Hillsdale Blog

Students studying and conversing around a table.

A Letter to Prospective Students

The core will teach you something new—even if you have to study something you think you hate. The classes might change your perceptions. I know they’ve changed mine.

Bridging the Gap: Science and the Theology of the Body

On registration day, Theology of the Body fills up in minutes. It is one of the most popular classes on campus and the brainchild of Professor of Philosophy and Religion Nathan Schlueter.

The Campus Job for Making Friends

The thirty-some students who work at AJ’s throughout the week pull espresso shots, cook sandwiches, and make friends.

Is ‘Better Science’ Really the Answer for Social Sciences?

From Dr. Barnes’s perspective, the field of social psychology may be best off using the so-called reproducibility crisis as a point for reflecting on the purpose of the field.

How Hillsdale’s Core Classes Helped Me Choose English

The core gave me a deep respect for all fields of study and gave me the chance to make my education my own.

Nancie Walden Petrucelli, '92, alumna and genetics counselor

A Marriage of Two Disciplines: Nancie Petrucelli’s Career in Genetic Counseling

When Nancie (Walden) Petrucelli, ’92, came to Hillsdale, she planned to become a veterinarian. She quickly declared her biology major and focused on achieving her goal until a well-timed class schedule opened her eyes to an entirely different career.

Seek Ye First the Liberal Arts

When Professor of Philosophy and Religion Nathan Schlueter gives advice to pre-law students, he often finds himself repeating the following advice: “Seek ye first a great liberal arts education, and success in law school will be given unto you.”

Jonathan Ashbach, Josh Brown, Hannah Andrews, and Marie Landskroener.

Hillsdale’s Unlikely Friendships

With its diverse range of extra-curricular activities, religious groups, and required core classes, it’s no surprise that Hillsdale College brings folks together who might not otherwise be best friends.

5 Characteristics of an Outstanding “Thank You” Note

In the professional world, a little gratitude goes a long way.

“How-To” Guide to Stay Motivated for Second Semester’s Second Half

Being motivated to finish the semester strong can seem impossible. Instead of fighting your way through the last months of school, here are some simple ways to stay motivated while enjoying this time of year.

Turning a New Page: What To Do With an English Major

One of the most popular majors here at Hillsdale is English. An English major myself, I’ve heard the question, “So, what are you going to do with that?” countless times.

You’ll Never Find Me in a Big City

My first weekend in Hillsdale, I went out to lunch with my father at a local hot dog restaurant. When I saw the customers behind us pull up in a bona fide horse-drawn carriage, I was worried I had traveled back in time.