Hillsdale College, Author at Hillsdale College

Students walking outside Chi Omega Sorority

Hillsdale Sororities: Striving toward Excellence

The Greek system at Hillsdale is unique. And for all of the same reasons we chose Hillsdale, we choose Greek life to connect us in working toward something far greater than ourselves—as a group of competent, successful women.

Let The Boys Play

Sometimes the men of Hillsdale just need to unwind a bit and fight a good old-fashioned naval battle.

Conversations on Conflict: Beyond the Bubble with Cassidy Kaufman

I recently had the opportunity to talk with Cassidy Kaufman, class of 2015. Cassidy majored in sports management and was a member of the track and field team at Hillsdale. He has been working for Amazon in Seattle for the last couple of years, and I was excited to sit down and talk with him about different doors his job with Amazon has opened for him as well as interoffice conflict and how to deal with it.

Finding Yourself: Beyond the Bubble with Pat Davenport

I recently had the chance to connect with alumnus Patrick Davenport, class of 2014, to discuss life outside the Hillsdale bubble and his experience networking. Patrick majored in finance and financial management at Hillsdale and was a member of Sigma Chi fraternity as well as president of the Interfraternity Council his junior and senior years. Patrick currently works as a Territory Manager with TECTRAN Manufacturing Inc.

Alumna Spotlight: Sally Klarr

Sally Klarr, ’12, was fascinated with jewels long before her Hillsdale education. She completed a jewel-related senior thesis, graduated with a degree in rhetoric and public address, then landed in New York City. Within two years, Sally had encountered more rare jewelry than most people see in a lifetime.

Praxis: Economics that Fosters Dialogue

Praxis welcomes everyone to its events with the goal of expanding dialogue on campus. By hosting guest speakers, we become familiar with ideas that may be new, challenging, or different, or that just don’t fit into a normal course.

Last Friday Night: Pulling the Curtain On Hillsdale’s Hidden Talents

Friday nights in Hillsdale, Michigan, aren’t always a cultural event. But when the stars align, sometimes you spend a Friday night realizing just how talented your friends are.

Friends of Different Faiths

At Hillsdale, we’re encouraged to seek objective truth, which many people believe lies in religious faith. Because of the diverse religious culture on campus, we learn that if we never come into contact with other people’s opinions, we might never fully realize the rationale behind our own.

Lessons in Magic and Kindness: The Liberty Princess Company’s Philanthropic Vision

The birthday girl wears a pink princess dress and crown and grins excitedly at the two royally-clad young women who have just joined the party. These young women are student volunteers, actors for the Hillsdale-centered Liberty Princess Company.

Classics in the Morning, Classic Rock at Night

The power that music has to form bonds between people, whether strangers attending a Battle of the Bands concert or four housemates who jam out in their rooms together, transcends earthly things and serves as an integral part of the Good, the True, and the Beautiful.

Why I Chose Hillsdale: Gordon Behr

As I began to learn more about Hillsdale, I was attracted to the way it balanced academics and sports. The commitment to excellence both in the classroom and on the court sold me on the College.

Arete: Greek Excellence at Hillsdale

Christos Giannakopoulos made the intimidating move from Greece to Hillsdale College along with his twin brother, Stefanos, in the summer of 2014.