Hillsdale Blog

Hometown Hillsdale: Patti Foust Bailey, ’87

Maybe she has greeted you with a smile at her boutique in downtown Hillsdale or maybe you’ve listened to her sing memorable tunes from years past. However you may know her, she’s a familiar and active member in Hillsdale’s community. Born and raised in Hillsdale, Michigan, she’s Patti Foust Bailey, ’87.

Baseball, Hot Dogs, Apple Pie, and the Alumni National Tour

The 2023/24 Alumni National Tour has begun! Recently stopping in Cleveland, Columbus, Toledo, Ohio, and Elkhart, Indiana, Doug Goodnough, ’90, covers some highlights from these events.

How to Request Letters of Recommendation for Hillsdale

Almost every teacher has seen it—the urgent email from a student the day a college application is due requesting an immediate letter of recommendation detailing the student’s punctuality and thoughtfulness. However, asking for letters of recommendation doesn’t have to be awkward, nerve-wracking, or last-minute.

Books Are Heavy, So Here’s How to Carry Them

The Instagram influencers you’ve seen carrying a tote bag to class may be leading you astray. Here’s a comprehensive review of all the bags I’ve tried carrying to campus, plus a few I haven’t.

An Education Revolution: Returning to Hillsdale for a Master’s in Classical Education

Growing up in public school, obtaining her bachelor’s from Hillsdale, and returning for the master’s in classical education program, Lauren Blunt, ’24, M.A., has a passion for education and its impact on future generations.

Six Things You Can Do to Prepare For Move-In

Besides heading to the gym to get stronger arms, here are a few ways you can make the college move-in process a little easier. Because that’s a lot of luggage.

The Good Life With Eveline “Evvy” Gnabasik Bethune

From running a distillery with her husband in Texas, to building a real estate business, Eveline Gnabasik Bethune, ’09, is up to the challenge.

Hometown Hillsdale: Brad Affholter, ’97

The former Chargers football player has called Hillsdale home for over 26 years. During that time, he has impacted many in the classroom and on the fields, including his children, local children, and even children in Ethiopia.

Tough Truths About College (And How to Handle Them)

Like most things, the movies got it all wrong—and that’s okay. What you do in college is totally up to you—and it’s an opportunity to reap tremendous rewards.

Good Policy: David Parker Has Thrived for More Than 40 Years in the Insurance Industry

For someone who didn’t have a job after he graduated from Hillsdale College, things worked out just fine for David Parker, ’81. Having spent more than 40 years in the insurance industry, he still considers it a very satisfying career.

How to Do It All

Instead of work-life balance, let’s talk about managing your work-life-GPA-sleeping-eating-staying-sane balance. If you want to not only do it all, but do it all well, here’s what you need to know.

History of Success: Schulte Uses Standout Gridiron Career to Become High School Teacher and Coach

Work hard. Prepare well. Treat people right. Those are the guiding principles Scott Schulte, ’94, learned as a student at Hillsdale College. One of the all-time great running backs in Charger football history is now a high school coach and teacher, and he said those are qualities he is now trying to instill in others.