Hillsdale Blog

Why I Chose Hillsdale: Michael Hoggatt

What is education? None of the schools in my college search seemed to be asking that first question, except for one about which I had heard relatively little.

There and Back Again: Former Hillsdale Student Returns as Professor

When Patrick Timmis arrived at Hillsdale College in 2009, he knew he wanted to study English. But what he didn’t know was that he would be returning to Hillsdale in 2021 to teach English. Dr. Timmis’s journey from student to teacher opens a window into the academic life of Hillsdale.

Multiplying Wonder: The Unexpected Beauty of Math

I never expected to enjoy studying math in college, but I am grateful to Hillsdale’s Mathematics Department for teaching me to appreciate the wonder and beauty in numbers while becoming a systematic thinker.

Coming Home to Hillsdale

Doug Goodnough, ’90, returns to Hillsdale as the director of Alumni Marketing. He reflects on a recent alumni event in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and encourages current alumni to help cultivate the Hillsdale legacy by attending some of the many scheduled events for 2022.

Hallowed Ground: New Phi Sig Alumni Pavilion to Celebrate Greek Life, Friendships

Every Hillsdale student has probably spent some time on the lot across the street from Broadlawn, a popular site for student gatherings and alumni activities. The lot will soon boast a beautiful pavilion to enhance those gatherings, thanks to the vision and dedicated planning of the owners of the property—Hillsdale’s Phi Sigma Epsilon fraternity alumni.

Simply D’VINE: Rebecca Abel Buick and Joe Buick, ’88, Expand Their Luxury Cookie Brand

D’VINE Cookies isn’t your typical cookie company; it’s a luxury cookie brand. Once a startup company, the brand is looking to triple its production in 2022 by producing 10 million cookies.

The Tale of 250 Letters: The Publication

After discovering 250 Civil War era letters written by two of his ancestors, Dr. Tom Harvey, ’69, educates readers on the hardships and sacrifices of the Civil War in his book, Seeing the Elephant: One Man’s Return to the Horrors of the Civil War.

Respectful Debate: A Hillsdale Tradition

Ask a Hillsdale student to defend their beliefs on a topic, and you’ll find them prepared. Hillsdale’s culture of critical analysis sparks debates that are often intense, but students don’t argue—instead, they listen to each other and learn from differing viewpoints, leaving every interaction with deeper interest and understanding.

Winter in Vogue

Here’s some advice to help you arrive at class not only without hypothermia, but with style. From layers, to sweaters, to pants and coats, your winter style can be more than just a statement against the cold–it can represent your personality and creativity.

From the USSR to Paris to Hillsdale with Dr. Anna Navrotskaya

Professor Navrotskaya entered the U.S. as a refugee who didn’t speak a word of English. Her studies carried her from Cambridge to Paris to Penn State and, finally, to Hillsdale College, where she’s now a beloved professor in the French Department.

Exploring Michigan and Beyond on a Student Budget

Four years means four fall breaks, four spring breaks, four Thanksgiving breaks, eight reading days, and all of that means dozens of opportunities to explore the beautiful state of Michigan and beyond.

Wearing Confidence with Style

By the end of her first semester, the students at Hillsdale College had become friends who encouraged Katrin to blossom in her self-confidence. Her growth in courage is reflected in the development of her unique clothing style, including her grandmother’s brooch.