Hillsdale Blog

Switching Lanes: From the Race Track to the Car Wash, Cheryl Fritze Broadcasts in Mid-Michigan

Cheryl Fritze, ’82, started her 40-year career at the finish line. Actually, to be more precise, it began at the winner’s circle of Michigan International Speedway. She’s now director of News Operations for Michigan News Source.

The Role of Hillsdale College Athletics

What impact does athletics have at Hillsdale College? Doug Goodnough, ’90, an alumni athlete, answers this question and marvels at the accomplishments of Hillsdale’s current student-athletes.

Virtue and Valor: The Official Blog of Hillsdale College

Stories of virtue and valor abound among the Hillsdale College community. The students, alumni, faculty, staff, and supporters of Hillsdale College embody the meaning of these two words by striving for excellence and carrying out courageous acts and deeds. Welcome to “Virtue and Valor: The Official Blog of Hillsdale College.”

Fostering Your Faith Life at Hillsdale College

Through the core curriculum, community, and culture at Hillsdale College, your faith life can grow in ways you could never imagine.

Evidence of Perseverance: Why I Transferred to Hillsdale College

After her first application was rejected, Greta Jones, ’26, believes it was worth the fight to become a Charger. Here is her transfer story.

Overcoming Procrastination

When you’ve got something you need to do, the fastest way to get it done is to just do it. So why is that “just doing it” part so difficult?

The Maintenance Staff: Unsung Heroes of Hillsdale College

An army of hard-working people from maintenance, grounds, and custodial services tackles behind-the-scenes work to make Hillsdale College an effective place of learning.

Studying with Music: Yea or Nay?

To study with or without music, that is the question. Can this quandary be settled once and for all, or is it destined to be an everlasting debate?

“You’ll Never Walk Alone”: The Principle Behind Hillsdale Mock Trial’s Success

Community is the engine that makes Hillsdale College Mock Trial run. It affects the personal lives of all the students involved and fosters competitive success.

Hometown Hillsdale: Tim Sullivan, ’85

It’s no secret that Tim Sullivan’s Hillsdale experience was nothing short of extraordinary. Although the sport of running brought him to the College, it was the people who helped plant Tim’s roots in Hillsdale.

Cards, Spartans, and Reunions. Oh My!

As the Alumni Office catches its collective breath from a host of fall events and activities, Doug Goodnough, ’90, highlights October and future happenings, including the men’s basketball exhibition game against Michigan State University.

A World Away: Tom Martilotti Leaves Home for Hillsdale College—and Keeps Coming Back

Hillsdale College was only 100 or so miles from his east-side Detroit home, but to Tom Martilotti, ’67, and his family, it was almost a world away. So when the son of Italian immigrants wanted to go away to college, it was a major family decision, but his dream of playing college football was instrumental in attending Hillsdale.