Brennan Berryhill Archives

Lane and Kendall After Dark: Classrooms Never Close at Hillsdale College

The party doesn’t end in Lane or Kendall Hall when professors go home for the day. The buildings remain open for students to use, leading to a vibrant evening classroom culture.

Capital Gains: Hillsdale Students take on Mock Trial in D.C.

Six members of Mock Trial were part of the fall 2025 WHIP class, and they stayed actively involved with the program, competing at a difficult tournament during the busy D.C. semester.

New Marching Orders: Dr. Fredericks Creates a World War I Literature Class during Sabbatical

English professor Elizabeth Fredericks spent her time away from the classroom in spring 2025 not only diving deeper into her speciality, but also developing the curriculum for an entirely new class that debuted in the fall 2025 semester.

Find Your Community: The Culture of Hillsdale College Men’s Dorms (Part Two)

Leaders from the four big men’s dorms answer more questions about what sets their dorms apart and creates the culture they are proud to serve and pass down to the next generation.

Find Your Community: The Culture of Hillsdale College Men’s Dorms (Part One)

Through fun events, late night conversations, and spiritual discipleship, men can find meaningful community in their dorms. Leaders from the four big men’s dorms explain what makes their cultures powerful engines of growth.

Hayden Park: The Playground in our Backyard

Hayden Park is a massive, 190-acre swath of land freely available to Hillsdale College students, just a few minutes from campus. From volleyball to mountain biking, there is something for everyone.

Taking on Homesteading at Hillsdale College

In 2024, Hillsdale College created a homestead farm for students to learn hands-on skills. It’s been a dream for Ryan Perkins, ’22, to help create a sustainable future for the College.

Education Through Experience: Hope Canlas’ WHIP Internship

Hope Canlas, ’25, describes her experience interning in Washington, D.C., on Hillsdale College’s Washington-Hillsdale Internship Program (WHIP), a unique opportunity that allows students to “study abroad” in the nation’s capital while remaining college students.

The Benefits of Small School Life: Why the Biggest College Isn’t Always the Best

Some people think that you can’t get the “college experience” at a small school, but Hillsdale College proves otherwise. There are valuable benefits such as smaller class sizes, more opportunities for involvement, tighter community, and an easier commute.

Hillsdale in the Civil War

The Detroit Advertiser and Tribune wrote about Hillsdale College in June of 1864, saying that “probably no college in the country is better represented in the Union Army… They have watered with their blood every battlefield of the Republic.”

A Window Into the Past: Dr. Bradley Birzer’s Cemetery Tours

A key principle of Hillsdale College is remembering and preserving our heritage. Dr. Bradley Birzer gives tours of Hillsdale’s Oak Grove Cemetery, teaching students about 19th century life and the importance of remembering the past.

Students with Professor Fred Yaniga at a Stammtisch (German for "regulars' table")—an informal group meeting held on a regular basis, and also the usually large, often round table around which the group meets. A Stammtisch is not a structured meeting, but rather a friendly get-together.

Embassies of Culture: Conversation Tables at Hillsdale

Every week, professors and students from different language departments eat lunch together, talking in a foreign language for personal growth and enrichment.