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Hillsdale Chemistry Professors’ Book Recommendations: Part 1

English professors aren’t the only well-read academics on campus! Hillsdale’s chemistry faculty are also avid readers, and some of their favorite books might surprise you.

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.

Hillsdale LIFT: Women and Weightlifting

Going to the gym can be intimidating, especially if you’re new to working out. Tatum Linde, ’25, has helped change this stigma by creating the Hillsdale Ladies in Fitness Training (LIFT) Club.

Happy 178th Birthday, Hillsdale!

As Founders’ Day approaches, it’s easy to reflect on the College’s past that’s filled with notable accomplishments. From students fighting for the Union, to Elizebeth Smith Friedman and undefeated football teams, Hillsdale has remained true to its founding nearly 200 years ago.

New Beginnings: Jillian Kay Melchior, ’09, Heads to London with The Wall Street Journal

With a gentle nudge from her grandfather to consider a career in journalism, Jillian now reports for The Wall Street Journal. With hard work, persistence, and dedication, Jillian has made her mark in the journalism world.

The Pioneers of WHIP

After 50 years, Eric Licht, ’74, remembers his Washington-Hillsdale Internship Program (WHIP) fondly. The program had a dramatic impact on his life, and Licht went on to spend the next four decades working for conservative public policy efforts.

Fully Engaged: David Bassett, ’12, Returns to Help Alumni Better Connect to Hillsdale College

After exploring several educational and career paths, David Bassett, ’12, eventually discovered his place was with his alma mater as the College’s new director of Alumni Engagement. Bassett is ready to help other alumni better connect to both the College and fellow graduates.

Coming Full Circle: Lucas Miller, ’01, Builds a Life and Ministry in Hillsdale

In many ways, Lucas has come full circle to where he was as a Hillsdale student in the late 1990s and early 2000s. Now a husband, father, and pastor, Lucas is enjoying the same opportunities he had as a student with many of the same people and also sharing those opportunities and relationships with his family.

Something to Prove: Mark Flood, ’78, Finds Success at Hillsdale

Hailing from his tiny Upper Peninsula hometown of Crystal Falls, Michigan, Mark Flood, ’78, earned his way onto the football field, eventually finishing his athletic career as a two-sport standout at Hillsdale College.

Going Beyond the Classroom and Behind the Scenes

Working backstage of Ada and the Engine for extra credit, I discovered the Hillsdale theatre community and learned that I didn’t have to be a seasoned “theatre kid” to be welcomed into it.

Fostering the Fruits of a Liberal Education

Hillsdale students attended a foreign policy debate hosted by the Alexander Hamilton Society featuring Dr. John Grant and Daniel Fata. It not only covered current events but also served as a challenge to apply the fruits of their liberal education in discussions of world affairs.

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