Academics Archives

Hillsdale College Welcomes New Faculty

HILLSDALE, Mich. — Hillsdale College welcomes eight new faculty members to campus for the 2023-2024 school year.

Hillsdale College Physics Alumni, Professor Participate in Groundbreaking International Research Work on Gravitational Waves

HILLSDALE, Mich. — Hillsdale College Associate Professor of Physics Timothy Dolch and two physics alumni co-authored a study that discovered the existence of gravitational waves that oscillate slowly — some with a frequency of years or even decades. These gravitational waves, which were first hypothesized by Albert Einstein in his general theory of relativity, were observed in data acquired by the North American Nanohertz Observatory for Gravitational Waves (NANOGrav). As part of their research, the Hillsdale colleagues reviewed, recorded, and analyzed the NANOGrav data.

Hillsdale College Classics Students Win National Translation Contest Awards

HILLSDALE, Mich. — Four members of the Hillsdale College chapter of Eta Sigma Phi, the national classics honorary, placed in the top three and one received an honorable mention in the annual Maurine Dallas Watkins Translation Contests. The students competed for cash prizes against other Eta Sigma Phi chapters, as they sight translated passages from Greek and Latin.

Hillsdale College Recognized for its Great Books Program

HILLSDALE, Mich. — The James G. Martin Center for Academic Renewal included Hillsdale College on a list of 48 colleges and universities that feature great books programs. The James G. Martin Center for Academic Renewal is a non-profit that aims to improve higher education. The recognized programs place an emphasis on seminar-based classes and share a desire for wisdom and understanding.

Hillsdale College’s Paul Hosmer Receives Emily Daugherty Award for Teaching Excellence

HILLSDALE, Mich. — The 2023 Emily Daugherty Award for Teaching Excellence was presented to Paul Hosmer, chair and associate professor of physics. Faculty, students, and friends of Hillsdale College recognized Hosmer at Spring Convocation on April 13. “Paul Hosmer is an excellent teacher and very deserving of this honor,” said Hillsdale College Provost Chris VanOrman. “The college is proud to have him as a distinguished member of our faculty.”

Stephen Smith provides remarks; faculty and students honored for teaching and academic excellence

Hillsdale College Celebrates Spring Convocation

HILLSDALE, Mich. — Hillsdale College held its annual Spring Convocation on April 13 in Christ Chapel. As an homage to the liberal arts academic tradition, the community gathered to celebrate the achievements of distinguished students and faculty.

Hillsdale College Professor Moreno Delivers Fourth Freshman Foundation Lecture

HILLSDALE, Mich. — Hillsdale College Dean of Social Sciences and William and Berniece Grewcock Chair in Constitutional History Paul Moreno gave the fourth lecture for the Freshman Foundation series on March 21, addressing the fourth of Hillsdale College’s four pillars: freedom.

Hillsdale College Student Caleb Sampson Wins 2023 Edward Everett Prize in Oratory

HILLSDALE, Mich. — The Office of the Provost and Department of Rhetoric and Public Address at Hillsdale College hosted the annual Edward Everett Prize in Oratory on March 7. The theme of this year’s Edward Everett Prize was “Is Social Media Good for Us?” This is the 23rd year that the competition has been held. Junior Caleb Sampson won the first-place prize of $3,000.

Hillsdale College Announces Alumni Award Recipients

HILLSDALE, Mich. — Hillsdale College is proud to announce its 2023 Alumni Award recipients, each of whom will be honored on May 20, 2023, at a special ceremony during White & Blue Reunion Weekend. Hillsdale College President Larry P. Arnn will present the awards.

Hillsdale College Radio Advisor Recognized at National Intercollegiate Broadcasting System Awards

HILLSDALE, Mich. — Lecturer in Journalism and General Manager of WRFH/Radio Free 101.7 FM Hillsdale Scot Bertram was nationally recognized as best faculty advisor at this year’s Intercollegiate Broadcasting System Conference hosted in New York City from February 23-26.

Hillsdale College Symphony Orchestra Performs in Christ Chapel

HILLSDALE, Mich. — The College Symphony Orchestra performed in Christ Chapel on Feb. 25. The orchestra, directed by Professor of Music James A. Holleman, performed the world premiere of a symphony by composer Andrew Maxfield titled “Every Leap is Faith.” The performance was commissioned by the Barlow Endowment for Music Composition at Brigham Young University. “The college was honored to work with Andrew Maxfield,” said Holleman. “He is a talented composer, and I am proud of our orchestra students for their hard work and dedication to bringing this new piece of music to life.”

Hillsdale College Hosts Writer A.M. Juster

Download Press Release HILLSDALE, Mich. — Hillsdale College hosted writer A.M. Juster through its Visiting Writers Program. Juster presented a poetry reading on Feb. 27 and joined Hillsdale College faculty […]