Hillsdale Blog

Back to the Basics

Gertrude Stein once said, “I really do not know that anything has ever been more exciting than diagramming sentences.” To many people, this may seem odd. But in at least one of Hillsdale’s classes, excitement and sentence diagramming come together.

A Chorus of Faith

Music not only helps us with our studies, but more importantly, it gives us a way to express our faith, whether that be in the dorm with a guitar and a few hymns, or in the chapel with a majestic organ and a beautiful chamber choir.

The Halfway House: A Surprising History

Join me on a little dive into the surprising history of off-campus culture at one of Hillsdale College’s off-campus houses.

Playing with Ideas

What do you get when you combine pizza, college students, and an informal discussion on industrial policy? The answer: Hillsdale’s economics lunch.

A New Kind of Princess Story

Far off places, daring sword fights, a prince in disguise…” is Disney Princess Belle’s description of the average princess story, but this one, written by a Hillsdale Alumna, will have you reconsidering your princess story expectations.

Spring Farewell

The command to “live every day as though it is your last” took on a new meaning for me when I learned that classes were canceled for the rest of the semester.

A Senior’s Declassified (Literally) School Survival Guide

We often know what we are supposed to be doing, but we fail to implement plans because we don’t have solid examples of where to start. As Hillsdale College students, we are used to packed schedules filled with study table requirements and more committee and club meetings than we can count. When this schedule is lost, many may find it hard to stay focused.

Aerial view of computer laptop on wooden table photography hobby

Dr. Kelly Scott Franklin’s Tips for Working from Home

At long last, I offer you my promised tips, tricks, and suggestions for how to work productively from home during this coronavirus lockdown.

A Passion for Learning, On Campus and Off

I miss learning in fellowship with friends and professors on campus, including essays, midterms, and all nighters. It is times like these, however, that we students can more fully realize our love of learning.

Community During Coronavirus

Despite closing campus for COVID-19, Hillsdale’s community and culture persevere.

Overcoming Lazy Lassitude: How to be Productive from Home

If you’re nervous about trying to be productive during quarantine, here are some real, honest, and sometimes hard things we can all do to be successful while working from home.

College: A Time for Making Changes, Part 2

Your college major is reflective of your passions and interests. Taking the initiative to propose her own interdisciplinary major gave Mary Greco ’22 the opportunity to study something she was passionate about while still getting the benefits of a liberal arts education.