Writers Archives

Back to Hillsdale: Samuel Musser Returns for the Master’s in Classical Education

Hillsdale’s new Diana Davis Spencer Graduate School of Classical Education has attracted students from around the country. Samuel Musser, one of the first students to enter the program, received his B.A. from Hillsdale College in 2020. Now, he’s back to earn his Master of Arts in Classical Education.

What to Bring to Hillsdale After Winter Break

“Necessities” for Hillsdale College students include a good work ethic and an insatiable curiosity. But there are some other things that are nice to have. Now’s your chance: Grab everything you forgot when you packed the first time.

Hillsdale LIFT: Women and Weightlifting

Going to the gym can be intimidating, especially if you’re new to working out. Tatum Linde, ’25, has helped change this stigma by creating the Hillsdale Ladies in Fitness Training (LIFT) Club.

New Beginnings: Jillian Kay Melchior, ’09, Heads to London with The Wall Street Journal

With a gentle nudge from her grandfather to consider a career in journalism, Jillian now reports for The Wall Street Journal. With hard work, persistence, and dedication, Jillian has made her mark in the journalism world.

Coming Full Circle: Lucas Miller, ’01, Builds a Life and Ministry in Hillsdale

In many ways, Lucas has come full circle to where he was as a Hillsdale student in the late 1990s and early 2000s. Now a husband, father, and pastor, Lucas is enjoying the same opportunities he had as a student with many of the same people and also sharing those opportunities and relationships with his family.

Going Beyond the Classroom and Behind the Scenes

Working backstage of Ada and the Engine for extra credit, I discovered the Hillsdale theatre community and learned that I didn’t have to be a seasoned “theatre kid” to be welcomed into it.

Fostering the Fruits of a Liberal Education

Hillsdale students attended a foreign policy debate hosted by the Alexander Hamilton Society featuring Dr. John Grant and Daniel Fata. It not only covered current events but also served as a challenge to apply the fruits of their liberal education in discussions of world affairs.

You’re Listening to WRFH Radio Free Hillsdale

College is the time to try new things—and Hillsdale offers unique opportunities to experiment, discover, and develop new interests.

Hometown Hillsdale: Matt Patillo, ’10: A Divinely Inspired Activity Center for the Hillsdale Community

The love for community, growth, and wellness runs deep for Matt Patillo, ’10. The former Charger football player recently opened The Well, a divinely inspired activity center. For Matt and his family, The Well is an opportunity to foster love and wellness in the Hillsdale community.

Returning to a Traditional Philosophy Approach: A Series with Dr. Ian Church

With a recent $2.5 million research grant funded by the John Templeton Foundation, Dr. Ian Church, associate professor of philosophy, is leading the way as the principal investigator of the “Launching Experimental Philosophy of Religion” project. Through the project’s findings, Dr. Church hopes to return to a traditional approach to philosophy.

A Passion for Lifelong Learning: Erin Valdez, ’01

“My interest in education public policy goes back to our family having to follow legislation that had a direct impact on our lives. It’s why I do the work I do now.” For Erin Valdez, ’01, learning has always been an important part of her life. From humble beginnings to a career in education public policy, her upbringing has shaped her passions and career.

Metz Changes Campus Culture

This year, Hillsdale College switched food providers to Metz Culinary Management. Now, several weeks into the school year, students are overall impressed with the change, calling it a “big victory.”