Academics Archives

Five Reasons I Loved My Semester as a Hillsdale Student in D.C.

Thomas Smith, ’26, spent the spring 2024 semester as an intern for Speaker of the House Mike Johnson through the Washington-Hillsdale Internship Program (WHIP). He shares about his experience and encourages other Hillsdale students to consider WHIP as well.

Love, Loyalty, and Imagination: How American Studies Shaped Michael Lucchese

It was Dr. Nathan Schlueter’s introductory philosophy class that made Michael Lucchese, ’18, reconsider his ambitions. Who knew Plato and Socrates would change Michael’s entire future? Michael didn’t.

Theatre as an Act of Service: Tory Matsos Speaks on Directing at Hillsdale

“Directing is either a vanity project or a service project. Choose wisely.” ~Professor Tory Matsos. Since 2015, Professor Matsos has served the College as a theatre director and professor. She shares her story to inspire others to find their own path to service.

Why Study Business at a Liberal Arts College?

The liberal arts stand as valuable on their own merits, offering a rich world of learning that extends beyond the corporate office and nests itself deep within the soul. A liberal arts business degree affords the privilege of receiving a thorough education for both the corporate world and everything outside of it.

Mother Tongues: Tracing the Origins of Language

What has the Vulcan language to do with Hebrew? For a week this semester, the Hillsdale Classics department invited professor Dr. Joshua Katz to teach about, among other things, why the English language has one of the strangest letter “r” pronunciations in the world.

The Hillsdale to Law Connection

Hillsdale prepares its students especially well for the study and practice of law. Graduating senior and rising first-year law student Victoria Kelly explores why.

A Major Chapter: The Collegiate Scholars Program’s Annual Greece Trip

The Collegiate Scholars Program’s annual trip to Greece provides a new perspective on learning, faith, friendship, and a Hillsdale education.

Animal Analysis: Veterinary Pathologist Kelsey Brakel

After participating in 4-H during high school, Kelsey Brakel, ’12, knew she wanted to be a veterinarian. She praised the hands-on lab experiences and involved professors she had at Hillsdale. Now, Kelsey is an assistant professor in the veterinary diagnostic lab at Michigan State University.

A Semester in Scotland

About to land in Edinburgh, Scotland, Abby Idstein, ’25, looked out her window. Watching a beautiful sunrise above the clouds, she knew this would be a wonderful semester abroad.

Study Abroad: Absence Makes the Heart Grow Fonder

“Absence makes the heart grow fonder,” they say. This is just as true about studying abroad as it is of relationships. Katrin Surkan, ’25, shares her study-abroad experience at Scotland’s University of St. Andrews.

Office Hours: An Everyday Partnership

What does it mean for college to be a partnership? Hillsdale professors seek to partner with their students as they strive toward becoming more well-rounded individuals. A look into office hours at Hillsdale College offers one example.

The Classical Liberal Arts in Action

A Hillsdale College student spends an average of two years studying the core curriculum. But how does this structured core impact the daily classes at Hillsdale?