Hillsdale Blog

Chemistry and Community: Heidi Hendrickson, ’09, On Her Hillsdale Education

During her doctoral studies at the University of Michigan, Heidi also pursued a masters degree in educational studies. It was during one of her education classes that she encountered a misinterpretation of Plato in her readings – and she decided to challenge it.

Out of My Element

As a junior English and French major, I’ve finally summoned the courage to take my core science classes. This semester, I entered Strosacker Science Building for the first time, feeling more than a little intimidated by the thought of balancing equations and wearing lab goggles. Within the first few minutes of my Chemistry 101 class, however, Dr. Hamilton’s kindness and sense of humor put me at my ease.

Science Isn’t for Everyone at First, Even for Your Professor

You came to Hillsdale to be educated in the liberal arts—emphasis on the arts. Yet, students are still required to have some knowledge of the sciences. Don’t like chemistry? Don’t worry—you’re in good company. In fact, you might even end up liking it.

True Merit and Maturity: Alpha Tau Omega at Hillsdale

Two years ago, the Beta Kappa chapter celebrated its 125th anniversary at Hillsdale. Through their long and often illustrious presence on campus, brothers have worked to strengthen their ties to each other and to the college, a process that hasn’t always been easy.

9 Tips to Keep You Organized

It’s that time of the year: when midterms, essays, and projects hit, and when the extracurricular activities seem to steal away all of your time. If you’re not organized, now’s the time to reassess your system and ensure it’s working for you. Academic counselor Christy Maier says, “If you aren’t organized, it’s hard to use your time and your resources efficiently. Time is the most valuable resource any college student has.” Ms. Maier provides some tips to survive the semester’s peak time.

A Mock Rock to Rock Your Socks

Every year during homecoming, students participate in Hillsdale’s popular Mock Rock dance competitions. Dorms, fraternities and sororities, and off-campus houses band together to have some fun and show off their dance skills.

From Navy Chief to Associate Dean: A Conversation with Chief Rogers

I had the opportunity to sit down with the Associate Dean of Men, Jeffery “Chief” Rogers. Chief is a personal friend and mentor of mine, and he has been working with the students of Hillsdale College since 2011.

A Shady Thesis: Rachelle Ferguson Explores Virgil’s Eclogues

Written by Katie Kortepeter A classics and English double-major, Rachelle Ferguson, ’17, is already a published playwright. Next January, her classics side will take the stage as she presents a […]

Learning German with Dr. Naumann

Learning to talk is hard. It takes a long time, it’s frustrating, and it requires extreme patience from the teacher. Most people learn to speak from their parents and a sibling or two. When learning a second language—especially from word number one—the process is a whole lot more frustrating and requires infinitely more conscious effort than learning a mother tongue at two years old. It also requires infinitely more patience from the teacher.

Why I Chose Hillsdale: Katie Kortepeter

I love my grandpa. When I was a freshman in high school, he was already scheming to get me into an Ivy League school. “Brown or Harvard would be great,” I remember him saying. “Or you could go to Canada! The healthcare there is terrific.” One day, when I was fifteen, he made me sit on his lap and firmly explained why the one school I must never, ever apply to was Hillsdale College.

Internship Spotlight: Hana Bernhardson, ’17

Hana Bernhardson, ’17, is currently pursuing a major in exercise science and art. This summer, she interned with the University of Nebraska Medical Center and the American Heart Association.

The Dynamic Balance Between Music and Liberal Arts

Dr. Derek Stauff, the newest musicologist in the Hillsdale music department, brings with him a plethora of knowledge in music history—specifically 17th century German music—and an energy to equal that of the current music professors.