Hillsdale College, Author at Hillsdale College

Iconoclasm and Tradition

Dr. Hart came to Hillsdale from Philadelphia and admittedly wondered about the small town with “no Macaroni Grill, Starbucks, or Restoration Hardware.” He has since come to appreciate Hillsdale.

From Robotics to Religion

After he received a scholarship to pursue his master’s degree in Scotland, Dr. Jordan Wales studied cognitive science overseas for a year—this after having studied engineering with a focus in robotics in undergrad. How did Hillsdale’s newest religion professor switch from being a robotics student to being caught up in the deepest wonder of the human soul?

The Heart of the Western World

While some might associate the study of a foreign language with boring memorization of grammar and syntax, students who choose to pursue the study of French at Hillsdale receive more than just language training. They are immersed in and given a full appreciation of the French language and heritage.

A newspaper clipping with the words, “Looking for a job?”

The Job-Search: Resources and Strategies

Career Services hosted a series of short workshops on career-related topics for students working or studying on campus this summer.

3 Interesting Jobs at the Career Cantina

Written by Claire Freier Simpson Strong. #wearegreek. Metta’s Girls. From making giant banners to practicing for Mock Rock, Homecoming Week is chock-full of activities and events. As alumni stream in from […]

GOAL Program Experience Translates To Real World

Brianna Walden, class of 2014, majored in political economy and minored in music. Now she’s based in Washington, D.C., and has joined one of the largest conglomerates of Hillsdale alumni and students located outside of Michigan.

A Purpose Driven Job Search

In What on Earth Am I Here For?, Warren provides a simple acronym to help his readers ponder their purpose. The acronym is SHAPE: Spiritual Gifts, Heart, Abilities, Personality, Experience.

Taking the Hillsdale Conversation to the Real World

Hillsdale College approaches education differently than other institutions. Provost Dr. David Whalen says it best when he says: we’re in a different conversation from most other colleges.

Why Hillsdalians Balk at the Workplace

On Hillsdale’s campus, “The Workplace” can be one of those conversation topics that causes fidgeting and aversion of eyes.

The Source For Dummies

The Source opens all kinds of doors for students, be they freshmen or seniors, so long as they know what to look for. Here are ten tips to help make your experience at The Source a great one.

Crowd gathered at Hillsdale College's “The Source” event.

Gateway to Hillsdale

This weekend I’ll be making a poster, and I won’t be alone. The Source is upon us, and returning students all over campus will leave their rooms halfway unpacked and get to work turning blank poster boards into works of art—or at least engaging advertisements—for Tuesday’s big event.

We’re All In This Together

College can be difficult. Let me rephrase that: college will be difficult. But you’re not alone.