Megan Li Archives

Where Students Become Rock Stars: Hillsdale’s Culture of Live Music

Hillsdale students may roam the library and classroom by day, but on weekend nights, you can find a different side to them in house backyards and venue stages. They are where different student bands unite all sides of campus with live music with genres unique to each band.

A Dorm of Their Own: How Students Build Unique Dorm Culture

Hillsdale College may be the odd one out among universities in its single-sex residences on campus, but the men and women residing in them have built thriving cultures and unique personalities in each dorm that only they can do by themselves.

What does virtus tentamine gaudet look like?

Hillsdale College’s virtus tentamine gaudet — “strength rejoices in the challenge” — was not picked by mistake, for that challenge fosters a community that not only builds academic excellence in its students, but produces virtuous men and women ready to make a difference in the world.

How They Became Roommates

For an incoming freshman preparing for their first semester of college, the unknowns ahead can be scary. Thankfully, leaving roommate selection up to the administration is not a cause for worry at Hillsdale College.

’Tis the Season: Celebrating the Holidays at Hillsdale

The end of the year at Hillsdale is no laughing matter—a daunting combination of term papers and gray skies are enough to make any student shiver. But on Hillsdale’s campus, there is no shortage of opportunities to keep your days merry and bright as the joyful season of Christmas approaches.

The Importance of Coffee

For Megan Li, ’27, the college student’s favorite drink has taken on a different meaning since she came to college. At Hillsdale, coffee is not just a kick of caffeine – it is a testimony to the value of community.