Writers Archives

Tech Talk: The Ever-Growing World of Tech

Tanner Orion Wright, ’17, and Giannina Imperial Wright, ’18, reflect on the ever-growing world of tech careers and how Hillsdale shaped them to be successful in their field of work.

Shaping the Soul of a Child: Hillsdale Graduate School Alumni in Classical Schools

An educated citizenry is essential for a free republic, and alumni of Hillsdale’s Van Andel Graduate School of Statesmanship are at work inspiring the next generation—as founders, headmasters, and teachers at classical schools across America.

Museum Studies Class Displays Hillsdale’s Best

Hillsdale has a plethora of historical and natural displays. Not everyone knows that many of the beautiful displays are actually created by students. Students create these educational exhibits as part of the Museum Studies course, taught by Professor of History Dave Stewart.

Returning to a Traditional Philosophy Approach: A Series with Dr. Ian Church

“While the idea of oneness might seem initially foreign to many of us—perhaps especially those of us with individualistic Western psychological profiles—I think the idea of oneness can be surprisingly familiar.” – Dr. Ian Church. This is part two of the Returning to a Traditional Philosophy Approach Series with Hillsdale’s associate professor of philosophy, Dr. Church.

Serving with a Willing Heart: Pi Phi’s Champions are Readers

Pi Phi sisters served the Hillsdale community with a willing heart at Gier Elementary School as they participated in their resurrected program, CAR (Champions are Readers).

Rolling the Dice

Dungeons & Dragons is a popular tabletop role-playing game that fosters community, creates leaders, and brings joy to those who participate. With dozens of students and faculty who play, Hillsdale’s community consistently ties together a good number of students to socialize, heroically defeat villains, and procrastinate on that English paper for just a few more hours.

An Evening with Vivek Ramaswamy and Hillsdale’s Student Entrepreneurs

The Kehoe Family Initiative for Entrepreneurial Excellence recently hosted speaker Vivek Ramaswamy, the bestselling author of Woke, Inc. and serial entrepreneur.

Cravats and Bluestockings Hosts Regency Ball

Each year, the Cravats and Bluestockings club hosts Regency Ball, a classic night of dancing and socializing modeled after Victorian-era England.

A “Classy” Study Spot

With Greek and Latin dictionaries, owl mascots for the classics honorary, and assorted classic texts, the classics library is a hidden study oasis for students. Dr. Joseph Garnjobst, chairman and professor of classics, even leaves a bowl of fruit and chocolate for students to feast upon as they study.

Elizebeth Smith Friedman: Hillsdale Alumna and American Hero

Students in the Documentary and Filmmaking class, taught by Lecturer in Journalism Buddy Moorehouse, were given the reins to create their own documentary. In six weeks, students researched, wrote, produced, and screened their own documentary film on Elizebeth Smith Friedman, a 1915 Hillsdale alumna, and codebreaking American hero.

Hometown Hillsdale: Rachel Mohning Doty, ’97

Rachel Mohning Doty, ’97, loves calling Hillsdale home because its generations past and present work together to create a strong community. Rachel is accustomed to the close-knit, small-town life. It’s a life she wouldn’t trade; she learned great things, met her husband, and raised her family here in Hillsdale. For Rachel, Hillsdale is home.

How to Pick a Dorm at Hillsdale

Which dorm fits you best? Do you use more muffin tins or more pots? How comfortable are you introducing yourself to strangers? Read on about Hillsdale College’s dorms to find out!