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Slayton Arboretum Turns 100!

Slayton Arboretum, now celebrating its 100th year, continues to be a peaceful retreat as a lovely site to “indulge in the silly talk of youth.” Hillsdale College is forever grateful to Dr. Bertram Barber and the many individuals, both from the College and community, who have labored to keep the Arb beautiful and functional over the past 100 years.

Hillsdale Professors in Their Native Element

Notebooks aren’t just for scribbling facts down to get that glimmering A on the next exam. At Hillsdale, there is a sacred space in notebooks that are reserved for the humorous, touching, or the profound things that our professors say. Here are some of Hillsdale students’ favorite professor quotes.

From Pre-Med to Philosophy with Dr. Paul Rezkalla

Dr. Rezkalla entered college as a pre-med student and left with a degree in philosophy. What changed his mind, and how has philosophy shaped his academic career?

A President and His Students: Hillsdale’s Humble Beginning

With Founder’s Day approaching, we look back at the beginning of our beloved school that was founded on December 4. Five students and first president, Daniel McBride Graham, planted the seeds of an institution now 177 years old.

Beauty in the Mundane: Hillsdale Alum Brings Her Passion to the Community

The Hillsdale Farmers Market bustles with activity May through October. Located in this commotion is a young fine artist, with a passion for beauty in the mundane, who desires to share her vision with others.

The Art of Words: Visiting Poet Forester McClatchey, ’16

Forester McClatchey, finalist for the Plough Poetry Rhina Espaillat Award, shares insight on how he makes his writing come to life.

The View from the Top: The Legend of Central Hall

Chilly autumn days provide the perfect opportunity for Hillsdale students to pass down traditions of their own.

From Harvard to Hillsdale with Dr. Kenneth Calvert

Dr. Calvert’s decision to leave Harvard was called “intellectual suicide,” but Hillsdale students should thank him for it.

Small-Town Michigan: Stories from Rosalie’s Roadhouse

Life in small-town Michigan often means making your own fun and making new friends in unexpected ways.

The Long Road to Victory

For the first time in dorm history, the men of Niedfeldt Residence win Mock Rock, the annual campus-wide Homecoming dance competition.

Do Yourself a Favor and Go to Academic Services

Academic Services may seem intimidating. Your trepidation is understandable, but Academic Services has observed that the most successful Hillsdale students are those who utilize the Writing Center, tutoring, and academic counseling on a regular basis.

Building Strong Communities and Cultivating Civic Engagement

Student interns spent the summer learning about community, civic engagement, and leadership through the Hillsdale Summer Fellowship Program.