Writers Archives

Changing Roles: Haylee Booms Smith Transitions from ICU Nurse to Full-Time Wife and Mother

Once serving as an ICU nurse at Hillsdale Hospital during the COVID-19 pandemic, Haylee Booms Smith, ’17, is now a wife and mother of three young children as her husband completes divinity school in the Los Angeles area.

Itch to Compete: Walk-on Dan Cachia Contributes to Chargers Track and Field

Dan Cachia, ’90, doesn’t have all-conference or All-America honors to point to during his career on the Hillsdale College track and field team, but he learned what being part of a team meant.

Grateful Reflections: Hillsdale Students Give Thanks

As the year comes to a close, Hillsdale students take a moment to give thanks during the season of perpetual hope.

Ninja Swords are the New Report Cards

There’s a special prize for whoever does the best in this class. Don’t believe me? Just ask Dr. Michael Clark. He’s got two.

Statesmanship Students Bolster Their Education with Fellowships and Internships

Students in the Van Andel Graduate School of Statesmanship put political principles into practice through summer fellowships and internships.

A Fitting Fanfare

Hillsdale’s Symphony Orchestra treated campus to its first performance of 2023. A tour de force celebration of parenthood, “Fanfare for Orchestra” was a perfect choice as the orchestra performed during Parents Weekend.

It’s Time to Get Some Sleep

As finals week looms, this is your official permission slip to drop your books, take a deep breath, and remember that there’s more to life than red marks on a calendar.

Hometown Hillsdale: Andrew Fink, ’06

Michigan State Representative Andrew Fink, ’06, knew he wanted to eventually call Hillsdale home. Now leading a life of public service and fighting for the American way of life, Andrew calls Hillsdale home with his wife and five children.

Driving Passion: Lincoln Hill Never Stops Learning as a Marketing Creative Director

There is not a typical day on the job for Lincoln Hill, ’91. As vice president of Creative Services for Campbell Marketing and Communications, he is involved in a variety of marketing projects with clients both large and small.

Switching Lanes: From the Race Track to the Car Wash, Cheryl Fritze Broadcasts in Mid-Michigan

Cheryl Fritze, ’82, started her 40-year career at the finish line. Actually, to be more precise, it began at the winner’s circle of Michigan International Speedway. She’s now director of News Operations for Michigan News Source.

The Role of Hillsdale College Athletics

What impact does athletics have at Hillsdale College? Doug Goodnough, ’90, an alumni athlete, answers this question and marvels at the accomplishments of Hillsdale’s current student-athletes.

Virtue and Valor: The Official Blog of Hillsdale College

Stories of virtue and valor abound among the Hillsdale College community. The students, alumni, faculty, staff, and supporters of Hillsdale College embody the meaning of these two words by striving for excellence and carrying out courageous acts and deeds. Welcome to “Virtue and Valor: The Official Blog of Hillsdale College.”