Writers Archives

Whitley Dorm Forges Its Own Path In Homecoming Competitions

After four years, Whitley breaks from its Homecoming alliance with Waterman and Galloway dorms, hoping to establish a new culture and unique dorm identity.

Student EMTs: Skill Development in Under-Pressure Situations

Hillsdale student EMTs describe experiences on the job, how they master a work-school balance, and how they build resilience and strength in high-stress situations.

Ten Years of Excellence: Hillsdale Alumni Reflect on the Van Andel Graduate School of Statesmanship

Earlier this year, the Van Andel Graduate School of Statesmanship celebrated its tenth anniversary of preparing thoughtful men and women to defend liberty in positions of influence across the nation. Alumni of the graduate school reflect on the growth of the graduate program and its influence on their lives.

The Why, How, and Where of Outdoor Studying

If you want to avoid being wildly unproductive and losing all your papers to the four winds, here are the tips you need to know about studying outdoors, from a fellow seeker of vitamin D.

Five Writing Mistakes to Stop Making in College

Trust me: Your Great Books grade is begging you to ditch these common mistakes before your next paper is due.

So What Exactly Happens at College?

Join me for a (dramatized) Thursday-in-the-life of a college student with a job, a caffeine addiction, and an upcoming exam.

Hometown Hillsdale: On Air and in the Classroom with Andy Brown, ’97

If you’ve spent any time in Hillsdale County in the past 30 years, chances are you have heard the voice of Andy Brown calling the play-by-play at a local athletic event or on Radio Hillsdale WCSR 92.1 FM. Andy is devoted to making his community a better place through his roles as an educator and broadcaster.

A Higher Calling: Lisa Wojciechowski Schulz is Passionate About Teaching at Austin Catholic High School

Lisa Wojciechowski Schulz, ’87, watched the 1976 Olympics from her living room television and decided she wanted to compete in track and field. She spurned an offer from the Air Force out of high school and signed with Hillsdale College and its powerhouse women’s track and field program.

Kicks and Picks: Brian Anderson Remains in Hillsdale Teaching Martial Arts and Playing the Blues

Brian Anderson, ’79, went from Chargers Blue to playing the blues. The former Hillsdale College standout running back has had an interesting life since arriving on campus from Ypsilanti High School in 1975.

‘Stepping Up Our Game’ for Our Alumni

Whether it is an ambitious slate of Alumni National Tour events, on-campus events like Homecoming and White & Blue Weekend, to the recent re-establishment of regional chapters and occupational affinity groups, the Alumni Office and the Alumni Association Board are hustling to keep alumni informed and engaged.

Nine Things You Shouldn’t Buy for College

Your suitcase, your dorm room closet, and whoever has to carry your luggage to the dorm from the parking lot will thank you.

Your First Day at College

Are you one of those students who has recurring nightmares about showing up late on the first day? Here’s the checklist you’ve been looking for!