Hillsdale Blog

Hillsdale from an Alumni Perspective

When Doug Goodnough, ’90, started his role at the College, one of his priorities was to talk about Hillsdale from an alumni perspective. Whether it was people, places, or things, being able to provide alumni a glimpse into the College has been one of the most rewarding areas of his job. In some small way, he hopes this blog has helped that effort.

Lone Star Lawyer: Tira Jones Holcomb Wears Many Hats

Tira Jones Holcomb, ’95, wears many hats. Lawyer, wife, mother, elected official, part-time rancher, and budding golfer. Being from Texas, those hats happen to be Stetsons. At age 12, the Lubbock native knew a legal career was what she wanted, and attending Hillsdale College was part of that plan.

Excel-ing at His Career: Mount Thriving as a LinkedIn Learning Instructor

George Mount, ’10, is a teacher, but he does not have a classroom. At least not in the traditional sense. However, he has more than 400,000 “students” throughout the country in various careers and professions. What binds them all together is Microsoft Excel.

Hillsdale Made Me a Teacher (And Brought Me Back)

As an undergrad, Nolan Ryan, ’20, decided to pursue a career in education thanks to inspiration from Hillsdale’s professors. With several years of teaching under his belt, he returned to campus as a grad student to deepen his experience and understanding of classical education.

A Classical Curtain Call

A liberal arts college doesn’t feel complete without a strong theatre department. Theatre at Hillsdale College certainly doesn’t disappoint on or behind the stage. Stepping behind the curtain allowed Adam Robbins, ’27, to understand how the Department has cultivated a robust community among a variety of students studying many different things, who bond over a general love of theatre.

Why WHIP? Do It For the Adventure

I can confidently say my semester on WHIP was one of the best I’ve ever had at Hillsdale College. This is part two of a three-part series explaining why you should spend a semester on WHIP during your time at Hillsdale College.

Totalitarian Technology: Dr. Diener Teaches a Course on Technology and Education

Associate Professor of Education David Diener is offering a course that tackles the questions of how technology relates to education and human flourishing. His students are considering the nature of technology and will also partake in a series of “technology fasts” to reflect on technology’s role in daily life.

Libraries, Towers, and Unforgettable Hours: The Oxford Study-Abroad Experience

Last summer, students Megan and Faith spent six weeks at the University of Oxford through the Oxford Study Abroad Programme. Megan studied comparative economics while Faith studied British poetry.

Hometown Hillsdale: Colleen Vogt, ’90

Colleen Colosimo Vogt knew from a young age that she wanted to work in a school setting. Education, learning, and athletics were her passions, and they ultimately led her to Hillsdale College. Colleen leads Will Carleton Academy in Hillsdale and has been at the helm from the very beginning.

Four Years and Counting

Four years. A lot can happen during that time. It certainly has for Doug Goodnough, ’90. Heading into Year 5 of his role at the College, he’s excited to see the growing Alumni Office in action.

The Hard Things: Muellers Carve Out Community Life in Colorado

“Family, church, and local community” was the mantra of longtime (and now retired) Hillsdale College history professor John Willson. Paul and Kathryn Williams Mueller, ’09, ’09, are living that reality in the remote mining town of Leadville, Colorado, nestled in the Rocky Mountains.

The Hillsdale RA Difference

Hillsdale Resident Assistants aren’t student security–they’re the heart of dorm culture and community across campus. Being a Resident Assistant at Hillsdale bonds you to your RA team and residents in unforgettable ways.