Academics Archives

Understanding the Trivium and Quadrivium

Many academics disagree about the importance and place of both the trivium and quadrivium. Dr. Jeffrey Lehman, a professor in Hillsdale’s education department, sees a deep connection between the two and is teaching classes on both this semester.

Counting Sheep (and Caribou) in Alaska

Apart from the cold and snow, it would seem Hillsdale and an Alaska survival show have little in common. But Hillsdale alumna Erin Julianus, ’08, has a connection to both.

The Study of Liberal Arts Cultivates Humility

C.S. Lewis said, “True humility is not thinking less of yourself; it is thinking of yourself less.” But sometimes it seems like college is set up as a selfish enterprise.

Competitive Speech at Hillsdale College

For college students struggling through that extensive research paper, Dr. Matthew Doggett has some news: “Debaters tend to be the best researchers on campus.”

Finn Cleary studied abroad in Germany this summer

Getting to Know the Language, Culture, and People of Germany

This past summer, I tested my German comprehension on the study-abroad trip to Würzburg in south-central Germany.

Why I Chose Hillsdale: Katarzyna Ignatik

Usually, when I bring up my interest in Anglo-Saxon poetry, people give me bewildered glances. But when I brought it up as a prospective student visiting Hillsdale, I got a different response.

Theatre and the Liberal Arts

At Hillsdale, we believe that theatre artists are more than just actors, dancers, and technicians.

Dos and Don’ts of Communication

Most people don’t realize that good public speaking skills are often derived from good daily communication, and vice versa.

Walking With A Purpose

For Hannah Blazek, ’16, the emphasis placed on developing professional skills in pageantry helped transform a shy, six-foot redhead into a confident leader.

Jonathan Church, ’17, On Competitive Speaking at Hillsdale

Senior Jonathan Church took third in the Edward Everett Oratory Competition his sophomore year, won it last year, and plans to compete again this semester.

Art History & the Core

Sharing the best of the past with my students enables them to more deeply understand what it means to be human and it helps them to create their own future.

Words That Matter

Public speaking is a central part of our lives, and learning effective rhetoric is an important part of Hillsdale’s education. Insights into the minds of historically great orators are valuable to current speech students.