, the book was written “to reveal the life-and-death struggle between good and evil.”

The 12 Months of Hillsdale Alumni

What a year it has been for the Alumni Office! They have completed a full schedule of events around the country, engaged alumni in new and exciting ways, and informed and educated as many of our 15,000-plus alumni as possible about happenings at Hillsdale College.

Scholarship Spotlight: Wildern Family Endowed Merit Scholarship

John Wildern, ’99, eagerly awaits his letter from Hillsdale College each year. It’s not a letter inviting him to a College event or activity. It’s a handwritten note from a student recipient of the College’s Wildern Family Endowed Merit Scholarship, which his family established in 2008.

Changing Roles: Haylee Booms Smith Transitions from ICU Nurse to Full-Time Wife and Mother

Once serving as an ICU nurse at Hillsdale Hospital during the COVID-19 pandemic, Haylee Booms Smith, ’17, is now a wife and mother of three young children as her husband completes divinity school in the Los Angeles area.

Itch to Compete: Walk-on Dan Cachia Contributes to Chargers Track and Field

Dan Cachia, ’90, doesn’t have all-conference or All-America honors to point to during his career on the Hillsdale College track and field team, but he learned what being part of a team meant.

Grateful Reflections: Hillsdale Students Give Thanks

As the year comes to a close, Hillsdale students take a moment to give thanks during the season of perpetual hope.

Ninja Swords are the New Report Cards

There’s a special prize for whoever does the best in this class. Don’t believe me? Just ask Dr. Michael Clark. He’s got two.

Statesmanship Students Bolster Their Education with Fellowships and Internships

Students in the Van Andel Graduate School of Statesmanship put political principles into practice through summer fellowships and internships.

A Fitting Fanfare

Hillsdale’s Symphony Orchestra treated campus to its first performance of 2023. A tour de force celebration of parenthood, “Fanfare for Orchestra” was a perfect choice as the orchestra performed during Parents Weekend.

It’s Time to Get Some Sleep

As finals week looms, this is your official permission slip to drop your books, take a deep breath, and remember that there’s more to life than red marks on a calendar.

Hometown Hillsdale: Andrew Fink, ’06

Michigan State Representative Andrew Fink, ’06, knew he wanted to eventually call Hillsdale home. Now leading a life of public service and fighting for the American way of life, Andrew calls Hillsdale home with his wife and five children.