My First Semester in Sohn, Hillsdale’s New Dorm

From questions about how the stove worked to celebrating birthdays in the dorm common areas, here’s how we’ve made Sohn Residence our new, beloved home.

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Study Abroad: Absence Makes the Heart Grow Fonder

“Absence makes the heart grow fonder,” they say. This is just as true about studying abroad as it is of relationships. Katrin Surkan, ’25, shares her study-abroad experience at Scotland’s University of St. Andrews.

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Hometown Hillsdale: Kathy Petersen, ’95

Kathy Petersen, ’95, is serving the Hillsdale community in more ways than one. After obtaining several nursing degrees, Kathy works as a local FNP-C, and is raising eight children with her husband, Dean of Men Aaron Petersen, ’96, in their beloved Hillsdale.

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Statesmanship Students Embody ‘Strength Rejoices in the Challenge’

Graduate school at Hillsdale College is always a rigorous adventure, but some students embark on the quest for a graduate degree during demanding seasons of their lives. These students especially embody Hillsdale’s motto that “strength rejoices in the challenge.”

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Front and Center: Jim Beley Directs Legislative Affairs for Congressman Matt Gaetz

For Jim Beley, ’10, a career in politics is a chance to be a part of history. The former director of Presidential Writers under former President Donald Trump helped write, edit, and direct policy, proclamations, and other personal presidential communications from 2017-2020.

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Charge On: Rediscovering Hillsdale’s Fight Song

After some conversation and consternation, “Charge On!” was declared the official winner of Hillsdale’s fight song. Written by a man named Jerry H. Bilik, it apparently debuted during the 1968 football season when the “Dales” officially became the “Chargers.”

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Hillsdale Roundnet: Serving up the Fun

Hillsdale students have established a thriving Spikeball community, bringing together students who love the sport for a little friendly competition.

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Fifteen Random Things to Try (Once) In College

Maybe these aren’t optimal weekend activities. And maybe you won’t even do most of these things intentionally. But here are a few of the wild and wacky situations you’ll probably face at some point during your time at college.

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Day Trips from Hillsdale

When it’s time for a break from midterms and assignments, check your oil, nominate a DJ, and pack some snacks. It’s time for a road trip!

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Driven to Succeed: Kraig Heeter Advances Career in Industrial Real Estate

After a successful collegiate golf career, Kraig Heeter, ’01, became a professional after graduating from Hillsdale College and played in California’s Pepsi Tour. However, he ultimately decided to take on a career in industrial real estate.

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Taking a Stroll Down the Hillsdale College Liberty Walk 

The next time you visit Hillsdale College, make sure to say “Hello!” to James Madison or snap a picture with Ronald Reagan, and lift up a prayer of thanks to God for our great heritage and the blessing of freedom. 

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Holding Court: Jerry Hewitt Helped Hillsdale Restart Men’s Tennis

When Hillsdale College decided to restart men’s tennis as a collegiate sport in 2015-16, Jerry Hewitt, ’19, was the very first recruit to commit to the Chargers. By the time Hewitt graduated, he had helped build the Chargers into a championship program.

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