HILLSDALE, Mich. — Hillsdale College is pleased to announce that Bishop Robert Barron will address the class of 2023 during the college’s 171st spring commencement ceremony.
November 2022
Hillsdale College Announces Commencement Speaker: Bishop Robert Barron
Hillsdale College Shotgun Coach Wins Bronze Medal at the CAT Championship
HILLSDALE, Mich. — Caitlin Connor Royer, assistant program development and competition manager and assistant shotgun coach at Hillsdale College, took home a bronze medal during the Confederation of the Americas Championship in Lima, Peru.
Hillsdale College Announces New Walter Williams Chair in Free Market Economics
HILLSDALE, Mich. — Hillsdale College announced the creation of its new Walter Williams Chair in Free Market Economics on Nov. 14. Hillsdale College President Larry P. Arnn and Chairman of History Mark Kalthoff announced the creation of the chair and named Associate Professor of Economics Roger Butters as the first chair holder.
Hillsdale College Hosts Annual Day of Thanks
HILLSDALE, Mich. — Hillsdale College students participated in the college’s annual Day of Thanks card-writing on Thursday, Nov. 17. The event, hosted by the Hillsdale College Student Activities Board, the 1844 Society, and the Alumni Office invited students to the Grewcock Student Union to write and address cards to friends, family, donors, professors, and others who have donated their gifts and time to the college.
Michael Driscoll Presents Doctoral Research
HILLSDALE, Mich. — Hillsdale College doctoral student Michael Driscoll gave a presentation titled “Could They Be Happier: Law, Morality, and Happiness in the Political Thought of John Locke” on Nov. 10. Driscol gave the presentation after he successfully defended his doctoral dissertation before a panel of Van Andel Graduate School of Statesmanship faculty members, including his dissertation director, Thomas G. West.
Hillsdale College Women Commissioners Hold Annual Charger Derby
HILLSDALE, Mich. — The Hillsdale College Women Commissioners held their third annual Charger Derby fundraiser at Hillsdale College’s Searle Center on Nov. 12.
Hillsdale College Professor Young Discusses Christianity and the Liberal Arts at Freshman Foundation Lecture
HILLSDALE, Mich. — Hillsdale College Dean of Natural Sciences and Professor of Chemistry Matthew Young gave the second lecture for the Freshman Foundation series on Nov. 8, addressing the second of Hillsdale College’s four pillars: faith.
Hillsdale College’s Julio Suarez Receives Emily Daugherty Award for Teaching Excellence
HILLSDALE, Mich. — The 2022 Emily Daugherty Award for Teaching Excellence was presented to Julio Suarez, assistant professor of art, at Hillsdale College’s Fall Convocation on Nov. 10. “Julio Suarez is very deserving of this honor,” said Hillsdale College Provost Christopher VanOrman. “He is a brilliant artist, an inspiring professor, and a man who deeply cares about this College’s mission and students.”
Hillsdale College Fine Arts Gallery Features Artwork by Jim Gray
HILLSDALE, Mich. — The Hillsdale College Fine Arts department featured artwork by Jim Gray in its Daughtery Art Gallery from Oct. 7 to Nov. 16. The gallery opened to the public and college students, staff, and faculty with a reception on Oct. 7.
Hillsdale College Celebrates Fall 2022 Convocation
HILLSDALE, Mich. — Hillsdale College hosted its annual Fall Convocation at Christ Chapel on Thursday, Nov. 10, gathering the college community to honor the liberal arts academic tradition and celebrate the achievements of distinguished students and faculty.
Harry James Orchestra Performs at Hillsdale College
HILLSDALE, Mich. — The Harry James Orchestra returned to Hillsdale College for its fourth big band swing and jazz concert at the college on Nov. 5. The orchestra performance was directed by Fred Radke, an award-winning trumpeter who has toured with the Harry James Orchestra since 1969, becoming its director in 1989.
Hillsdale College’s Blake Center Hosts Academy for Science and Freedom Fellow
HILLSDALE, Mich. — Martin Kulldorff, a founding fellow of Hillsdale College’s Academy for Science and Freedom and epidemiologist, spoke at the College’s Blake Center for Faith and Freedom on Oct. 6. Kulldorff lectured on “COVID-19 and the Forgotten Principles of Public Health.”