Classical Liberal Arts Archives

Beyond the Gate

I barely remember taking the Freshman Pledge during the Convocation ceremony at the beginning of the year. I do, however, remember the Convocation addresses given by seniors Morgan Delp and Matthew O’Sullivan. They spoke glowingly of Hillsdale, saying it was something special, sharing the types of guaranteed-to-please happy memories that one would expect to hear at an event attended by new students and parents, but nonetheless speaking earnestly and without any sentimental fluff.

The Truth, Goodness, and Beauty of Life as a Hillsdale Student

“The pursuit of truth, the love of the good, and the cultivation of the beautiful.” This is what every Hillsdale student promises to pursue when he or she takes the Freshman Pledge. The true, the good, and the beautiful are what Hillsdale is all about.

A Big Fan of the Liberal Arts

What can be gained by a liberal arts education? Christina believes that this education is foundational to living a good life regardless of vocation. The classes move beyond the GPA and become part of leading a good life.

Andrew Reuss Radically Changed by His Liberal Arts Education

Andrew Reuss is a senior from Madison, Indiana, who is double majoring in politics and English.

Dr. Gamble on the Liberal Arts and Going Back to the Source

Hillsdale College students are encouraged by the professors to dig through the ancient texts from the very beginning, in core classes like Western Heritage and Constitution 101. I had the opportunity to sit down with Dr. Richard Gamble to talk about the importance of “old books” to Hillsdale’s liberal arts education.