Beyond the Classroom Archives

A Moment Years in the Making

On March 20, 2022, Hillsdale’s Mock Trial team made program history by securing a spot at the National Championship Tournament. After months and years of hard work, we finally earned our moment of glory.

The Inklings at Hillsdale

The Center for Constructive Alternatives seminar on the Inklings drew hundreds of students, donors, and friends of Hillsdale to study the works of C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien. However, Lewis and Tolkien have already held a special place in the hearts of Hillsdale students and have shaped campus culture for years.

A Passion for Puppetry

Dr. Jared White, new assistant professor of Spanish, brings shadow puppetry, a seemingly rare form of art in today’s world, to youth across America and the Hillsdale community.

Building Strong Communities and Cultivating Civic Engagement

Student interns spent the summer learning about community, civic engagement, and leadership through the Hillsdale Summer Fellowship Program.

Savor the Moment

Two Hillsdale College alumni reminisce on their time here and discuss the importance of the conversations we have in college.

Student speaking with two others at classical school job fair

Senior Year at the Classical School Job Fair

There was added pressure to my senior year’s Classical School Job Fair. This was the opportunity to find my career after Hillsdale—and this is how I did it.

Three female students play instruments for a small audience

Everyone Enjoys a Serenade

Being a Hillsdale student can be tiring, and sometimes at the end of a long day, all you want is to sit down and enjoy some good music. This is part of what Sigma Alpha Iota provides to campus through their dorm serenades.

Seven Tips for your Best College Interview

Distinguishing yourself from other applicants is an important consideration when preparing your college applications. How best can you position yourself for admission and even scholarship? Meeting deadlines and submitting strong application materials are a part of the answer, but optional items like the college interview can be equally important.

Jazz Up Your Job Search: From English Major to Commercial Mariner

If you’re a humanities major, you probably can’t keep track of the number of times people have asked whether you’re going to be a teacher after Hillsdale. And often, it can seem that your options are, in fact, limited—what else can you do to use your hard-earned skills in the humanities besides teach or go to grad school?

Jazz Up Your Job Search: Philosophy Degrees and Urban Planning

What else can you do to use your hard-earned skills in the humanities besides teach or go to grad school? Here are some humanities students who stepped outside the box.

Jazz Up Your Job Search: Publishing Positions Post Grad

Teaching and graduate school are two great options for humanities students post-Hillsdale. But ever wondered what else is out there? Here are a few Hillsdale alumni who have found exciting, unique career paths that you may not have thought of.

Top 10 Online Resources to Help You Continue Learning this Summer

Industries are often bolstered by technological advancements, and education is no exception. Here are ten top digital resources for college students.