Lauren Smyth Archives

Welcome to the Hillsdale Podcast Network

Welcome to the Hillsdale College Podcast Network, where the good, the true, and the beautiful come straight to your cell phone, tablet, or computer.

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.

Back to Hillsdale: Samuel Musser Returns for the Master’s in Classical Education

Hillsdale’s new Diana Davis Spencer Graduate School of Classical Education has attracted students from around the country. Samuel Musser, one of the first students to enter the program, received his B.A. from Hillsdale College in 2020. Now, he’s back to earn his Master of Arts in Classical Education.

What to Bring to Hillsdale After Winter Break

“Necessities” for Hillsdale College students include a good work ethic and an insatiable curiosity. But there are some other things that are nice to have. Now’s your chance: Grab everything you forgot when you packed the first time.

You’re Listening to WRFH Radio Free Hillsdale

College is the time to try new things—and Hillsdale offers unique opportunities to experiment, discover, and develop new interests.

Hoogland Center for Teacher Excellence

Building upon the mission of Hillsdale College’s K-12 Education Office, the Charles R. and Kathleen K. Hoogland Center for Teacher Excellence (CTE) expands the reach of Hillsdale College’s message of classical curricula and subject mastery to a nationwide audience of teachers.

The Economics of Labor and Leisure

Hillsdale has a well-deserved reputation for offering challenging classes. But challenge doesn’t mean students don’t have fun—a fact Associate Professor of Economics Michael Clark proved using a block of Post-It Notes and a paper auction.

The No-Reshelve Rule

The Mossey Library has a unique policy: When you’re done reading, don’t reshelve the books. This not only ensures the books get returned to the right place, but it also provides an interesting snapshot of what Hillsdale students are reading.

Respectful Debate: A Hillsdale Tradition

Ask a Hillsdale student to defend their beliefs on a topic, and you’ll find them prepared. Hillsdale’s culture of critical analysis sparks debates that are often intense, but students don’t argue—instead, they listen to each other and learn from differing viewpoints, leaving every interaction with deeper interest and understanding.

From the USSR to Paris to Hillsdale with Dr. Anna Navrotskaya

Professor Navrotskaya entered the U.S. as a refugee who didn’t speak a word of English. Her studies carried her from Cambridge to Paris to Penn State and, finally, to Hillsdale College, where she’s now a beloved professor in the French Department.

Keeping Up With Hobbies

As a college student, it can be hard to find time to pursue your hobbies outside of class. Here are eight tips to keep you on track and ensure you have enough time to do it all, from a student who loves to write.

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?