Stephanie Gordon, Author at Hillsdale College

Hometown Hillsdale: Chandler Ryd, ’18: Local Storyteller

Conventional wisdom of filmmaking is that one has to be in a big city—New York or LA or Atlanta. Chandler Ryd, ’18, is defying the odds as a rural filmmaker while living in Hillsdale County with his family.

Peace, Love, and Hillsdale College?

The late 1960s and early 1970s were a time of turmoil and cultural upheaval in America. But what about the Hillsdale College campus climate at the time? That was a question Alex Buchheit, ’22, tried to answer with his senior museum studies project: “Hillsdale College During the Vietnam Era.”

All Art Is Connected: An Interview with Dr. Daniel Kuehler

“Music school makes you think that music only belongs on stage,” Dr. Kuehler said. “No, it belongs everywhere because pursuing music is just a natural part of being a human. That’s it.”

Hometown Hillsdale: Adam Stockford, ’15: The Road Less Traveled

Hillsdale Mayor Adam Stockford, ’15, a Hillsdale native, took the road less traveled to Hillsdale College. As a 30-year-old nontraditional student who was working full-time and was more than a decade from his high school graduation, he overcame the challenges and obtained a degree in politics.

Athletic Hall of Fame Inductees Share Stories of Challenge, Strength

In front of an audience of approximately 200 guests, Athletic Hall of Fame inductees Robert Mallendick, ’66; Jason Stomps, ’10; and the 1988-1991 softball teams got to share their stories of challenge and strength in a very personal and passionate way.

Glory Days at the ’Dale

The class of ’62 and ’72 returned to campus in April to gather with classmates and reflect on their glory days. They enjoyed trips down memory lane and got a glimpse into the current life at Hillsdale College.

Sing, O Muse, of Hillsdale’s Favorite Books

There’s a chalkboard at the Writing Center that asks students, “Which one’s your favorite: the Iliad, the Odyssey, or the Aeneid?” Students mark their votes. Fighting words are thrown. The question is still up for debate. There’s no denying that Hillsdale students love their books.

Brotherhood in Virtue: Greek Life at Hillsdale

Liam never expected to join a fraternity. Yet at Hillsdale, he discovered the unique way in which Greek life can serve the mission of Hillsdale College and help him practice the values taught in the classroom.

A “Sweet” Expedition

The Student Activities Board newsletter comes out every week, and it’s worth a read all the way through. The chance to venture off campus and explore new places is one reason why.

The Transformative Power of Literature: Dr. Brent Cline

Dr. Brent Cline has been teaching classes part time at Hillsdale for years, but last semester he officially joined Hillsdale’s English faculty full time. From reading Russian novels to teaching Great Books classes, Dr. Cline shares his experience and his passion for literature at Hillsdale.

The No-Reshelve Rule

The Mossey Library has a unique policy: When you’re done reading, don’t reshelve the books. This not only ensures the books get returned to the right place, but it also provides an interesting snapshot of what Hillsdale students are reading.

Curating the Hillsdale Women’s Community

Two alumni created Curate in 2019 to connect the women of Hillsdale who sought and had advice on life, homemaking, entrepreneurship, and even relationships. Since then, it has grown from a weekly blog into a community of Hillsdale women culminating in a yearly summit.