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Hillsdale College Hosts 172nd Annual Commencement Ceremony, Welcomes Keynote Speaker Pat Sajak

HILLSDALE, Mich. — Hillsdale College celebrated its 172nd Commencement on Saturday, May 11. Pat Sajak, television game show host and chairman of the College’s Board of Trustees, delivered the keynote address, and the College conferred honorary degrees and recognized top academic graduates.

Hillsdale College Graduate Student Charles Stalzer Wins Judith Finn Memorial Award

HILLSDALE, Mich. — Hillsdale College announces the newest recipient of the Judith Finn Memorial Award, Charles Stalzer. Stalzer will receive his master’s degree this year in Politics from the College’s Van Andel Graduate School of Statesmanship. His academic interests include 21st-century American Progressivism, Catholic Political Thought, and the U.S. Intelligence Community and National Security State.

Hillsdale College Celebrates Spring Convocation

HILLSDALE, Mich. — Hillsdale College hosted its annual Spring Convocation at Christ Chapel on April 11. The College community gathered together to honor the liberal arts academic tradition and celebrate the achievements of distinguished students and faculty.

Hillsdale College’s Benedict Whalen Receives Emily Daugherty Award for Teaching Excellence

HILLSDALE, Mich. — The 2024 Emily Daugherty Award for Teaching Excellence was presented to Associate Professor of English Benedict Whalen. Faculty, students, and friends of Hillsdale College recognized Whalen at Spring Convocation on April 11.

Freedom and Liberal Learning Discussed at Freshman Foundation Lecture

HILLSDALE, Mich. — Hillsdale College Professor of History Paul Moreno presented the fourth lecture of the Freshman Foundation series. Moreno’s lecture emphasized freedom as the fourth pillar of a Hillsdale College liberal arts education.

Character and Liberal Learning Discussed at Freshman Foundation Lecture

HILLSDALE, Mich. — Hillsdale College hosted its third Freshman Foundation Lecture and luncheon of the school year at the Searle Center on Feb. 20. Dean of Humanities and Professor of English Stephen Smith offered a lecture on character to the freshman class.

Hillsdale Academy to Host Recruitment Open House

HILLSDALE, Mich. — Hillsdale Academy will host its Recruitment Open House from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 4. The open house provides attendees with the opportunity to meet Headmaster Mike Roberts, Hillsdale Academy faculty and Staff, and current students.

Hillsdale College Celebrates Fall 2023 Convocation

HILLSDALE, Mich. — Hillsdale College hosted its annual Fall Convocation in Christ Chapel on Nov. 16. Members of the college community gathered to honor the liberal arts academic tradition and celebrate the achievements of distinguished students and faculty.

Hillsdale College Professor Mark Kalthoff Delivers Freshman Foundation Lecture

Hillsdale, Mich. — Hillsdale College Dean of Faculty Mark Kalthoff presented a lecture on the first of Hillsdale College’s four pillars: learning. The lecture, which took place on October 12, is part of the Freshman Foundation Lecture Series.

Hillsdale College Graduate School of Classical Education to Offer Hybrid Program

HILLSDALE, Mich. — The Diana Davis Spencer Graduate School of Classical Education at Hillsdale College will begin offering a hybrid program starting in the summer of 2024. The new program will make it possible for students to earn their master’s degrees while continuing their work in the classroom.

Hillsdale College Ranked Among Top Liberal Arts Colleges in U.S. News & World Report

Hillsdale, Mich. — U.S. News & World Report announced its 2024 top college rankings on Sept. 18, and Hillsdale College was named 39th among National Liberal Arts Colleges.

Hillsdale College Welcomes New Students to Campus at Freshman Convocation

HILLSDALE, Mich. — Hillsdale College welcomed the class of 2027 to campus at Freshman Convocation on Aug. 20. New students, their families, and faculty gathered to hear about the coming academic year from fellow students and President Larry P. Arnn. The class of 2027 includes 375 students, representing 43 states. Preliminary statistics indicate an average 3.95 GPA and 20% acceptance rate.