Stephanie Gordon, Author at Hillsdale College

Hometown Hillsdale: Pam Heckel, ’98

Having spent most of her life in Hillsdale County, Pamela Blonde Heckel, ’98, appreciates all it has to offer—the familiarity, the landscape, and the small communities. The art major and athlete grew up on a hog farm in nearby Litchfield, Michigan, and after a brief sojourn out of state, returned home with her husband, Dr. Christopher Heckel.

Scorer Supreme: Call from MSU Coach Helps Bring Tim Kissman to Hillsdale

Hillsdale College can thank Tom Izzo for Tim Kissman, ’94. The former Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Freshman of the Year and all-conference honoree went on to become Hillsdale’s second all-time leading scorer, and finished with a career 61.2 percent field goal percentage, second in program history.

Transfer Students Find Joy at Hillsdale College

Most Hillsdale College students arrive freshman year and stay all four years. Students who transfer in, however, bring gratitude and fresh perspectives to the College.

Embracing Challenges: Parker Fox, ’12, Sees “Tons of Potential” in Phoenix Alumni Chapter

Lawyer Parker Fox, ’12, embraces Hillsdale College’s motto of Strength Rejoices in the Challenge in every aspect of his life. Despite the frenzied schedule of family life, Fox is helping to organize a Hillsdale Alumni Association chapter in the Phoenix, Arizona, area.

Continuing the Family Business: Hank Prim, ’17, an Emerging Leader in South Dakota Law Enforcement

Hank Prim, ’17, a supervisory special agent and training administrator for the South Dakota Division of Criminal Investigation, comes from a law enforcement background. For Prim, staying in law enforcement and being part of crafting what policing is going to look like for the next 50 years is very meaningful.

Sign It and Send It In!

Each finals week, hundreds of students receive handwritten Christmas cards from alumni. The originality and creativity that some put into their messages to students are worth sharing. One alumni even penned a special letter that he called a “Finals Study Break Option/Field Trip.”

Community Rejoices in the Winter

A Tennessee student shares stories and tips on how to enjoy the Hillsdale winter, and reflects on how the College’s chilliest season changed her perspective on winter and campus community.

A Sense of Belonging: Women’s Dorm Traditions

Men’s dorm traditions may be more famous at Hillsdale, but women’s dorms have plenty of their own. From piano painting to Toga Party, women’s dorm events bring residents and non-residents alike into their special communities.

Hillsdale Chemistry Professors’ Book Recommendations: Part 1

English professors aren’t the only well-read academics on campus! Hillsdale’s chemistry faculty are also avid readers, and some of their favorite books might surprise you.

Back to Hillsdale: Samuel Musser Returns for the Master’s in Classical Education

Hillsdale’s new Diana Davis Spencer Graduate School of Classical Education has attracted students from around the country. Samuel Musser, one of the first students to enter the program, received his B.A. from Hillsdale College in 2020. Now, he’s back to earn his Master of Arts in Classical Education.

What to Bring to Hillsdale After Winter Break

“Necessities” for Hillsdale College students include a good work ethic and an insatiable curiosity. But there are some other things that are nice to have. Now’s your chance: Grab everything you forgot when you packed the first time.

Hillsdale LIFT: Women and Weightlifting

Going to the gym can be intimidating, especially if you’re new to working out. Tatum Linde, ’25, has helped change this stigma by creating the Hillsdale Ladies in Fitness Training (LIFT) Club.