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Conversion Conversations in Koon: The Road to Ordination for Aaron Friar and Ray Phelps

For Hillsdale roommates Aaron Friar, ’94, and Ray Phelps, ’94, conversation and debate with friends in Koon Hall started a spiritual journey that led both to their ordinations in the Orthodox Christian Church 25 years later.

Hillsdale’s Centenarian Martha Kuehn

Hillsdale’s oldest living alumna at 103 years old, Martha Jose Kuehn, has used her Hillsdale education in her roles as secretary, teacher, wife, and mother since she graduated in 1938.

Calling the Past Home: The Stories of Oak Grove Cemetery

The eldest residents of the cemetery at the end of West Street lay in quieted repose a little farther down the graveyard’s winding pathways. There, smatterings of smaller gravestones bear the names of those most crucial to Hillsdale College’s beginnings.

Christine Nishinaga sitting on a leather sofa.

“Strength Rejoices in the Challenge”

We believe a good education is one in which the student is prepared not merely for an occupation, but to be a lifelong learner. You’ll find our alumni are professional, courteous, and excellent at what they do, and they are amazing role models for current students of Hillsdale to look toward for inspiration and guidance.

Several students taking notes during class.

Why Hire Students from a Liberal Arts College?

With a distinct rise in STEM jobs, one might ask whether a liberal arts education is helpful to college graduates looking for employment. The answer is a resounding yes.

Hillsdale’s Pitch

Hillsdale wants to give employers the opportunity to communicate directly with students who meet their professional qualifications. And our students are unique.

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Interns: An Employer’s Secret Weapon

Creating or reinvigorating an internship program within your company may seem daunting, but as with other decisions you’ve made as an employer, the long-term benefits often times outweigh the short-term concerns.

Class of 2017-2018 during the outdoor commencement.

A Snapshot of our Classes of 2017 & 2018

The caliber of our graduates and the achievement of our Hillsdale alumni go hand-in-hand to create a career network teeming with talent throughout all categories of business.

Interview Tips

An admissions interview can be a crucial way for you to showcase your interests, abilities, and character, and it allows your application to “come to life.” But the word interview can cause even the most extroverted and confident of college applicants some serious butterflies and sweaty palms. So here are some tips to make the interview work for you.

Reevaluating My College Criteria

Why did I choose Hillsdale? As it turns out, I didn’t. I wanted the “American Dream:” College Edition™, but Hillsdale had other plans for me.

Hillsdale, Honor Codes, and High Heels

When I visited Hillsdale, I was intrigued by the tangibility of the Honor Code. It saturated students’ lives rather than stop at their academic integrity. I decided that a place with that kind of integrity could be for me.

Evacuating the Comfort Zone: Why I Chose Hillsdale

I might be passive and non-confrontational, but I chose a school that prides itself in debating preconceived notions and personal beliefs, and am the stronger for it.